Pentax LX problems..will not focus on infinity..Help please?

Hi,
Just bought a near mint LX, however none of my Pentax K or M lenses will focus on infinity !!, I have tried another prism and the problem still exists... can anyone advise on the possible fault and repair costs?, the camera also seems to over-expose by a full 2 stops, is this normal for an LX?, what could be the cure of this? and probable cost?
Thanks Steve.

Something is clearly amiss - perhaps someone has replaced the focusing screen and it isn't clicked properly into place, perhaps the mirror is out of alignment, maybe something else. But if simple checks don't reveal an obvious cause, I would send the camera for overhaul.

The LX is a very classy camera, and if it's in good condition I'm sure it will be worth fixing.

From the sound of it, your LX is exhibiting a fairly common problem due to the mirror "dropping" slightly due to the mirror pad foam being a bit old..


Check out this webpage

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/pentax_lx_problems/

This can affect both infinity focusisng and metering. The repair is fairly simple, and involves replacing the pads..but take my advice and have a full service. These cameras are fantastic and will go on for years. A full service will make it like new.

Good luck!