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JeffJS · 02-27-2011, 05:01 PM

Is there a serial number database of the 'Replaced' stained cameras? That is, the one you sent in and they gave a replacement for the stain issue. If not, something like that may prove useful to a person buying a camera. If so, where is it?

Adam · 02-27-2011, 05:31 PM

You can do a lookup here if you fear your serial is a refurb: Pentax K-5 Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com

JeffJS · 02-28-2011, 10:08 AM

Thanks, Adam. I'm not really worried about that. I hadn't seen the database and wondered if there was one. You can lock this thread if you wish at this point.

PhilippeG · 02-28-2011, 03:31 PM

I wonder if the serial number is still relevant regarding stains. There have been reports of people getting a camera with an early serial but recent manufacture date (as seen in the exif).
Early cameras can have their sensor and/or logic board replaced, so they are garanteed to be stains free despite the early serial.

Last edited by PhilippeG; 02-28-2011 at 05:46 PM.

JeffJS · 02-28-2011, 04:31 PM

I think that's the general point of the database. When I originally asked the question I thought the answer would be particularly useful to someone purchasing a New camera. Is it in fact NEW.

02-27-2011, 05:01 PM	#1
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Serial Number list Is there a serial number database of the 'Replaced' stained cameras? That is, the one you sent in and they gave a replacement for the stain issue. If not, something like that may prove useful to a person buying a camera. If so, where is it?

02-27-2011, 05:31 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	You can do a lookup here if you fear your serial is a refurb: Pentax K-5 Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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02-28-2011, 10:08 AM	#3
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484 Original Poster	Thanks, Adam. I'm not really worried about that. I hadn't seen the database and wondered if there was one. You can lock this thread if you wish at this point.

02-28-2011, 03:31 PM	#4
PhilippeG Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	I wonder if the serial number is still relevant regarding stains. There have been reports of people getting a camera with an early serial but recent manufacture date (as seen in the exif). Early cameras can have their sensor and/or logic board replaced, so they are garanteed to be stains free despite the early serial. Last edited by PhilippeG; 02-28-2011 at 05:46 PM.

02-28-2011, 04:31 PM	#5
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484 Original Poster	I think that's the general point of the database. When I originally asked the question I thought the answer would be particularly useful to someone purchasing a New camera. Is it in fact NEW.

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