K5 Info button unsealed?

K5_Dave · 03-30-2012, 08:39 PM

Hi all,

I read a thread that the K7 has clear silicone seals, and so this explained the ability to see light emitting from the info button when the LCD is on. However, I can't find a similar answer for the K5. I have the same "issue": I can see light emitting from the Info button when the rear LCD is on. Its only the left side half, the right side is dark. None of the other buttons have this issue. A mate has a K5 (about 6-9 months older than mine? Mine arrived in the store I bought it from a week ago), and his does not have this issue.

Any responses greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Dave

K5_Dave · 03-30-2012, 09:58 PM

Here is the thread for the K7...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/74442-my-k7-info-button-unsealed.html

Dave

K5_Dave · 03-31-2012, 09:41 PM

Hi all,

168 views and no one has a response ;-) ? Could someone please try out their K5: in a darkened room turn on the rear LCD and cover it over with your hand, look at the Info button (you may need to look from the right side towards the left) and see of you can see some light; turn off the LCD (eg. press the shutter button) and see if it goes away. This is particularly of interest if your K5 is a newer one, like mine manufactured after Nov 2011 (ser: 422xxxx). I know of two K5's made before June 2011 or so which do not display this "issue".

Cheers,

Dave

rawr · 03-31-2012, 09:50 PM

Sigh.
Have a cup of tea and a lie down. I don't understand what you are making such a fuss about.

BillH · 03-31-2012, 09:52 PM

- pitch dark room
- no light leakage
- 427 series - 3/12 delv date

K5_Dave · 03-31-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by rawr

Sigh.
Have a cup of tea and a lie down. I don't understand what you are making such a fuss about.

I think you need a lie down :-) I am trying to figure out if my $1100 camera is broken...I did put in a winking smiliey in the first line, and waited 24 hours before posting that follow up, my friend :-)

Dave

K5_Dave · 03-31-2012, 10:11 PM

Cheers Bill,

Thanks a lot. Seems there is an issue, and I'll have to contact the distributor :-(

Regards,

Dave

**Schraubstock** · 03-31-2012, 11:56 PM

No light, manufacturing date Dec.2010

K5_Dave · 04-01-2012, 02:04 AM

Thanks for that Schraubstock!

Dave

bossa · 04-01-2012, 03:24 AM

I have two K-5's and neither of them emits light from around the info button. I have not been able to find out my camera manufacturing dates. I tried the online gadget here and also looked at EXIF files to no avail.

**Schraubstock** · 04-01-2012, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by bossa

I have not been able to find out my camera manufacturing dates

Use PhotoMe and at the bottom filter bar (search field) as soon as you start to type: Man... The date will come up.

If the filter bar does not show at the bottom click the magnifying symbol at the very top to the right of the words File Menu

Greetings

RonHendriks1966 · 04-01-2012, 07:28 AM - **1 Like**

So this must be april fools joke to get us all sitting in a dark room looking at the buttons of our camera's?

cbope · 04-01-2012, 09:02 AM

K-5 with 41x serial, manufacture date 7-25-11, no light seen around info button.

cbope · 04-01-2012, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

So this must be april fools joke to get us all sitting in a dark room looking at the buttons of our camera's?

Just after posting... I wondered the same thing!

K5_Dave · 04-01-2012, 04:17 PM

Hi all,

No April fools day Joke - my K5 really does this, and appears to be the only one :-(

Thanks everyone for the time and effort!

Dave

03-30-2012, 08:39 PM	#1
K5_Dave New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 12	K5 Info button unsealed? Hi all, I read a thread that the K7 has clear silicone seals, and so this explained the ability to see light emitting from the info button when the LCD is on. However, I can't find a similar answer for the K5. I have the same "issue": I can see light emitting from the Info button when the rear LCD is on. Its only the left side half, the right side is dark. None of the other buttons have this issue. A mate has a K5 (about 6-9 months older than mine? Mine arrived in the store I bought it from a week ago), and his does not have this issue. Any responses greatly appreciated. Regards, Dave

03-31-2012, 10:10 PM	#6
K5_Dave New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Originally posted by rawr Sigh. Have a cup of tea and a lie down. I don't understand what you are making such a fuss about. I think you need a lie down :-) I am trying to figure out if my $1100 camera is broken...I did put in a winking smiliey in the first line, and waited 24 hours before posting that follow up, my friend :-) Dave Last edited by K5_Dave; 03-31-2012 at 10:15 PM. Reason: correct typo and calrify meaning

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03-30-2012, 09:58 PM	#2
K5_Dave New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Here is the thread for the K7... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/74442-my-k7-info-button-unsealed.html Dave

03-31-2012, 09:41 PM	#3
K5_Dave New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Hi all, 168 views and no one has a response ;-) ? Could someone please try out their K5: in a darkened room turn on the rear LCD and cover it over with your hand, look at the Info button (you may need to look from the right side towards the left) and see of you can see some light; turn off the LCD (eg. press the shutter button) and see if it goes away. This is particularly of interest if your K5 is a newer one, like mine manufactured after Nov 2011 (ser: 422xxxx). I know of two K5's made before June 2011 or so which do not display this "issue". Cheers, Dave

03-31-2012, 09:50 PM	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Sigh. Have a cup of tea and a lie down. I don't understand what you are making such a fuss about.

03-31-2012, 09:52 PM	#5
BillH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 363	- pitch dark room - no light leakage - 427 series - 3/12 delv date

03-31-2012, 10:11 PM	#7
K5_Dave New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Cheers Bill, Thanks a lot. Seems there is an issue, and I'll have to contact the distributor :-( Regards, Dave

03-31-2012, 11:56 PM	#8
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	No light, manufacturing date Dec.2010

04-01-2012, 02:04 AM	#9
K5_Dave New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Thanks for that Schraubstock! Dave

04-01-2012, 03:24 AM	#10
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	I have two K-5's and neither of them emits light from around the info button. I have not been able to find out my camera manufacturing dates. I tried the online gadget here and also looked at EXIF files to no avail.

04-01-2012, 06:14 AM	#11
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by bossa I have not been able to find out my camera manufacturing dates Use PhotoMe and at the bottom filter bar (search field) as soon as you start to type: Man... The date will come up. If the filter bar does not show at the bottom click the magnifying symbol at the very top to the right of the words File Menu Greetings

04-01-2012, 07:28 AM - 1 Like	#12
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	So this must be april fools joke to get us all sitting in a dark room looking at the buttons of our camera's?

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04-01-2012, 09:02 AM	#13
cbope Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Helsinki Posts: 664	K-5 with 41x serial, manufacture date 7-25-11, no light seen around info button.

04-01-2012, 09:02 AM	#14
cbope Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Helsinki Posts: 664	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 So this must be april fools joke to get us all sitting in a dark room looking at the buttons of our camera's? Just after posting... I wondered the same thing!

04-01-2012, 04:17 PM	#15
K5_Dave New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 12 Original Poster	Hi all, No April fools day Joke - my K5 really does this, and appears to be the only one :-( Thanks everyone for the time and effort! Dave