>Using A or shutter speeds lower than X, the mirror locks up and >the shutter stays open. Viewfinder LEDs do not flicker and >changing batteries does not change the behaviour. It _seems_ >that the batteries are losing power during storage, also. This >may be due to me not noticing the syndrome at first and leaving >the camera with mirror up and shutter open. Same effect with >different lenses. To my embarrassment, I first noticed this >problem some months ago but did not realise how serious it was. > >It seems to me that the electro part of the shutter is not >getting a "close" signal. I assume this is a problem created >during the servicing. > >It is _not_ "normal" sticky mirror or flat batteries. > >Anyone got any other ideas? > >mike
I'm following the discussion as one of my LX has been returned to Pentax after a CLA because it would stay anormally opened (a few seconds) at 1/75. Quite often... The body has been "redone" and now the problem is no more at 1/75 but with 1/60 and lower speeds. It stays open a few or many seconds, occasionally. I cannot predict it. As it's not under warranty any more, I only use it over 1/75 (for shows with fast lenses). Is there an easy (cheap) cure, or should I stick with my recipe (to use it only at higher speeds) as I have other fully functional bodies ? Andre -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
