Originally posted by fri98 I have a K5 iis with a shutter count over 87K, is it worth to send it repair and put a new shutter mechanism and sensor cleaning, or better buy a replacement?
With the quite high shuttercount no way worth it.
I know how much work is involved in replacing the shutter, it's going to be more expensive and then all other parts have still the same use. Impossible to do for $140! Something smells very fishy to me with this quote!
I don't know how much VAT or tax you have to pay but on ebay there are offeres from Japanese dealers.
Often with low shuttercount.
Much better to invest the money there if you want a K5IIs again.
I still use mine, but more often I use my KP because I love the 55-300PLM (KAF4) and when doing macro, at times I use LV with focus-peaking, the K5IIs lacks both. Nevertheless, a great Pentax, one of the best ever.