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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 Algernon on 26/07/2011 - 21:28
K5 Sensor Issues...
I have a 39 serial Nov 2010 k5 and up to now no signs...keeping fingers crossed
Posted by royd63uk on 27/07/2011 - 08:54
K5 Sensor Issues...
Today my stained camera was swapped for a new one. In fact they gave me a brand new whole kit. I am pretty happy with Park Camera service. They promptly resolved a problem with the same kit for second time. This time the first thing which I've shoot at, was a white wall :) Sensor is clean, let's...
Posted by martoto on 27/07/2011 - 22:56
K5 Sensor Issues...
Just to add, my K5 number 2 was a feb 2011 manufacture and 4xxx serial and had the stain issue. Have not tested number 3 yet (just back fom holiday) - number 3 though has a fairly large, single piece of dust/debris under the rear LCD - instantly visible - but it has not bothered me so far, just w...
Posted by DaveN on 28/07/2011 - 00:18
K5 Sensor Issues...
Hi again all! So Novatech agreed that my K5 was faulty, and offered me a refund. I have since ordered one from SRS, done the test only to find the following: This is a 100% crop obviously, but the mark is visible at the top centre of images without the need to zoom! Not a stain I don'...
Posted by toothpick on 01/08/2011 - 17:57
K5 Sensor Issues...
That's not a stain but I would still contact SRS.
Posted by Mike-P on 01/08/2011 - 18:02
K5 Sensor Issues...
Thanks Mike. I'm on a run of bad luck here!! :(
Posted by toothpick on 01/08/2011 - 18:11
K5 Sensor Issues...
Just try the in camera cleaning thing via the menu or a small blower.
Posted by Algernon on 01/08/2011 - 18:38
K5 Sensor Issues...
It looks like some kind of smear ?on the lens
Posted by Pentaxonian on 01/08/2011 - 18:48
K5 Sensor Issues...
Thanks Algernon, I tried the in camera cleaning but it made no difference. I will see what SRS say tomorrow and then if they don't suggest anything I will have to buy a cleaning kit. So frustrating when all I want to do is get out there and take some photos! Pentaxonian - have tried 2 differe...
Posted by toothpick on 01/08/2011 - 18:48
K5 Sensor Issues...
As its a new camera I don't see why you should have to buy a cleaning kit to be honest and I doubt very much Chris @ SRS would expect you to.
Posted by Mike-P on 01/08/2011 - 19:15
K5 Sensor Issues...
hi, has anyone found sensor stains on a k5, bought in jessops, belfast, uk? ( eg. between june - present, 2011) if so, what was the outcome? thanks.
Posted by focus on 08/08/2011 - 00:38
K5 Sensor Issues...
I am guessing that I am not being too being picky and that this is a sensor stain? It is not as distinct as the stain on my first K5 and it hasn't changed with a wet clean. I can see it with my glasses on and a bright torch. This one came from Jessops Guildford during the short price drop last ...
Posted by ambient housewife on 23/08/2011 - 16:19
K5 Sensor Issues...
Not sure about the one on the left but you certainly have something in the middle starting to appear and as it will only get worse with time I would take it back. I wouldn't be touching a pre 2011 date anyway tbh .. my third (and so far perfectly fine) body is dated April 2011.
Posted by Mike-P on 23/08/2011 - 16:24
K5 Sensor Issues...
I wouldn't be touching a pre 2011 date anyway Yes, I agree, this was the last kit in the shop and at £829 with the 18-55 WR, I decided to take it, I also had a £140 voucher so that tied me to Jessops. I am a very price sensitive buyer, and if it turned out to be a dud, they would either replace it o...
Posted by ambient housewife on 23/08/2011 - 17:13
K5 Sensor Issues...
Read through this thread. Chris, when are you going to set up a SRS branch in New Zealand. I would purchase from such a retailer, even if it cost me a little extra. I belive in fair payment for a fair service or product. Do you post to New Zealand.
Posted by surfseen on 25/08/2011 - 08:31
K5 Sensor Issues...
Surfseen, despite the Ding Dong on the other thread (!). I think your comments remind me that we are very fortunate to have a plethora of good retailers in the UK. I didnt buy my K5 from SRS but from Clifton Cameras because it was near to where I worked- when the dreaded stain was revealed they refe...
Posted by japers45 on 25/08/2011 - 10:13
K5 Sensor Issues...
Do you have a shortage of decent camera dealers in NZ across the board or is it just a problem with Pentax? We have good camera shops, just Pentax blows out the prices hugely. Presumably a Pentax/wholesaler issue
Posted by Transit on 25/08/2011 - 13:39
K5 Sensor Issues...
Liking the avatar Transit! :D
Posted by Dodge69 on 25/08/2011 - 15:43
K5 Sensor Issues...
Do you have a shortage of decent camera dealers in NZ across the board or is it just a problem with Pentax? We have good camera shops, just Pentax blows out the prices hugely. Presumably a Pentax/wholesaler issue The "Aussie tech tax" made the news recently, I believe I also heard something abo...
Posted by thoughton on 25/08/2011 - 16:55
