How often should I service my LX?

nickthetasmaniac · 08-19-2010, 08:54 PM

Simple question really...

How often should I get my LX serviced, assuming that it's in constant, if not heavy, use?

Cheers, Nick

Adam · 08-20-2010, 01:49 AM

You need to check the foam around the mirror. Once it starts to deteriorate, you should get the camera serviced- but I'd say the LX is good for 10 if not 15 years.

nickthetasmaniac · 08-20-2010, 02:10 AM

Sorry, I probably should have been clearer...

I've just bought an LX which has been recently CLA'd, so it should be fine for now. I was more wondering if you should do periodical servicing (say every 3-5 years), or just wait till something starts to play up?

titrisol · 08-20-2010, 05:28 AM

If you use it regularly it will develop problema a lot slower than if it is sitting on a shelf.
I guess 10-15 yrs is a normal service time for this machines unless thay develop a fault.

Peter Zack · 08-20-2010, 05:46 AM

titrisol and Adam are correct. The biggest problem with these is when they sit around. If you use the camera regularly (at least once a month) then the camera should be good for 10+ years.

Unfortunately, by then if it needs parts, they will be tough to find. Certain things are near impossible to find now.

nickthetasmaniac · 08-20-2010, 06:28 AM

Cool, thanks guys :-)

**Pål Jensen** · 08-20-2010, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

Sorry, I probably should have been clearer...

I've just bought an LX which has been recently CLA'd, so it should be fine for now. I was more wondering if you should do periodical servicing (say every 3-5 years), or just wait till something starts to play up?

According to "my" Pentax service guy (done it for over 30 years) an LX should never be serviced unless it develops a problem. If the camera has been through a CLA, or is of a newer vintage, then the resistors are replaced with gold types. This means that the camera do not need regular workout either.

08-19-2010, 08:54 PM	#1
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08-20-2010, 01:49 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	You need to check the foam around the mirror. Once it starts to deteriorate, you should get the camera serviced- but I'd say the LX is good for 10 if not 15 years.

08-20-2010, 02:10 AM	#3
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361 Original Poster	Sorry, I probably should have been clearer... I've just bought an LX which has been recently CLA'd, so it should be fine for now. I was more wondering if you should do periodical servicing (say every 3-5 years), or just wait till something starts to play up?

08-20-2010, 05:28 AM	#4
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,852	If you use it regularly it will develop problema a lot slower than if it is sitting on a shelf. I guess 10-15 yrs is a normal service time for this machines unless thay develop a fault.

08-20-2010, 05:46 AM	#5
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	titrisol and Adam are correct. The biggest problem with these is when they sit around. If you use the camera regularly (at least once a month) then the camera should be good for 10+ years. Unfortunately, by then if it needs parts, they will be tough to find. Certain things are near impossible to find now.

08-20-2010, 06:28 AM	#6
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361 Original Poster	Cool, thanks guys :-)

08-20-2010, 12:19 PM	#7
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac Sorry, I probably should have been clearer... I've just bought an LX which has been recently CLA'd, so it should be fine for now. I was more wondering if you should do periodical servicing (say every 3-5 years), or just wait till something starts to play up? According to "my" Pentax service guy (done it for over 30 years) an LX should never be serviced unless it develops a problem. If the camera has been through a CLA, or is of a newer vintage, then the resistors are replaced with gold types. This means that the camera do not need regular workout either.