> No. ;-)
> I'm pretty sure it is but I don't have a KX to check.
> Sometimes I don't remember so good. :-/
> Considering the bottom plate comes off in about 15
> seconds that would certainly be the first place to check.
> You have to get under the bottom to check out the wiring
> anyway.
Cheers D
> -Original Message-
> From: John Whittingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 10:06 AM
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: RE: Pentax KX meter problem
>
>
> Hi Don
>
> No disrespect, are you sure it's under the top
Hi Don
No disrespect, are you sure it's under the top plate?
John
-- Original Message ---
From: "Don Sanderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:25:58 -0500
Subject: RE: Pentax KX meter problem
> Right!
>
> Don
>
> &
I know.
John Whittingham wrote:
I've never opened a KX but if it's like an MX it's under the bottom plate.
Oh please let it be under the bottom plate, it would make life much
simpler.
John
--
I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war.
During a war you get to drive tanks
> MX is different setup isnt it? MX you
> don't need to pull out the wind lever no?
IIRC you do if you want the meter to stay on, I never think when I'm using
the MX it's like an extension of my mind and body, I'd have to check that.
John
> I've never opened a KX but if it's like an MX it's under the bottom plate.
Oh please let it be under the bottom plate, it would make life much
simpler.
John
MX is different setup isnt it? MX you
don't need to pull out the wind lever no?
jco
-Original Message-
From: John Whittingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 8:55 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: Pentax KX meter problem (resend)
> Bas
I've never opened a KX but if it's like an MX it's under the bottom plate.
John Whittingham wrote:
If that's not it then the power switch that closes
when the shutter release is pressed part way may not
be contacting and need a cleaning.
That would be under the top plate, yes?
John
--
I c
they hold their
price very well, I may just be parting with my K 135mm f/3.5 in the near
future.
John
-- Original Message ---
From: "Don Sanderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:25:58 -0500
Subject: RE: Pentax KX meter problem
> Right!
Right!
Don
> -Original Message-
> From: John Whittingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 7:58 AM
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: RE: Pentax KX meter problem
>
>
> > If that's not it then the power switch that closes
> If that's not it then the power switch that closes
> when the shutter release is pressed part way may not
> be contacting and need a cleaning.
That would be under the top plate, yes?
John
> >Sadly the KX meter is a one of a kind. I think you can use Spotmatic F,
> >K1000 and KM meters interchangeably
> >(I may be wrong about the KM). The KX was a whole other bird.
>
> You're right about all the above. The KX meter *was* unique. The K2 used
> the same type silicon photo diode,
> Sadly the KX meter is a one of a kind. I think you can use
> Spotmatic F, K1000 and KM meters interchangeably
> (I may be wrong about the KM). The KX was a whole other bird.
Damn!
John
--- End of Forwarded Message ---
John Whittingham
Technician
> Based on my experience buying, using and selling these
> cameras, the problem is usually "PIT". Photographer
> inducing trouble. The meter switching is weird. If
> you press battery button the meter always responds
> with a good battery but the meter does not work
> until you pull out the wind
> >Sadly the KX meter is a one of a kind. I think you can use Spotmatic F,
> >K1000 and KM meters interchangeably
> >(I may be wrong about the KM). The KX was a whole other bird.
>
> You're right about all the above. The KX meter *was* unique. The K2 used
> the same type silicon photo diode, bu
> Sadly the KX meter is a one of a kind. I think you can use
> Spotmatic F, K1000 and KM meters interchangeably
> (I may be wrong about the KM). The KX was a whole other bird.
Damn!
John
> Based on my experience buying, using and selling these
> cameras, the problem is usually "PIT". Photographer
> inducing trouble. The meter switching is weird. If
> you press battery button the meter always responds
> with a good battery but the meter does not work
> until you pull out the wind le
"Peter J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Sadly the KX meter is a one of a kind. I think you can use Spotmatic F,
>K1000 and KM meters interchangeably
>(I may be wrong about the KM). The KX was a whole other bird.
You're right about all the above. The KX meter *was* unique. The K2 used
the
Sadly the KX meter is a one of a kind. I think you can use Spotmatic F,
K1000 and KM meters interchangeably
(I may be wrong about the KM). The KX was a whole other bird.
John Whittingham wrote:
My experience is that the meter electronics is the weak link of the KX.
It's not *much* of a weak lin
l 14, 2005 7:00 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax KX meter problem
> My experience is that the meter electronics is the weak link of the
> KX. It's not *much* of a weak link - they aren't exactly dropping like
> flies
> - but I've seen more KX's w
> My experience is that the meter electronics is the weak link of the KX.
> It's not *much* of a weak link - they aren't exactly dropping like flies
> - but I've seen more KX's with dead meters than any other Pentax I've
> known.
If the worst comes to the worst I'll use it with an external meter I
> My first guess would be that at one time the battery
> was allowed to leak and the wire from the battery
> chamber to the top of the camera has corroded.
> The acid "wicks" up the wire, I've seen it go all the
> way to top of the camera.
> Usually there won't be a sign of this in the battery
> ch
"John Whittingham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Great I thought I've got a nice user!
>
>However, the meter does not appear to work. Clean battery compartment, fresh
>batteries, needle moves if you move the camera briskly.
>
>Could it be a bad connection or is the meter shot?
My guess, from sad
My first guess would be that at one time the battery
was allowed to leak and the wire from the battery
chamber to the top of the camera has corroded.
The acid "wicks" up the wire, I've seen it go all the
way to top of the camera.
Usually there won't be a sign of this in the battery
chamber, it does
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