Anyone ever take a K-5 or K-7 apart?
Posted 20/08/2013 - 11:13
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Trap a wire, crease a seal and you've created more problems that you had to start with.
I wouldn't dream of doing this, back to JPS for my cameras if there's a problem.
I wouldn't dream of doing this, back to JPS for my cameras if there's a problem.
Best regards, John
Posted 20/08/2013 - 11:23
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johnriley wrote:
Trap a wire, crease a seal and you've created more problems that you had to start with.
I wouldn't dream of doing this, back to JPS for my cameras if there's a problem.
That's what I was thinking too. Also mightn't be 100% waterproof if not sealed back properly (I know it's just a matter of turning screws but mightn't be as tight).Trap a wire, crease a seal and you've created more problems that you had to start with.
I wouldn't dream of doing this, back to JPS for my cameras if there's a problem.
Would like to take apart a dead/broken one to see it's insides. But it can wait until then.
Posted 20/08/2013 - 12:34
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My policy on this is I never dismantle anything I don't know how to re-assemble unless
1. it is beyond repair anyway and otherwise going in the bin, ie I have nothing to lose
2. actually thinking about it, there is no 2.
1. it is beyond repair anyway and otherwise going in the bin, ie I have nothing to lose
2. actually thinking about it, there is no 2.
you don't have to be mad to post here
but it does help
but it does help
Posted 20/08/2013 - 14:35
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I have no need to attempt this. But look like decent instructions to have a go.
K-1Gripped K-1 ungripped K-5ii K7 Various lenses
Stuart..
Stuart..
Posted 20/08/2013 - 21:19
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I wouldn't even consider it - I've seen inside a K-x and that was scarily complex; I can imagine the K-5 would be even more so and the chances of getting it back together properly would be slim.
Regards
David
Regards
David
Posted 20/08/2013 - 22:25
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There's nothing scary about dismantling equipment. Just keep a spare coffee mug to put the little screws in and write down any steps you're likely to forget.
In this day and age there's online guides anyway.
In this day and age there's online guides anyway.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 20/08/2013 - 22:38
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Smeggypants wrote:
Just keep a spare coffee mug to put the little screws in.
Are those the screws (and parts) you have left over after you have put the camera back together?
Just keep a spare coffee mug to put the little screws in.
Posted 21/08/2013 - 02:17
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jemx99 wrote:
hee hee
Smeggypants wrote:
Just keep a spare coffee mug to put the little screws in.
Are those the screws (and parts) you have left over after you have put the camera back together? Just keep a spare coffee mug to put the little screws in.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 21/08/2013 - 07:16
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dinneenp wrote:
Would like to take apart a dead/broken one to see it's insides. But it can wait until then.
johnriley wrote:
Trap a wire, crease a seal and you've created more problems that you had to start with.
I wouldn't dream of doing this, back to JPS for my cameras if there's a problem.
That's what I was thinking too. Also mightn't be 100% waterproof if not sealed back properly (I know it's just a matter of turning screws but mightn't be as tight).Trap a wire, crease a seal and you've created more problems that you had to start with.
I wouldn't dream of doing this, back to JPS for my cameras if there's a problem.
Would like to take apart a dead/broken one to see it's insides. But it can wait until then.
Just did an AF adjustment some time ago, put a post about it to the other site: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/maintenance-repair-articles/234506-auto-focus...
About the weather sealing.. in my opinion, the sealing is quite simple, really. Just tight seams in body panels plus some rubber foam tape. The tape seems quite resistant to dis- and re-assembly. From the cameras I have taken apart, Pentax actually seems quite serviceable
Posted 21/08/2013 - 09:49
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...one screw missing and you're screwed...
Posted 25/08/2013 - 21:39
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IF you ever take something apart with very small components, it is a good idea to work inside a smallish, tight box - for instance from a pair of shoes.
Avoids wasting time crawling on carpet looking for miniscule screws....
Jon
Avoids wasting time crawling on carpet looking for miniscule screws....
Jon
Posted 25/08/2013 - 21:43
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JonPetersen wrote:
IF you ever take something apart with very small components, it is a good idea to work inside a smallish, tight box - for instance from a pair of shoes.
Avoids wasting time crawling on carpet looking for miniscule screws....
Jon
Or a old egg box - 12 eggs = 12 compartments!
IF you ever take something apart with very small components, it is a good idea to work inside a smallish, tight box - for instance from a pair of shoes.
Avoids wasting time crawling on carpet looking for miniscule screws....
Jon
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
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I wouldn't do this but just wondering if anyone has done it? If so was it easy etc.?
Instructions on taking it apart here.
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Pa.
Pa
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