Originally posted by jhmos I think it important to also post how many photos have been taken over what period.
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Did you try using close to the same setup as DRabbit? I don't know if it is significant, but also try one of the lenses she used, if you have one.
See the other threads for details.
Will do that as soon as I get free, probably tonight. I have tried time lapses for 2 times now with low to near-depleted battery power to recreate the issue Amy is facing. I desperately want to recreate the issue as I am still in the 30 days return window. First instance of the mirror overrun/flop and off this K3 goes to Ricoh
After paying thousand dollars of my hard earned money I would expect Ricoh to deliver at least a
'reliable' tool. Heck, if at work my software/solution exhibited is as unreliable as K3 for some, I guarantee I would have to find another job immediately.
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Originally posted by Essdubbya K3 Silver
Serial no 2573016
No idea how to check number of shutter operations
Silver grip
Genuine pentax batteries. Full charge
Variety of pentax lenses mostly DA*50-135 and DA 10-17 with Tamron 17-50
SD Card 1 is Sandisk Extreme 32Gb class10. Ditto card 2.
So far have had a couple of lookups and crazy Live View on/off
Two instances of mirror flap. Only stopped with battery removal (in camera not grip)
One instance of sudden inability to focus in poor contrast even though I had taken many photos just prior. Solution only resolved by using spot focus. Returned to normal after a good lie down.
Reported to Oz distributor. Initial response was to bring in for hardware check though I haven't done that yet as they do not have any silvers available at the moment if an exchange is contemplated
I have been using my K-5II mostly since this occurred.
Beg your pardon but your post may not belong here. This thread is only for folks who have NOT yet faced the 'Mirror Overrun' issue