Should I be concerned?
Posted 12/07/2011 - 17:37
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Take it on holiday and get it changed later.
Try it at f/5.6 to f/11 and keep to whatever aperture
doesn't show the stain.
Try it at f/5.6 to f/11 and keep to whatever aperture
doesn't show the stain.
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Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 12/07/2011 - 17:38
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Anything below f16 with no bright back ground will be fine I think
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Posted 12/07/2011 - 18:17
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NikonToPentax wrote:
Should I even bother?
Didn't someone say that the stains get more visiable over time?
Should I even bother?
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 12/07/2011 - 18:22
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Get it replaced later on. I kept mine for another 2 or 3 months after discovering the stains (trying to avoid Christmas-related delays), out of thousands of photos I had 2 where I could notice them.
I think it was MattMatic who checked his K5 was stain-free when first buying it, only to discover stains a few months later.
I think it was MattMatic who checked his K5 was stain-free when first buying it, only to discover stains a few months later.
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
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 13/07/2011 - 04:28
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As soon as I mentioned the string of pearls sensor stain to the dealer, with K5 and receipt in hand, they swapped it over there and then without any bother. I was back out of the store with replacement in hand less than 5 minutes later. Acknowledged and rectified immediately (as it ought to have been).
It's worth the drive!
It's worth the drive!
Posted 13/07/2011 - 11:34
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Well well
Amazon are sending a replacement (should be today) to be with me by the end of the week! I hope that one is perfect!
Amazon are sending a replacement (should be today) to be with me by the end of the week! I hope that one is perfect!
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Posted 14/07/2011 - 19:28
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It's here. The replacement that is. I'm scared to "test it" - I'll just enjoy using it while on holiday and then we'll see.
thumbs up for Amazon so far...
thumbs up for Amazon so far...
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