Hi, another common problem with MXs is that they can develop just a tiny bit of play in the shutter release. This is often just enough to switch on the metering circuit and force it to stay on, so if the camera is stored with a little bit of pressure on the shutter release the batteries will drain. It needn't stop anybody from buying the camera, but it's something to be aware of.
On some MXs the film advance dial stops working too. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Friday, January 04, 2002, 10:57:47 PM, you wrote: > Flavio, > Are these M or K lenses? I think all the primes have a good reputation, except for >the M28/2.8 which is not sharp and prone to sticky shutter blades. Careful there. I >cannot comment on the zoom. > I'd judge the MX by sound and feel, plus the obvious bumps and bruises. The film >wind gets loose and irregular with heavy usage. Does the shutter sound right? Cycle >it thru all the shutter > speeds for a check. Slow speeds sound different? Of course check the metering, >those damned LED's aren't very bright either! Mirror foam and door seals should be >in good shape, although they are > easy(inexpensive) to replace. > Good Luck, Bob S. >> there's a guy next door (nearly) selling a MX >> with 28/2.8, 50/2, 135/3.5, 200/4, 80-200/4.5. >> I don't know anything about the conditions of >> all this but the prices are interesting enough >> to pay him a visit. >> >> I'd like to have your suggestion/advice on the >> quality of the lenses and/or thing to look out >> for about the MX. > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
