I have dust...

ronpyke · 06-04-2011, 06:46 AM

I have been using my K-5 for a couple of months now for both professional and pleasure shooting and I love it more than almost any camera I have ever used.

Unfortunately, I seem to have some dust under the screen on the back...

If there is dust, there must be a leak in whatever they have for a seal there. Right?

Does this mean I have to send it off for repairs? I can't even imaging living without it.

Adam · 06-04-2011, 07:07 AM

Nope, dust is normal as it has the potential of entering the camera even when the lens is mounted.

Make sure you enable start-up dust removal, and run it a few times whenever you see dust. Also, buy one of these and blast the sensor manually whenever you see dust: AA1900 Giottos Rocket Air Blaster, Manual Air Blower with Extra-Large Rubber Bulb - 7.5" Long

That should take care of it- no need to send the camera in or anything!

**Ash** · 06-04-2011, 07:16 AM

A rocket blower is a great asset, not difficult or time-consuming to do to the camera sensor in mirror-lockup mode, cheap and very effective.

rormeister · 06-04-2011, 07:35 AM

The OP stated the dust is inside the rear screen. I can't imagine how a Rocket Blower or Dust Removal on Startup will take care of this problem. I would suggest to the OP that he/she try to take a macro in good light of the issue with another camera, and send it off to a Pentax service center for review. I am also of the opinion that dust should not be entering the rear LCD.

ronpyke · 06-04-2011, 07:41 AM

Yes, the dust is behind the rear screen... rormeister, good answer! I will do that!

wlachan · 06-04-2011, 12:03 PM

This seems rather common with K10D/K20D/K7/K5 which are all sealed. Could it be the dust was entering from the SD slot? Just guessing.

rormeister · 06-05-2011, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by ronpyke

Yes, the dust is behind the rear screen... rormeister, good answer! I will do that!

Looks like it is not isolated to your camera. Here is a similar thread.

06-04-2011, 06:46 AM	#1
ronpyke Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Örebro (Orebro) Posts: 32	I have dust... I have been using my K-5 for a couple of months now for both professional and pleasure shooting and I love it more than almost any camera I have ever used. Unfortunately, I seem to have some dust under the screen on the back... If there is dust, there must be a leak in whatever they have for a seal there. Right? Does this mean I have to send it off for repairs? I can't even imaging living without it.

06-04-2011, 07:07 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Nope, dust is normal as it has the potential of entering the camera even when the lens is mounted. Make sure you enable start-up dust removal, and run it a few times whenever you see dust. Also, buy one of these and blast the sensor manually whenever you see dust: AA1900 Giottos Rocket Air Blaster, Manual Air Blower with Extra-Large Rubber Bulb - 7.5" Long That should take care of it- no need to send the camera in or anything! 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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06-04-2011, 07:16 AM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	A rocket blower is a great asset, not difficult or time-consuming to do to the camera sensor in mirror-lockup mode, cheap and very effective.

06-04-2011, 07:35 AM	#4
rormeister Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 626	The OP stated the dust is inside the rear screen. I can't imagine how a Rocket Blower or Dust Removal on Startup will take care of this problem. I would suggest to the OP that he/she try to take a macro in good light of the issue with another camera, and send it off to a Pentax service center for review. I am also of the opinion that dust should not be entering the rear LCD.

06-04-2011, 07:41 AM	#5
ronpyke Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Örebro (Orebro) Posts: 32 Original Poster	Yes, the dust is behind the rear screen... rormeister, good answer! I will do that!

06-04-2011, 12:03 PM	#6
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	This seems rather common with K10D/K20D/K7/K5 which are all sealed. Could it be the dust was entering from the SD slot? Just guessing.

06-05-2011, 11:08 AM	#7
rormeister Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 626	Originally posted by ronpyke Yes, the dust is behind the rear screen... rormeister, good answer! I will do that! Looks like it is not isolated to your camera. Here is a similar thread.