Len release button finally fell off!

PentaxForums-User · 04-22-2012, 06:14 AM

I was just happy (in that sick way) to find out I wasn't the only one that had a bum release button. I told everyone it was a "security feature" and only I had the key!

MacRider71 · 04-22-2012, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by PentaxForums-User

Then I had to chisel it back out with a hammer and chisel! And use nails and paper clips to change lenses!

*shudders*

Rupert · 04-22-2012, 07:23 AM

Regret these problems the K5 users have suffered, it is inexcusable and causes unnecessary grief. Still, I think most would agree, the K5 is worth some hassle due to it's otherwise excellent performance at delivering superb IQ.
I have been fortunate, no problems, but I do admit when I turn on my K5, almost every time I get a little anxious feeling wondering if I am next?

John Bee.....I took my table saw apart a while back to correct a sticking blade riser wheel/gear. Sounds simple enough, big easy to see parts......until a ton of little shims and ball bearings exploded out and went everywhere. I once took a lens apart, and I still find teeny tiny ball bearings in my office every so often, and that was over 5 years ago.....I'd be very careful about taking a K5 apart....I suspect Otis could do better than me!

Regards& Good luck!

Epoch of Entropy · 08-06-2012, 07:25 PM

I had the same problem recently, but unfortunately I lost the button at an unknown time while outdoors.

Any luck with installing the new button parts?

DaveshootPentax · 08-10-2012, 01:56 PM

I have 2 K-5s, both a about 1.5 yrs old and both lost their LR button within the last 2 months and one of them lost the glass cover on the top LCD, love my K-5 but really pissed at the poor quality control

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04-22-2012, 06:14 AM	#31
PentaxForums-User Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 263	I was just happy (in that sick way) to find out I wasn't the only one that had a bum release button. I told everyone it was a "security feature" and only I had the key!

04-22-2012, 07:09 AM	#32
MacRider71 New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Swansea, NSW, Australia Posts: 21	Originally posted by PentaxForums-User Then I had to chisel it back out with a hammer and chisel! And use nails and paper clips to change lenses! shudders

04-22-2012, 07:23 AM	#33
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Regret these problems the K5 users have suffered, it is inexcusable and causes unnecessary grief. Still, I think most would agree, the K5 is worth some hassle due to it's otherwise excellent performance at delivering superb IQ. I have been fortunate, no problems, but I do admit when I turn on my K5, almost every time I get a little anxious feeling wondering if I am next? John Bee.....I took my table saw apart a while back to correct a sticking blade riser wheel/gear. Sounds simple enough, big easy to see parts......until a ton of little shims and ball bearings exploded out and went everywhere. I once took a lens apart, and I still find teeny tiny ball bearings in my office every so often, and that was over 5 years ago.....I'd be very careful about taking a K5 apart....I suspect Otis could do better than me! Regards& Good luck!

08-06-2012, 07:25 PM	#34
Epoch of Entropy New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 16	I had the same problem recently, but unfortunately I lost the button at an unknown time while outdoors. Any luck with installing the new button parts?

08-10-2012, 01:56 PM	#35
DaveshootPentax New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond,Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 5	I have 2 K-5s, both a about 1.5 yrs old and both lost their LR button within the last 2 months and one of them lost the glass cover on the top LCD, love my K-5 but really pissed at the poor quality control