No it's definitely the LX. The same lens (SMC-A 50mm f/1.4) is fine on the
*istD.
Nick
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Sounds like you
From: Nick Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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No it's definitely the LX. The same lens (SMC-A 50mm f/1.4) is fine on the
*istD.
But the digital does not have the same metering system as the LX. Definitely
No it's definitely the LX. The same lens (SMC-A 50mm f/1.4) is fine on
the *istD.
But the digital does not have the same metering system as the LX.
Definitely try another lens.
And the digital doesn't even have (and therefore, interact with) any
aperture linkage, either, right?
Fred [no
/02/05 12:49:56
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No it's definitely the LX. The same lens (SMC-A 50mm f/1.4) is fine on
the *istD.
But the digital does not have the same metering system as the LX.
Definitely try another lens
And the digital doesn't even have (and therefore, interact with) any
aperture linkage, either, right?
The *istD does have the necessary linkage to stop the lens down to taking
aperture, which is the issue here. It doesn't have the aperture simulator
linkage for it to know the position of the
On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 21:00:30 -, Nick Clark
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Thanks to everyone for all their comments and pointers. I'm torn between
sendig it straight off to Pentax and putting a film through it first. I think
it'll probably be the latter.
Congratulations, Nick. I love my LX,
Yep! You've got me sussed! I put a roll of XP2 through it yesterday.
I discovered why the automatic exposures seemed much quicker than indicated, so
that a 2 second exposure sounded like 1/60th. The aperture was very slow
closing down, so the OTF sensor was getting more light and so terminating
On Tue, 8 Feb 2005 23:20:31 -, Nick Clark
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Yep! You've got me sussed! I put a roll of XP2 through it yesterday.
I discovered why the automatic exposures seemed much quicker than indicated,
so that a 2 second exposure sounded like 1/60th. The aperture was very slow
On 8 Feb 2005 at 23:20, Nick Clark wrote:
Great feel to it, but I might look out for a grip, or perhaps make one if I
can
find a screw of the right guage. I'll need to find some strap lugs too.
I used to carry around my LX all day using just my fingers tucked under the
grip, it's pretty
I've found the LX autoexposure extremely accurate. Of course in situations that
aren't neutral, exposure compensation must be applied. That's true of any
exposure system.
Paul
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Yep! You've got me sussed! I put a roll of
Sounds like you have a sticky aperture on your lens. My 35mm has
developed this problem. All the other lenses seem to be working fine.
You should try a different lens on the camera.
Nick Clark wrote:
Yep! You've got me sussed! I put a roll of XP2 through it yesterday.
I discovered why the
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I've found the LX autoexposure extremely accurate. Of course in situations
that aren't neutral, exposure compensation must be applied. That's true of
any exposure system.
Paul
Maybe it's my sample, then.
I've
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I've found the LX autoexposure extremely accurate. Of course in
situations that aren't neutral, exposure compensation must be
applied. That's true of any exposure system.
I've found it to be either very accurate
number on
the chassis.
Jostein
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A japanese page on LX variations:
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?lp=ja_entrurl
Jostein wrote:
If the body has been serviced by a competent person, any of
the time-series characteristics can have been upgraded, no
matter what the number of the bottom plate says. My LX, for
example, is an early 1980 model, but have ISO range up to
3200 after replacing the ISO wheel.
congratulations Nick. Happy shooting.
CW
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From: Nick Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 3:58 PM
Subject: New LX Owner
I've just received an LX I won from eBay, and just love the feel of it.
I've always wanted one
Nick,
Put film in it and check your long exposures.
The viewfinder exposure time is just an approximation for your amusement.
The actual exposure time is not calculated until the shutter opens.
Other thoughts on a 'new' old LX...
1) Twiddle the ASA dial up and down several times to help scrape
Bob Sullivan wrote:
Nick,
Put film in it and check your long exposures.
The viewfinder exposure time is just an approximation for your amusement.
The actual exposure time is not calculated until the shutter opens.
Other thoughts on a 'new' old LX...
1) Twiddle the ASA dial up and down several
Thanks to everyone for all their comments and pointers. I'm torn between sendig
it straight off to Pentax and putting a film through it first. I think it'll
probably be the latter.
I tried the AF360FGZ on it last night and it appears to work, although the
flash exposure confirmation led
On 5/2/05, Nick Clark, discombobulated, unleashed:
Really looking forward to playing with this.
You'll soon have that...aLX feeling...and theahhh...
LX wink:
;-)
Cheers,
Cotty
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According to the SN, it's an older camera. Many have received updates and
mods as they've been repaired. Check the shutter curtain for the dot
pattern. The curtains with missing dots are newer. Newest SN's are 535,
etc. I recall that Rob Studdert had a few pages he put up detailing some
of
If the film speed only goes to 1600, it's a very early model. But it has
apparently been upgraded with new parts during service. That's a good thing. I
think that a CLA would be a good idea, while Pentax is still providing service.
I'm sure you'll enjoy it. It's a wonderful camera.
Paul
I've
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/thepentaxlx.html
Shel
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From: Nick Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've just received an LX I won from eBay
According to the SN, it's an older camera. Many have received updates and
mods as they've been repaired. Check the shutter curtain for the dot
pattern. The curtains with missing dots are newer. Newest SN's (for the
standard LX) are 535, etc. I recall that Rob Studdert had a few pages he
put up
Mark Cassio has an article on his site about TTL and film
reflectivity.
http://www.markcassino.com/essays/ttlflash.htm
His article is about TTL flash photography, but his findings are very
interesting for general use with the LX also.
Cheers,
Jostein
(owning an almost forgotten LX...)
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Congratulations Nick.
I just picked up mine on Friday. I've already put a roll through it.
Now I have to wait to get it developed :-). I think it's an old one
with the original style shutter lock, but with 3200 film speed, S/N
5262XXX.
In case you missed my previous post, here's mine:
A japanese page on LX variations:
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?lp=ja_entrurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.pentax-fan.jp%2fBODY%2fLX_CHG.html
Mine has new shutter release, 3200 Asa; but the meter doesn't come on
when the exposure compensation lock button is pressed., and the old
pattern
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