DFA 150-450 Uk repair

Huxley · 06-28-2020, 01:32 AM

I believe the plastic gear ring is worn, sometimes the motor runs but nothing happens.

From what I gather, Ricoh has pulled out of doing repair work so any suggestions are appreciated.

If I can't find a fix, this will be me jumping to Sony.

pschlute · 06-28-2020, 01:56 AM - **1 Like**

Have you tried John Pye Technical. They are the UK official Pentax repairer.

**clackers** · 06-28-2020, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by Huxley

I believe the plastic gear ring is worn, sometimes the motor runs but nothing happens.

From what I gather, Ricoh has pulled out of doing repair work so any suggestions are appreciated.
.

?

Why, what did Ricoh tell you when you phoned them?

What does 'what I gather' mean, Huxley?

Paul the Sunman · 06-28-2020, 02:23 AM - **1 Like**

You could try

United Kingdom
John Pye Technical (44) 1283 829053 39-40 Marchington Industrial Estate Stubby Lane Uttoxete ST14 8LP
jptechadmin@johnpye.co.uk

or

Asahi Photo

**aslyfox** · 06-28-2020, 04:45 AM - **1 Like**

here are some as listed by the repair suggestions link [ obviously I have never tried any - follow link for active links ]

Quote:

Pentax Repair Facilities (Wordwide listing)
This is a growing list of Pentax repair/service providers. Feel free to post any additions!. . .

UK
John Pye Technical (Authorized to perform warranty service)
Johnsons Photopia Ltd (Ceased operations. Former authorized service center)
Harrow Technical (Film cameras and lenses) (Ceased operations)
Luton Camera Repair Services Ltd. (can service digital)
A.M. Technical Services (London area, can service digital)
GRES (Surrey, 645 and more)
Don Clark Camera Repairs Ltd (Gloucestershire)
Asahi Photo (Middlesex, film and digital)

Read more at: Pentax Repair Facilities (Wordwide listing) - Page 9 - PentaxForums.com

Huxley · 06-28-2020, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by pschlute

Have you tried John Pye Technical. They are the UK official Pentax repairer.

I've contacted Asahi photo as they strike me as a very good service, but I'll contact them if Asahi have no parts.

**marcusBMG** · 06-28-2020, 06:11 AM

I've swapped emails with Timothy Kessel at John Pye technical - I asked them to look at my k3, and then over aperture solenoids and data battery. Helpful guy. Just contact them and see what they say.

Paul the Sunman · 06-28-2020, 06:08 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Huxley

I believe the plastic gear ring is worn, sometimes the motor runs but nothing happens.

From what I gather, Ricoh has pulled out of doing repair work so any suggestions are appreciated.

If I can't find a fix, this will be me jumping to Sony.

Just to be sure: you didn't have the focus limiter set, did you?

Sunburn · 06-29-2020, 04:00 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

You could try

United Kingdom
John Pye Technical (44) 1283 829053 39-40 Marchington Industrial Estate Stubby Lane Uttoxete ST14 8LP
jptechadmin@johnpye.co.uk

or

Asahi Photo

All i get is an auction site for johnpye.co.uk --- that cant be right can it?

**aslyfox** · 06-29-2020, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by Sunburn

All i get is an auction site for johnpye.co.uk --- that cant be right can it?

yes it seems so

you need to read further down the page you are sent to

Quote:

John Pye Tech Offers
Fully refurbished tech and gadgets
JPT parts and labour warranty offered with each item
Smart phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, cameras, beauty electricals and more from top brands including Apple, Samsung, Sony and LG
Repair, refurbishment and support for Ricoh Pentax products
DSLR sensor cleaning
Phone Screen Repair
Tech Repair and Refurbishment

John Pye Technical Services | John Pye Auctions

Sunburn · 06-30-2020, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

yes it seems so

you need to read further down the page you are sent to

John Pye Technical Services | John Pye Auctions

Thank you Aslyfox... very confusing!

Huxley · 07-10-2020, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Just to be sure: you didn't have the focus limiter set, did you?

No, I'm used to using the focus limiter. Plus I had a previous Samsung with the exact same problem.

When I said nothing happens, what I mean is the motor makes a lot of noise but won't focus.
It's obvious when the ring is worn.

Paul the Sunman · 07-10-2020, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by Huxley

No, I'm used to using the focus limiter. Plus I had a previous Samsung with the exact same problem.

When I said nothing happens, what I mean is the motor makes a lot of noise but won't focus.
It's obvious when the ring is worn.

It would be useful to know roughly how many shots you've taken with the lens. I'm at only about 600, and it's behaving perfectly.

**tduell** · 07-10-2020, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

It would be useful to know roughly how many shots you've taken with the lens. I'm at only about 600, and it's behaving perfectly.

I can only guess, but reckon my count with this lens would be somewhere north of 50000.

Cheers,
Terry

Paul the Sunman · 07-11-2020, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by tduell

I can only guess, but reckon my count with this lens would be somewhere north of 50000.

Cheers,
Terry

Wow, you must have it bolted on!

06-28-2020, 01:32 AM	#1
Huxley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 115	DFA 150-450 Uk repair I believe the plastic gear ring is worn, sometimes the motor runs but nothing happens. From what I gather, Ricoh has pulled out of doing repair work so any suggestions are appreciated. If I can't find a fix, this will be me jumping to Sony.

06-28-2020, 05:04 AM	#6
Huxley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 115 Original Poster	Originally posted by pschlute Have you tried John Pye Technical. They are the UK official Pentax repairer. I've contacted Asahi photo as they strike me as a very good service, but I'll contact them if Asahi have no parts. Last edited by Huxley; 06-28-2020 at 05:15 AM.

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06-28-2020, 01:56 AM - 1 Like	#2
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,195	Have you tried John Pye Technical. They are the UK official Pentax repairer.

06-28-2020, 02:00 AM	#3
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Huxley I believe the plastic gear ring is worn, sometimes the motor runs but nothing happens. From what I gather, Ricoh has pulled out of doing repair work so any suggestions are appreciated. . ? Why, what did Ricoh tell you when you phoned them? What does 'what I gather' mean, Huxley?

06-28-2020, 02:23 AM - 1 Like	#4
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	You could try United Kingdom John Pye Technical (44) 1283 829053 39-40 Marchington Industrial Estate Stubby Lane Uttoxete ST14 8LP jptechadmin@johnpye.co.uk or Asahi Photo

06-28-2020, 04:45 AM - 1 Like	#5
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	here are some as listed by the repair suggestions link [ obviously I have never tried any - follow link for active links ] Quote: Pentax Repair Facilities (Wordwide listing) This is a growing list of Pentax repair/service providers. Feel free to post any additions!. . . UK John Pye Technical (Authorized to perform warranty service) Johnsons Photopia Ltd (Ceased operations. Former authorized service center) Harrow Technical (Film cameras and lenses) (Ceased operations) Luton Camera Repair Services Ltd. (can service digital) A.M. Technical Services (London area, can service digital) GRES (Surrey, 645 and more) Don Clark Camera Repairs Ltd (Gloucestershire) Asahi Photo (Middlesex, film and digital) Read more at: Pentax Repair Facilities (Wordwide listing) - Page 9 - PentaxForums.com

06-28-2020, 06:11 AM	#7
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,868	I've swapped emails with Timothy Kessel at John Pye technical - I asked them to look at my k3, and then over aperture solenoids and data battery. Helpful guy. Just contact them and see what they say.

06-28-2020, 06:08 PM - 2 Likes	#8
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Huxley I believe the plastic gear ring is worn, sometimes the motor runs but nothing happens. From what I gather, Ricoh has pulled out of doing repair work so any suggestions are appreciated. If I can't find a fix, this will be me jumping to Sony. Just to be sure: you didn't have the focus limiter set, did you?

06-29-2020, 04:00 AM	#9
Sunburn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: UK Posts: 233	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman You could try United Kingdom John Pye Technical (44) 1283 829053 39-40 Marchington Industrial Estate Stubby Lane Uttoxete ST14 8LP jptechadmin@johnpye.co.uk or Asahi Photo All i get is an auction site for johnpye.co.uk --- that cant be right can it?

06-29-2020, 04:48 AM	#10
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Sunburn All i get is an auction site for johnpye.co.uk --- that cant be right can it? yes it seems so you need to read further down the page you are sent to Quote: John Pye Tech Offers Fully refurbished tech and gadgets JPT parts and labour warranty offered with each item Smart phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, cameras, beauty electricals and more from top brands including Apple, Samsung, Sony and LG Repair, refurbishment and support for Ricoh Pentax products DSLR sensor cleaning Phone Screen Repair Tech Repair and Refurbishment John Pye Technical Services \| John Pye Auctions

06-30-2020, 12:34 AM	#11
Sunburn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: UK Posts: 233	Originally posted by aslyfox yes it seems so you need to read further down the page you are sent to John Pye Technical Services \| John Pye Auctions Thank you Aslyfox... very confusing!

07-10-2020, 12:31 AM	#12
Huxley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 115 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Just to be sure: you didn't have the focus limiter set, did you? No, I'm used to using the focus limiter. Plus I had a previous Samsung with the exact same problem. When I said nothing happens, what I mean is the motor makes a lot of noise but won't focus. It's obvious when the ring is worn.

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07-10-2020, 12:38 AM	#13
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Huxley No, I'm used to using the focus limiter. Plus I had a previous Samsung with the exact same problem. When I said nothing happens, what I mean is the motor makes a lot of noise but won't focus. It's obvious when the ring is worn. It would be useful to know roughly how many shots you've taken with the lens. I'm at only about 600, and it's behaving perfectly.

07-10-2020, 11:14 PM	#14
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,513	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman It would be useful to know roughly how many shots you've taken with the lens. I'm at only about 600, and it's behaving perfectly. I can only guess, but reckon my count with this lens would be somewhere north of 50000. Cheers, Terry

07-11-2020, 12:10 AM	#15
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by tduell I can only guess, but reckon my count with this lens would be somewhere north of 50000. Cheers, Terry Wow, you must have it bolted on!