Tuesday, March 12, 2002, 3:05:52 AM, Rofini wrote: R> Paul writes: >>.........seriously consider the KX. Its the only Pentax >>K mount that lets you combine MLU with the timer. And its the only R> one that >>closes down the lens aperture as MLU is selected
R> Both the KX and K2 let you combine mirror up with timer. The LX also R> closes down the aperture when the mirror is locked up. The sealed R> construction of the LX is a big plus in the rainy climate I'm in. Unfortunately, the mirror lock up on K2 and K2DMD is next to useless, IMNSHO. It 1) doesn't stop down the lens 2) doesn't disengage the mirror up mechanism!!! 3) it's metal vertical shutter is vibrating enough on its own. So I can't recommend K2DMD for really critical MLU shots, not at all. For normal MLU shots on tripod it's ok, just not with really long lenses. Otherwise, except the lousy focusing screen (mark of any pre-M body, especially compared to other brands :(, it's a great body. I don't know why they messed up the MLU on K2s so much when the KX has the good style that stops down the lens. To LX - it reads the exposure even with MLU engaged, a nice feature thanks to OTF metering (off the first curtain). Any KX owners, could you check if the mirror raise mechanism (the levers on the left side of mirror box, near the stopping down lever, under the pivot points for the mirror) is really DISENGAGED when the MLU is engaged? Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - 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 .
