One of the causes is decaying rubbers around the mirror, which become a bit gooey after a while. If the camera hesitates at all, send it off for a service, as the bump stops in the mirror housing and the foams in general may need to be replaced. As well as that, a full CLA will revive the thing to damn near new (other than cosmetics of course).
Cheers Shaun Canning Archaeology Department La Trobe University Bundoora, Victoria, 3086. Phone: 0414-967 644 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2002 1:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Testing an LX meter I've heard that this only happens if the camera has been sitting a while. After a few exposure it goes away. How long is sitting "a while"??? JCO > -----Original Message----- > From: Shaun Canning [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 9:20 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: Testing an LX meter > > > If the mirror sticks up, it is 'sticky'...if it doesn't, it aint! > > Cheers > > Shaun Canning > Archaeology Department > La Trobe University > Bundoora, Victoria, 3086. > > Phone: 0414-967 644 > e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -----Original Message----- > From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2002 12:59 PM > To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List > Subject: Testing an LX meter > > Is it possible to test the meter/and automatic > exposure settings in an LX without a finder? > I think I read that the meter doesnt read off the screen, so it might > be possible. > > Secondly, if the meter is accurate on manual, will > it usually be accurate on automatic too? > > Thirdly, how do I test for the "sticky mirror" problem? > JCO > > J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > My Business references & Websites: http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/jco/ >
