New K-01? Register it in the database.

Docrwm · 01-16-2013, 05:19 AM

With all these new K-01s there ought to be more registered in the database. Have you registered yours?

Pentax K-01 Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com

Last edited by Docrwm; 01-16-2013 at 05:27 AM.

ChopperCharles · 01-16-2013, 08:36 AM

Got a link?

mrNewt · 01-16-2013, 08:39 AM

Got a link?

GoneToTheDogs · 01-16-2013, 08:41 AM

Try this:

Pentax K-01 Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - PentaxForums.com

Adam · 01-16-2013, 08:46 AM

I've added a link to the first post. I'd only expect the most passionate users to actually know about the serial DB

mrNewt · 01-16-2013, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I've added a link to the first post. I'd only expect the most passionate users to actually know about the serial DB

Passionate about what ... data bases!?, photography!?, Pentax!? ...

"Be specific Bob!"

(See "The Incredibles" cartoon movie)

Docrwm · 01-16-2013, 10:17 AM

Wow, sorry about no link. I just thought everyone knew about the databases. Guess not.

audiobomber · 01-16-2013, 11:52 AM

What is the point of a S/N database? I don't get it.

I knew there were databases for some problematic SDM lenses, that I get (S/N, problem or no problem). I haven't heard of camera databases.

NSX167 · 01-16-2013, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

What is the point of a S/N database? I don't get it.

I knew there were databases for some problematic SDM lenses, that I get (S/N, problem or no problem). I haven't heard of camera databases.

For example if you got an used 645D, you might find some information here through SN. It's a little bit like census.

audiobomber · 01-16-2013, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by NSX167

For example if you got an used 645D, you might find some onformation here through SN. It's a little bit like census.

Still don't see it. What useful info would it provide?

RonHendriks1966 · 01-16-2013, 12:56 PM

entered my second K-01 in it.

Docrwm · 01-16-2013, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

Still don't see it. What useful info would it provide?

A couple things - it serves as a repository for the SN if you were to have a fire or some other disaster wiped out your records, it helps buyers of used cameras and gear find out more, it can also serve to alert folks about stolen equipment, it also can help with identifying problems that might be confined to a specific production batch by serial number (like the stains on the K-5 at the beginning), etc.

NSX167 · 01-16-2013, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

Still don't see it. What useful info would it provide?

just ignore the SN then, if it's useless to you.

Medium FormatPro · 01-16-2013, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

like the stains on the K-5 at the beginning

Actually I've seen a number of the original K-5's throughout the entire manufacturing process that had issues with sensor burn - most of them caused in while recording video

Docrwm · 01-16-2013, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by Medium FormatPro

Actually I've seen a number of the original K-5's throughout the entire manufacturing process that had issues with sensor burn - most of them caused in while recording video

But didn't new ones come with the stains at the beginning and the later ones are from use but not a manufacturing issue?

01-16-2013, 05:19 AM	#1
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01-16-2013, 08:46 AM	#5
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01-16-2013, 12:41 PM	#9
NSX167 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 55	Originally posted by audiobomber What is the point of a S/N database? I don't get it. I knew there were databases for some problematic SDM lenses, that I get (S/N, problem or no problem). I haven't heard of camera databases. For example if you got an used 645D, you might find some information here through SN. It's a little bit like census. Last edited by NSX167; 01-16-2013 at 01:38 PM.

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01-16-2013, 09:01 AM	#6
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by Adam I've added a link to the first post. I'd only expect the most passionate users to actually know about the serial DB Passionate about what ... data bases!?, photography!?, Pentax!? ... "Be specific Bob!" (See "The Incredibles" cartoon movie)

01-16-2013, 10:17 AM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Wow, sorry about no link. I just thought everyone knew about the databases. Guess not.

01-16-2013, 11:52 AM	#8
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	What is the point of a S/N database? I don't get it. I knew there were databases for some problematic SDM lenses, that I get (S/N, problem or no problem). I haven't heard of camera databases.

01-16-2013, 12:48 PM	#10
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by NSX167 For example if you got an used 645D, you might find some onformation here through SN. It's a little bit like census. Still don't see it. What useful info would it provide?

01-16-2013, 12:56 PM	#11
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	entered my second K-01 in it.

01-16-2013, 01:03 PM	#12
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by audiobomber Still don't see it. What useful info would it provide? A couple things - it serves as a repository for the SN if you were to have a fire or some other disaster wiped out your records, it helps buyers of used cameras and gear find out more, it can also serve to alert folks about stolen equipment, it also can help with identifying problems that might be confined to a specific production batch by serial number (like the stains on the K-5 at the beginning), etc.

01-16-2013, 01:40 PM	#13
NSX167 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 55	Originally posted by audiobomber Still don't see it. What useful info would it provide? just ignore the SN then, if it's useless to you.

01-16-2013, 07:03 PM	#14
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Originally posted by Docrwm like the stains on the K-5 at the beginning Actually I've seen a number of the original K-5's throughout the entire manufacturing process that had issues with sensor burn - most of them caused in while recording video

01-16-2013, 07:22 PM	#15
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Medium FormatPro Actually I've seen a number of the original K-5's throughout the entire manufacturing process that had issues with sensor burn - most of them caused in while recording video But didn't new ones come with the stains at the beginning and the later ones are from use but not a manufacturing issue?