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amcg01 · 03-14-2023, 12:32 PM

Hi. I've a K-30 that has developed the aperture block problem.

It's not really worth my while to fix it since, quite honestly, both my wife and I just use our phones to take photos now.

If I were to sell the K-30 how much should I reasonably charge?

**pepperberry farm** · 03-14-2023, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by amcg01

Hi. I've a K-30 that has developed the aperture block problem.

It's not really worth my while to fix it since, quite honestly, both my wife and I just use our phones to take photos now.

If I were to sell the K-30 how much should I reasonably charge?

it's perfect for a manual focus/aperture camera, if it still does everything else...

amcg01 · 03-14-2023, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

it's perfect for a manual focus/aperture camera, if it still does everything else...

Thanks. Yes, it's still solid.

So I could reasonably advertise it as a K-30 that works in manual only?

**marcusBMG** · 03-14-2023, 12:54 PM

Well I look to pay around 50 quid to pick one of these up for repair and resale, however they do bid up higher than that on ebay, I am not the only one looking to turn a wee profit from fixing it.
I do have one more white solenoid if you want it fixed.

**StigVidar** · 03-14-2023, 01:10 PM

I paid €30 for a K-30 like yours. I think that is reasonable because the repair cost some money, too.

amcg01 · 03-14-2023, 02:54 PM

Thanks for that. I appreciate the perspectives.

**nixxo2002** · 03-14-2023, 02:58 PM

You Tube

it's easy to fix it , i did it my self ( exactly as shows in video )

MarkJerling · 03-14-2023, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by amcg01

Thanks. Yes, it's still solid.

So I could reasonably advertise it as a K-30 that works in manual only?

I believe, to avoid disappointment for buyers, it would be best to advertise it as a K-30 with aperture solenoid failure.
The repair is cheap to do, and not that difficult, so you may be able to get a better sale price if you do the repair yourself.

Vonner · 03-14-2023, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by nixxo2002

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7VpWQ_-Fk

it's easy to fix it , i did it my self ( exactly as shows in video )

Why you shouldn't file/sand the China solenoid + Avoid Lenovo Solenoids - PentaxForums.com
Manual solenoid replacement Pentax K30 / Discharge flash-condenser / Solenoid choice - PentaxForums.com

03-14-2023, 12:32 PM	#1
amcg01 New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 9	K-30 with aperture block problem. What should I realistically charge for it? Hi. I've a K-30 that has developed the aperture block problem. It's not really worth my while to fix it since, quite honestly, both my wife and I just use our phones to take photos now. If I were to sell the K-30 how much should I reasonably charge?

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03-14-2023, 12:43 PM	#2
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Originally posted by amcg01 Hi. I've a K-30 that has developed the aperture block problem. It's not really worth my while to fix it since, quite honestly, both my wife and I just use our phones to take photos now. If I were to sell the K-30 how much should I reasonably charge? it's perfect for a manual focus/aperture camera, if it still does everything else...

03-14-2023, 12:53 PM	#3
amcg01 New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm it's perfect for a manual focus/aperture camera, if it still does everything else... Thanks. Yes, it's still solid. So I could reasonably advertise it as a K-30 that works in manual only?

03-14-2023, 12:54 PM	#4
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,870	Well I look to pay around 50 quid to pick one of these up for repair and resale, however they do bid up higher than that on ebay, I am not the only one looking to turn a wee profit from fixing it. I do have one more white solenoid if you want it fixed.

03-14-2023, 01:10 PM	#5
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	I paid €30 for a K-30 like yours. I think that is reasonable because the repair cost some money, too.

03-14-2023, 02:54 PM	#6
amcg01 New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Thanks for that. I appreciate the perspectives.

03-14-2023, 03:42 PM	#8
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by amcg01 Thanks. Yes, it's still solid. So I could reasonably advertise it as a K-30 that works in manual only? I believe, to avoid disappointment for buyers, it would be best to advertise it as a K-30 with aperture solenoid failure. The repair is cheap to do, and not that difficult, so you may be able to get a better sale price if you do the repair yourself.

03-14-2023, 04:39 PM	#9
Vonner New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 9	Originally posted by nixxo2002 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7VpWQ_-Fk it's easy to fix it , i did it my self ( exactly as shows in video ) Why you shouldn't file/sand the China solenoid + Avoid Lenovo Solenoids - PentaxForums.com Manual solenoid replacement Pentax K30 / Discharge flash-condenser / Solenoid choice - PentaxForums.com

K-30 with aperture block problem. What should I realistically charge for it?

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