K-3II recall

13627 posts
18 years
Hythe,
Hampshire UK

Posted 10/07/2015 - 14:32 Link

According to Pentaxforums Ricoh USA have issued a recall on early K-3II bodies.

Presuming Europe will have a similar recall if needed.

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July 09, 2015
PENTAX K-3 II Digital SLR Camera ‘Power-Off’ Notice

DENVER, CO, July 9, 2015 – At Ricoh, we are dedicated to delivering superior technology, quality products and unyielding customer service. Continuing this commitment, we are contacting PENTAX K-3 II camera owners, as we’ve learned that in some situations the camera will not turn off, even after the power lever is moved to the OFF position. This anomaly is limited to cameras with a serial number below #6206660.

Customers with K-3 II camera serial numbers lower than #6206660* requiring support should call 1-800-234-0276 FREE to have the camera inspected and serviced free of charge, even if the product appears to be functioning properly.

We greatly appreciate our customers’ patience as we are committed to making it a seamless process and providing the highest level of service and support.

*Excluded Serial Numbers:
K-3 II Products with the following serial numbers are not subject to this service:

6199671
6187961-6188110
6192376-6192380
6192386-6192390
6192436-6192440
6196362-6196369
6196661-6196960
6197748-6197750
6197768-6197770

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jeallen01 jeallen01

1930 posts
17 years
W.London

Posted 10/07/2015 - 20:58 Link

Also a related problem re GPS freezing the camera: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/297533-k3-ii...

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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johnriley johnriley

24424 posts
24 years
Tyldesley,
Manchester

Posted 10/07/2015 - 21:06 Link

Link corrected.

Best regards, John

jeallen01 jeallen01

1930 posts
17 years
W.London

Posted 10/07/2015 - 21:11 Link

johnriley wrote:
Link corrected.

Thought I'd got it right, so thanks

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!)

stu62 stu62

1229 posts
12 years

Posted 10/07/2015 - 21:39 Link

jeallen01 wrote:
Also a related problem re GPS freezing the camera: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/297533-k3-ii...

just proves you dont need gps

if you dont know where you are go back to school and learn to read a map
it works for me

jeallen01 jeallen01

1930 posts
17 years
W.London

Posted 10/07/2015 - 21:44 Link

stu62 wrote:

jeallen01 wrote:
Also a related problem re GPS freezing the camera: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/297533-k3-ii...

just proves you dont need gps

if you dont know where you are go back to school and learn to read a map
it works for me

Me too (but the wife likes SatNav because she can't read maps!)

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!)

Edited by jeallen01: 10/07/2015 - 21:46

MrCynical MrCynical

965 posts
17 years
Glasgow

Posted 11/07/2015 - 01:20 Link

stu62 wrote:

jeallen01 wrote:
Also a related problem re GPS freezing the camera: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/297533-k3-ii...

just proves you dont need gps

if you dont know where you are go back to school and learn to read a map
it works for me

On that basis we should all stop taking photographs and go back to capturing scenes using oil paint. Besides, I doubt your paper map can automatically geotag 1,000 photos without you having to do anything