Jody;
Congratulations! I got my LX a few months ago and still gaze at it lovingly
(My wife thinks I'm nuts but what would she know she's an Aussie!).
To answer your questions:
1. The multi-function lever performs three functions: mirror lockup when the
button is depressed and the lever is pushed towards the lens; DOF preview
when the lever is pushed towards the lens; and self timer when the button is
pressed and the lever is pulled away from the lens. (to cancel the self
timer you can push the button again)
2. The dial is exposure compensation. think of it as -4 to +4 rather than
1/4 - 4.
3. The only autoexposure mode is AP.
4. mine is 527 and from what I understand it is newer (I don't know enough
to really tell though)
5. yes. I don't use a strap but keep the lugs on. however, at first I
thought I hated the grip but have since grown to love it.
try these links for more info. the first one includes a web and pdf version
of the manual.
enjoy!
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/pentaxlx/index.htm
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/thepentaxlx.html
Christian Skofteland
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jody [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 4:59 AM
> To: Discuss Pentax
> Subject: On a completely different tack - My first LX.
>
>
> This seems to be off-topic at the moment. I am not
> trying to be insensitive, but I had to share. I waited
> a whole 13 hours.
>
> I got my very first LX today. It is so wonderfully
> gorgeous. I fall more in love with it every moment (I
> really need to get out more, don't I). It is lovely to
> hold, and wind on. The shutter makes a glorious clunk.
> It reminds me of my beloved Spottie, only better.
>
> Now I have one or two (maybe more) questions.
> 1. I remember some talk about the tri-function lever
> on the front. MLU which I managed, and what else? I
> seem to remember something about a self-timer, but
> can't seem to work it.
> 2. The dial on top has me really perplexed. It goes
> from ¼x to 4x. What is it?
> 3. Doesn't it work with FA lens on shutter-priority? I
> thought I had wrecked it, because the mirror got
> locked up when I pressed the shutter. However, after a
> while I thought of turning S/S dial off auto, and it
> came down.
> 4. Serial number 527****. How old?
> 5. Can you get the lugs and grip off? How? How strong
> are the lugs?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> I am doing a B&W photography course at the local
> Polytech starting 23rd October evenings for eight
> weeks. I think there is a field-trip too on a weekend.
> That should be fun to use a darkroom again.
>
> Jody.
>
>
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