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It sounds like an insurance claim to me, rather than a warranty claim, unless you have the type of warranty that covers accidental damage (as I do on my K-x). If it's had an impact, I wouldn't be surprised if a circuit board is cracked, or a solder joint has become loose, but it could be anything.

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David

Comment by davidstorm posted on What is the problem with my Pentax K-r? Advice please! at 09/07/2012 - 20:43

Great shots, especially 'one handed'. I've toyed with the idea of getting a Pentax 1.7 AF Adapter and dismissed it in favour of a Sigma 50-500. I would be interested to know Kevin your views on the AF 1.7 Adaptor and which lenses it is most suitable for. I guess high quality primes are the only sensible partners.

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David

Comment by davidstorm posted on World's Smallest Raptor - Pied Falconets Part 1 at 09/07/2012 - 20:09

Just another quick footnote to this, we know the flash housing was the cause of the water ingress because we popped up the flash and the housing had water inside it. It had remained closed throughout the period when it was raining.

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David

Comment by davidstorm posted on Testing k-5 weatherproofness... at 08/07/2012 - 23:22

johnriley wrote:
I have never used the onboard flash in the rain, having assumed that wasn't a very good idea. Likewise, I don't change lenses, cards or batteries in the rain.

John, the water ingress can occur when the flash is not in use, i.e. it is in the closed position.

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David

Comment by davidstorm posted on Testing k-5 weatherproofness... at 08/07/2012 - 23:04

I think you have succeeded Alan. I like these, especially the first and last ones.

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David

Comment by davidstorm posted on Classic cars at Woodhorn Museum at 08/07/2012 - 22:11

Thank you Alan & Stan, very nice of you to comment. I think this lens is going to get used an awful lot!

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David

Comment by davidstorm posted on Some images with the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG EX Macro at 08/07/2012 - 21:33

Nicely done Gary, were these with the Sigma 150-500?

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David

Comment by davidstorm posted on Avro Lancaster at 08/07/2012 - 21:30

Well done Tim, great achievement.

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David

Comment by davidstorm posted on Success Story - and Thank You PU users at 08/07/2012 - 19:28

Hi Owen

Great to hear from someone like yourself who is a 'young' Pentaxian. My son Daniel is the same age and also has a Pentax. I hope you find the info on the lens I sent you useful, please contact me if price is an issue as I may be willing to do you a favour if your budget's a bit limited.

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David

Comment by davidstorm posted on Hello! probably the youngest here! at 08/07/2012 - 15:35

The K-7 and K-5 are prone to getting water ingress from the built-in flash housing; this then runs down and behind the LCD screen. I know this from an experience when walking on the hill tops in the Lakes with Shaun Wilson when the same thing happened to his K-7. This may be how it has happened with yours, but whatever it should not do this. BTW, Shaun's K-7 was fine once dried out.

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David

Comment by davidstorm posted on Testing k-5 weatherproofness... at 08/07/2012 - 15:32

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