%*$#^(&! The Lens Release Button Fell Off my K-5!

**dadipentak** · 11-26-2011, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by Mychael

Well hope I don't jinx myself by saying this but in the 3 weeks of ownership (not a long time I know) I've been averaging at least 3 lens swaps per day. So far the button is still where it outa be.

Glad to hear it but, yeah, you probably did. It's like bragging that you've never been hit by lightening.

pentup · 11-26-2011, 05:43 PM

I am pleased to report that the gaffer tape I put over the lens release button on my new K-5 three weeks ago hasn't budged at all. It seems to be very well made gaffer tape.

Better safe than sorry. (Of course it would be hilarious if, when I finally take that tape off, the button just comes flying out... Or, for all I know, the tape might trap moisture in there that could cause problems eventually. But I think I'll stick with it. :ugh

mpmetro · 11-26-2011, 05:51 PM

i'd be concerned about the circlip that has fallen off the button and is now inside the body floating around. Could get stuck behind the shutter, mirror or other mechanical parts.

johnmflores · 01-26-2012, 05:34 PM

Newest member of the club

**dadipentak** · 01-26-2012, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Newest member of the club

Bummer (but you're in good company.)

**monochrome** · 01-26-2012, 10:05 PM

I guess that blows the "K-5 and the three Queens" idea all to hell, doesn't it? Oh well. Its been done anyway.

2techsans · 01-28-2012, 11:00 PM

Mine came off in December. Purchased in September 2011.

Sent first week of Jan to get repaired and got it back two weeks later.

giove · 01-29-2012, 01:59 AM

Da circa un anno uso questo sistema,con ottimi risultati e nessun problema , CONSIGLIATO : D

johnmflores · 02-10-2012, 06:27 PM

Update. Shipped out 1/27. Got it back 2/9. CRIS did good by me.

**dadipentak** · 02-10-2012, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Update. Shipped out 1/27. Got it back 2/9. CRIS did good by me.

Glad to hear that!

Col · 02-11-2012, 02:16 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Update. Shipped out 1/27. Got it back 2/9. CRIS did good by me.

Did you get the new one in yellow?

hmpws · 02-14-2012, 07:19 PM

Mine has just fell off today, camera is about 11 months old.

Class A · 02-14-2012, 11:21 PM

That sucks.

OTOH, consider yourself lucky that it happened within the warranty period.

I wonder, though, if Pentax shouldn't be obliged to repair the release button even well outside the warranty period. It seems to be a systematic defect that a good company should deal with without charging.

**dadipentak** · 02-15-2012, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by Class A

I wonder, though, if Pentax shouldn't be obliged to repair the release button even well outside the warranty period. It seems to be a systematic defect that a good company should deal with without charging.

If it happens to me outside the warranty period I will certainly make the case that they are obliged.

I just had a brilliant idea: they should offer the buttons in colors!

JimDickinson · 02-15-2012, 08:22 AM

This thread is making me paranoid - when I removed a lens last night to try out my new DA 18-135 I held my breath to see if the button would fall off or not. My camera is in the age group where this seems to be more common. Oh well, I love my K-5 and if it happens I will post to vent and send it in. I am hoping that when they do fix them they stay that way.

And I agree - tape will hold it in place, but where is the clip inside you camera and what will it break?

01-29-2012, 01:59 AM	#173
giove Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 9	Pentax k5 bottone /pentax k5 button Da circa un anno uso questo sistema,con ottimi risultati e nessun problema , CONSIGLIATO : D

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11-26-2011, 05:36 PM	#166
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mychael Well hope I don't jinx myself by saying this but in the 3 weeks of ownership (not a long time I know) I've been averaging at least 3 lens swaps per day. So far the button is still where it outa be. Glad to hear it but, yeah, you probably did. It's like bragging that you've never been hit by lightening.

11-26-2011, 05:43 PM	#167
pentup Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Flushing NY Photos: Albums Posts: 413	I am pleased to report that the gaffer tape I put over the lens release button on my new K-5 three weeks ago hasn't budged at all. It seems to be very well made gaffer tape. Better safe than sorry. (Of course it would be hilarious if, when I finally take that tape off, the button just comes flying out... Or, for all I know, the tape might trap moisture in there that could cause problems eventually. But I think I'll stick with it. :ugh

11-26-2011, 05:51 PM	#168
mpmetro Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 205	i'd be concerned about the circlip that has fallen off the button and is now inside the body floating around. Could get stuck behind the shutter, mirror or other mechanical parts.

01-26-2012, 05:34 PM	#169
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Newest member of the club

01-26-2012, 06:01 PM	#170
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnmflores Newest member of the club Bummer (but you're in good company.)

01-26-2012, 10:05 PM	#171
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I guess that blows the "K-5 and the three Queens" idea all to hell, doesn't it? Oh well. Its been done anyway.

01-28-2012, 11:00 PM	#172
2techsans Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 39	Mine came off in December. Purchased in September 2011. Sent first week of Jan to get repaired and got it back two weeks later.

02-10-2012, 06:27 PM	#174
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Update. Shipped out 1/27. Got it back 2/9. CRIS did good by me.

02-10-2012, 08:23 PM	#175
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnmflores Update. Shipped out 1/27. Got it back 2/9. CRIS did good by me. Glad to hear that!

02-11-2012, 02:16 AM	#176
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	Originally posted by johnmflores Update. Shipped out 1/27. Got it back 2/9. CRIS did good by me. Did you get the new one in yellow?

02-14-2012, 07:19 PM	#177
hmpws New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24	Mine has just fell off today, camera is about 11 months old.

02-14-2012, 11:21 PM	#178
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	That sucks. OTOH, consider yourself lucky that it happened within the warranty period. I wonder, though, if Pentax shouldn't be obliged to repair the release button even well outside the warranty period. It seems to be a systematic defect that a good company should deal with without charging.

02-15-2012, 05:43 AM	#179
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590 Original Poster	Originally posted by Class A I wonder, though, if Pentax shouldn't be obliged to repair the release button even well outside the warranty period. It seems to be a systematic defect that a good company should deal with without charging. If it happens to me outside the warranty period I will certainly make the case that they are obliged. I just had a brilliant idea: they should offer the buttons in colors!

02-15-2012, 08:22 AM	#180
JimDickinson Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 81	This thread is making me paranoid - when I removed a lens last night to try out my new DA 18-135 I held my breath to see if the button would fall off or not. My camera is in the age group where this seems to be more common. Oh well, I love my K-5 and if it happens I will post to vent and send it in. I am hoping that when they do fix them they stay that way. And I agree - tape will hold it in place, but where is the clip inside you camera and what will it break?