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K5 Sensor Issues...
Sadly, five weeks seems not to be exceptional and some people wait much longer: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5-forum/135087-how-many-days-before-you-got-replacement-camera.html I presume that the past few weeks have seen a peak in returns because of all the publicity. All the be...
Posted by Dotandcom on 19/03/2011 - 09:46
K5 Sensor Issues...
so I can swap mine as it has severe FF problems I thought that FF can be fixed with the adjustment feature in the software
Posted by royd63uk on 19/03/2011 - 11:12
K5 Sensor Issues...
so I can swap mine as it has severe FF problems I thought that FF can be fixed with the adjustment feature in the software It's a low light/tungsten light problem https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/k-5-af-under-tungsten-light-issue------24836 it's looking more and more than 1.03 didn't fix...
Posted by Smeggypants on 19/03/2011 - 16:08
K5 Sensor Issues...
I'm going to buy a Pentax K5 DSLR, hopefully on my trip to Australia via Hong Kong this year - in the hope of saving a little cash. I have read about the sensor problems identified on a small number of these cameras. Does anyone know if Pentax have identified a batch of these and is there a list of ...
Posted by pdjones on 26/03/2011 - 19:39
K5 Sensor Issues...
Serial numbers seem to have no relevance. If you are taking a laptop then download Photome, take a picture and check the manufacture date of the camera. Anything in 2011 should be fine.
Posted by Mike-P on 26/03/2011 - 19:57
K5 Sensor Issues...
I imagine that recent events in Japan are now impacting on deliveries of new cameras. Even if they are not assembled in Japan many (all?) parts come from there.
Posted by Gwyn on 26/03/2011 - 20:45
K5 Sensor Issues...
I imagine that recent events in Japan are now impacting on deliveries of new cameras. Even if they are not assembled in Japan many (all?) parts come from there. The tsnunami/quake only affected one region of Japan. Which is quite high up and inland looking at the map
Posted by Smeggypants on 27/03/2011 - 03:40
K5 Sensor Issues...
I imagine that recent events in Japan are now impacting on deliveries of new cameras. Even if they are not assembled in Japan many (all?) parts come from there. The tsnunami/quake only affected one region of Japan. Which is quite high up and inland looking at the map That is a SONY sensor in...
Posted by Don on 27/03/2011 - 03:55
K5 Sensor Issues...
Was Sony decimated by the perils of nature?
Posted by Smeggypants on 27/03/2011 - 04:45
K5 Sensor Issues...
No, but they did close 6 factories in Japan.
Posted by giofi on 27/03/2011 - 04:53
K5 Sensor Issues...
Sony make a squillion different things. I'm sure 6 factories was a small part of their behemoth empire.
Posted by Smeggypants on 27/03/2011 - 04:59
K5 Sensor Issues...
Indeed, and some of them are back in production. More info here: http://www.cameragearguide.com/2493/sony-updates-post-quake-operational-status-suspends-production-at-some-camera-related-plants/
Posted by giofi on 27/03/2011 - 05:17
K5 Sensor Issues...
Even if Pentax weren't affected by the quake and tsunami directly there have been a lot of power cuts and shortages throughout Japan and requests from the government for factories to use less power at this time. I can't imagine Pentax/Hoya are exempt from that. And who knows where they get supplies ...
Posted by Gwyn on 27/03/2011 - 08:38
K5 Sensor Issues...
I am delighted with my K-5 recieved from SRS last week, but must say the Sensor was very dirty, and it was not just dust but I think multiple (Tiny) spots of grease. I had to buy some swabs and fluid from this super dealer (below) on eBay for £9.99, and I had to use 4 of the swabs to remove 99% of t...
Posted by Still27 on 31/03/2011 - 10:02
K5 Sensor Issues...
Not great news Bill lets hope it is an isolated incident although that would seem unlikely and unlucky .....I am holding off this model at the moment and looking for the K7 instead for the time being I want to take photos not worry about sensor. Thanks for that link I think I will take a look
Posted by pianoman on 31/03/2011 - 10:05
K5 Sensor Issues...
Hi David, I must add then that I have waited since January to get my K-5 to see how things went with these teathing problems, but now I'm very glad that I took the plunge,BUT I shall be keeping my Trusty K20D as back up for a few months yet in case I have to return the Superb K-5 All the best t...
Posted by Still27 on 31/03/2011 - 10:40
K5 Sensor Issues...
I had to return my K5 which I just loved and am in that position where I dont want the stommach churning worry about whether or not the issue has been solved I do admit to being a lover of the K5 but I would keep the K7 as well as I like two cameras so now Im tempted again !!!!
Posted by pianoman on 31/03/2011 - 10:48
K5 Sensor Issues...
Sent my K5 (with sensor stains brought in Nov 2010) back last wend and a new one arrived today. Sent direct because the official partner was not that helpful. It has not been tested as yet but cannot complain about the turn around. :D
Posted by Timmy2Knocks on 01/04/2011 - 16:43
K5 Sensor Issues...
Hope its ok ,keep us posted :)
Posted by pianoman on 01/04/2011 - 16:53
K5 Sensor Issues...
My K5 bought last December and with mid November build date was all clear until (as far as I'm aware)late March. String of pearls sensor stain developed and I contacted Cameraelectronic in Perth. They replaced the camera with a new K5 (392xxxx,build date Jan 17 2011). Can't complain about the servic...
Posted by beachboy2 on 06/04/2011 - 16:00
