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Pentax K-5 Serial Numbers - Specifications
The PENTAX K-5 DSLR is developed using the highly acclaimed PENTAX K-7 as its base, the K-5 inherits the exceptional reliability, user-friendly operation, array of advanced features and compact, lightweight body of its predecessor, yet it is more resourceful and flexible in photographic expression.

Some early K-5 shipments included defective sensors "stained" by dust-like particles. Serial numbers in red below may indicate this flaw.

Please check any used K-5's serial against the numbers in our database to make sure it is defect-free!

Total Serials: 1,184
K-5
Serial / Avoid Owner Description Location / Price  
4273871HiddenElectronic level is off a few degrees, otherwise a good copy. Shutter count 0. Manufacture date Jan 21, 2012.B&H
March, 2012
4238768HiddenReplacement for camera with sensor stainFoto Konijnenberg, Den Ham, NL
December, 2011
4238738HiddenBought by a friend of mine as a demonstration copy from a shop with full warranty but without additional items - just OEM battery and OEM AC/DC charger. Had some scratches on rear LCD (as from a metal lock of a jacket zipper) - but they nicely disappeared under LARMOR cover. I added some more scratches on the bottom of a camera chasiss.
Otherwise - camera in great condition. Used to have 15500+ clicks.
Wrocław, Poland
October, 2013
4238714HiddenIncluded 18-135 lensCarmarthen Camera Centre
GBP 1074.58
May, 2012
4034387HiddenNessun problema tutto OKITALIA
June, 2011
3928387HiddenReplacement for my original K-5 that had the sensor stains. Looks all clear to me.Melbourne
AUD 1600.00
February, 2011
3877825HiddenLocation of Purchase: AMAZON.FR

Purchase Date: 7 JANVIER 2011

Problems: stained sensor after 220 pictures

Additional Comments: Poor management of the problem by Pentax !!
FRANCE
January, 2011
3877681HiddenMagasin: Darty

Serie d'environ 10 petites taches en ligne visibles des F11.
France
December, 2010
3877344HiddenLocation of Purchase: Amazon

Purchase Date:12/1/10

Problems:stained sensor

Additional Comments Will return for exchange -- loved the camera otherwise!
Amazon
December, 2010
3877278HiddenSo far, the best digital PentaxBarcelona. Spain
December, 2010
3876608HiddenDefective lens mount button (fell off) that was factory repaired under extended warranty on 10/23/12. Otherwise, flawless.B&H
July, 2011
3876599HiddenOne stain noted on sensor. Returned unit to Amazon. Supplied Amazon with a picture of the stain. Waiting for replacement...Amazon US
January, 2011
3876596HiddenNothing abnormal.Amazon
April, 2011
3876590HiddenProblems:Sensor Stain

Additional Comments:Returned
New Jersey
December, 2010
3876588HiddenReturned - Sensor StainNew Jersey
January, 2011
3876586HiddenSensor Stain..The worse of the three I receiced. Another return to store. Can't see repairing a new camera. I'll give B&H a try next, they seem to know there is a problem.....New Jersey
February, 2011
3876571HiddenBad sensor and no soundUSA
December, 2010
3875873HiddenReceived as replacement. It too has sensor stain: long string of pearls above left of centre.

EXIF date of manufacture: 2010:09:15
Jessops, Oxford, UK
January, 2011
3875817HiddenReplaced because of sensor stain.Netherlands (Foto Konijnenberg, Den
December, 2010
3874112HiddenLocation of Purchase: Stafford UK

Purchase Date:28/12/10

Problems:Stain or dust on sensor

Additional Comments:camera replaced by dealer
P.Rogers Photographic, Stafford, UK
December, 2010
3823875HiddenString of pearls issue smack in the middle of the frame.
Exchanged for clean copy #3909188.
Amazon
October, 2010
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