Red Kites are a more interesting and creative topic - you may be disclosing classified info on the B52 tack...

Recent problem with this. It is like the Pentax Forum is knobbling us for their advantage, so we do not get an entry when we do a search. Are you saying it is solved? If so, what is the solution?

Thrilled to say a visit to service and repairs, courtesy of John Pye - Uttoxeter, has put me as right as rain! It was mirror misalignment plus a service - about an hours work and the damage was £113.50p so K-50 is back on the scene. So thanks, everybody for help and advice- especially Chris Mills. 6-month guarantee too,

The screen suddenly stopped displaying taken photos which were all dark. It displays previous memory card images perfectly so this has left me perplexed and in a state of shock. Its a beautiful camera currently completely non functional for fresh photo taking. Asahi recommends a proper diagnosis prior to jumping to conclusions, so I am looking out for that rare expertise that would know what it is looking at and delivers sound advice. Many thanks for all your help on here. there is someone in Uttoxeter who might be able to help

I have just had a shocking experience. Having resolved to have my ailing Pentax K-50 investigated, I approached 2 shops in Nottingham with a view to having my camera diagnosed and serviced, JESSOPS was the first shop I approached and they informed me they had no dealings with Pentax cameras and had no contact or knowledge of any servicing networks in relation to Pentax cameras. This, despite their openly dealing in high-end Pentax lenses from their online outlet. Jessops immediately sent me round the corner to The London Camera Exchange and they seemed to have one or 2 second-hand reconditioned camera equipment items on offer, but again denied they had any dealings with Pentax and no way of making contact with anyone who would oblige me by diagnosing my problem or offering a service. This Guy did at least take a cursory look at my camera - and without knowing suggested that my sensor had gone and the cost would likely be around £300 to resolve if I ever found someone who deals with Pentax procedures and equipment.

So what is the experience of my fellow photographers on here? I am agog to see if the User Forum can come up with some advice and expertise you can lend to your fellow travellers on what looks like a trading stand-off, or an embargo at the very least!

Your thoughts are most welcome on this.

A Happy New Year Everyone! 1-1-2020 is a uniquely portentous date which bodes well I hope for all Pentax Participants. I have reverted to my first Pentax camera - the k-r and it is giving me long and faithful - if a rather rudimentary service! Greetings everyone and safe travelling - and may clement weather hold true for you all,

Less snow in Notts.

You may have had a heavier snowfall than here in the East Midlands. We had a coating, but black ice is lurking this morning so amber warnings quite aposite

Great Work - especially the Heron. Best in the genre.


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Have you received my message? Well enthused with this.