Originally posted by RyanW What would really be nice is if they included a free coupon for round trip shipping to CRIS
Ironically, the user base, and this is just a guess, is probably a lot more passionate about their cameras then say those who use some big black blob camera. So youo get a skewed vision of any problems. You would think from some people's comments and attitudes that the K-5 is basically garbage, yet in reality I doubt that more than 2-5% were or will be faulty (in line with comparable product and industry averages.)
For comparison, everyone knows the Canon 1DIII really actually had a design defect. Does the K-5 deserve an equally bad reputation? Not at all. Obviously.
I would order another K-5 body right now no worries at all, (I actually need a back u,p) but the ONLY thing holding me back is that this may be the first step in Pentax announcing the next body (probably with 24mp sensor) and I might rather have that more...
And to lighten this post up becuase you did have a smily face at the end of yours, they may not include the shipping for repairs, but at least they'll extend your warranty for $20.00! That has to count for something!