Pentax K-1 dropped accidentally for a split of a second in water with the 200mm f2.8 WR lens on it. The result is that the lens is fine. Even the Garmin Watch that I was wearing is fine. But the Backscreen of the Pentax K-1 is dead.
Although the camera itself works (see the picture taken today ), the rear screen does not function anymore.
Since the camera is still under warranty, I sent it to the representatives of Pentax: 'JPSERVICE SOLUTIONS'. Their expert opinion was that the K-1 is irreparable. They then requested to allow them to keep the camera and have us pay for a replacement one.
My question:
How functional is the sealing on the K-1? Pentax talk about 87 sealing points. But if this cannot resist what the lens (that is even older) stands how effective is such a sealing?
Also, I was wondering if the Backscreen is irreplaceable. Or even irreparable. And if yes, how does it come that it is less sealed than the camera itself?
Although the camera itself works (see the picture taken today
), the rear screen does not function anymore.
Since the camera is still under warranty, I sent it to the representatives of Pentax: 'JPSERVICE SOLUTIONS'. Their expert opinion was that the K-1 is irreparable. They then requested to allow them to keep the camera and have us pay for a replacement one.
My question:
How functional is the sealing on the K-1? Pentax talk about 87 sealing points. But if this cannot resist what the lens (that is even older) stands how effective is such a sealing?
Also, I was wondering if the Backscreen is irreplaceable. Or even irreparable. And if yes, how does it come that it is less sealed than the camera itself?