Shops that can Repair LX Sticky Mirror

butangmucat · 10-13-2018, 05:03 AM

Hello,

It's me back again. I've contacted Eric on my LX, and he will be booked for quite some time. I realized that I might be out of US due to winter school holiday when my camera gets repaired. Therefore I would like some suggestions on backup repair shops in the North America, preferrably ones that are not so busy. Otherwise, I might have some special logistical arrangements to make.

Sincerely

**pepperberry farm** · 10-13-2018, 05:05 AM

Advance Camera in Portland, OR has always done great work for me:

Advance Camera Repair

butangmucat · 10-13-2018, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Advance Camera in Portland, OR has always done great work for me:

Advance Camera Repair

Do they do film gear too?

**pepperberry farm** · 10-13-2018, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by butangmucat

Do they do film gear too?

not for me, but they advertise that they do work on film cameras - give 'em a call!

Ediz7531 · 10-13-2018, 09:57 AM

Professional Camera Repair in Houston. They did a CLA on a SV recently, but I inquired and they also service LXs.

stevebrot · 10-13-2018, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by butangmucat

Do they do film gear too?

Yes...they have been in business since 1990 and have been an authorized Pentax repair facility for most of that time. They have historically specialized in Pentax and should be well-acquainted with LX service and repair.

Steve

LHK · 10-14-2018, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by butangmucat

Hello,

It's me back again. I've contacted Eric on my LX, and he will be booked for quite some time. I realized that I might be out of US due to winter school holiday when my camera gets repaired. Therefore I would like some suggestions on backup repair shops in the North America, preferrably ones that are not so busy. Otherwise, I might have some special logistical arrangements to make.

Sincerely

Still in the film days I had this problem on my LX. It's just a tiny rubber damper that depolymerizes after a couple of years. It has to be replaced. A more rough treatment is to paint it over with something that forms a hard and non-sticky surface. Usually available in every household - for example instant glue. This is what I did then and it worked. Mirror slap became a bit harder, but it worked.

The more sophisticated treatment is to replace the LX with a K-1.

stevebrot · 10-14-2018, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by LHK

Usually available in every household - for example instant glue.

I don't know what "instant glue is, but one should use caution with some glues (e.g. cyanoacrylate) due to the vapors having the ability to craze plastic components such as focus screens.

Steve

**Davep** · 10-14-2018, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I don't know what "instant glue is, but one should use caution with some glues (e.g. cyanoacrylate) due to the vapors having the ability to craze plastic components such as focus screens.

Steve

Pardon my ignorance, but what do you mean by " craze"?

stevebrot · 10-14-2018, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by Davep

Pardon my ignorance, but what do you mean by " craze"?

Chemically etch the surface such that it is fogged.

Steve

brofkand · 10-15-2018, 02:57 PM

I wouldn't trust anyone besides Eric Hendrickson with such a repair, to be honest.

10-13-2018, 05:03 AM	#1
butangmucat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 709	Shops that can Repair LX Sticky Mirror Hello, It's me back again. I've contacted Eric on my LX, and he will be booked for quite some time. I realized that I might be out of US due to winter school holiday when my camera gets repaired. Therefore I would like some suggestions on backup repair shops in the North America, preferrably ones that are not so busy. Otherwise, I might have some special logistical arrangements to make. Sincerely

10-13-2018, 02:40 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by butangmucat Do they do film gear too? Yes...they have been in business since 1990 and have been an authorized Pentax repair facility for most of that time. They have historically specialized in Pentax and should be well-acquainted with LX service and repair. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 10-14-2018 at 07:54 AM.

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10-13-2018, 05:05 AM	#2
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Advance Camera in Portland, OR has always done great work for me: Advance Camera Repair

10-13-2018, 06:36 AM	#3
butangmucat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 709 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Advance Camera in Portland, OR has always done great work for me: Advance Camera Repair Do they do film gear too?

10-13-2018, 06:55 AM	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by butangmucat Do they do film gear too? not for me, but they advertise that they do work on film cameras - give 'em a call!

10-13-2018, 09:57 AM	#5
Ediz7531 Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 155	Professional Camera Repair in Houston. They did a CLA on a SV recently, but I inquired and they also service LXs.

10-14-2018, 01:07 AM	#7
LHK New Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 9	Originally posted by butangmucat Hello, It's me back again. I've contacted Eric on my LX, and he will be booked for quite some time. I realized that I might be out of US due to winter school holiday when my camera gets repaired. Therefore I would like some suggestions on backup repair shops in the North America, preferrably ones that are not so busy. Otherwise, I might have some special logistical arrangements to make. Sincerely Still in the film days I had this problem on my LX. It's just a tiny rubber damper that depolymerizes after a couple of years. It has to be replaced. A more rough treatment is to paint it over with something that forms a hard and non-sticky surface. Usually available in every household - for example instant glue. This is what I did then and it worked. Mirror slap became a bit harder, but it worked. The more sophisticated treatment is to replace the LX with a K-1.

10-14-2018, 07:53 AM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by LHK Usually available in every household - for example instant glue. I don't know what "instant glue is, but one should use caution with some glues (e.g. cyanoacrylate) due to the vapors having the ability to craze plastic components such as focus screens. Steve

10-14-2018, 03:17 PM	#9
Davep Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 222	Originally posted by stevebrot I don't know what "instant glue is, but one should use caution with some glues (e.g. cyanoacrylate) due to the vapors having the ability to craze plastic components such as focus screens. Steve Pardon my ignorance, but what do you mean by " craze"?

10-14-2018, 04:36 PM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Davep Pardon my ignorance, but what do you mean by " craze"? Chemically etch the surface such that it is fogged. Steve

10-15-2018, 02:57 PM	#11
brofkand Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 836	I wouldn't trust anyone besides Eric Hendrickson with such a repair, to be honest.