Re: Closet-LX

2002-04-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Alan Chan wrote: > Rusting inside possibly. Sticky mirror for sure. > I have never seen nor heard of an LX that "rusted inside" or anywhere else. Any camera that has been in storage for a long time is probably due for a CLA, and I'm sure that this LX is no exception. But it is probably a very go

Re: Closet-LX

2002-04-01 Thread Alan Chan
Rusting inside possibly. Sticky mirror for sure. regards, Alan Chan >I'm been offered a 20 year old LX (serial number 5272XXX). The condition >seems to be A+, cosmetically as well as mechanically. The reason - >according to the owner - is that this camera has mostly been "in the >closet". Fair e

Re: Closet-LX

2002-04-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
CLA = Clean, Lubricate, Adjust. Even though the camera may seem to work well, and not exhibit any signs of a sticky mirror, lubricants dry out and age, rubber looses it's flexibility, the seals and foam may be starting to deteriorate, so getting these things looked after now, before something obv

RE: Closet-LX

2002-04-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Clean, lubricate and adjust - and buy it! Malcolm > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Peter Smekal > Sent: 01 April 2002 13:40 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Closet-LX > > > Thanks for the adv

Re: Closet-LX

2002-04-01 Thread Rfsindg
Yes, the LX will age in the closet. After 20 years, I would wonder about it having the 'STICKY MIRROR problem and needing a US$160 Clean-Lube-Adjust. Let the camera sit for 24 or 48 hours without firing the shutter. Cock the shutter and watch the mirror on the first time you fire it. Does

Re: Closet-LX

2002-04-01 Thread Peter Smekal
Thanks for the advice Shel! Just one stupid question: What does CLA mean? Some kind of "complete service" or ...? >Yes ... send it in for a CLA when you receive it. > >Peter Smekal wrote: >> >> I'm been offered a 20 year old LX (serial number 5272XXX). The condition >> seems to be A+, cosmeticall

Re: Closet-LX

2002-04-01 Thread CBWaters
This camera is likely to be junk and you should run away at full speed...;) BTW, What's your friend's number? HAR! Cory Waters really just kidding... - Original Message - From: "Peter Smekal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 7:13 AM Subject: Closet

Re: Closet-LX

2002-04-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Yes ... send it in for a CLA when you receive it. Peter Smekal wrote: > > I'm been offered a 20 year old LX (serial number 5272XXX). The condition > seems to be A+, cosmetically as well as mechanically. The reason - > according to the owner - is that this camera has mostly been "in the > closet"