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henrikknutsson · 05-01-2015, 12:46 PM

Hey!

So, today I bought a Pentax LX with a 50mm 1.7 for.... 12 euros

Can anyone tell me how to remove the strap lugs?? Thanks!

/ Henrik from Sweden.

Cuthbert · 05-01-2015, 01:10 PM - **1 Like**

I frakking hate you!

Inside the lugs there is a thin plate that you can move pushing from one side.

**monochrome** · 05-01-2015, 01:10 PM

Using a thin implement, such as a USA ten-cent piece (dime) gently press the small tab at the bottom of the lug to open the jaws: pull it off the post.

henrikknutsson · 05-01-2015, 01:33 PM

I still cant get them off! Where exactly do I push? On the flat side or the sidee with the jaws?

LFLee · 05-01-2015, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by henrikknutsson

I still cant get them off! Where exactly do I push? On the flat side or the sidee with the jaws?

you can send the camera to me and I will help you remove it.

why I only see other get this kind of deal?? lol

Cuthbert · 05-01-2015, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by henrikknutsson

I still cant get them off! Where exactly do I push? On the flat side or the sidee with the jaws?

Jaws if I remember correctly.

**monochrome** · 05-01-2015, 02:55 PM - **1 Like**

Here's a link to a pdf of the LX instruction manual. The password is Pentax. The instructions are on p. 42 of the manual (43 of the pdf).

Pix are worth a 1000 . . . . .

**WPRESTO** · 05-01-2015, 05:45 PM

It's hard to see, but there is a little tab or projection that sticks out parallel to the surface of the camera body on the button to which the strap attaches. That's what you push, possibly with a finger, or fingernail, or coin. Keep it pressed and lift the button keeping it as close to parallel to the camera body as possible. I always found that device fussy and overly "engineered."

Jean Poitiers · 05-02-2015, 10:26 AM

Check out the manual on the "butkus.org" site ... J

LesDMess · 05-02-2015, 10:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

Here's a link to a pdf of the LX instruction manual. The password is Pentax. The instructions are on p. 42 of the manual (43 of the pdf).

Pix are worth a 1000 . . . . .

Crop from manual

With the lugs installed on the camera, "A" and "B" are flush. The manual recommends a "coin" to push in "A" so that "B" will stick out and release the lug but I have to used a small screw driver instead of a coin.
Putting it back on is easy as I can push "B" back in with my fingernail.

---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 01:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by henrikknutsson

Hey!

So, today I bought a Pentax LX with a 50mm 1.7 for.... 12 euros

Can anyone tell me how to remove the strap lugs?? Thanks!

/ Henrik from Sweden.

If it is in working condition then you just stole this one!
Also, you will have to post a pic of it!

**monochrome** · 05-02-2015, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Crop from manual

Thanks. I didn't have a pdf snipping tool on the computer that I posted from (I think my tablet)

LesDMess · 05-02-2015, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Thanks. I didn't have a pdf snipping tool on the computer that I posted from (I think my tablet)

I just used <CTRL><PRNTSCRN> since the PDF I have was "protected".

henrikknutsson · 05-03-2015, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Crop from manual

With the lugs installed on the camera, "A" and "B" are flush. The manual recommends a "coin" to push in "A" so that "B" will stick out and release the lug but I have to used a small screw driver instead of a coin.
Putting it back on is easy as I can push "B" back in with my fingernail.

---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 01:45 PM ----------

If it is in working condition then you just stole this one!
Also, you will have to post a pic of it!

Thank you, I have now removed the lugs. And yes, it works flawless and is in good condition

https://plus.google.com/photos/photo/111087469949452210418/6144543143704793394

LesDMess · 05-03-2015, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by henrikknutsson

Thank you, I have now removed the lugs. And yes, it works flawless and is in good condition

No signs of brassing or dings/dents and works flawlessly for that money. Yeah, definitely a steal!

The Pentax LX is only one of a very few which have features that have never been equaled by any brand/model past or present. Enjoy and share results when you can!

henrikknutsson · 05-03-2015, 12:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LesDMess

No signs of brassing or dings/dents and works flawlessly for that money. Yeah, definitely a steal!

The Pentax LX is only one of a very few which have features that have never been equaled by any brand/model past or present. Enjoy and share results when you can!

I will!

05-01-2015, 12:46 PM	#1
henrikknutsson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Halmstad Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	Pentax LX strap lugs Hey! So, today I bought a Pentax LX with a 50mm 1.7 for.... 12 euros Can anyone tell me how to remove the strap lugs?? Thanks! / Henrik from Sweden.

05-02-2015, 10:40 AM - 2 Likes	#10
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by monochrome Here's a link to a pdf of the LX instruction manual. The password is Pentax. The instructions are on p. 42 of the manual (43 of the pdf). Pix are worth a 1000 . . . . . Crop from manual With the lugs installed on the camera, "A" and "B" are flush. The manual recommends a "coin" to push in "A" so that "B" will stick out and release the lug but I have to used a small screw driver instead of a coin. Putting it back on is easy as I can push "B" back in with my fingernail. ---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 01:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by henrikknutsson Hey! So, today I bought a Pentax LX with a 50mm 1.7 for.... 12 euros Can anyone tell me how to remove the strap lugs?? Thanks! / Henrik from Sweden. If it is in working condition then you just stole this one! Also, you will have to post a pic of it! Last edited by LesDMess; 05-02-2015 at 10:46 AM.

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05-01-2015, 01:10 PM - 1 Like	#2
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	I frakking hate you! Inside the lugs there is a thin plate that you can move pushing from one side.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Using a thin implement, such as a USA ten-cent piece (dime) gently press the small tab at the bottom of the lug to open the jaws: pull it off the post.

05-01-2015, 01:33 PM	#4
henrikknutsson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Halmstad Photos: Gallery Posts: 27 Original Poster	I still cant get them off! Where exactly do I push? On the flat side or the sidee with the jaws?

05-01-2015, 01:48 PM	#5
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by henrikknutsson I still cant get them off! Where exactly do I push? On the flat side or the sidee with the jaws? you can send the camera to me and I will help you remove it. why I only see other get this kind of deal?? lol

05-01-2015, 01:56 PM	#6
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by henrikknutsson I still cant get them off! Where exactly do I push? On the flat side or the sidee with the jaws? Jaws if I remember correctly.

05-01-2015, 02:55 PM - 1 Like	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Here's a link to a pdf of the LX instruction manual. The password is Pentax. The instructions are on p. 42 of the manual (43 of the pdf). Pix are worth a 1000 . . . . .

05-01-2015, 05:45 PM	#8
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	It's hard to see, but there is a little tab or projection that sticks out parallel to the surface of the camera body on the button to which the strap attaches. That's what you push, possibly with a finger, or fingernail, or coin. Keep it pressed and lift the button keeping it as close to parallel to the camera body as possible. I always found that device fussy and overly "engineered."

05-02-2015, 10:26 AM	#9
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Check out the manual on the "butkus.org" site ... J

05-02-2015, 10:46 AM	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by LesDMess Crop from manual Thanks. I didn't have a pdf snipping tool on the computer that I posted from (I think my tablet)

05-02-2015, 12:40 PM	#12
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by monochrome Thanks. I didn't have a pdf snipping tool on the computer that I posted from (I think my tablet) I just used <CTRL><PRNTSCRN> since the PDF I have was "protected".

05-03-2015, 12:30 AM	#13
henrikknutsson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Halmstad Photos: Gallery Posts: 27 Original Poster	Originally posted by LesDMess Crop from manual With the lugs installed on the camera, "A" and "B" are flush. The manual recommends a "coin" to push in "A" so that "B" will stick out and release the lug but I have to used a small screw driver instead of a coin. Putting it back on is easy as I can push "B" back in with my fingernail. ---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 01:45 PM ---------- If it is in working condition then you just stole this one! Also, you will have to post a pic of it! Thank you, I have now removed the lugs. And yes, it works flawless and is in good condition https://plus.google.com/photos/photo/111087469949452210418/6144543143704793394

05-03-2015, 08:09 AM	#14
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by henrikknutsson Thank you, I have now removed the lugs. And yes, it works flawless and is in good condition No signs of brassing or dings/dents and works flawlessly for that money. Yeah, definitely a steal! The Pentax LX is only one of a very few which have features that have never been equaled by any brand/model past or present. Enjoy and share results when you can!

05-03-2015, 12:30 PM - 1 Like	#15
henrikknutsson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Halmstad Photos: Gallery Posts: 27 Original Poster	Originally posted by LesDMess No signs of brassing or dings/dents and works flawlessly for that money. Yeah, definitely a steal! The Pentax LX is only one of a very few which have features that have never been equaled by any brand/model past or present. Enjoy and share results when you can! I will!

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