Re: LX History (was: Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?)

2001-10-26 Thread Jerome
This got me thinking. Why above 535?? Is there a website or other source of info that chronicles the LX ? Especially with reference to serial numbers versus time ? http://members.iinet.net.au/~cam/serial/ This link doesn't contains enough serials/date to be of help when inspecting an

Re: LX History (was: Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?)

2001-10-26 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
I look for three things in a used LX: good overall condition, the second meter button on the exposure compensation dial, and the 3200 asa setting on the film speed adjustment dial. If it has all of these, it can generally be repaired and adjusted for good service. Paul Jerome wrote: This

RE: LX on eBay -- worth buying?

2001-10-25 Thread Mick Maguire
I'd like to see the list of questions Shel perhaps others would too? Regards, /\/\ick... ++ || __/) Mick Maguire | | Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (_/) ICQ: 48609010 | \/

RE: LX on eBay -- worth buying?

2001-10-25 Thread David Hatfield
the plunge, I'll drop you a line. Thanks again! Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 11:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying? David ... The question

Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?

2001-10-25 Thread David P. Chernicoff
The LX listed on ebay is mine. I've decided to get rid of all of my manual focus bodies (just keeping a PZ1 and PZ1p) because I've discovered what looks in focus to me often isn't (function of aging and already bad vision). I don't have the problem with focus when I wear contact lenses, just

RE: LX on eBay -- worth buying?

2001-10-25 Thread David Hatfield
out? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David P. Chernicoff Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying? The LX listed on ebay is mine. I've decided to get rid of all of my manual

LX History (was: Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?)

2001-10-25 Thread Cotty
I'd suggest you find an LX and use it for a while, and then, if you like it, buy a newer model, with a serial number above 535. This got me thinking. Why above 535?? Is there a website or other source of info that chronicles the LX ? Especially with reference to serial numbers versus

Re: LX Rebuild (was Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?)

2001-10-25 Thread Geoff Moes
Did you request this as a rebuild or did you specify each thing you wanted them to do to it? Geoff At 05:24 PM 10/25/2001 -0400, Geoff Moes wrote: What exactly is a rebuild, what does it include and how much does it run? When I sent this LX back to ebay they basically replaced almost

RE: LX on eBay -- worth buying?

2001-10-25 Thread Rob Studdert
On 25 Oct 2001, at 13:41, David Hatfield wrote: Thanks, David! Didn't know this was a fellow PDML'r or I would have just asked for info direct. I think I'm going to take Shel's advice, though, and wait until I have a chance to get my hands on an LX to try out for a while before making a

Re: LX Rebuild (was Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?)

2001-10-25 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 08:30 PM 10/25/2001 -0400, Geoff Moes wrote: Did you request this as a rebuild or did you specify each thing you wanted them to do to it? I included a letter that described the sticky mirror and infinity focus problem, and requested that they check it over completely and do a CLA. They sent

Re: LX History (was: Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?)

2001-10-25 Thread Rob Studdert
On 25 Oct 2001, at 16:21, William Robb wrote: This got me thinking. Why above 535?? Is there a website or other source of info that chronicles the LX ? Especially with reference to serial numbers versus time ? http://members.iinet.net.au/~cam/serial/ But be aware that the bottom