I have turned my K5 IIs into a paperweight.

**aslyfox** · 01-19-2021, 08:55 AM - **2 Likes**

ouch

if it was me, I would invest in some flowers or a nice gift for the " Minister of Finance "

then bring up the idea of a birthday/anniversary present for you

whether to go K 1 or K 1 II

what are your photographic goals

I'm certainly not an expert at photography, just someone who posts a lot

but as I understand it the K 1 or K 1 II is good at some things while the ASP-C sensor bodies are good at otherzs

Bertrand3000 · 01-19-2021, 09:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tibbitts

Why would you assume that 60k is "nearing its end"? Even with a K-nn model I would not assume 60k was near the end, if not for the aperture block, but with the K-7 or K-5?

Clearly it's not its end yet. Still, this could be used to convince the minister of finance to buy a brand-new KP.

garywakeling · 01-19-2021, 09:51 AM - **1 Like**

A quick trip to Port Melbourne and $55 seems like a reasonable option to me, and the upcoming release of the K3iii could give the ministry of finance a heart attack, time to up the life insurance..........

**UncleVanya** · 01-19-2021, 10:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by garywakeling

A quick trip to Port Melbourne and $55 seems like a reasonable option to me, and the upcoming release of the K3iii could give the ministry of finance a heart attack, time to up the life insurance..........

What I would want to know before spending $55 is what the average repair cost was. Then comparing that with a used copy of the same camera I’d know of spending money on mine was worthwhile. Is that Diagnostic fee partial payment on future repair or does the repair change simply add to it is another question to ask.

normhead · 01-19-2021, 11:29 AM

We lost a K-x and had to have my 21 ltd. repaired the same way. Only we were looking at ours. We'd set up for a group shot. There was no wind, no seagulls, nothin, it just fell over. Another time we had a tripod fall over a cliff, a gust of wind just caught it and took it. Fortunately the camera wasn't attached yet. These things happen.

**MSL** · 01-19-2021, 11:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

We lost a K-x and had to have my 21 ltd. repaired the same way. Only we were looking at ours. We'd set up for a group shot. There was no wind, no seagulls, nothin, it just fell over. Another time we had a tripod fall over a cliff, a gust of wind just caught it and took it. Fortunately the camera wasn't attached yet. These things happen.

Geez norm, someone might think you were spending all your time in rugged terrain hiking through northern Ontario... oh wait, that is what you do all the time

normhead · 01-19-2021, 11:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MSL

Geez norm, someone might think you were spending all your time in rugged terrain hiking through northern Ontario... oh wait, that is what you do all the time

Ya, you'd be thinking right. When I was rehabbing my hip and now my shoulder I really wished there was a nice mall somewhere I could go and walk, without the risk of fall that could cause major damage. The closest mall worth walking in is 2.5 hours away.

Bob King · 01-19-2021, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by Viking42

What's the exchange rate of CT Money to Aussie dollars?

I'm pretty sure Bruce is in the province of Victoria in Oz, not the one in Canada

. Nice of you to offer though.

Sorry to hear of your mishap Bruce. That’s a bummer with a capital B. I have the K5ii and love it...no wonder you're so despondent. Hope you find a fix or an even better replacement. Tell the Right Honourable Minister that there's no price on mental health

. Besides, a new KP costs far less than a month of therapy

It has a premium of 30%. With all the Canadian Tire fans on the forum, we may be able to collect a mitt full. I just checked my Cdn Tire Money Saver and I am sorry to report its empty. My grandson must have been here recently.

**Viking42** · 01-19-2021, 07:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Bob King

It has a premium of 30%. With all the Canadian Tire fans on the forum, we may be able to collect a mitt full. I just checked my Cdn Tire Money Saver and I am sorry to report its empty. My grandson must have been here recently.

I just checked the console in my truck and found $6.75 worth. It ain't much but hey, it's a start. Bruce's K5iis benevolent fund.

**aslyfox** · 01-19-2021, 07:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Viking42

I just checked the console in my truck and found $6.75 worth. It ain't much but hey, it's a start. Bruce's K5iis benevolent fund.

time to check out the sofa bank to see what money can be found

You Tube

**UncleVanya** · 01-19-2021, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

time to check out the sofa bank to see what money can be found

New York students find 40K in Salvation Army sofa, return cash to owner - YouTube

WOW - that's a nutty story. I'm glad it was NOT a drug dealer that got all that back... lol.

**aslyfox** · 01-19-2021, 07:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

WOW - that's a nutty story. I'm glad it was NOT a drug dealer that got all that back... lol.

to be clear, I am not vouching for the story

but on the other hand I did find it by googling " sofa bank " so it can't be fake

can it ?

**UncleVanya** · 01-19-2021, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

to be clear, I am not vouching for the story

but on the other hand I did find it by googling " sofa bank " so it can't be fake

can it ?

I would say - plausible?

normhead · 01-20-2021, 06:14 AM

Unfortunately, I knew of a neighbour who was murdered for the $20,000 in cash kept under the floorboards of his house. Somebody who knew got a little loose lipped in the local bar one night.

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01-19-2021, 08:55 AM - 2 Likes	#16
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	ouch if it was me, I would invest in some flowers or a nice gift for the " Minister of Finance " then bring up the idea of a birthday/anniversary present for you whether to go K 1 or K 1 II what are your photographic goals I'm certainly not an expert at photography, just someone who posts a lot but as I understand it the K 1 or K 1 II is good at some things while the ASP-C sensor bodies are good at otherzs

01-19-2021, 09:24 AM - 1 Like	#17
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Originally posted by tibbitts Why would you assume that 60k is "nearing its end"? Even with a K-nn model I would not assume 60k was near the end, if not for the aperture block, but with the K-7 or K-5? Clearly it's not its end yet. Still, this could be used to convince the minister of finance to buy a brand-new KP.

01-19-2021, 09:51 AM - 1 Like	#18
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	A quick trip to Port Melbourne and $55 seems like a reasonable option to me, and the upcoming release of the K3iii could give the ministry of finance a heart attack, time to up the life insurance..........

01-19-2021, 10:12 AM - 1 Like	#19
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by garywakeling A quick trip to Port Melbourne and $55 seems like a reasonable option to me, and the upcoming release of the K3iii could give the ministry of finance a heart attack, time to up the life insurance.......... What I would want to know before spending $55 is what the average repair cost was. Then comparing that with a used copy of the same camera I’d know of spending money on mine was worthwhile. Is that Diagnostic fee partial payment on future repair or does the repair change simply add to it is another question to ask.

01-19-2021, 11:29 AM	#20
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	We lost a K-x and had to have my 21 ltd. repaired the same way. Only we were looking at ours. We'd set up for a group shot. There was no wind, no seagulls, nothin, it just fell over. Another time we had a tripod fall over a cliff, a gust of wind just caught it and took it. Fortunately the camera wasn't attached yet. These things happen.

01-19-2021, 11:38 AM - 1 Like	#21
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Originally posted by normhead We lost a K-x and had to have my 21 ltd. repaired the same way. Only we were looking at ours. We'd set up for a group shot. There was no wind, no seagulls, nothin, it just fell over. Another time we had a tripod fall over a cliff, a gust of wind just caught it and took it. Fortunately the camera wasn't attached yet. These things happen. Geez norm, someone might think you were spending all your time in rugged terrain hiking through northern Ontario... oh wait, that is what you do all the time

01-19-2021, 11:47 AM - 1 Like	#22
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by MSL Geez norm, someone might think you were spending all your time in rugged terrain hiking through northern Ontario... oh wait, that is what you do all the time Ya, you'd be thinking right. When I was rehabbing my hip and now my shoulder I really wished there was a nice mall somewhere I could go and walk, without the risk of fall that could cause major damage. The closest mall worth walking in is 2.5 hours away.

01-19-2021, 06:30 PM	#23
Bob King New Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Milton Ontario Posts: 11	Originally posted by Viking42 What's the exchange rate of CT Money to Aussie dollars? I'm pretty sure Bruce is in the province of Victoria in Oz, not the one in Canada . Nice of you to offer though. Sorry to hear of your mishap Bruce. That’s a bummer with a capital B. I have the K5ii and love it...no wonder you're so despondent. Hope you find a fix or an even better replacement. Tell the Right Honourable Minister that there's no price on mental health . Besides, a new KP costs far less than a month of therapy It has a premium of 30%. With all the Canadian Tire fans on the forum, we may be able to collect a mitt full. I just checked my Cdn Tire Money Saver and I am sorry to report its empty. My grandson must have been here recently.

01-19-2021, 07:06 PM - 1 Like	#24
Viking42 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Caledon, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 504	Originally posted by Bob King It has a premium of 30%. With all the Canadian Tire fans on the forum, we may be able to collect a mitt full. I just checked my Cdn Tire Money Saver and I am sorry to report its empty. My grandson must have been here recently. I just checked the console in my truck and found $6.75 worth. It ain't much but hey, it's a start. Bruce's K5iis benevolent fund.

01-19-2021, 07:36 PM	#26
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by aslyfox time to check out the sofa bank to see what money can be found New York students find 40K in Salvation Army sofa, return cash to owner - YouTube WOW - that's a nutty story. I'm glad it was NOT a drug dealer that got all that back... lol.

01-19-2021, 07:40 PM - 1 Like	#27
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by UncleVanya WOW - that's a nutty story. I'm glad it was NOT a drug dealer that got all that back... lol. to be clear, I am not vouching for the story but on the other hand I did find it by googling " sofa bank " so it can't be fake can it ?

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by aslyfox to be clear, I am not vouching for the story but on the other hand I did find it by googling " sofa bank " so it can't be fake can it ? I would say - plausible?

01-20-2021, 06:14 AM	#29
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Unfortunately, I knew of a neighbour who was murdered for the $20,000 in cash kept under the floorboards of his house. Somebody who knew got a little loose lipped in the local bar one night.