LX available at KEH currently

LX available at KEH currently · 05:58 PM

As of this moment anyhow. Likely won't last long. They don't pop up there all too often.
Good source for making sure everything is good in case a return is warranted.

https://www.keh.com/shop/cameras/film-cameras/35mm/pentax.html

**monochrome** · 04-16-2018, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by chickentender

As of this moment anyhow. Likely won't last long. They don't pop up there all too often.
Good source for making sure everything is good in case a return is warranted.

Pentax 35mm Film Cameras - Buy & Sell Used Analog Cameras at KEH Camera Store

I’m actually happy to see that firm a price on a BGN LX with no lugs or grip and an FA-1 Viewfinder.

**chickentender** · 04-16-2018, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I’m actually happy to see that firm a price on a BGN LX with no lugs or grip and an FA-1 Viewfinder.

KEH is usually scant on details, and with those stock photos that let you see what a "nice" one looks like.

But I wonder if it really has no lugs-clips. I know many sellers, Japanese especially sell them sans lug-clips, but that sure is a bit ridiculous.
The grip is of course optional, but I cannot imagine any LX was ever sold new with no way to attach a strap.

I'm (semi) happy to see it as well, though it's pretty well known that KEH "BGN" is everyone else's Good-to-Very-Good.

**stevebrot** · 04-16-2018, 08:31 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by chickentender

But I wonder if it really has no lugs-clips.

KEH leaves NOTHING on their stuff that might be sold separately. If it does not explicitly say "with", one can safely assume "without".

BTW...That is a good deal on the MX...

Steve

**chickentender** · 04-16-2018, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

KEH leaves NOTHING on their stuff that might be sold separately. If it does not explicitly say "with", one can safely assume "without".

Gotcha. Makes business sense. And now that I think about it, I saw a pair of strap lugs there a few days ago when I was thinking about picking up another LX (was looking elsewhere - one that also didn't have them). Didn't occur to me to look for the camera there - every time I have in the past 5 years it's been a no-go.

Quote:

BTW...That is a good deal on the MX...

Indeed.

Stanthrax · 05-22-2018, 08:51 AM

I picked this one up. It came with the FA-1 finder.

The camera was pretty dirty. Lots of dust in between the focus screen and glass. I cleaned as best as possible. I blew out the mirror box with my rocket blower and dropped the focus screen carriage and did the same to get all the bits stuck in between.

The focus screen is a grid one. It has a mark on the upper right corner. Pretty noticeable when looking through the viewfinder.

Not sure if I have what is the onset of sticky mirror syndrome. There is always a quarter to half second delay only on the first shutter release after the camera has been sitting for awhile. Only one side has a circular bumper. The other side has some black stopper looking bumper. After the initial shutter fire the camera works fine. No delay regardless of shutter speed.

Haven't run batteries in it yet but I have tested the mechanical shutter speed. All sound about right.

MegaPower · 05-23-2018, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by Stanthrax

I picked this one up. It came with the FA-1 finder.

The camera was pretty dirty. Lots of dust in between the focus screen and glass. I cleaned as best as possible. I blew out the mirror box with my rocket blower and dropped the focus screen carriage and did the same to get all the bits stuck in between.

The focus screen is a grid one. It has a mark on the upper right corner. Pretty noticeable when looking through the viewfinder.

Not sure if I have what is the onset of sticky mirror syndrome. There is always a quarter to half second delay only on the first shutter release after the camera has been sitting for awhile. Only one side has a circular bumper. The other side has some black stopper looking bumper. After the initial shutter fire the camera works fine. No delay regardless of shutter speed.

Haven't run batteries in it yet but I have tested the mechanical shutter speed. All sound about right.

that delay on the first shutter release is the sticker mirror problem.

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04-16-2018, 08:06 PM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kirkwood (St. Louis) MO USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,314	Originally posted by chickentender As of this moment anyhow. Likely won't last long. They don't pop up there all too often. Good source for making sure everything is good in case a return is warranted. Pentax 35mm Film Cameras - Buy & Sell Used Analog Cameras at KEH Camera Store I’m actually happy to see that firm a price on a BGN LX with no lugs or grip and an FA-1 Viewfinder.

04-16-2018, 08:17 PM	#3
chickentender Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,633 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome I’m actually happy to see that firm a price on a BGN LX with no lugs or grip and an FA-1 Viewfinder. KEH is usually scant on details, and with those stock photos that let you see what a "nice" one looks like. But I wonder if it really has no lugs-clips. I know many sellers, Japanese especially sell them sans lug-clips, but that sure is a bit ridiculous. The grip is of course optional, but I cannot imagine any LX was ever sold new with no way to attach a strap. I'm (semi) happy to see it as well, though it's pretty well known that KEH "BGN" is everyone else's Good-to-Very-Good.

04-16-2018, 08:31 PM - 2 Likes	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 30,043	Originally posted by chickentender But I wonder if it really has no lugs-clips. KEH leaves NOTHING on their stuff that might be sold separately. If it does not explicitly say "with", one can safely assume "without". BTW...That is a good deal on the MX... Steve

04-16-2018, 08:58 PM	#5
chickentender Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,633 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot KEH leaves NOTHING on their stuff that might be sold separately. If it does not explicitly say "with", one can safely assume "without". Gotcha. Makes business sense. And now that I think about it, I saw a pair of strap lugs there a few days ago when I was thinking about picking up another LX (was looking elsewhere - one that also didn't have them). Didn't occur to me to look for the camera there - every time I have in the past 5 years it's been a no-go. Quote: BTW...That is a good deal on the MX... Indeed.

05-22-2018, 08:51 AM	#6
Stanthrax New Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1	I picked this one up. It came with the FA-1 finder. The camera was pretty dirty. Lots of dust in between the focus screen and glass. I cleaned as best as possible. I blew out the mirror box with my rocket blower and dropped the focus screen carriage and did the same to get all the bits stuck in between. The focus screen is a grid one. It has a mark on the upper right corner. Pretty noticeable when looking through the viewfinder. Not sure if I have what is the onset of sticky mirror syndrome. There is always a quarter to half second delay only on the first shutter release after the camera has been sitting for awhile. Only one side has a circular bumper. The other side has some black stopper looking bumper. After the initial shutter fire the camera works fine. No delay regardless of shutter speed. Haven't run batteries in it yet but I have tested the mechanical shutter speed. All sound about right.

05-23-2018, 07:58 PM	#7
MegaPower Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hong Kong / Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 574	Originally posted by Stanthrax I picked this one up. It came with the FA-1 finder. The camera was pretty dirty. Lots of dust in between the focus screen and glass. I cleaned as best as possible. I blew out the mirror box with my rocket blower and dropped the focus screen carriage and did the same to get all the bits stuck in between. The focus screen is a grid one. It has a mark on the upper right corner. Pretty noticeable when looking through the viewfinder. Not sure if I have what is the onset of sticky mirror syndrome. There is always a quarter to half second delay only on the first shutter release after the camera has been sitting for awhile. Only one side has a circular bumper. The other side has some black stopper looking bumper. After the initial shutter fire the camera works fine. No delay regardless of shutter speed. Haven't run batteries in it yet but I have tested the mechanical shutter speed. All sound about right. that delay on the first shutter release is the sticker mirror problem.