Of all the Pentax cameras I own or have ever owned, only the LX has little
rubber baby bumpers and such to dampen the mirror slap and return. The
others all slap metal at different places in their visible and internal
workings. I suspect this may have something to do with it.
Regards,
Bob...
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From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> On 10 May 2001, at 17:21, K C wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi, this is going to sound silly, but
> > is there a reason why the sticky mirror syndrome
> > only happens on the LX? There are so many other
> > Pentaxes out there that have been in storage,
> > or have weathered the years, why aren't they
> > susceptible? Or are they?
> >
> > Also, what's a decent used price for a fully
> > functional LX, w/o regard to "cosmetics".
>
> Hi,
>
> It seems that one of the materials chosen specifically for incorporation
in the
> LX suffers failure over time, I can only assume that other camera models
> either don't include this material or don't require its use in this
critical
> shutter/mirror box area?
>
> Check completed auctions on eBay for a broad range of prices for LX of
> various condition and included accessories.
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