The K-5 takes a shower

inferno10 · 10-26-2010, 08:53 PM

For those wondering how good the weather seals on the K-5 and DA 18-55 WR are, take a look at this video:

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpjPqIE7e6s[/YT]

- Jason

Eagle_Friends · 10-26-2010, 09:00 PM

haha, awesome!

rawr · 10-26-2010, 09:48 PM

That's impressive and handy to know.

If you get the K-5 dirty, don't bother with your lens pens, lint-free wipes, blower brushes and other wimpy stuff, just hose it down. Or put it in the dishwasher maybe.

sjwaldron · 10-26-2010, 09:55 PM

That's pretty daring to do on a new K-5.

inferno10 · 10-26-2010, 10:02 PM

MightyMike on DPReview just pointed out another video that amazes even me:

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_-RAzBjakk[/YT]

- Jason

Photo1960 · 10-26-2010, 10:11 PM

I guess someone had to try it. I wouldn't have the nerve! Thanks for verifying the weatherproofing.

rawr · 10-26-2010, 10:19 PM

But will it blend?

Last edited by rawr; 10-27-2010 at 02:42 AM. Reason: Added in Blendtech youtube olympus SLR link

WerTicus · 10-26-2010, 11:47 PM

someone use it as a fishing lure. i dare you :P

Jonson PL · 10-27-2010, 12:11 AM

Good stuff. I like the responsiveness of the camera too.

And you’re right, the second video is even more impressive.
I like how the water runs right off the lens element, without leaving water spots, due to the SP coating.

12divizija · 10-27-2010, 01:20 AM

I was used my K-7 with 16-50 in heavy rain and there was no problems at all. I was wet as frog, but camera worked fine, execpt one problem I had - "river of rain" on my lens.

brecklundin · 10-27-2010, 01:55 AM

after the 2nd video carried out by a Pentax representative/employee in the Pentax booth, I want to see Pentax deny any claim due to water damage during the warranty period. I have not read the newest warranty but past warranties specifically tried to exclude water damage while at the same time promoting the camera as sealed, or however you want to read the terms used...but this shows the mean SEALED not resistant. But they cannot continue to be allowed to have it both ways. It either is or isn't and they are indeed responsible for seal failures as they use those same seals to promote their camera.

Fun vids though and they show that it is perfectly safe to rinse off your camera periodically or when having done shoots places like the beach/ocean or other areas with a lot of dust or other things that can accelerate the aging process these seals will eventually experience. But the cleaner you keep the camera the longer the seals will last...and I would use distilled water rather than tap water which has a lot of the same corrosive minerals that ocean water has, even when the water is "purified".

brecklundin · 10-27-2010, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by WerTicus

someone use it as a fishing lure. i dare you :P

that optio w90(?) vid was fantastic!!

Northern Soul · 10-27-2010, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by rawr

But will it blend?

surely it's only a matter of time before we find out?

**fs999** · 10-27-2010, 02:32 AM

And nothing for us ?
I want Pentaxian weather sealing !

uccemebug · 10-27-2010, 02:34 AM

Brecklundin that's a really good point about the warrantee!

10-26-2010, 08:53 PM	#1
inferno10 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 342	The K-5 takes a shower For those wondering how good the weather seals on the K-5 and DA 18-55 WR are, take a look at this video: [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpjPqIE7e6s[/YT] - Jason

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	That's impressive and handy to know. If you get the K-5 dirty, don't bother with your lens pens, lint-free wipes, blower brushes and other wimpy stuff, just hose it down. Or put it in the dishwasher maybe.

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sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	That's pretty daring to do on a new K-5.

10-26-2010, 10:02 PM	#5
inferno10 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 342 Original Poster	MightyMike on DPReview just pointed out another video that amazes even me: [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_-RAzBjakk[/YT] - Jason

10-26-2010, 10:11 PM	#6
Photo1960 New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anaheim, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 22	I guess someone had to try it. I wouldn't have the nerve! Thanks for verifying the weatherproofing.

10-26-2010, 10:19 PM	#7
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	But will it blend? Last edited by rawr; 10-27-2010 at 02:42 AM. Reason: Added in Blendtech youtube olympus SLR link

10-26-2010, 11:47 PM	#8
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	someone use it as a fishing lure. i dare you :P

10-27-2010, 12:11 AM	#9
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Good stuff. I like the responsiveness of the camera too. And you’re right, the second video is even more impressive. I like how the water runs right off the lens element, without leaving water spots, due to the SP coating.

10-27-2010, 01:20 AM	#10
12divizija Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lithuania Posts: 47	I was used my K-7 with 16-50 in heavy rain and there was no problems at all. I was wet as frog, but camera worked fine, execpt one problem I had - "river of rain" on my lens.

10-27-2010, 01:55 AM	#11
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	after the 2nd video carried out by a Pentax representative/employee in the Pentax booth, I want to see Pentax deny any claim due to water damage during the warranty period. I have not read the newest warranty but past warranties specifically tried to exclude water damage while at the same time promoting the camera as sealed, or however you want to read the terms used...but this shows the mean SEALED not resistant. But they cannot continue to be allowed to have it both ways. It either is or isn't and they are indeed responsible for seal failures as they use those same seals to promote their camera. Fun vids though and they show that it is perfectly safe to rinse off your camera periodically or when having done shoots places like the beach/ocean or other areas with a lot of dust or other things that can accelerate the aging process these seals will eventually experience. But the cleaner you keep the camera the longer the seals will last...and I would use distilled water rather than tap water which has a lot of the same corrosive minerals that ocean water has, even when the water is "purified".

10-27-2010, 02:09 AM	#12
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by WerTicus someone use it as a fishing lure. i dare you :P that optio w90(?) vid was fantastic!!

10-27-2010, 02:19 AM	#13
Northern Soul Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The North of England Photos: Albums Posts: 494	Originally posted by rawr But will it blend? surely it's only a matter of time before we find out?

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fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,645	And nothing for us ? I want Pentaxian weather sealing !

10-27-2010, 02:34 AM	#15
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Brecklundin that's a really good point about the warrantee!