Originally posted by wlachan The MX is really old by now and even if you had it overhauled, there is a good chance the shutter won't be accurate for long. Just not worth the trouble imho.
Thems fightin' words in this neck of the woods!
After all this is the film forum and most of us regularly shoot with vintage gear. My KX (five years older than an MX) works quite nicely and is one of my newer cameras.
Chances are the OP got this camera for $20 at Goodwill. If it is in good to excellent condition cosmetically with a recent CLA, it would sell used in a shop for $200-$250 here in the Portland area. Even if repair expenses are as much as $100, a good MX at that price point in excellent working condition is a good deal. (Yes, when it comes back from Eric, it
will be in excellent working condition.)
Steve