Anyone have problem with this program shutting down in use -seems to be random as to when it fails but comes up with an error message saying it's stopped working and Windows is looking for a solution! Have just updated utility to latest (?) version, 4.35. Made no difference.
Running Windows 7 on AMD phenom based home build.

Any ideas?

Ffordes in Beauly didn't have a new K5 in stock when I went to have a look a couple of weeks ago, but they did have a couple of used items to fiddle with. Well impressed with the K5, bought mine from Clifton Cameras - great service and cheaper than Ffordes.

Jessops advertise K5 as 1 year warranty and offer to sell a 3 year for only £120

My dead K100D Super seems destined to the bin (unless there are any known homes for dead DSLR's ), so I have finally decided to upgrade to the K-5. Arrived from Clifton Cameras (great service) a couple of days ago and having charged the battery (and spare), thought I'd better read the manual before trying it out. Wow. War and Peace comes to mind! Great to find out what exactly the K-5 can do though. If I ever get through it,I might just take some pictures!!

I'm not suprised the repair is uneconomic, labour alone would probably be getting on for the cost a replacement K100 from e-bay.

Whilst 4-years is a long time in digital tech (as cabstar points out) I think you've been unlucky to have it die so soon. There are certainly still people using the *istD. [Yes Gary people do still keep TVs etc that long. We've had our main TV more than 4 years & we got it second hand! Our second TV is over 15 years old]

How much use did it get?
On occation I've shot over 1000 pictures in one day, though my average will be much lower (under 100?)
With film I'd expect there are few enthusiasts that shoot as much as 1 film a week - Which works out at 1800 shoots a year for a trigger happy enthusiast (I never shot more than 500/year with film).
Your K100 may well have taken more pictures than Peter's Canon EOS 1n![/quote]It had been used very lightly - that is the most annoying thing. Last shot taken would have been 1502 !! My telly (50" Plasma)is about the same age and is used about 14 hours a day, without fault. I have a portable TV that is now over 20 years old and still performs faultlessly ( and NO, it's not monochrome!!) My ME Super, though confined to a cupboard, still performs well - the only reason I have any faith in Pentax.

Whinge over, just going to jump on my penny farthing and head to the shops!

Appreciate the replies chaps.

BTW, having looked around for K5, it appears that warranty varies between retailers - Jessops have it as 1 year (and sell you 3 years for £120!) whilst Clifton and SRS claim 2 years. What is 'normal' warranty period??

Reply from Asahi Photo suggests that it is the motherboard at fault and repair may be ' uneconomic '

NO reply from Pentax ( Johnsons ) gives the impression that they dont give a toss for their customers - after all, this camera is only 4 years old - not an expected life span for a modern SLR?

Makes me wonder if the K5 is a good route, especially after reading of the various problems with it!!

Thanks for reply Mike, actually contacted Pentax helpdesk over a week ago and re-sent on Friday to try and get a response! But, as you say, they will most likely advise to send away for an extortionate repair bill. K5 is looking more inviting.

Thanks for the reply Mannesty. Getting nowhere fast with the K100, also no reply from Pentax helpdesk (is that normal??) so now looking to upgrade. Kr or possibly K5, as long as SWMBO doesn't find out the price

After using my trusty K100 a couple of weeks back and leaving it switched on, after going to 'standby' it started making a strange ticking noise (a bit like the AF working, but coming from the body). It then displayed a low battery, which I changed, and since then has refused to power on. Tried various battery combinations, but refuses to display anything at all!

Left it without power for several days (on holiday!) but still the same - changed batteries a few times, no difference - faint ticking from camera body , with or without lens attached but nothing on any display!

Anyone have an idea as to the problem and how to solve it? No previous faults, always been reliable til now!