Hi Mark ...
Well, let's see, I've owned five or six LX, with SN in the 522****,
523****, and, I think, 525**** series, plus newer ones in the 535****
series. The way I understand it is that the earlier models (yours
included) had the old shutter box and old style shutter. These are
prone to sticky mirror. The later models have the new shutter, and,
from what I've read, a redesigned shutter box, with improvements and
changes in the bumpers, etc., and these are not supposed to be
susceptible to sticky mirror.
Apart from that, I believe the newer models have somewhat better
insulated and more durable electronic connections, and the finish on
the newer bodies is different than that on the older bodies. It's
more matte-like, which I prefer, while possibly being more durable
(just guessing on that one).
Older LX had problems with frame spacing, and sometimes the frames
even overlapped. The frame spacing on the newer models is a lot more
accurate.
Further, the newer cameras have all the improvements that Pentax added
over the years, while some of the older ones only have some of the
features. So, for what is often about the same purchase price, I'd
look for the newer version.
Mark Cassino wrote:
>
> At 07:05 PM 8/27/01 -0700, Shel wrote:
>
> >Bruce - it depends on which LX it is. I'd stay away from an earlier
> >one at almost any price.
>
> How early do you mean, Shel? I love my LX but it has been in the shop 3x
> now (though the most recent was an immediate bounce back to Pentax.)
>
> My S/N starts with 523 - not the earliest but still in the mid '80s I think.
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