Pentax lx issue

Japladet · 09-16-2014, 03:51 AM

Hay,
I just bought a lx camera and the mirror stays up when i use the michanical speed (2000 to 125 of a second) . When i switch it to automtatic ore 30 to 4 sec it flaps in richt position. I saw that it cant be the battery because then the problem shoud be turned around( 2000 to 125 dont need battery)
Somewhone knows this problem?

Cuthbert · 09-16-2014, 04:37 AM

No idea, have you tried to remove completely the batteries and repeat the experiment at low speeds?

Japladet · 09-16-2014, 08:02 AM

I tryed but doesnt work also. Think thats normal without battery only the fast ones work.
I find it strange there is 1 3 volt battery in . Can i try to put in the SR44 from my MX.
And also i made more than 36 try's without film how can i get it on 0 again?

LFLee · 09-16-2014, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Japladet

I tryed but doesnt work also. Think thats normal without battery only the fast ones work.
I find it strange there is 1 3 volt battery in . Can i try to put in the SR44 from my MX.
And also i made more than 36 try's without film how can i get it on 0 again?

don't have a LX but usually film camera film counter reset itself once the back is open (like a button on the fridge door to turn off light when fridge door is close).

Japladet · 09-16-2014, 08:19 AM

Then my lx is no frige, it dosnt reset when opened

LFLee · 09-16-2014, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by Japladet

Then my lx is no frige, it dosnt reset when opened

too bad.

**monochrome** · 09-16-2014, 09:02 AM

Sometimes old, sticky seals could affect both the mirror and the little pin inside track for the film door that resets the film counter when the door is opened. That's your first possible solution - replace the mirror bumper and door seals. (On an LX the mirror bumper is not as simple as on many other SLR's).

Last edited by monochrome; 09-16-2014 at 09:19 AM.

Japladet · 09-16-2014, 09:46 AM

The problem reset is solved.
The first problem is stil there , the fast foto's dont work

Eyewanders · 09-16-2014, 11:34 AM

This sounds like sticky mirror syndrome. Mine is currently doing this intermittently, but normally only at slower shutter speeds.

Japladet · 09-16-2014, 12:12 PM

But then its strange dat it happens with the fast speeds

**boriscleto** · 09-16-2014, 12:16 PM

If you were on this side of the Atlantic I would say send it to Eric Hendrickson. But I have no idea who services the LX in Europe.

womble · 09-17-2014, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

If you were on this side of the Atlantic I would say send it to Eric Hendrickson. But I have no idea who services the LX in Europe.

Robin at Harrow Technical.

K.

**grhazelton** · 09-21-2014, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Sometimes old, sticky seals could affect both the mirror and the little pin inside track for the film door that resets the film counter when the door is opened. That's your first possible solution - replace the mirror bumper and door seals. (On an LX the mirror bumper is not as simple as on many other SLR's).

Without opening the back on my loaded LXs I can't say for certain, but I don't think LXs use foam seals. This sounds like a job for Eric Hendrickson at pentaxs.com. He is the go-to man here in the States.

---------- Post added 09-21-14 at 01:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by womble

Robin at Harrow Technical.

K.

I've heard good things about Robin. Good luck!

09-16-2014, 03:51 AM	#1
Japladet New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 22	Pentax lx issue Hay, I just bought a lx camera and the mirror stays up when i use the michanical speed (2000 to 125 of a second) . When i switch it to automtatic ore 30 to 4 sec it flaps in richt position. I saw that it cant be the battery because then the problem shoud be turned around( 2000 to 125 dont need battery) Somewhone knows this problem?

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09-16-2014, 04:37 AM	#2
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	No idea, have you tried to remove completely the batteries and repeat the experiment at low speeds?

09-16-2014, 08:02 AM	#3
Japladet New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 22 Original Poster	I tryed but doesnt work also. Think thats normal without battery only the fast ones work. I find it strange there is 1 3 volt battery in . Can i try to put in the SR44 from my MX. And also i made more than 36 try's without film how can i get it on 0 again?

09-16-2014, 08:13 AM	#4
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by Japladet I tryed but doesnt work also. Think thats normal without battery only the fast ones work. I find it strange there is 1 3 volt battery in . Can i try to put in the SR44 from my MX. And also i made more than 36 try's without film how can i get it on 0 again? don't have a LX but usually film camera film counter reset itself once the back is open (like a button on the fridge door to turn off light when fridge door is close).

09-16-2014, 08:19 AM	#5
Japladet New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 22 Original Poster	Then my lx is no frige, it dosnt reset when opened

09-16-2014, 08:45 AM	#6
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by Japladet Then my lx is no frige, it dosnt reset when opened too bad.

09-16-2014, 09:02 AM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Sometimes old, sticky seals could affect both the mirror and the little pin inside track for the film door that resets the film counter when the door is opened. That's your first possible solution - replace the mirror bumper and door seals. (On an LX the mirror bumper is not as simple as on many other SLR's). Last edited by monochrome; 09-16-2014 at 09:19 AM.

09-16-2014, 09:46 AM	#8
Japladet New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 22 Original Poster	The problem reset is solved. The first problem is stil there , the fast foto's dont work

09-16-2014, 11:34 AM	#9
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	This sounds like sticky mirror syndrome. Mine is currently doing this intermittently, but normally only at slower shutter speeds.

09-16-2014, 12:12 PM	#10
Japladet New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 22 Original Poster	But then its strange dat it happens with the fast speeds

09-16-2014, 12:16 PM	#11
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	If you were on this side of the Atlantic I would say send it to Eric Hendrickson. But I have no idea who services the LX in Europe.

09-17-2014, 06:20 AM	#12
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by boriscleto If you were on this side of the Atlantic I would say send it to Eric Hendrickson. But I have no idea who services the LX in Europe. Robin at Harrow Technical. K.

09-21-2014, 10:47 AM	#13
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by monochrome Sometimes old, sticky seals could affect both the mirror and the little pin inside track for the film door that resets the film counter when the door is opened. That's your first possible solution - replace the mirror bumper and door seals. (On an LX the mirror bumper is not as simple as on many other SLR's). Without opening the back on my loaded LXs I can't say for certain, but I don't think LXs use foam seals. This sounds like a job for Eric Hendrickson at pentaxs.com. He is the go-to man here in the States. ---------- Post added 09-21-14 at 01:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by womble Robin at Harrow Technical. K. I've heard good things about Robin. Good luck!