Have to say "Would like one myself"..

Thanks for the comments Guy's. They are both just simple walkabout shots. No real intent. But I am pleased that the old K5II can still do a job...! It's been a while... Dare I try the K7 ?

Back in time yesterday. Had to go into Manchester to collect my K1. So took the opportunity to get out with the K5II and Sigma 10-20.. Found myself down by the canal...

Finally made contact with J Pye.. They will repair it, but are too busy at present to look at it. So could take some time. As it's not a warranty repair....!! Cost will be at least £250. Once inspected.

Thanks Peter. Im going to try the retail outlet I purchased from today. I originaly bought it used from Wex some years ago. They send out their repairs to a company called Fixation. Here in Manchester. I have already contacted them directly. Again to be told that they dont repair Pentax cameras. Most repairers now want anon refundable upfront payment to asses a repair. Which is fine if they actually repair it. But two others have already taken payment of £20 each and not performed the repair. Im not too worried at this stage as I know J Pye can and will repair. I was just trying to save a bit of time.

Nice shot...

Thanks everyone... Looks like I'm stuck with J Pye for support for the moment... ! Though I've tried again today without sucess. I must say this is not a favourable position. Is the K1 becoming a throw away item... ? If it wasn't for the lens collection I have I would certainly leave Pentax at this time. Sorry for the rant, feeling a little frustrated...!

Good. Sigma 17-70mm on the Wex used site at present. I dont know how much they bring. But to me this seems very good value at £151..!

https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sigma-17-70mm-f2-8-4-dc-macro-hsm-lens-pentax-fit-...

Hi Guys, Just wanted to ask has anyone had any dealings with the Pentax authorised repairer's J Pye Auctions ? I have a K1 with a faulty shutter. (not clearing the sensor). I had heard on the grapevine the can take a while for a repair, and can be very expensive. But after contacting several other, So called "Pentax" repair centre's. None have been able to help. Either stating. They don't repair the K1 or they cannot obtain the required parts from Pentax. After having to make a claim on my household insurance for a previous K1 sent to J Pye. They wouldnt touch it as it had been water damaged. I'm not too keen to deal with them. But now looks like there is no other option ? Been trying to contact J Pye. Through phone and website. Now for over a week. But at present can't make a contact. Or does anyone know of anywhere else that can help ?

These get the thumbs up from me....