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New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
I gave my new K3 a 'workout' this weekend in the Lakes and sadly detected a 'smudge' on all photos regardless of lens fitted so suspect Sensor Dust. I have since discovered that the Sensor Cleansing option was not activated so used that a few times. I tried the Dust Alert function and this showed...
Posted by Snappyhoffy on 09/02/2015 - 14:47
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
Have you tried a rocket blower as the dust removal function sometimes needs a bit of help?
Posted by miles500 on 09/02/2015 - 15:25
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
Well the good news is that SMS responded almost immediately and offered to collect and return the camera for free (even though it was outside of the Pentax 28 day return. BUT I though I would try a rocket brush and seems to have moved the mark but now I have splattered loads of smaller 'debris'!!...
Posted by Snappyhoffy on 09/02/2015 - 17:14
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
UPDATE - SMS say they will look at it.... what a service!
Posted by Snappyhoffy on 09/02/2015 - 17:31
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
Never heard of SMS :shock:
Posted by Algernon on 09/02/2015 - 17:53
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
SRS Microsystems ... Sorry..
Posted by Snappyhoffy on 09/02/2015 - 18:18
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
Regarding the dust alert feature, certainly on the K7 it only works with a DA autofocus lens attached. It is greyed out with a manual focus or non DA lens.
Posted by McGregNi on 09/02/2015 - 18:25
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
Ah ha! OR.... a DA* Lens set to 'Manual Focus':idea: Anyone answer the fact that the 'Dust Removal' feature does not appear to work on 'Shutdown Action' option.
Posted by Snappyhoffy on 09/02/2015 - 18:40
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
Not sure, but on the K7 it is on 'STARTup' action, ie upon switching on the camera. AF should be selected on the camera (I think the lens has to be able to focus itself for the dust the register.) You mention sensor cleaning, which is of course a different process to dust removal in the camera. Th...
Posted by McGregNi on 09/02/2015 - 20:14
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
You are right.. the action I was describing is in fact 'Dust Removal'. There are two options - 'Startup Action' and 'Shutdown Action' it appears that although I have selected the later it appears to work the same as the former. (Only works on Start Up).
Posted by Snappyhoffy on 09/02/2015 - 20:53
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
Rocket blower always seems like cleaning your house with a leaf blower. Just blows it around into other critical areas and loosens harmless dust in the crevices.
Posted by Darkmunk on 09/02/2015 - 20:55
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
Yep...doesn't help when you then realise the blower is a bit 'tired' and probably perishing.!!! Ahh!
Posted by Snappyhoffy on 09/02/2015 - 21:00
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
While we're on the topic, I noticed that the sensor clean option which uses the SR to shake the sensor, on my new K3 makes no noise at all. On my old K200D the vibration could be clearly heard and felt. Is this normal?
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 09/02/2015 - 21:24
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
The K-3 process is ultrasonic, so we won't hear anything. It's quite normal.
Posted by johnriley on 09/02/2015 - 21:45
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
So want is the vibration that happens on start up?
Posted by Snappyhoffy on 09/02/2015 - 22:03
New 'K3' Dust Alert Function and sensor cleaning
Which model Keith?
Posted by johnriley on 09/02/2015 - 23:35
Strange Dark Line at Camera
Dust/fibres on the sensor. If you don't already, buy a Rocket Blower and try to remove it. Typically only shows up when higher number f stops are used. IOW: No, it's not the lens.
Posted by SteveLedger on 15/03/2015 - 11:11
Strange Dark Line at Camera
As Steve says, fibre or hair on the sensor. Rocket blower should shift it, just be careful not to get the nozzle too close to the sensor.
Posted by Mike-P on 15/03/2015 - 11:18
Strange Dark Line at Camera
Yes it's defo something on the sensor - been there done that!
Posted by jemx99 on 15/03/2015 - 20:49
Strange Dark Line at Camera
I had exactly the same form of "squiggle" on my K10. It was caused by a dirty sensor and I had it cleaned. The repairer said it was probably caused by a piece of pollen!!!8)8)
Posted by oldhat on 16/03/2015 - 12:33
