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**reduno** · 07-28-2016, 10:37 AM

Just purchased a used K-3 with a broken battery door. Camera is in transit but I wanted to find out if the battery door was the same as used on the earlier K-7 or K-5 models (pictures look very similar)? Apart from the broken door and some scratches on the bottom cover, the rest of the body appears to be in reasonable shape, so I was hoping to replace the battery door and get a usable camera.

Kevriano · 07-28-2016, 12:17 PM

Having just tried a K7, I can confirm it's identical to the K3.

**reduno** · 07-28-2016, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by Kevriano

Having just tried a K7, I can confirm it's identical to the K3.

Good to know, I think it will be easier to locate a dead K-7 or K-5 as a donor. I don't have a lot invested in the K-3, especially if the included 18-135 lens turns out to be in reasonable shape.

Kevriano · 07-28-2016, 01:17 PM

I would reckon you could order the door from Pentax for not too many $$

**reduno** · 07-28-2016, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Kevriano

I would reckon you could order the door from Pentax for not too many $$

It's a possibility. Unfortunately Ricoh Pentax service is not that great here, and they were only supplying parts to their single authorized repair facility. I will take a closer look once the camera arrives and see if there is any other damage.

**reduno** · 08-01-2016, 12:19 PM - **1 Like**

Camera arrived and looks pretty good overall (shutter count around 6,500). Body is pretty clean apart from the broken battery door, multiple scratches on base-plate and the rubber eye-cup is missing. The lens also seems to be in reasonable condition, with only a slight scuff mark on front element (lens cap missing). The zoom ring feels a little stiffer at one point in the zoom range, and the focus ring feels a bit uneven too. I'm not familiar with 18-135 lens to know if this is normal? Auto-focus seems to work fine and image quality looks to be good. Just need a replacement battery door and to try and match the paint on the base-plate.

scgpsyd · 11-25-2016, 03:45 PM

Just got my K-3 and also have a broken battery door. , I removed the battery cover from my non functioning K7. But for the life of me I can't get the bottom cover plate off the K3. I have all the visible screws out, even the 2 inside the battery compartment. but it is definitely hung up in the center area on both sides. What am I missing? Any help is gratly appreciated.
scgpsyd

07-28-2016, 10:37 AM	#1
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Pentax K-3 Battery Door Compatibility Just purchased a used K-3 with a broken battery door. Camera is in transit but I wanted to find out if the battery door was the same as used on the earlier K-7 or K-5 models (pictures look very similar)? Apart from the broken door and some scratches on the bottom cover, the rest of the body appears to be in reasonable shape, so I was hoping to replace the battery door and get a usable camera.

11-25-2016, 03:45 PM	#7
scgpsyd New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 5	changing battery cover Just got my K-3 and also have a broken battery door. , I removed the battery cover from my non functioning K7. But for the life of me I can't get the bottom cover plate off the K3. I have all the visible screws out, even the 2 inside the battery compartment. but it is definitely hung up in the center area on both sides. What am I missing? Any help is gratly appreciated. scgpsyd

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07-28-2016, 12:17 PM	#2
Kevriano Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 472	Having just tried a K7, I can confirm it's identical to the K3.

07-28-2016, 12:50 PM	#3
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kevriano Having just tried a K7, I can confirm it's identical to the K3. Good to know, I think it will be easier to locate a dead K-7 or K-5 as a donor. I don't have a lot invested in the K-3, especially if the included 18-135 lens turns out to be in reasonable shape.

07-28-2016, 01:17 PM	#4
Kevriano Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 472	I would reckon you could order the door from Pentax for not too many $$

07-28-2016, 01:34 PM	#5
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kevriano I would reckon you could order the door from Pentax for not too many $$ It's a possibility. Unfortunately Ricoh Pentax service is not that great here, and they were only supplying parts to their single authorized repair facility. I will take a closer look once the camera arrives and see if there is any other damage.

08-01-2016, 12:19 PM - 1 Like	#6
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965 Original Poster	Camera arrived and looks pretty good overall (shutter count around 6,500). Body is pretty clean apart from the broken battery door, multiple scratches on base-plate and the rubber eye-cup is missing. The lens also seems to be in reasonable condition, with only a slight scuff mark on front element (lens cap missing). The zoom ring feels a little stiffer at one point in the zoom range, and the focus ring feels a bit uneven too. I'm not familiar with 18-135 lens to know if this is normal? Auto-focus seems to work fine and image quality looks to be good. Just need a replacement battery door and to try and match the paint on the base-plate.

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