K5 II Purchase Worries

JayX2A · 09-21-2012, 02:57 PM

So waiting for the K5 II, but am I right to have a few concerns?

1. Two of my friends have K5's - 1 had dust behind the screen fom day one, the other had dust behind the screen after one shoot. For me, this does seem a bit odd seeing as the camera is meant to be dust proof! Will the new gapless screen help this at all?

2. Lens release button - fixed? Looks like a similar design.

I really think the K5 II could be the perfect camera, I just hope they have fixed these minor niggles.

sqjaw · 09-21-2012, 03:02 PM

Once the lens is Installed at the factory , it is dust proof as long as you do not change lens ,
Every one has to blow the dust out from time to time

Adam · 09-21-2012, 03:03 PM

There's no room for dust in between the outer and inner layer of the screen in the new design, so yes. As for the lens release button, I don't think that was a QC issue.

With that said, dust does have the tendency to get in anywhere...

What's certain is that we won't be seeing sensor stains or mirror flop!
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glennbp · 09-21-2012, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by JayX2A

So waiting for the K5 II, but am I right to have a few concerns?

1. Two of my friends have K5's - 1 had dust behind the screen fom day one, the other had dust behind the screen after one shoot. For me, this does seem a bit odd seeing as the camera is meant to be dust proof! Will the new gapless screen help this at all?

2. Lens release button - fixed? Looks like a similar design.

I really think the K5 II could be the perfect camera, I just hope they have fixed these minor niggles.

Not to worry, any camera can and does have issues, but they are rare. I've had my K-5 for a while and have had no problems whatsoever and I don't baby it either. I keep it strapped to my side while hiking and bushwhacking through some pretty heavy vegetation. It's never let me down! Just another reason I love Pentax!

JayX2A · 09-21-2012, 03:07 PM

Intersting about the screen. IMO it should have been sealed to stop dust getting in there in the first place! Hoe can you blow dust from behind the LCD?

Good news about sensor stains and mirror flops!

lammie200 · 09-21-2012, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by JayX2A

So waiting for the K5 II, but am I right to have a few concerns?

1. Two of my friends have K5's - 1 had dust behind the screen fom day one, the other had dust behind the screen after one shoot. For me, this does seem a bit odd seeing as the camera is meant to be dust proof! Will the new gapless screen help this at all?

2. Lens release button - fixed? Looks like a similar design.

I really think the K5 II could be the perfect camera, I just hope they have fixed these minor niggles.

I am pretty sure the recessed lcd screen on the new K5II will likely prevent dust intrusion if that is what you are referring to. I think that some people were having trouble with dust getting under the screen covering.

I doubt that the lens button is still an issue. It was a fairly easy fix to begin with. You would think that new production could take care of that.

The other poster is correct. You will get dust inside the camera shutter box periodically. Most times you can blow or brush it out easily. You also may have dust inside the camera shutter box from the get go. With all the handling during shipment, it has to be common to dislodge dust. I know that mine had some.

JayX2A · 09-21-2012, 03:13 PM

Was referring to dust under LCD cover - but was hoping the recessed LCD will help this as its quite annoying on my friends and a pain to have to send it away to get sorted.

lammie200 · 09-21-2012, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by JayX2A

Was referring to dust under LCD cover - but was hoping the recessed LCD will help this as its quite annoying on my friends and a pain to have to send it away to get sorted.

1. It was a very infrequent occurrence AFAIK.
2. Should be prevented with new design.

sqjaw · 09-21-2012, 07:32 PM

Folk's what's this about sensor stain and mirror flop? Because I have a K-5 coming and need to know
how to tell if its got those problems :

Adam · 09-21-2012, 07:46 PM

Unless your camera was manufactured in 2010, you'll be fine

reivax · 09-21-2012, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Unless your camera was manufactured in 2010, you'll be fine

How can you check when it was manufactured?

rawr · 09-21-2012, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by reivax

How can you check when it was manufactured?

Several ways:

- Approximate: check the K-5 serial number database on these forums. See where your serial number fits in the chronology;

- Exact: take a JPG image with the camera, and either
(a) open it with Exiftool or (b) upload the JPG to Jeffrey's EXIF viewer, and read the manufacture date in the EXIF.

WightWalker · 09-23-2012, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by sqjaw

Once the lens is Installed at the factory , it is dust proof as long as you do not change lens ,
Every one has to blow the dust out from time to time

Oh no it isn't. Zooming a lens creates a pressure difference which can act like a vacum cleaner drawing in air from the outside which can deposit any dust sucked in onto the sensor etc.

09-21-2012, 02:57 PM	#1
JayX2A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 120	K5 II Purchase Worries So waiting for the K5 II, but am I right to have a few concerns? 1. Two of my friends have K5's - 1 had dust behind the screen fom day one, the other had dust behind the screen after one shoot. For me, this does seem a bit odd seeing as the camera is meant to be dust proof! Will the new gapless screen help this at all? 2. Lens release button - fixed? Looks like a similar design. I really think the K5 II could be the perfect camera, I just hope they have fixed these minor niggles.

09-21-2012, 03:03 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	There's no room for dust in between the outer and inner layer of the screen in the new design, so yes. As for the lens release button, I don't think that was a QC issue. With that said, dust does have the tendency to get in anywhere... What's certain is that we won't be seeing sensor stains or mirror flop! The Pentax K-5 II / K-5 IIs Report - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - 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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09-21-2012, 03:02 PM	#2
sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224	Once the lens is Installed at the factory , it is dust proof as long as you do not change lens , Every one has to blow the dust out from time to time

09-21-2012, 03:04 PM	#4
glennbp Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 148	Originally posted by JayX2A So waiting for the K5 II, but am I right to have a few concerns? 1. Two of my friends have K5's - 1 had dust behind the screen fom day one, the other had dust behind the screen after one shoot. For me, this does seem a bit odd seeing as the camera is meant to be dust proof! Will the new gapless screen help this at all? 2. Lens release button - fixed? Looks like a similar design. I really think the K5 II could be the perfect camera, I just hope they have fixed these minor niggles. Not to worry, any camera can and does have issues, but they are rare. I've had my K-5 for a while and have had no problems whatsoever and I don't baby it either. I keep it strapped to my side while hiking and bushwhacking through some pretty heavy vegetation. It's never let me down! Just another reason I love Pentax!

09-21-2012, 03:07 PM	#5
JayX2A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 120 Original Poster	Intersting about the screen. IMO it should have been sealed to stop dust getting in there in the first place! Hoe can you blow dust from behind the LCD? Good news about sensor stains and mirror flops!

09-21-2012, 03:09 PM	#6
lammie200 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Albums Posts: 1,033	Originally posted by JayX2A So waiting for the K5 II, but am I right to have a few concerns? 1. Two of my friends have K5's - 1 had dust behind the screen fom day one, the other had dust behind the screen after one shoot. For me, this does seem a bit odd seeing as the camera is meant to be dust proof! Will the new gapless screen help this at all? 2. Lens release button - fixed? Looks like a similar design. I really think the K5 II could be the perfect camera, I just hope they have fixed these minor niggles. I am pretty sure the recessed lcd screen on the new K5II will likely prevent dust intrusion if that is what you are referring to. I think that some people were having trouble with dust getting under the screen covering. I doubt that the lens button is still an issue. It was a fairly easy fix to begin with. You would think that new production could take care of that. The other poster is correct. You will get dust inside the camera shutter box periodically. Most times you can blow or brush it out easily. You also may have dust inside the camera shutter box from the get go. With all the handling during shipment, it has to be common to dislodge dust. I know that mine had some.

09-21-2012, 03:13 PM	#7
JayX2A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 120 Original Poster	Was referring to dust under LCD cover - but was hoping the recessed LCD will help this as its quite annoying on my friends and a pain to have to send it away to get sorted.

09-21-2012, 03:20 PM	#8
lammie200 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Albums Posts: 1,033	Originally posted by JayX2A Was referring to dust under LCD cover - but was hoping the recessed LCD will help this as its quite annoying on my friends and a pain to have to send it away to get sorted. 1. It was a very infrequent occurrence AFAIK. 2. Should be prevented with new design.

09-21-2012, 07:32 PM	#9
sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224	Folk's what's this about sensor stain and mirror flop? Because I have a K-5 coming and need to know how to tell if its got those problems :

09-21-2012, 07:46 PM	#10
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Unless your camera was manufactured in 2010, you'll be fine

09-21-2012, 11:09 PM	#11
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826	Originally posted by Adam Unless your camera was manufactured in 2010, you'll be fine How can you check when it was manufactured?

09-21-2012, 11:55 PM	#12
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by reivax How can you check when it was manufactured? Several ways: - Approximate: check the K-5 serial number database on these forums. See where your serial number fits in the chronology; - Exact: take a JPG image with the camera, and either (a) open it with Exiftool or (b) upload the JPG to Jeffrey's EXIF viewer, and read the manufacture date in the EXIF.

09-23-2012, 04:38 AM	#13
WightWalker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: IW Posts: 113	Originally posted by sqjaw Once the lens is Installed at the factory , it is dust proof as long as you do not change lens , Every one has to blow the dust out from time to time Oh no it isn't. Zooming a lens creates a pressure difference which can act like a vacum cleaner drawing in air from the outside which can deposit any dust sucked in onto the sensor etc.