MX with viewfinder balsam separation

dsmithhfx · 12-23-2018, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by 17dew

Looks to me like the viewfinder glass has a horizontal crack.That would probably lead to degradation of the glass elements.Just my 2 cents.

Yeah it does. I hadn't noticed that.

AntonioS · 12-23-2018, 06:33 PM

Now you mentioned, it really looks like a crack...

**akptc** · 12-28-2018, 06:25 PM - **1 Like**

The MX has arrived and it's a beauty. Like new in every way I can think of. The black paint is factory and simply breathtaking. I compared the shutter speeds against my other bodies and they are good. The seals are good. I feel like I've traveled 40+ years back in time and bought a brand new MX. I should post some product pics.. will try this weekend.

The viewfinder separation/issue/blemish is not visible in any way once you put the eye to the viewfinder which is completely clean and unobstructed. I tried capturing the VF glass issue but failed to get a better pic than the one I already posted.

I am now pondering whether or not to send the camera to Eric. It's probably silly to worry about it but I am a bit concerned about the VF repair resulting in some accidental scratches to the body. Yes, concerning this beauty I am that superficial

That's the only like-new old Pentax I have..

I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS MX

AntonioS · 01-09-2019, 12:19 PM

Wow ! It's beautiful !

**pres589** · 01-09-2019, 12:56 PM

I would be scared to own such a camera as I know I would probably scratch it at some point. It looks very nice from here.

12-28-2018, 06:25 PM - 1 Like	#18
akptc Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 771 Original Poster	It's here! The MX has arrived and it's a beauty. Like new in every way I can think of. The black paint is factory and simply breathtaking. I compared the shutter speeds against my other bodies and they are good. The seals are good. I feel like I've traveled 40+ years back in time and bought a brand new MX. I should post some product pics.. will try this weekend. The viewfinder separation/issue/blemish is not visible in any way once you put the eye to the viewfinder which is completely clean and unobstructed. I tried capturing the VF glass issue but failed to get a better pic than the one I already posted. I am now pondering whether or not to send the camera to Eric. It's probably silly to worry about it but I am a bit concerned about the VF repair resulting in some accidental scratches to the body. Yes, concerning this beauty I am that superficial That's the only like-new old Pentax I have.. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS MX Last edited by akptc; 12-30-2018 at 08:56 AM. Reason: Added image

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12-23-2018, 05:07 PM	#16
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,141	Originally posted by 17dew Looks to me like the viewfinder glass has a horizontal crack.That would probably lead to degradation of the glass elements.Just my 2 cents. Yeah it does. I hadn't noticed that.

12-23-2018, 06:33 PM	#17
AntonioS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rio de Janeiro Photos: Albums Posts: 113	Now you mentioned, it really looks like a crack...

01-09-2019, 12:19 PM	#19
AntonioS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rio de Janeiro Photos: Albums Posts: 113	Wow ! It's beautiful !

01-09-2019, 12:56 PM	#20
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	I would be scared to own such a camera as I know I would probably scratch it at some point. It looks very nice from here.

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