Originally posted by truberski Camera is now with Precision Camera for review after call to Pentax resulted in no offers to help or even sympathy from them on an 18 month old camera dying for no apparent reasons. Thankfully we live in Connecticut so inexpensive to drop if off for the free review but sounds like it will be $300 to $400 repair (if they can even repair it). Ironically, the much older Canon 40D this K-3 replaced is back in service as our go to camera and is functioning as good as when it was new. I don't want to be one of the seldom posters that complains but very, very disappointed in our Pentax experience and sad when a much older camera proves to be more reliable and durable. Our experience may be unique but never had this happen during our previous 35+ years of Canon camera (film and digital) use.
Well you're 6 months out of warranty. Half of a year. So I'm not shocked at Pentax/Ricoh's attitude, even though I sympathize with you. These aren't exactly cheap to replace..
There is a broken K-3 on the auction site that (they're asking too much for) has been sitting around for weeks that had a similar situation.. wouldn't power on. From the auction listing, Precision told them it needed several boards replaced as well as some wiring. Probably looking at a 300+ dollar repair. Hope yours isn't similar.
Another reminder (for me) to buy the longer term warranties.