Using the Pentax Photolab, and PEF raw images, TOOL>AutoFix doesn't fix it.
Slight and strong both failed, and actually actually, depending on the contrast against
the surrounding area, makes it worse. It decreased the actual SIZE of the image defect, but uses a brighter color pinkish replacement on the pixels
Only way I've been able to get rid of the defect, is zoom to 4:1 or 8:1 in Lightroom, and
use the heal tool manually. It's a bit much to have to do that to EVERY image...
On the samples above, they happen to be about an 8x8 grid or so. The size varies depending on the contrast,
but the defect is never smaller than about a 7x7 or 8x8 section.
I HAVE used the Dust alert, and it found nothing.
I also tried using pixel mapping, and same results.
One thing I DID notice, is tripping the shutter with the lens cap on, or taking a picture of a VERY black item (audio speaker)
showed no defects. Does that happen to give any more clues?
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