I still own the original magazine... As good as Pop-Photo was at reviews at reviews, they came up short of ...
Originally posted by LesDMess full weather sealing
From the manual as mentioned in the Pop-Photog article "Pentax' credited, this is stressed in the instruction manual"...
"Special gaskets and linings at key points throughout the body make the LX extra durable and resistant to heat, shock and moisture."
"ˇAlthough your LX has specially-designed gaskets to minimize the possibility of damage from moisture, it is not waterproof. Several places exist where water can get inside and damage internal mechanisms. Protect both the camera body and lens from rain or splashing water. If the camera should get wet, dry it off immediately when a clean soft cloth. If it becomes submerged in salt water, place it in a pail of fresh water to retard the onset of corrosion and take it immediately to a Pentax Service Center to determine if repairs can be effected."
I know that the LX is a superb camera... but remember that many of the LX bodies have been around for a while and many examples are showing deterioration in the seals and some unauthorized repair places have been known to breach the gaskets and not re-seal (as happened with mine). Having folks read the article is an excellent call and people should read the manuals as well if they are thinking of picking up an LX. I would be careful about saying weather sealed, as it might give some the wrong idea. Unlike a dSLR the likes of K10D, K20D, K7, K5... the selling word for the LX was "sealed against dust and dirt" which was a big deal then. Heed the manual as it implies that you not go looking for bad weather to shoot in, but in a pinch that the seals are there.
Last edited by MysteryOnion; 10-31-2011 at 10:25 AM.