If the camera was new then it should have been replaced, not repaired.

Under the consumer rights act if an item isn't fit for use or fails in a reasonable time period then it should be replaced.

Unfortunately once you accept a repair you're stuck with it, a ploy used in the past to shift dodgy stock.

I suggest contacting Pentax direct and explaining the problem, and try to convince them to exchange the camera.

In the past I've always had good results from talking calmly to the customer service depts. of various companies.

Hard luck with the KX, I hate it when things like that happen.
I've had my fingers burnt on a P30 which "just needs batteries".

I'll have to strip and locate the bad connection before I can do anything with it. On the plus side it only cost me £2!

Like the grip, not too sure about the lens support though

As a cheap alternative to the Pentax one I'm sure plenty of K10/20 owners would like feedback as to handling etc.

Oh and which dealer it came from.

I'd keep that quiet, even though High Royds is now a desirable housing establishment.

Mind, when the weather's better you've no excuse for a moorland road shoot with the bike.

Yes, too much!

I was lucky some 22 years ago and stuck with it. The only downside is the increase in Kami Kazi private hire cars on the road!

Just noticed I'm a Pentax Pro Master, after the initial laughing fit I've decided to have it on my calling cards....

....or maybe not....

it's just a phrase that says I post too much and use the camera not enough!

Welcome Vormulac, enjoy the witty banter and useful comments on the forum.

Ah!

Somat to do wi t'weather, makes sense now.

Erm, the guy on the bike in this link is me, sorry!

Oh and the bike's a Suzuki DRZ400, I get paid to ride it and all the kit's provided too!

Nice shots.

What on earth is number 3?