Pentax Winder ILX

wimmer · 05-27-2019, 10:07 AM

Hello all, I have inherited a Pentax Winder ILX , but I don't have an LX, which I believe is the only body it will work on. I have fitted new batteries but the red LED doesn't come on. I assume this is a power LED? Will the LED not work unless it is attached to a body?
Is there no way to test the winder without an LX body? Thanks.

**gofour3** · 05-27-2019, 10:57 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Here is a link to a copy of the manual, the password is Pentax

http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/accessories/winder_lx.pdf

Phil.

**stevebrot** · 05-27-2019, 10:58 AM

Welcome to the Pentax Forums!

The Winder LX is specific to the LX. I believe the answer to your questions regarding the LED are in the user manual, which is available for free download on the page linked below:

Pentax Manuals | Accessory Manuals

I don't own an LX or the Winder LX, otherwise, I would answer your questions specifically.

Steve

**monochrome** · 05-27-2019, 11:15 AM

The LED flickers when the film is advancing and is constant when the roll is complete.

wimmer · 05-27-2019, 12:06 PM

Thanks for the replies, I guess there is actually no way tell if any of it is working without an LX body.

Cuthbert · 05-27-2019, 12:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wimmer

Thanks for the replies, I guess there is actually no way tell if any of it is working without an LX body.

That is an excellent excuse to get an LX.

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-27-2019, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

That is an excellent excuse to get an LX.

Or an ILX!

Chris

**clickclick** · 05-28-2019, 05:38 AM

Get an LX, and if you don't shoot film, get some. They are wonderful, and you've got the winder.

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-28-2019, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

That is an excellent excuse to get an LX.

IMO the Winder LX is nothing to get excited about. I seldom used mine.

OTOH the Winder MX is an absolute must-have for Pentax MX owners.

Chris

05-27-2019, 10:07 AM	#1
wimmer New Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 3	Pentax Winder ILX Hello all, I have inherited a Pentax Winder ILX , but I don't have an LX, which I believe is the only body it will work on. I have fitted new batteries but the red LED doesn't come on. I assume this is a power LED? Will the LED not work unless it is attached to a body? Is there no way to test the winder without an LX body? Thanks.

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05-27-2019, 10:57 AM	#2
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 7,767	Welcome to the forum! Here is a link to a copy of the manual, the password is Pentax http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/accessories/winder_lx.pdf Phil.

05-27-2019, 10:58 AM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Welcome to the Pentax Forums! The Winder LX is specific to the LX. I believe the answer to your questions regarding the LED are in the user manual, which is available for free download on the page linked below: Pentax Manuals \| Accessory Manuals I don't own an LX or the Winder LX, otherwise, I would answer your questions specifically. Steve

05-27-2019, 11:15 AM	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	The LED flickers when the film is advancing and is constant when the roll is complete.

05-27-2019, 12:06 PM	#5
wimmer New Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thanks for the replies, I guess there is actually no way tell if any of it is working without an LX body.

05-27-2019, 12:44 PM - 1 Like	#6
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by wimmer Thanks for the replies, I guess there is actually no way tell if any of it is working without an LX body. That is an excellent excuse to get an LX.

05-27-2019, 02:43 PM	#7
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,394	Originally posted by Cuthbert That is an excellent excuse to get an LX. Or an ILX! Chris

05-28-2019, 05:38 AM	#8
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,815	Get an LX, and if you don't shoot film, get some. They are wonderful, and you've got the winder.

05-28-2019, 02:39 PM	#9
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,394	Originally posted by Cuthbert That is an excellent excuse to get an LX. IMO the Winder LX is nothing to get excited about. I seldom used mine. OTOH the Winder MX is an absolute must-have for Pentax MX owners. Chris

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