K5 Sensor Issues...
Posted 25/07/2011 - 22:27
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Mike - thankyou for the quick reply! I just found the pentax site which shows an example and it looks almost identical!
I've emailed Novatech and asked for a full refund, so will wait and see what they say.
It seems a real pity that this problem has been knocking around for so long - other than the stain it seem like a fantastic camera!
Cheers,
Sam
I've emailed Novatech and asked for a full refund, so will wait and see what they say.
It seems a real pity that this problem has been knocking around for so long - other than the stain it seem like a fantastic camera!
Cheers,
Sam
Posted 26/07/2011 - 01:38
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Yup definitely a stain.
What are the first 3 digits of your serial number
What are the first 3 digits of your serial number
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
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Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
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Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 26/07/2011 - 07:50
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393
I've got a note of the manufacture date at work so i'll post that later incase it is useful to anyone! Pretty sure it is an early 2011 model, possibly Janiary.
I've got a note of the manufacture date at work so i'll post that later incase it is useful to anyone! Pretty sure it is an early 2011 model, possibly Janiary.
Posted 26/07/2011 - 08:55
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So to update, the serial is a 393 and the manufacture date was 20 Jan 2011!
Posted 26/07/2011 - 08:59
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Not unknown in that range, so commiserations. It's not much of a welcome, however you'll appreciate just how good this system is when it's sorted.
Posted 26/07/2011 - 09:08
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Thanks i-Berg! I'm already convinced of how nice the camera is - just want to get a new one ASAP!
Posted 26/07/2011 - 09:23
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toothpick wrote:
I'm already convinced of how nice the camera is
Welcome aboard then!
I'm already convinced of how nice the camera is
Posted 26/07/2011 - 09:27
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Is there any particular lens that should be used to see the fault, does it show up better with 300mm lens rather than a 50mm?
Philip.
Philip.
Posted 26/07/2011 - 09:44
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I tested mine with the standard 18-55 kit lens. Focus to infinity, f22 or smaller and then shot at a white-ish wall, moving the camera around slightly to make sure any stains were clearly on the sensor rather than marks on the wall. I also then did the same test using a plain sheet of white paper. Took me about 5 minutes total. Once I'd got the picture I zoomed in on the camera and had a good look around, and then loaded the images onto PC and did the same. The stains are clear even when looking at the images in-camera (zoomed in).
Posted 26/07/2011 - 19:36
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Wow, I have just checked for stains and for my surprise they are there. I bought the camera 3 weeks ago and didn't bother to test, because it is manufactured in April 2011, serial starting with 404... I believed they have addressed the issue with newer batches, but obviously - they haven't.
So, just for the info, higher serial number is not enough guarantee for stains free sensor.
So, just for the info, higher serial number is not enough guarantee for stains free sensor.
Posted 26/07/2011 - 19:44
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I`ll take one off your hands if it`s got a dodgy sensor - at the right price it will be the only way I can afford one !!!!
Tony
I`ll take one off your hands if it`s got a dodgy sensor - at the right price it will be the only way I can afford one !!!!
Tony
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I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 26/07/2011 - 20:01
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You've got a good point. However I hope for replacement since I'm still having 23 months warranty left.
Posted 26/07/2011 - 20:22
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Blimey - that`s longer than the warranty on me - lol
Tony
Tony
K20D,*istD ( now a dedicated M42 digital ),K100D,MZ5N,P50,ME Super,Spotmatic 1000,Spotmatic,ESII,ES,H2.18-55 II,18-55,75-300 FAJ,35-80 FA,80-200 F,28-105 FA,Sigma 24-70 AF Aspherical,Sigma 28-300 Hyperzoom , Praotor II 500 M42,Centon 500mm mirror,and a few Pentax M42 Taks,super-Taks,smc Taks,A and M lenses.Benbo trekker,7dayshop monopod and a Lowepro rucksack.
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
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I'm pretty sure this is a stain, but it would be great to have other views.
Think these cameras will be haunting Pentax for a long time to come.
As it's within 28 days just ask for a refund.