Well, I got a replacement K3, from WEX. Excellent service I must say, and a good price for a model with only 13k on the clock. I did manage to sell my old one via a popular auction site, so a happy end eventually.

Glad I've still got my ME Super around. I contacted SENDEAN CAMERAS who told me they only had parts for the K3ii. I bought a used K3 from WEX which has done 13000 clicks and I'm now setting it up. I'm quite pleased really as it only cost £77 more than the repair quote.

Sent my K3 body to SRS, who sent it to Pentax, who diagnosed faulty circuit board. Camera failed to start up. Been on going for 2.5 months or more. Pentax Germany cannot get export paperwork for spares. Thank you brexit. Body is in very good condition otherwise, about 21k on the clock. Any offers?

Thanks. Yes it's cost that is going to be the thing. I bought the camera second hand and out of guarantee. If it's prohibitively expensive to repair, then I don't see the point. Used models are on the go for around £350 or so. Or do I step down to a K5 or K70. I do love the K3 however.

Hi. My K3 with fewer than 20k shutter movements gave up recently. Have sent it to Pentax via SRS Microsystems who are awaiting news from Pentax. Apparently they won't allow spares for 3rd party repairers. Anyone else had this problem? Camera worked in the morning and wouldn't switch on in the afternoon. Gutted.