Another GREAT endorsement for SRS Microsystems that I thought I would let you all know about! I recently ordered a used DA 18-55 WR lens from SRS for £49, this was to partner my K-5 in inclement weather as mentioned in this thread. Today I got a phone call advising me that Royal Mail had damaged the lens beyond repair during transit However, now the good news; SRS are sending me a brand new one in replacement for no extra cost and I didn't even ask them to do this! How's that for customer service!!

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David

Thanks for all the responses to this thread, it seems my K-5 has developed the all too common 'levels' issue that has been reported by many users. I find it ridiculous that Pentax cannot provide a way for users to correct this themselves as it appears it only requires a simple software correction. Why on earth is this not in the menus? Come on Pentax, give us a firmware update so we can put this right without having to send our cameras away. If it has happened to mine after 6 months or so (after being OK until then), it must happen to a lot of users outside the warranty period. I wonder how much they are charged to put this right?

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David

Cheers Chris, I've just tested this and with Horizon Correction turned off the camera now takes straight images! I didn't even realise it was switched on, is it turned on by default?

I think the camera still needs to go back though as the calibration is obviously way out. This has happened suddenly, it was not like this when purchased.

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David

The level has gone miles out too, I think the level reading is linked to the sensor, so both will go out of alignment at the same time.

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David

Many thanks Bill, this looks like a good deal so I've ordered it!

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David

Hi John, thanks for the reply and suggestion. The dust removal is set to operate every time the camera is switched on; is this any different from activating dust removal ad-hoc via the menu?

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David

I fear my K-5 will have to be returned to SRS. Whilst on holiday to Cornwall, it has developed a severe horizontal mis-alignment, i.e. in the viewfinder the image is perfectly straight, but when viewing the image taken it is sloping down to the left by a significant amount. I think the sensor has become mis-aligned.

The camera was bought new from SRS in March this year, I would be grateful for advice on who to speak to / how to get it fixed as it is well within the warranty period. BTW, it has not been dropped or jolted.

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David

I would like to purchase a DA 18-55 WR lens to pair with my K-5 when out and about in less than dry conditions - must be in VGC (mint preferred). Please PM me if you have one for sale at a reasonable price.

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David

For less than £50 it is an absolute steal if it is in reasonable condition and full working order. I had one for over a year and took a lot of macro shots with it (some in my Gallery Portfolio) and found it to be very sharp with nice colour rendering and lovely out of focus effects. I sold it on here for £90 + postage a few weeks ago as I now have a Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG EX Macro. Here are a couple of shots taken with the 50mm manual focus F2.8:







Hope this helps.

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David

Looks great Mike and it sounds like you're pleased with the new lens (focussing issues aside). BTW, your old 50-500 Sigma is great, got some really nice shots with it so far

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David