Originally posted by david94903 Yep. It's the only "failure" item on a Pentax body I've ever encountered. I just use a large straightened paperclip to "press the button," works fine for lens removal.
That's a GREAT idea. If I ever lose that button at least I have that in my head
Right now I did the black electrical tape, which looks so professional out in the field. HaHa! Honestly though, you have to look really hard to even notice.
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Originally posted by Paul the Sunman The K5 is the only model that had this issue. Otherwise, that camera is as tough as a tank.
I'm REALLY loving this camera guys! It's rocking my world, literally! I can't believe the quality I'm getting, the crisp photos! Canon WHO??? It does seem like a tough camera too. That button got me so upset though. I feel like it's affecting the camera and lenses syncing together but then again, I'm SO new to Pentax that it may just be me.
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Originally posted by Not a Number So what exactly breaks on the button? Does the c-clip break or the post holding the c-clip? If it is just the c-clip then there should be a notch still around the post where you could put a new clip on.
The button along with the long pin (if that makes sense) attached to it. Basically you can just pop it right back into the hole and it's good to go. I put black electrical tape over it and seems to be going fine. I was more concerned about losing that button that anything. I think I can just keep a good eye on that tape and all should be fine. A little electrical tape is no big deal at all. I'm thinking of getting another Pentax after Christmas as a backup because I always had a backup before (with Canon). NOT quite ready for the K1 yet (the expense) so I am trying to decide do I just get another K5 or got to a K3? Decisions ....