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K5 Sensor Issues...
I have just got a K5 and the serial number is 393xxxx how can I be sure that it has no stain? Take an over exposed photo with the higest f-number the lens can be set on. only clear dark spots you see is either dirt on the sensor or the marks if you've them.
Posted by Anvh on 04/06/2011 - 16:33
K5 Sensor Issues...
Hi All, My first post here having bought a Pentax K5 from Novatech 3 weeks ago. Unfortunately I've just been reading up about the sensor stain issue, and having checked my camera it looks like suspect. 100% crop: Unfortunately having only just found this I'm not sure whether Novatech ...
Posted by toothpick on 25/07/2011 - 22:10
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I'm pretty sure this is a stain, but it would be great to have other views. Yup .. looks like a stain to me. Think these cameras will be haunting Pentax for a long time to come. As it's within 28 days just ask for a refund.
Posted by Mike-P on 25/07/2011 - 22:12
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Mike - thankyou for the quick reply! I just found the pentax site which shows an example and it looks almost identical! I've emailed Novatech and asked for a full refund, so will wait and see what they say. It seems a real pity that this problem has been knocking around for so long - other th...
Posted by toothpick on 25/07/2011 - 22:27
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Yup definitely a stain. What are the first 3 digits of your serial number
Posted by Smeggypants on 26/07/2011 - 01:38
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393 I've got a note of the manufacture date at work so i'll post that later incase it is useful to anyone! Pretty sure it is an early 2011 model, possibly Janiary.
Posted by toothpick on 26/07/2011 - 07:50
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So to update, the serial is a 393 and the manufacture date was 20 Jan 2011!
Posted by toothpick on 26/07/2011 - 08:55
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Not unknown in that range, so commiserations. It's not much of a welcome, however you'll appreciate just how good this system is when it's sorted.
Posted by i-Berg on 26/07/2011 - 08:59
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Thanks i-Berg! I'm already convinced of how nice the camera is - just want to get a new one ASAP!
Posted by toothpick on 26/07/2011 - 09:08
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I'm already convinced of how nice the camera is Welcome aboard then! :D
Posted by i-Berg on 26/07/2011 - 09:23
K5 Sensor Issues...
Is there any particular lens that should be used to see the fault, does it show up better with 300mm lens rather than a 50mm? Philip.
Posted by pdearle on 26/07/2011 - 09:27
K5 Sensor Issues...
I tested mine with the standard 18-55 kit lens. Focus to infinity, f22 or smaller and then shot at a white-ish wall, moving the camera around slightly to make sure any stains were clearly on the sensor rather than marks on the wall. I also then did the same test using a plain sheet of white paper....
Posted by toothpick on 26/07/2011 - 09:44
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I found a macro lens to be the best for the stain issue. Shot mine at a blank piece of paper at f22 with onboard flash enabled.
Posted by Mike-P on 26/07/2011 - 11:19
K5 Sensor Issues...
Wow, I have just checked for stains and for my surprise they are there. I bought the camera 3 weeks ago and didn't bother to test, because it is manufactured in April 2011, serial starting with 404... I believed they have addressed the issue with newer batches, but obviously - they haven't. So, ...
Posted by martoto on 26/07/2011 - 19:36
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:?::?: I`ll take one off your hands if it`s got a dodgy sensor - at the right price it will be the only way I can afford one !!!! Tony
Posted by TOZZA27 on 26/07/2011 - 19:44
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You've got a good point. However I hope for replacement since I'm still having 23 months warranty left.
Posted by martoto on 26/07/2011 - 20:01
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Blimey - that`s longer than the warranty on me - lol Tony
Posted by TOZZA27 on 26/07/2011 - 20:22
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Martoto - sorry to hear thst - where did you order yours from? I was under the impression that 40x serial numbers were tested and clear! Do you have a pic you can post up showing the stain?
Posted by toothpick on 26/07/2011 - 20:39
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I dont think serial numbers have much to do with it .. more the date of manufacture. A early January model I can understand slipping through but April is a bit worrying.
Posted by Mike-P on 26/07/2011 - 20:42
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Yeah, I know it is not a good news. I have bought it from Park Cameras, which is reputable seller. I have already had a good experience with them, when swapping the faulty 18-135 lens from the kit. Hope they will do the same with the camera. I will post a picture later, but I'm definitely sure the s...
Posted by martoto on 26/07/2011 - 20:58
