Pentax LX Meter

scribble · 08-09-2007, 10:32 AM

Alright, I have an LX, but the meter is quite a ways off.

Any idea on how to zero the meter for this great camera?

**jfdavis58** · 08-09-2007, 10:54 AM

Send it to a qualified service technician or return it to Pentax; cross fingers that it might actually be repairable.

Originally posted by scribble

Alright, I have an LX, but the meter is quite a ways off.

Any idea on how to zero the meter for this great camera?

**baldeagle21b** · 08-09-2007, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by scribble

Alright, I have an LX, but the meter is quite a ways off.

Any idea on how to zero the meter for this great camera?

Since Pentax still officially supports the LX, I'd send it to Pentax in Colorado (or Pentax Canada) for a CLA. They will also replace the mirror bumpers which will prevent the "sticky mirror syndrome".

DAP · 08-09-2007, 01:42 PM

Pentax Colorado definately still does Pentax LX repairs so parts should not be a problem......but it comes at a price. The last LX that I sent to Colorado (about 6 months ago) for a CLA cost me about $250 (and it didn't have any MAJOR faults - just a basic CLA). The LX is a great camera but an expensive one to own and maintain

**baldeagle21b** · 08-09-2007, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by DAP

Pentax Colorado definately still does Pentax LX repairs so parts should not be a problem......but it comes at a price. The last LX that I sent to Colorado (about 6 months ago) for a CLA cost me about $250 (and it didn't have any MAJOR faults - just a basic CLA). The LX is a great camera but an expensive one to own and maintain

Ouch, that hurts. My cost two years ago for the same service was $150.

08-09-2007, 10:32 AM	#1
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08-09-2007, 10:54 AM	#2
jfdavis58 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 13 S 0357397-3884316 Photos: Gallery Posts: 887	Send it to a qualified service technician or return it to Pentax; cross fingers that it might actually be repairable. Originally posted by scribble Alright, I have an LX, but the meter is quite a ways off. Any idea on how to zero the meter for this great camera?

08-09-2007, 11:52 AM	#3
baldeagle21b Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 223	Originally posted by scribble Alright, I have an LX, but the meter is quite a ways off. Any idea on how to zero the meter for this great camera? Since Pentax still officially supports the LX, I'd send it to Pentax in Colorado (or Pentax Canada) for a CLA. They will also replace the mirror bumpers which will prevent the "sticky mirror syndrome".

08-09-2007, 01:42 PM	#4
DAP Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 151	Pentax Colorado definately still does Pentax LX repairs so parts should not be a problem......but it comes at a price. The last LX that I sent to Colorado (about 6 months ago) for a CLA cost me about $250 (and it didn't have any MAJOR faults - just a basic CLA). The LX is a great camera but an expensive one to own and maintain

08-09-2007, 03:52 PM	#5
baldeagle21b Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 223	Originally posted by DAP Pentax Colorado definately still does Pentax LX repairs so parts should not be a problem......but it comes at a price. The last LX that I sent to Colorado (about 6 months ago) for a CLA cost me about $250 (and it didn't have any MAJOR faults - just a basic CLA). The LX is a great camera but an expensive one to own and maintain Ouch, that hurts. My cost two years ago for the same service was $150.