Spongy sticky Kx shutter button

1521 posts
15 years

Posted 31/05/2011 - 19:55 Link

As the topic title suggests my K-x's shutter release button feels kind of peculiar when taking snaps. The mount (where you twist to turn on and off) has definately got perceptible gap and i am wondering if this is what has caused the "sticking effect".

I can take photos fine but as I am usually out taking photos of wildlife etc and so I am worried about rain etc getting in.

The camera is used and did not come with a warranty and Pentax UK repairs said that it would be at a rough estimate around £160!!!

Anyone got similar stories and do you think I can still get away with it for another year or so?

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flossie flossie

848 posts
16 years
Twickenham

Posted 31/05/2011 - 20:09 Link

Not had anything like that on mine, its done about 9k shots now and its not been treated with kid gloves... sorry, that doesn't really help you much

Still shooting in the dark (literally and metaphorically)...

Edited by flossie: 31/05/2011 - 20:10

stub stub

1973 posts
16 years
Manchester

Posted 31/05/2011 - 20:17 Link

I had no probs either...But im shocked at the Pentax repair price...

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Anvh Anvh

10412 posts
18 years
Dordrecht,
the Netherlands

Posted 31/05/2011 - 20:45 Link

If it's the same as here they will have 2 different types of repairs, small and big, this a small repair.
Don't forget they need to pull the whole camera open, it's just as easy to replace the LCD screen then one button for example.

Stefan