K5 Sensor Issues...
Posted 06/02/2011 - 14:48
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Thanks Gary the serial number is 3828379 I will need to check the date which I will try now
All the best
David
David
Posted 06/02/2011 - 14:49
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ahh warehouse express:
didnt guess
didnt guess
regards
Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
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Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pentaxroy/
my pbase gallery
Posted 06/02/2011 - 14:58
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There were posts on Pentaxforum which indicated that cameras with a production date up to calendar week 49 are affected.
Pentax then solved the problem and cameras shipped from calendar week 50 2010 were free from the string of pearls.
Return it to Warehouse Express stating not fit for purpose and claim a refund/replacement.
Pentax then solved the problem and cameras shipped from calendar week 50 2010 were free from the string of pearls.
Return it to Warehouse Express stating not fit for purpose and claim a refund/replacement.
Posted 06/02/2011 - 15:06
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Thank you Gary I have sent an Email but this has helped me,I am grateful .
All the best
David
David
Posted 06/02/2011 - 15:47
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Thanks again I will post here how it is dealt with and how quickly...
All the best
David
David
Posted 07/02/2011 - 11:11
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Well I called the company and I have been assured that there in not a problem sorting this out that Pentax have allocated replacement stocks for this eventuality and this k5 will be collected on Wednesday and once it has been inspected to ensure its not a dust problem a new camera will be sent out....couldnt say how long this takes.... hope it isnt too long though.
We will see. fingers crossed
We will see. fingers crossed
All the best
David
David
Posted 07/02/2011 - 12:26
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Now that the Christmas/New Year rush is over, and SRS have stock again (as of Friday!) I have finally decided to get my K5 swapped (for sensor stains). Partly it was also that I wanted to wait a good while, to make sure I didn't get a replacement which still had stains. My shutter count is up to about 2k now, which almost feels like I was given 2000 free shutter clicks
SRS being the awesome shop that they are sent Parcelforce to collect it this morning and will hopefully get a replacement out to me in the next few days.
SRS being the awesome shop that they are sent Parcelforce to collect it this morning and will hopefully get a replacement out to me in the next few days.
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
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AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
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Posted 07/02/2011 - 12:42
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thoughton wrote:
Now that the Christmas/New Year rush is over, and SRS have stock again (as of Friday!) I have finally decided to get my K5 swapped (for sensor stains). Partly it was also that I wanted to wait a good while, to make sure I didn't get a replacement which still had stains. My shutter count is up to about 2k now, which almost feels like I was given 2000 free shutter clicks
SRS being the awesome shop that they are sent Parcelforce to collect it this morning and will hopefully get a replacement out to me in the next few days.
My one was collected on a Monday and I had my new one with me on Wednesday. Should be the same. Now that the Christmas/New Year rush is over, and SRS have stock again (as of Friday!) I have finally decided to get my K5 swapped (for sensor stains). Partly it was also that I wanted to wait a good while, to make sure I didn't get a replacement which still had stains. My shutter count is up to about 2k now, which almost feels like I was given 2000 free shutter clicks
SRS being the awesome shop that they are sent Parcelforce to collect it this morning and will hopefully get a replacement out to me in the next few days.
I had 1500 free clicks on the 'old' one but I got already 350 clicks in 3 weeks with the new one
Kind regards
SmutjeUK
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SmutjeUK
It's nice to be nice!
Pentax K-5 with D-GB4 Grip, to many lenses to mention by now (serious LBA by now), TC's, Lowepro Slingshot 300 AW, Manfrotto 028 & Redsnapper RS-283 with various Heads plus various Camera Clamps (I collect them). Pentax AF 360FGZ, Pentax AF 240FT, several Metz 45 CT-1 & 5 with stands and 'Blow Up' Soft Boxes, Flash Triggers, and various Macro gear.
Posted 07/02/2011 - 14:07
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The first thing I did was to put a glass screen saver on the back screen ...Im £10 before I start
All the best
David
David
Posted 10/02/2011 - 10:03
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I got my (spotless) new K5 yesterday morning, so almost exactly a 48 hour turnaround. Many thanks to Chris and everyone else at SRS, brilliant service as usual!!!
My new one is a much later serial number beginning with 39.
Now to figure out how to set the image count to 2000 so I don't muck up my filing system...
My new one is a much later serial number beginning with 39.
Now to figure out how to set the image count to 2000 so I don't muck up my filing system...
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
Posted 10/02/2011 - 10:18
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Mine was collected yesterday by Fed Ex just hope its replacement isnt long coming ...heres hoping
Enjoy yours Tim for the moment I have a back up but you get used to the K5 very quickly
Enjoy yours Tim for the moment I have a back up but you get used to the K5 very quickly
All the best
David
David
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