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8540tomg · 10-30-2010, 03:55 PM

Have an opportunity to purchase an LX which appears to be in good condition.
As a matter of course I would get it CLAd. I'm looking for estimates on how much it might cost to have it cleaned, lubed and adjusted.

Tom G

lbenac · 10-30-2010, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Have an opportunity to purchase an LX which appears to be in good condition.
As a matter of course I would get it CLAd. I'm looking for estimates on how much it might cost to have it cleaned, lubed and adjusted.

Tom G

Tom send it to Eric Home. He is the authority on LX and I have sent him three. The last one a few weeks back - he cleaned the prism from fungus that was starting to take residence and it is now smooth like butter and clear as day. I think that the CLA is around $150.

Cheers,

Luc

8540tomg · 10-30-2010, 06:36 PM

Tom send it to Eric Home. He is the authority on LX and I have sent him three. The last one a few weeks back - he cleaned the prism from fungus that was starting to take residence and it is now smooth like butter and clear as day. I think that the CLA is around $150.

Cheers,

Luc

Thanks Luc,

Appreciate the response. That's about what I thought. The unit looks pretty good but no doubt would benefit from a CLA job. It's priced about $450 + CLA makes it $600 or so. Not bad for an LX in good condition. I'm reluctant to pull the trigger though as I just don't shoot much film anymore. It would be a shame for it to collect dust next to my MX and K2. Decisions, decisions...

Tom G

**felixkh** · 10-30-2010, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Tom send it to Eric Home. He is the authority on LX and I have sent him three. The last one a few weeks back - he cleaned the prism from fungus that was starting to take residence and it is now smooth like butter and clear as day. I think that the CLA is around $150.

Cheers,

Luc

Thanks Luc,

Appreciate the response. That's about what I thought. The unit looks pretty good but no doubt would benefit from a CLA job. It's priced about $450 + CLA makes it $600 or so. Not bad for an LX in good condition. I'm reluctant to pull the trigger though as I just don't shoot much film anymore. It would be a shame for it to collect dust next to my MX and K2. Decisions, decisions...

Tom G

Best to keep it in pristine condition.

KungPOW · 10-31-2010, 01:45 AM

Eric CLA'd my LX.

I don't use the camera as much as I should, but I am glad I got the camera done.

It cost me just over 200 bucks, as he also replaced the focusing screen, and fixed the stickey mirror.

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-31-2010, 09:06 AM

It should be noted that Eric's LX service is a full overhaul, not just a standard CLA.
As such it is actually a great bargain.

By comparison a Leica owner might pay $500 for the same level of service from
a Leica specialist, and wait six months to get their camera back to boot...

Chris

GeneV · 11-04-2010, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

It should be noted that Eric's LX service is a full overhaul, not just a standard CLA.
As such it is actually a great bargain.

By comparison a Leica owner might pay $500 for the same level of service from
a Leica specialist, and wait six months to get their camera back to boot...

Chris

Good point. Eric's work on my included replacing all the seals--which on the LX are many.

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10-30-2010, 05:55 PM	#2
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Originally posted by 8540tomg Have an opportunity to purchase an LX which appears to be in good condition. As a matter of course I would get it CLAd. I'm looking for estimates on how much it might cost to have it cleaned, lubed and adjusted. Tom G Tom send it to Eric Home. He is the authority on LX and I have sent him three. The last one a few weeks back - he cleaned the prism from fungus that was starting to take residence and it is now smooth like butter and clear as day. I think that the CLA is around $150. Cheers, Luc

10-30-2010, 06:36 PM	#3
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Tom send it to Eric Home. He is the authority on LX and I have sent him three. The last one a few weeks back - he cleaned the prism from fungus that was starting to take residence and it is now smooth like butter and clear as day. I think that the CLA is around $150. Cheers, Luc Thanks Luc, Appreciate the response. That's about what I thought. The unit looks pretty good but no doubt would benefit from a CLA job. It's priced about $450 + CLA makes it $600 or so. Not bad for an LX in good condition. I'm reluctant to pull the trigger though as I just don't shoot much film anymore. It would be a shame for it to collect dust next to my MX and K2. Decisions, decisions... Tom G

10-30-2010, 08:00 PM	#4
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by 8540tomg Tom send it to Eric Home. He is the authority on LX and I have sent him three. The last one a few weeks back - he cleaned the prism from fungus that was starting to take residence and it is now smooth like butter and clear as day. I think that the CLA is around $150. Cheers, Luc Thanks Luc, Appreciate the response. That's about what I thought. The unit looks pretty good but no doubt would benefit from a CLA job. It's priced about $450 + CLA makes it $600 or so. Not bad for an LX in good condition. I'm reluctant to pull the trigger though as I just don't shoot much film anymore. It would be a shame for it to collect dust next to my MX and K2. Decisions, decisions... Tom G Best to keep it in pristine condition.

10-31-2010, 01:45 AM	#5
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	Eric CLA'd my LX. I don't use the camera as much as I should, but I am glad I got the camera done. It cost me just over 200 bucks, as he also replaced the focusing screen, and fixed the stickey mirror.

10-31-2010, 09:06 AM	#6
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,701	It should be noted that Eric's LX service is a full overhaul, not just a standard CLA. As such it is actually a great bargain. By comparison a Leica owner might pay $500 for the same level of service from a Leica specialist, and wait six months to get their camera back to boot... Chris

11-04-2010, 08:25 AM	#7
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt It should be noted that Eric's LX service is a full overhaul, not just a standard CLA. As such it is actually a great bargain. By comparison a Leica owner might pay $500 for the same level of service from a Leica specialist, and wait six months to get their camera back to boot... Chris Good point. Eric's work on my included replacing all the seals--which on the LX are many.

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