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Do you just put up with it not working quite right?
I've owned and used professionally eleven Pentaxes, I think, since 1975 or thereabouts. The only time antyhing went wrong was a 645 which eventually needed a new cicuit board after about 15 years, incidentally the shutter was still within tolerances. Lately my K20d started to back focus but Smeggy t...
Posted by gartmore on 04/09/2011 - 11:35
Do you just put up with it not working quite right?
It really depends on what's wrong. If it's something small i rarely or not at all used should i then be bothered? NO STEFAN!!! The issue is simple. If you, the manufacturer, offer a product with a collection of functions, they should ALL work properly and be 100% in operation, regardless of whether...
Posted by Anvh on 04/09/2011 - 11:41
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
Yet I know of a certain K20D owner on here that has had 2 7D's. The first one went back as the pictures were on the soft side and the second is now on it's way to Canon for the same problem. He has recently bought himself a 1D MKIV which looks the business .. but is far to much money for me to inv...
Posted by Mike-P on 04/09/2011 - 21:06
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
I had some major reservations about upgrading from the K20D to the K5, primarily because of the seemingly continuous stream of complaints. But, ... I'm happy with the K5. I've not experienced any of the issues that worried me before buying. Mine is not a dust magnet. Mine has no sensor staini...
Posted by duncanM on 05/09/2011 - 11:37
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
I have a K5 coming and I certainly will check for stains etc. I postponed my investment for a long time because of these issues. Anyway. I don't know if Pentax have more issues that other brands. Maybe it is how they deal with it. In Denmark, Pentax is just very poorly represented and when I had...
Posted by Joe S on 05/09/2011 - 12:09
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
I had some major reservations about upgrading from the K20D to the K5, primarily because of the seemingly continuous stream of complaints. But, ... I'm happy with the K5. I've not experienced any of the issues that worried me before buying. Mine is not a dust magnet. Mine has no sensor staini...
Posted by davidtrout on 05/09/2011 - 12:27
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
Re: DA* lenses and SDM motors. My first 2 x DA*16-50mm lenses both developed focussing issues. Wouldn't lock, or when they did lock, the image was not in focus. They were early batch models. My third, I've had for a 2-3 years, and no real issues that I couldn't put down to 'operator error'. The duff...
Posted by Mannesty on 05/09/2011 - 15:11
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
Both are brilliant lenses producing superb results. Good to read of your positive experience of these DA* zoom lenses, Peter. Of course their optical quality is pretty much universally acknowledged- its just the persistent dark muttering about problems with their "new-fangled":roll: focus motors t...
Posted by duncanM on 05/09/2011 - 22:46
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
Well, I've had my K5 for a 10 days with several months debating which DSLR camera system to join (formerly a Minolta user before I simplified back to a Panasonic bridge to save film development costs) and I'm very happy with my decision to join Pentax. The camera's smooth to operate, intuitive, has...
Posted by oceanwake on 11/09/2011 - 14:21
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
The only thing I didn't like at first regarding ergonomics was the repositioning of the play button. Yes, I've noticed that, too, and as you say, I'm almost used to it already. I'm also not entirely convinced that the 'slide out, click back' style of SD card cover is an improvement over the K10/...
Posted by ChrisA on 16/09/2011 - 18:55
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
I'm also not entirely convinced that the 'slide out, click back' style of SD card cover is an improvement over the K10/20 rotating lock. I can't help feeling that it'll wear quite quickly, and then become somewhat insecure. It's the same type on the K7 which I've had for some time - no sign of we...
Posted by Kenty on 16/09/2011 - 20:08
MIrror Flop
So I've had my K5 from SRS for 5 weeks or so now - Bought on July 29th. Unfortunately in that time I've had to send it back once to have the sensor cleaned, and have now had the dreaded 'mirror flop' (at least I am assuming that is what it is!). Shutter count was around 5000 when it first happen...
Posted by toothpick on 05/09/2011 - 09:20
MIrror Flop
I'm really gutted at this point in time - it takes such nice photos, but I just lose confidence in it a little bit given the problems. My first one had to go back due to sensor stain! Really hoping that Pentax DO know what it is (thanks JohnX), and that it can be fixed. My only concern is that ...
Posted by toothpick on 05/09/2011 - 09:45
MIrror Flop
Unfortunately I am just outside of the 28 days since purchase so I will now have to pay to have it sent back to SRS, who will then send it on to Pentax for repair with no guarantee that the underlying problem will actually be fixed (as far as I am aware nobody seems to sure whether Pentax know exact...
Posted by Smeggypants on 05/09/2011 - 19:22
Pancake 40mm or FA 50mm f/1.4?
.... the photos ive seen taken by the 40mm look to have amazing colour throughout. they really stand out, .... that is my experience. I have both lenses and the DA gets the nod 95% of the time. Benefits from the built in shade that the FA50 needs. Pete
Posted by Transit on 06/09/2011 - 02:30
Hands-On Q in AP
25 focus points???
Posted by cabstar on 07/09/2011 - 01:47
Hands-On Q in AP
Pull it back folks and show some restraint please. We don't mind alternative views, but please don't keep repeating yourselves incessantly, especially when the facts are wrong.
Posted by johnriley on 09/09/2011 - 07:54
Hands-On Q in AP
I obviously won't be buying a Q :) - however like DrOrloff I do wish it as much success as possible. I do not. Because making toy cameras and toy lenses for those with money to burn is not a goal I wish to encourage in a photographic company. Obviously it will do well in Japan. But I hope it fails a...
Posted by rparmar on 10/09/2011 - 02:41
Hands-On Q in AP
I obviously won't be buying a Q :) - however like DrOrloff I do wish it as much success as possible. I do not. Because making toy cameras and toy lenses for those with money to burn is not a goal I wish to encourage in a photographic company. Obviously it will do well in Japan. But I hope it fails a...
Posted by Smeggypants on 10/09/2011 - 03:28
Hands-On Q in AP
Pentax images only please. This isn't a forum about Sony compacts. Funny, because that's what people have been calling for. I can't remember reading even one post amongst tens of thousands on half a dozen forums that ever said "Let's have Pentax make a point'n'shoot with interchangeable lenses." ...
Posted by johnriley on 10/09/2011 - 08:09
