> > From: Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/06/27 Tue PM 01:33:45 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Windoze versions and DS > > Mike, why on earth do you think a Pentax LX will withstand prolonged > exposure to rain?
Because mine has. It's one of the selling points. > > We happen to know that the LX has more than one mechanical fault that > will appear over time due to design issues; we don't know anything like > that about the new bodies. Why would you make assumptions that the DL2 > is a less-durable body by an order of magnitude when we hear all the > time about LXes failing and hear rarely about DL2s failing? Because LXs are older. I've heard more about *istD's being returned for malfunctions that I care to. A very high proportion (IMO) of the users on this list did so. > > As far as I know, no one has broken off a D-series battery door. > However, many people have worn out the advance mechanisms on LXes. That particular fault is one that I don't remember hearing about at all. On the 67, yes. > Also, many people have had their mirrors get stuck to those rubber pads > that turn to goo with time and air exposure. To believe that the > battery door WILL eventually break and therefore vindicate you is kind > of silly. If the battery door turns out to be the sticky mirror of the D series, nobody will be happier than me. > > My ME Super, a consumer camera, was certainly more durable than my LX, > a professional camera (and I say that having had to replace one ME > Super because it wore out simply due to use). Mine died through moisture ingress killing the electronics. Cost of new component board £45. Cost of replacing new component board £60. Cost of new ME Super £90. I bought the board and fitted it myself. Bet you can still buy the part. Bet you won't be able to buy the equivalent for the DL2 in 2020. > > -Aaron > > On Jun 27, 2006, at 8:57 AM, mike wilson wrote: > > >> Why is that? What parts are surviving on your LX that are failing in > >> your DL2? > >> > >> As someone who has killed more than one camera simply through use, I > >> don't hold any illusions that the LX is indestructible. I was > >> surprised at how quickly transport mechanisms can wear out and need to > >> be repaired. > > > > I expect that something electronic will eventually fail in the DL2 and > > the parts will be either unavailable or cost more than a new camera. > > How long do sensors last, both in exposure numbers and straightforward > > time? Will the DL2 withstand prolonged exposure to rain? Most likely > > failure will be something to do with the card connections. After I've > > broken the battery door off a few times. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > ----------------------------------------- Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
