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K5 Sensor Issues...
After reading a few posts on this issue myself there's no way I'm spending £1000+ on the K5 until the issue is resolved and officially explained. Simon The K5 has seemed a mouth-watering prospect since it was announced, but the sensor problem is a definite put-off. I would echo the sentiments vo...
Posted by pgweber on 16/12/2010 - 17:28
K5 Sensor Issues...
I have to say I have not been that impressed with the Pentax pro centre from where I purchased my K-5. They have needed a little too much "encouragement" to sort the problem out and on two or three occasions asked that I send it directly to Johnsons rather than them. A shame. Presumably they cannot ...
Posted by Jimbro66 on 16/12/2010 - 17:39
K5 Sensor Issues...
Sent from Belgium? How odd. They use an distributor for Benelux, rather than having their own presence here. Funny if mine goes from Belgium to Watford to the Netherlands. Pity we can't short circuit that.
Posted by Gwyn on 16/12/2010 - 17:45
K5 Sensor Issues...
What is needed is a simple way of distinguishing spots caused by dust or any other type of removable gunge from stains which originate in the glass protecting the sensor or somewhere under the glass. The "dust alert" function seems to be quite sensitve to fine particulate dust but does not show the ...
Posted by helios on 16/12/2010 - 18:19
K5 Sensor Issues...
The simple way to tell dust from the other stains is read the posts :shock: The other forum now shows 55% faulty or 133 cameras :shock: This is going to mess up the SH market for K-5's anyone buying will need to carry out the sensor test before buying just in case the original owner didn't...
Posted by Algernon on 16/12/2010 - 18:49
K5 Sensor Issues...
There was a big problem with Sony sensors in 2005 and (some small Pentax cameras were also effected). Pentax issued a Notice in Dec. 2005 For a while some cameras (possibly all)were fixed free of charge, but it seems Sony refused to carry out repairs after Jan. this year...... so don't ev...
Posted by Algernon on 16/12/2010 - 19:03
K5 Sensor Issues...
This is going to mess up the SH market for K-5's anyone buying will need to carry out the sensor test before buying just in case the original owner didn't know about the problem. Plus are Pentax going to replace sensors on out of warranty cameras? This is just one of several good reasons why Pen...
Posted by Jimbro66 on 16/12/2010 - 19:32
K5 Sensor Issues...
It's an awful lot of K-5s worldwide though. It seems the rate of faulty units is around 50%. Where has Pentax or anyone stated that 50% of the units are faulty? You cannot base your assumptions on a poll here.... I had heard its around 5%, but again I don't have first hand correct information from P...
Posted by Smeggypants on 16/12/2010 - 20:26
K5 Sensor Issues...
My K-5 has arrived safely in Watford, thank goodness. Huge sigh of relief here. Nice one Gwyn!! :)
Posted by Smeggypants on 16/12/2010 - 20:30
K5 Sensor Issues...
You have heard around 5%? A figure plucked out of thin air? So you're pitting hearsay against an actual poll on TWO seperate forums? The polls are not perfect of course, but they correlate in figures and are the ONLY evidence we have. The 5% figure came from SRS... who now seem to have dropped to ...
Posted by GDN on 16/12/2010 - 21:39
K5 Sensor Issues...
You have heard around 5%? A figure plucked out of thin air? So you're pitting hearsay against an actual poll on TWO seperate forums? The polls are not perfect of course, but they correlate in figures and are the ONLY evidence we have. The 5% figure came from SRS... who now seem to have dropped to ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 17/12/2010 - 00:38
K5 Sensor Issues...
[quote:3496ace15f="Smeggypants"]You have heard around 5%? A figure plucked out of thin air? So you're pitting hearsay against an actual poll on TWO seperate forums? The polls are not perfect of course, but they correlate in figures and are the ONLY evidence we have. The 5% figure came from SRS... ...
Posted by Don on 17/12/2010 - 13:16
K5 Sensor Issues...
The forums demonstrate that there is a concern with the early production models and that enthusiasts are reporting it to Pentax. The poll IMHO is useless. The problem however seems significant and I await further information. This is why I seldom, if ever, get in line to buy the "First" anything ...
Posted by Don on 17/12/2010 - 13:34
K5 Sensor Issues...
This forum may have diversity but it is full of people that take their photography seriously... others could have a fault for months or years and not notice it... Not noticing a fault isn't the same as not having it though. The poll could be skewed by newcomers who have only come to this website bec...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 17/12/2010 - 14:12
K5 Sensor Issues...
This forum may have diversity but it is full of people that take their photography seriously... others could have a fault for months or years and not notice it... Not noticing a fault isn't the same as not having it though. The poll could be skewed by newcomers who have only come to this website bec...
Posted by Don on 17/12/2010 - 14:23
K5 Sensor Issues...
Lets just say its probably above 5% and below 50% of users and leave it at that. :D
Posted by Mike-P on 17/12/2010 - 14:44
K5 Sensor Issues...
Lets just say its probably above 5% and below 50% of users and leave it at that. :D agree.:P
Posted by Don on 17/12/2010 - 14:57
K5 Sensor Issues...
Lets just say its probably above 5% and below 50% of users and leave it at that. :D Yes, that's probably a safe bet 8)
Posted by Pentaxophile on 17/12/2010 - 15:04
K5 Sensor Issues...
My new K5 arrives on Tuesday, I asked how many with stained sensors they had recieved and they stated "Not Many". Most of them have been plain old dirty sensors, which have been cleaned and are to be returned to their owners. The issue of how many will therefore probably never be solved because who ...
Posted by jules on 17/12/2010 - 15:55
K5 Sensor Issues...
Pull my other sensor..... it's got snow on it! :shock: :lol:
Posted by Algernon on 17/12/2010 - 16:10
