Originally posted by unixrevolution Is that your first LX? You're going to be blown away with what it can do, if so. I have mine out and about for the first time in a long while. I forgot how good it was.
Actually yes it is! Just a great slr
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Originally posted by stevebrot At some point, please post pictures from and your impression of the Petri as well. I pondered buying one back in the day, but settled on a Ricoh Singlex TLS instead.
Steve
Sure, I will but it will take some time, though. Great feeling holding it.
The one I have is in excellent condition, with its 55/1.8 and original ever ready case. Mechanically, it looks and sounds fine. The metering works well too, though I think it overexposes by about 1 EV (I have to check it better). I have used a zinc air battery that fits in just perfectly. Light seals need to be replaced (I will do it tomorrow). I don't know how to change the mirror bumper since there apparently is no easy access to, oh well, will see. The one and only thing that I dislike is a very pale haze inside the viewfinder.
Anyhow, it is a simple camera. Full manual... but also has shutter priority programme! From 1/500 to 1/2 s, + B. Up to 800 iso and self timer.