Do you own older 35mm bodies? If so, which ones? Along with the ZX-5n and ZX-M, I have been considering a Spotmatic F to compliment my current ZX-M. I have a good general perception now of all three of these cameras. I know you favor the 5n over the M. What about the F? Where would it rank?
Thanks, Glen On Sep 9, 2007, at 12:14 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Good question, I don't even know where to look on your camera, all the > Pentax's I own are much older or have user replaceable screens, or > both. > > Glen Tortorella wrote: >> I know that before I bought the camera, it was "professionally" >> serviced. It had new seals installed. I do have a set of small >> screwdrivers. What would I have to remove, etc.? >> >> Thanks, >> Glen >> >> On Sep 9, 2007, at 11:38 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: >> >> >>> Depends on your definition of inexpensive, and if you have a shop >>> nearby >>> with an in house repair guy. If they have to send it out you >>> might as >>> well get a CLA because you'll end up paying for one. >>> >>> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks, PJ. Have you ever done this? If I bring it to a shop, I >>>> gather this would be a rather inexpensive repair? >>>> >>>> Glen >>>> >>>> On Sep 9, 2007, at 11:22 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> The viewfinders in most Pentax are not dust sealed. Most likely >>>>> it's >>>>> between the focusing screen and the pentaprism. A good repair man >>>>> can >>>>> usually clean it up. You could do it yourself but a slip of a >>>>> screwdriver could mar the surface of your focusing screen which is >>>>> infinitely more annoying... >>>>> >>>>> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> I agree with whoever replied (I think PJ) that dust or dirt in >>>>>> the >>>>>> viewfinder is somewhat irritating. To reiterate, I have checked >>>>>> over >>>>>> the various relevant parts (including the mirror) of my Super >>>>>> Program >>>>>> and cannot find the specks I see in the viewfinder. Is there >>>>>> any way >>>>>> to get them out? Is this dust or dirt something only a >>>>>> professional >>>>>> can remove, or is it just stuck there forever? >>>>>> >>>>>> In retrospect: I wish eBay sellers would be unmistakably clear >>>>>> about >>>>>> these things...such is why I like buying new...there are just too >>>>>> many things that can be problematic or objectionable with unseen >>>>>> used >>>>>> gear. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Glen >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Remember, it’s pillage then burn. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> -- >>> Remember, it’s pillage then burn. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> >> >> >> > > > -- > Remember, it’s pillage then burn. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
