What is the shutter count of the K-5? Has the sensor ever been cleaned? Any signs of "pearl string" on the sensor? Are any screen protectors fitted? Thanks.

Hi Daronl, thanks a lot for your helpful reply. I will contact them and try to get an estimate.

Hi Jonathan, thanks for your reply. I considered buying a second body, but limited time and financial resources didn't allow it. I will have a look in the marketplace the coming days to see what is available.

I own a K-5 and I've had exactly the same problem as described in the other forum:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/115-pentax-k-5/208642-k-5-occasionally-stuck-...#post2206300

Unfortunately this happened on my recent Japan trip and had me missed lots of great photo opportunities.

Apparently the reason for this seems to be a faulty mirror servo, which would have to be replaced to resolve this fault.

What I would like to ask is: Did anyone here experience the same issue? If so, where could I send it for repair for the best repair price. Obviously my K-5 is out of warranty. It has a shutter count of almost 39k. I don't think it is that high a value anymore to justify high repair costs. Could anyone give me a figure for such a repair please? Many thanks.

Withdrawn from sale.

Can be closed.

Package with extension tubes arrived save and sound, condition as described. Please to deal with you.

PM sent regarding tubes.

Does the extension tube submit the aperture, i.e. auto aperture setting?

Small bump .

Still available.