I've had a couple of LX that had the sticky mirror problem, but the foam seemed fine and even after replacing the foam myself the sticky mirror still persisted? is old foam definately the cause of the sticky mirror?
Regards, Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 3:34 PM Subject: LX status. > If some of you remember, I recently purchased LX number five. This is the > first one that I have seen with the 'sticky mirror' problem. Very > fascinating. > > While up in NYC I sent the camera to Pentax Colorado. I received a letter > here stating that for: > Repair or replacement of parts as needed. Cleaning and calibration of all > functions to ensure proper working order. > Replacement and lubrication of worn gears, tension springs and levers. > Align film spacing and exposure counter mechanisms. > Repair of mirror mechanism including worn shock absorbers, springs and > levers. Clean and lubricate for proper operation. Adjust proper mirror > angle. > Requires repair of mirror box and transport, all will be checked and > cleaned to good working order. > the price for parts is $30. The labor is $110. With shipping the total > should be $146. > > I okayed the repair and will inform the list of the details. > > C�sar > Panama City, Florida >
