Hello from Australia

psychorolla · 02-10-2018, 07:55 PM

Hey Guys,

I'm Ben and here is my story, I have been into photography since highschool (1993-1997) and using a Pentax K-2 SLR while I was at school. Fast Forward a few years to 2005 I purchased my first Nikon DSLR and now I have 2 Nikon DSLR's, They are both D3200 Nothing special with there cropped sensors... BUT they are a great little workhorse for my needs.

Anyway what I am getting to is, while i was working for a skip bin mob here in Australia I came across a Pentax LX complete in it's bag, The Contents include: 3x SpeedLights, 1x 28mm Prime lens, 1x 70-210mm Telephoto lense, 1x 50mm Prime lens, 1x 100mm prime lens, 1x 35mm prime lens, 1x auto 2x teleconverter and some bits and bobs of stuff with it.

As I have no idea as to it's history I am unsure if it works, but being an old camera compared to a newer DSLR I feel as long as it winds on and releases the shutter it "SHOULD" work without a hitch.

Is there anything I should/could do in way of a service before I run a roll of film through it??

Here are a couple of shots of the camera in question.

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**Digitalis** · 02-10-2018, 08:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by psychorolla

Is there anything I should/could do in way of a service before I run a roll of film through it??

I would at the very least take it to a reputable camera shop for a CLA - and possibly replace the light seals which may have degraded over time from lack of use.

A well known issue that the LX is prone to is the dreaded sticky mirror, where the mirror get stuck to the top of the mirror box and fails to return to its resting place. There are also common electrical issues with auto exposure - which can be expensive/impossible to repair.

**PJ1** · 02-10-2018, 08:39 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the Forums. No matter what the condition of the LX turns out to be, those lenses will be useable on a modern Pentax DSLR (but not adaptable to Nikon).

Unregistered User 8 · 02-10-2018, 10:44 PM - **1 Like**

Hi from Melbourne, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Excellent find.

Good to have you here.

surfar · 02-11-2018, 02:37 AM - **1 Like**

Looks like you've scored,nice fast 50...as well as the others.

psychorolla · 02-11-2018, 02:45 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I would at the very least take it to a reputable camera shop for a CLA - and possibly replace the light seals which may have degraded over time from lack of use.

A well known issue that the LX is prone to is the dreaded sticky mirror, where the mirror get stuck to the top of the mirror box and fails to return to its resting place. There are also common electrical issues with auto exposure - which can be expensive/impossible to repair.

Not to sure on the electrical side of the camera but the mirror is a little sticky most of the time it drops back down into position but some times is gets stick up

**Kerrowdown** · 02-11-2018, 04:01 AM

Welcome aboard, a fine camera crying out in despair and hope, for a little TLC by a knowledgeable friend Pentax repair person.

**gordon_l34** · 02-11-2018, 04:14 AM

Hi,

Google f16 camera repairs. He is in Margate a northern suburb of Brisbane, Qld..

His telephone number is 07 3284 1588.

Should you ring him tell him that you got his telephone number from a member of this forum.

Regards.

kjphilippona · 02-11-2018, 06:32 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Ben , welcome to the forum

Wasp · 02-11-2018, 07:35 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Quite a find, that LX! The lenses are also nice.

If you want to shoot film, get the LX checked out. They are wonderful but there are a few long term reliability issues.

psychorolla · 02-12-2018, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by gordon_l34

Hi,

Google f16 camera repairs. He is in Margate a northern suburb of Brisbane, Qld..

His telephone number is 07 3284 1588.

Should you ring him tell him that you got his telephone number from a member of this forum.

Regards.

Thanks mate will do when I have some spare time soon.

psychorolla · 02-12-2018, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

Welcome to the forum.

Quite a find, that LX! The lenses are also nice.

If you want to shoot film, get the LX checked out. They are wonderful but there are a few long term reliability issues.

Yeah thats the plan, as I said at the start of the post I have no idea how this camera was treated or stored, but have been able to wind it on and release the shutter.

The photos show as the camera was found.

jack002 · 02-13-2018, 10:05 AM

Neat find. Welcome from the midwest US. I'd take those lenses and try them on a Pentax DSLR. I have a Ricoh film camera I don't use any more. Not doing film any more. the lenses are still useful to me.

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02-10-2018, 08:29 PM - 1 Like	#2
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by psychorolla Is there anything I should/could do in way of a service before I run a roll of film through it?? I would at the very least take it to a reputable camera shop for a CLA - and possibly replace the light seals which may have degraded over time from lack of use. A well known issue that the LX is prone to is the dreaded sticky mirror, where the mirror get stuck to the top of the mirror box and fails to return to its resting place. There are also common electrical issues with auto exposure - which can be expensive/impossible to repair.

02-10-2018, 08:39 PM - 1 Like	#3
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,480	Welcome to the Forums. No matter what the condition of the LX turns out to be, those lenses will be useable on a modern Pentax DSLR (but not adaptable to Nikon).

02-10-2018, 10:44 PM - 1 Like	#4
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi from Melbourne, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Excellent find. Good to have you here.

02-11-2018, 02:37 AM - 1 Like	#5
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	Looks like you've scored,nice fast 50...as well as the others.

02-11-2018, 02:45 AM	#6
psychorolla New Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Ballarat Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis I would at the very least take it to a reputable camera shop for a CLA - and possibly replace the light seals which may have degraded over time from lack of use. A well known issue that the LX is prone to is the dreaded sticky mirror, where the mirror get stuck to the top of the mirror box and fails to return to its resting place. There are also common electrical issues with auto exposure - which can be expensive/impossible to repair. Not to sure on the electrical side of the camera but the mirror is a little sticky most of the time it drops back down into position but some times is gets stick up

02-11-2018, 04:01 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Welcome aboard, a fine camera crying out in despair and hope, for a little TLC by a knowledgeable friend Pentax repair person.

02-11-2018, 04:14 AM	#8
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Hi, Google f16 camera repairs. He is in Margate a northern suburb of Brisbane, Qld.. His telephone number is 07 3284 1588. Should you ring him tell him that you got his telephone number from a member of this forum. Regards.

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kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Hi Ben , welcome to the forum

02-11-2018, 07:35 AM	#10
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,654	Welcome to the forum. Quite a find, that LX! The lenses are also nice. If you want to shoot film, get the LX checked out. They are wonderful but there are a few long term reliability issues.

02-12-2018, 02:57 AM	#11
psychorolla New Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Ballarat Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by gordon_l34 Hi, Google f16 camera repairs. He is in Margate a northern suburb of Brisbane, Qld.. His telephone number is 07 3284 1588. Should you ring him tell him that you got his telephone number from a member of this forum. Regards. Thanks mate will do when I have some spare time soon.

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02-12-2018, 03:00 AM	#12
psychorolla New Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Ballarat Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wasp Welcome to the forum. Quite a find, that LX! The lenses are also nice. If you want to shoot film, get the LX checked out. They are wonderful but there are a few long term reliability issues. Yeah thats the plan, as I said at the start of the post I have no idea how this camera was treated or stored, but have been able to wind it on and release the shutter. The photos show as the camera was found.

02-13-2018, 10:05 AM	#13
jack002 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 727	Neat find. Welcome from the midwest US. I'd take those lenses and try them on a Pentax DSLR. I have a Ricoh film camera I don't use any more. Not doing film any more. the lenses are still useful to me.