K5 Sensor Issues...
Posted 18/05/2011 - 17:29
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Can anyone confirm this please
Also i can see fingerprints in the viewfinder (the lens is new has not been touched)
[IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/2z40a69.jpg[/IMG]
Also i can see fingerprints in the viewfinder (the lens is new has not been touched)
[IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/2z40a69.jpg[/IMG]
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Posted 18/05/2011 - 17:33
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Send it back and ask for a refund. They knew of the sensor issue and shouldn't have supplied a camera from that period with out checking it
Get another one from SRS
Get another one from SRS
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Algi
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Posted 18/05/2011 - 17:46
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so is that a yes?
Not a good start with Pentax ,oh dear!
Not a good start with Pentax ,oh dear!
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Posted 18/05/2011 - 18:00
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That's a yes. Definitely staining.
That is very bad of Warehouse Express. As Algi says they shouldn't have sent one from that period out without checking it first.
Get your money back if you can and get one from SRS.
That is very bad of Warehouse Express. As Algi says they shouldn't have sent one from that period out without checking it first.
Get your money back if you can and get one from SRS.
Posted 18/05/2011 - 18:03
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yep the dots together looks like sensor stain , echo what Algernon said, send it back for a refund and buy another from srs, glad i didn't buy mine form warehouse express
Posted 18/05/2011 - 18:03
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It looks like it. You could try another shot slightly lighter and view it at 1:1 If you have any method of cleaning the sensor you could also try that.
There's quite a bit on the US forum but you will have to go back to about Jan-Feb. This thread shows some shots link
There's quite a bit on the US forum but you will have to go back to about Jan-Feb. This thread shows some shots link
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Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 18/05/2011 - 18:07
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NikonToPentax wrote:
so is that a yes?
Not a good start with Pentax ,oh dear!
Don't worry , I have been there before when i dumped all my nikon gear (D700) and bought the k-5 from amazon which was stained and was disheartened, but now with the new one from srs don't miss the d700 at all. I have the 43mm and 70mm which are simply amazing
so is that a yes?
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Posted 18/05/2011 - 18:15
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Thanks...will return it.
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Posted 18/05/2011 - 18:37
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bigger form left corner. I don't think those are dust as the sample image fro dust removal is clear
[IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/6sbc76.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/6sbc76.jpg[/IMG]
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Posted 18/05/2011 - 18:41
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I'm more concerned about centre left tbh! Looks like classic string of pearls to me.
Posted 18/05/2011 - 18:43
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NikonToPentax wrote:
so is that a yes?
Not a good start with Pentax ,oh dear!
Definately a yes, but with a Nov 2010 model in May 2011 and with fingerprints in the viewfinder it does appear most of your problems are with the supplier.so is that a yes?
Not a good start with Pentax ,oh dear!
The 'get a refund and buy from SRS' advice most definately applies here!
Posted 18/05/2011 - 18:59
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Unlocker wrote:
The 'get a refund and buy from SRS' advice most definately applies here!
That's definitely good advice...Warehouse Express are a Pro dealer and more than aware of the sensor stain issue - very poor service on their part to send out this model, they certainly wouldn't be keeping my cash. The 'get a refund and buy from SRS' advice most definately applies here!
I only bought mine on Monday and this is one of the reasons I bought from SRS, excellent customer service...I received a March 2011 model with absolutely no dust/stains.
Simon
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Posted 19/05/2011 - 18:10
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i think i have the dreaded stains again...took these shots today after each one i did a sensor clean with my arctic butterfly but wont shift the ones on the right so i think they are stains...all opinions welcome...either that or i have the dirtiest sensor i have ever had
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Camera manufacture date 19-5-2010
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