Tutorial: Repairing Pentax K-3, K-5, or K-7 e-dials

By PF Staff in Articles and Tips on Jan 10, 2021
Tutorial: Repairing Pentax K-3, K-5, or K-7 e-dials

As cameras age, wear or debris can degrade the performance of various external controls, including the front or rear e-dial.  In the case of the e-dials, luckily it's fairly simple to fix them yourself!

Forum member photogem has posted a detailed guide on how to disassemble the Pentax K-3, K-5, and K-7 and fix any problematic e-dials.  All you need is a set of screwdrivers and some contact cleaner.

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