Failed Shutter button.....
Posted 22/01/2017 - 21:52
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Expensive repair, or not expensive - I am afraid it is necessary to sort it out as soon as only possible! But personally I don't think it is going to be expensive.
Posted 22/01/2017 - 22:16
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Does the back button shutter work? Have you double checked all the settings, including the menu options for the shutter button? I have been caught out when the shutter is set only to release when in focus.
Posted 23/01/2017 - 00:09 - Helpful Comment
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As I understand it there's a small circuit board under the shutter button and that might be the cause of your woes. JPS would do the repair I'm sure and if you join PU Plus you'll get 20% discount on servicing. You download a form from I think the shop area of this site and send that with the equipment.
Best regards, John
Posted 23/01/2017 - 01:24
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johnriley wrote:
As I understand it there's a small circuit board under the shutter button and that might be the cause of your woes. JPS would do the repair I'm sure and if you join PU Plus you'll get 20% discount on servicing. You download a form from I think the shop area of this site and send that with the equipment.
As I understand it there's a small circuit board under the shutter button and that might be the cause of your woes. JPS would do the repair I'm sure and if you join PU Plus you'll get 20% discount on servicing. You download a form from I think the shop area of this site and send that with the equipment.
Thanks John.. Yes I've used JPS before, a few years ago. Very good service.. I'll check with them in the morning for an estimate.
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Posted 24/01/2017 - 14:04
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I found £210 to replace a switch a bit excessive.... !!
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Posted 24/01/2017 - 14:37
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Is that before or after 20% discount?
Having said that, you could get a very nice replacement K-5 for about the same money.
Having said that, you could get a very nice replacement K-5 for about the same money.
Best regards, John
Posted 24/01/2017 - 14:38
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stub wrote:
I found £210 to replace a switch a bit excessive.... !!
I found £210 to replace a switch a bit excessive.... !!
is a bit (buy a k3 or k3ii)
think homany actions the camera as done how old it
is it worth the repair because what are k5ii worth these days
Posted 25/01/2017 - 00:44
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Might be worth getting a quote from somewhere else. Do a Google search for 'camera repair centre' and make a few phone calls.
John K
Posted 26/01/2017 - 00:10
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If it's working with the cable release (and I assume with the IR remote) you can still use it. You could even be an exclusive type, having a dedicated permanent tripod camera
Posted 26/01/2017 - 14:40
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Try this chap
http://www.cam-rep.co.uk/
http://www.cam-rep.co.uk/
Posted 26/01/2017 - 15:08
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The camera is 7 years old....Think its time for an upgrade, to be honest..
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Posted 26/01/2017 - 20:13
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It does give you a valid reason to upgrade
Grumpy GrandPa, Recently Retired.
Gotta K-3iii now, had a K-S2, K50 and so suffering from a relapse and so buying digital camera kit.
Previous addiction has resulted in using Zeniths, Yashicamat, Chinons, Minoltas, Samsungs, Fujis, Cosina, Kodak, Lumix, Canon, Nikon and Pentax etc etc - have tried most makes in the past 50 years. Love cameras - love taking photos even more
Gotta K-3iii now, had a K-S2, K50 and so suffering from a relapse and so buying digital camera kit.
Previous addiction has resulted in using Zeniths, Yashicamat, Chinons, Minoltas, Samsungs, Fujis, Cosina, Kodak, Lumix, Canon, Nikon and Pentax etc etc - have tried most makes in the past 50 years. Love cameras - love taking photos even more
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Or just buy a battery grip ?
Stuart..