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Comment by fallencz posted on K-50 photos underexposed at 14/11/2016 - 10:34
Im aware that its a known issue, but I have seen it here discussed mainly with K-30, so I wanted to confirm that its an issue with K-50 as well and Im willing to bet that it will be an issue for K-70 as well, as its practically the same camera rebranded. So if anyone considers buying these, count my experience into your consideration. Also, which is even sadder, it makes K-30, K-50 and K-70 from second hand practically untouchable, as it seems that with time, this problem is more likely to occur.
As for warranty, I was unlucky enough to experience this 2 months after warranty. So all I can do is to use manual aperture setting on my lenses (which you cant with lenses in set with the camera) and save money for a proper camera and throw Pentax in trash, literally and metaphorically and never go back to it again.
As for warranty, I was unlucky enough to experience this 2 months after warranty. So all I can do is to use manual aperture setting on my lenses (which you cant with lenses in set with the camera) and save money for a proper camera and throw Pentax in trash, literally and metaphorically and never go back to it again.
Comment by fallencz posted on K-50 photos underexposed at 14/11/2016 - 09:01
Thought I would share this. This is what my Pentax K-50 started doing two months after warranty. All photos it produces are heavily underexposed (both on auto and manual). To get on a normal level of exposure, I would have to use ISO 128 000, which ruins the photos anyway (I tried). Only time it produces normal photo is when I use manual aperture setting on the lens itself. It ruined my (paid) photoshoot and now I have to solve this before another photoshoot this weekend. Yes, I did try to reset it to factory settings. So if you want to deal with this kind of BS, go Pentax. Fking done with it.
Comment by fallencz posted on K-50 photos underexposed at 14/11/2016 - 07:54
Just joined the forum for a rant then !!!
I understand your frustration, but all camera makes have their own problems, so whilst this affects Pentax there will be problems elsewhere too.
As you're in the EU you get a minimum of 2 years warranty. This might be extended further by local legislation. Even if it's not, gather the 'evidence' from the various Pentax fora that this is an inherent fault and not caused by you, approach your local Pentax authorised repairer and argue your case. If that fails, you may have the equivalent of our Small Claims Court procedure, in which case take Pentax to Court.
As to whether this may affect other bodies, it clearly doesn't affect all K30 or K50 cameras, and may not affect the K70, which is not, by the way, simply a 'rebranded' K50, although I have no doubt it shares some internals.
One last thing. As you say you had a paid photoshoot ruined I suggest you don't buy another consumer-grade replacement camera. Good as they may be they are built to a price and do not offer all the 'bells and whistles', robustness, etc, you get with high-end/flag ship bodies.
It may not affect all the cameras, but right now its a bit of a gamble to buy one. And I repeat, its an issue that makes these cameras untouchable in my eyes when buying from second hand. It may not affect K-70, but then again, Im willing to take a bet it will. We will see in two years or so. Im just saying that this is a risk that potential buyers are going to take.
And yes, I was in the process of considering buying a full frame that would help me to move further with my photos and I was considering Pentax K-1 and this issue only made me reconsider as I dont believe in quality of Pentax anymore. And this may be something for Pentax to consider, if they make an "entry" camera with such problems, they are losing a customer for their better cameras.