Is this not what's in the picture?I'd take a look (or have a look taken) at the mirror bumpers. They break down over time and can cause the condition you describe.
I think so. I've had my MX for 40 years and just had it serviced last month, including replacement of the mirror bumpers, and it's significantly quieter. I don't know, exactly, what goes wrong with the bumpers over time; it could be that they harden and no longer cushion the mirror at the end of it's swing.Is this not what's in the picture?
I think so. I've had my MX for 40 years and just had it serviced last month, including replacement of the mirror bumpers, and it's significantly quieter. I don't know, exactly, what goes wrong with the bumpers over time; it could be that they harden and no longer cushion the mirror at the end of it's swing.
In the US, Eric Hendrickson is the Pentax guru (similar to Sover Wong with Nikon F2 service). https://www.pentaxs.com/process.html
Not sure. The "clack" appears to occur upon mirror return. at least as I remember it. I've never had a reason to remove the focusing screen in the MX and haven't ever looked to see where the seal is placed.Is there a mirror "bumper" in the mirror cage? I'm aware some cameras may use one but usually have a flat area to mount one too.
The "bumper" that most folks refer to is the light seal around the focusing screen.
Not sure. The "clack" appears to occur upon mirror return. at least as I remember it. I've never had a reason to remove the focusing screen in the MX and haven't ever looked to see where the seal is placed.
Edit: I believe the foam seal around the focusing screen is related to the mirror sticking issue that's also common with older Pentaxes. Fortunately, I've never encountered that one.
I guess the video hadn't finished processing yet. You can probably view it now. So you think it actually works, then? All right. It needs some light seals, so I'm going to put some in and try a roll and see what happens. Fingers crossed though. I like the camera, but the shutter sound is enough to make me wince.Doesn't seem to play in either Firefox or Chrome. But then I've never been on Reddit. Maybe you have to sign up to watch videos there. Don't really need to watch it though. I know all about that Pentax clack. I'm sure it sounds terrible. Some of them are worse than others. A glass-on-steel clack. Nothing to be alarmed about. Being a Pentax, I'd be more dismayed the the viewfinder shows an off-center view of the actual film area, than its noisy clack. If you like the camera, just use it. I wouldn't throw a dime into it.
Exactly - the soundtrack of a MX is telling : " Here I am !" as mentioned the ",bumpers" can be replaced because the material is from special plastic! It isn't soo expensive!Pentaxes always did have a glassy sounding clack about them. Just use it.
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