Two Pentax KS2 parts bodies on Ebay

**Ronald Oakes** · 12-10-2021, 07:17 PM

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I just noticed these two cameras on Ebay. If they just had ABF I would be all over them. Not sure what to think if they won't power on ??
Pentax K-S2 DSLR Camera Body Black **PARTS** 27075289062 | eBay
Pentax K-S2 DSLR Camera Body Forest Green **PARTS** 27075290891 | eBay

**ramseybuckeye** · 12-10-2021, 08:00 PM

You wonder if they really DO know what's wrong, or they really didn't try to find out. Anyway too much to pay for a probable brick.

**Ronald Oakes** · 12-10-2021, 08:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

You wonder if they really DO know what's wrong, or they really didn't try to find out. Anyway too much to pay for a probable brick.

Yuup. That's my concern. No way to revive a brick...

ChristianRock · 12-11-2021, 08:01 AM

I wonder if they don't show the back because someone took out te back screen to fix another K-S2. Not uncommon.

kypfer · 12-11-2021, 09:32 AM

I bought a camera for "parts" once … sure enough, it was only good for parts, except not the parts I wanted, they'd already been removed!
At those prices they can whistle!

**17dew** · 12-11-2021, 09:52 AM

I had messaged them about actual photos of the cameras, from all sides.
Never heard back from them. They did confirm, they were tested with batteries
and were dead. I needed an lcd for a K70.
Figured they were the same as a K-s2.

**Ronald Oakes** · 12-11-2021, 10:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 17dew

I had messaged them about actual photos of the cameras, from all sides.
Never heard back from them. They did confirm, they were tested with batteries
and were dead. I needed an lcd for a K70.
Figured they were the same as a K-s2.

I asked for additional info on the black/Orange one and was told they list all parts cameras as dead / won't power on.
They did say the camera was not yet pilfered for parts , and looked brand new.
I made an offer but have not heard back yet.
I DO have a KS2 that was dropped and needs a new base , flash cover , and a mode dial. This might be ok , but not for $99.
If you need a screen ? Maybe we can work something out if they accept my offer.
Still quite aprehensive about this deal.

**17dew** · 12-11-2021, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I asked for additional info on the black/Orange one and was told they list all parts cameras as dead / won't power on.
They did say the camera was not yet pilfered for parts , and looked brand new.
I made an offer but have not heard back yet.
I DO have a KS2 that was dropped and needs a new base , flash cover , and a mode dial. This might be ok , but not for $99.
If you need a screen ? Maybe we can work something out if they accept my offer.
Still quite aprehensive about this deal.

OK,sounds good.I did make an offer on the green one.They declined. I'm also apprehensive on the listings,but they do have good feedback.
My biggest hurdle is tearing apart the camera to replace the screen,with my shaky old hands.

**Ronald Oakes** · 12-11-2021, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by 17dew

OK,sounds good.I did make an offer on the green one.They declined. I'm also apprehensive on the listings,but they do have good feedback.
My biggest hurdle is tearing apart the camera to replace the screen,with my shaky old hands.

Yes....their feedback is quite good.
Your Shakey hands and my poor vision....we might end up with a pile of parts headed to the trash heap instead of two good cameras !....lol
I have fixed 3 solenoids so my confidence level and actual abilities are quite inflated .... for the moment anyway....lol

cowlitzJim · 12-11-2021, 11:22 AM

I just received a K100d that was a potential solenoid donor, but wanted to play with it for a while before deciding. I'm 0-4 on SD cards, none will read even after in-camera formatting. Hm.

**Ronald Oakes** · 12-11-2021, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by cowlitzJim

I just received a K100d that was a potential solenoid donor, but wanted to play with it for a while before deciding. I'm 0-4 on SD cards, none will read even after in-camera formatting. Hm.

And now you know the rest of the story....lol

**photogem** · 12-11-2021, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I just noticed these two cameras on Ebay. If they just had ABF I would be all over them. Not sure what to think if they won't power on ??
Pentax K-S2 DSLR Camera Body Black **PARTS** 27075289062 | eBay
Pentax K-S2 DSLR Camera Body Forest Green **PARTS** 27075290891 | eBay

the photos do not show the actual body but are "stolen" which could bring them into trouble.

One doesn't know if there is a working battery. Could be just that: Li-Ion finished.
But not to see the true photos is tricky.

Also that they don't respond is tricky.

**17dew** · 12-11-2021, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Yes....their feedback is quite good.
Your Shakey hands and my poor vision....we might end up with a pile of parts headed to the trash heap instead of two good cameras !....lol

That sounds about right.

**Ronald Oakes** · 12-11-2021, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by 17dew

That sounds about right.

All this is for nothing. Thecamerabox declined my offer of $75 .
No sense in musing any further over this as I refuse to go a single penny higher. Oh well.....

**photogem** · 12-11-2021, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

All this is for nothing. Thecamerabox declined my offer of $75 .
No sense in musing any further over this as I refuse to go a single penny higher. Oh well.....

Possibly that saved you from a critical purchase.
For the LCD alone a bit expensive.

12-10-2021, 07:17 PM	#1
Ronald Oakes Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,551	Two Pentax KS2 parts bodies on Ebay Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I just noticed these two cameras on Ebay. If they just had ABF I would be all over them. Not sure what to think if they won't power on ?? Pentax K-S2 DSLR Camera Body Black PARTS 27075289062 \| eBay Pentax K-S2 DSLR Camera Body Forest Green PARTS 27075290891 \| eBay

12-11-2021, 10:50 AM	#9
Ronald Oakes Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,551 Original Poster	Originally posted by 17dew OK,sounds good.I did make an offer on the green one.They declined. I'm also apprehensive on the listings,but they do have good feedback. My biggest hurdle is tearing apart the camera to replace the screen,with my shaky old hands. Yes....their feedback is quite good. Your Shakey hands and my poor vision....we might end up with a pile of parts headed to the trash heap instead of two good cameras !....lol I have fixed 3 solenoids so my confidence level and actual abilities are quite inflated .... for the moment anyway....lol Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 12-11-2021 at 11:40 AM.

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12-10-2021, 08:00 PM	#2
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,045	You wonder if they really DO know what's wrong, or they really didn't try to find out. Anyway too much to pay for a probable brick.

12-10-2021, 08:33 PM - 1 Like	#3
Ronald Oakes Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,551 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye You wonder if they really DO know what's wrong, or they really didn't try to find out. Anyway too much to pay for a probable brick. Yuup. That's my concern. No way to revive a brick...

12-11-2021, 08:01 AM	#4
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,353	I wonder if they don't show the back because someone took out te back screen to fix another K-S2. Not uncommon.

12-11-2021, 09:32 AM	#5
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 2,656	I bought a camera for "parts" once … sure enough, it was only good for parts, except not the parts I wanted, they'd already been removed! At those prices they can whistle!

12-11-2021, 09:52 AM	#6
17dew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,693	I had messaged them about actual photos of the cameras, from all sides. Never heard back from them. They did confirm, they were tested with batteries and were dead. I needed an lcd for a K70. Figured they were the same as a K-s2.

12-11-2021, 10:26 AM - 1 Like	#7
Ronald Oakes Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,551 Original Poster	Originally posted by 17dew I had messaged them about actual photos of the cameras, from all sides. Never heard back from them. They did confirm, they were tested with batteries and were dead. I needed an lcd for a K70. Figured they were the same as a K-s2. I asked for additional info on the black/Orange one and was told they list all parts cameras as dead / won't power on. They did say the camera was not yet pilfered for parts , and looked brand new. I made an offer but have not heard back yet. I DO have a KS2 that was dropped and needs a new base , flash cover , and a mode dial. This might be ok , but not for $99. If you need a screen ? Maybe we can work something out if they accept my offer. Still quite aprehensive about this deal.

12-11-2021, 10:35 AM	#8
17dew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,693	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I asked for additional info on the black/Orange one and was told they list all parts cameras as dead / won't power on. They did say the camera was not yet pilfered for parts , and looked brand new. I made an offer but have not heard back yet. I DO have a KS2 that was dropped and needs a new base , flash cover , and a mode dial. This might be ok , but not for $99. If you need a screen ? Maybe we can work something out if they accept my offer. Still quite aprehensive about this deal. OK,sounds good.I did make an offer on the green one.They declined. I'm also apprehensive on the listings,but they do have good feedback. My biggest hurdle is tearing apart the camera to replace the screen,with my shaky old hands.

12-11-2021, 11:22 AM	#10
cowlitzJim Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Cowlitz county, Washington state USA Photos: Albums Posts: 62	I just received a K100d that was a potential solenoid donor, but wanted to play with it for a while before deciding. I'm 0-4 on SD cards, none will read even after in-camera formatting. Hm.

12-11-2021, 11:41 AM	#11
Ronald Oakes Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,551 Original Poster	Originally posted by cowlitzJim I just received a K100d that was a potential solenoid donor, but wanted to play with it for a while before deciding. I'm 0-4 on SD cards, none will read even after in-camera formatting. Hm. And now you know the rest of the story....lol

12-11-2021, 12:00 PM	#12
photogem Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 2,945	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I just noticed these two cameras on Ebay. If they just had ABF I would be all over them. Not sure what to think if they won't power on ?? Pentax K-S2 DSLR Camera Body Black PARTS 27075289062 \| eBay Pentax K-S2 DSLR Camera Body Forest Green PARTS 27075290891 \| eBay the photos do not show the actual body but are "stolen" which could bring them into trouble. One doesn't know if there is a working battery. Could be just that: Li-Ion finished. But not to see the true photos is tricky. Also that they don't respond is tricky.

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12-11-2021, 12:39 PM	#13
17dew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,693	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Yes....their feedback is quite good. Your Shakey hands and my poor vision....we might end up with a pile of parts headed to the trash heap instead of two good cameras !....lol That sounds about right.

12-11-2021, 07:20 PM	#14
Ronald Oakes Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,551 Original Poster	Originally posted by 17dew That sounds about right. All this is for nothing. Thecamerabox declined my offer of $75 . No sense in musing any further over this as I refuse to go a single penny higher. Oh well.....

12-11-2021, 10:59 PM	#15
photogem Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 2,945	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes All this is for nothing. Thecamerabox declined my offer of $75 . No sense in musing any further over this as I refuse to go a single penny higher. Oh well..... Possibly that saved you from a critical purchase. For the LCD alone a bit expensive.