----- Original Message ----- From: andre Subject: LX's auto-flash disabling, why?
> >William Robb > > I tend to find myself in that situation once in a while with my LXs. > Even after a CLA. Is it a problem only related to bad contacts > inside the finder or is it due to the the body's electronics? > > Is it a common problem (most bodies have it)? Does it happen > frequently (when it does happen on a body)? Any pattern or random? The LX won't fire the flash unless it is in a full EV or more of underexposure situation. The pattern may appear random, but in fact if you check your exposure meter you can predict fairly well when the flash will be withheld. I found the LX was at it's worst as a wedding camera because of the flash failure "feature". I think the only other Pentax with this particular bug is the Super Program. The MZ-5 that I have works just fine with flash. You can disable the "feature" by covering the left side small contact on the hot shoe. William Robb
