Ugh I broke it

rawr · 08-09-2016, 08:38 AM

I hope Pentax USA monitor threads such as these ...

Repair centres like Precision should [ideally] have all the gear they need at-hand to perform common damage repairs, without having to rely on courier shipments from Japan.

**mattb123** · 08-09-2016, 08:42 AM

Yeah I guess I shouldn't be surprised based on others' bad experiences but it seems kind of ridiculous that they don't have parts for their current flagship camera.

I have a feeling they don't monitor these. I might try their FB page to raise awareness on their part but I don't want to be a basher.

1r0nh31d3 · 08-12-2016, 02:55 PM

So..... My name is Matt and I broke the top housing for my K1 in the exact same spot doing the exact same thing shooting macros in the studio.

Tripod tipped over (I didn't have the weight attached on the bottom) and it landed right on the point of the pentaprism and cracked it exactly the same as your crack.
Still functions but I need to get it fixed. I'm in Canada so I guess I'll talk with Ricoh.

Let me know when you get it back

SteveD · 08-12-2016, 05:22 PM - **1 Like**

I am thinking about selling my tripod.

amber waters · 08-12-2016, 05:38 PM

I too knocked my tripod over with the K1 attached. It smacked a submerged rock. I found water inside the battery and SD compartments. Waited a couple days to let it dry out before firing it back up...and the shutter is going bonkers. Also the back screen no longer functions. The camera was insured, so that's the one semi-silver lining to the story. Name: uploadfromtaptalk1471048677129.jpg
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noelpolar · 08-12-2016, 07:47 PM - **4 Likes**

I think there could be a market for a K-1 roll cage.

**BigMackCam** · 08-12-2016, 10:59 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by noelpolar

I think there could be a market for a K-1 roll cage.

I've been thinking about this already. I haven't finalised the design yet, but just in case someone tries to beat me to it, here's my prototype. It's crafted from all natural materials and seeks to retain portability whilst offering an authentic and professional photography experience. For added convenience, it incorporates a flip up sun-shade for the LCD and a matching lens protector with cap:

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1r0nh31d3 · 08-16-2016, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by amber waters

I too knocked my tripod over with the K1 attached. It smacked a submerged rock. I found water inside the battery and SD compartments. Waited a couple days to let it dry out before firing it back up...and the shutter is going bonkers. Also the back screen no longer functions. The camera was insured, so that's the one semi-silver lining to the story.Attachment 321511

oh no. Sorry this is much worse than mine but basically the exact same spot for the crack.

**Erictator** · 08-16-2016, 02:09 PM

I was about to suggest one of these, but when I looked, they don't make for the K-1, and even if they did, that one vulnerable spot doesn't look protected anyways.

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Really sorry to see all these happen... and yes, I'm selling my tripod too!

Eric

**jbinpg** · 08-16-2016, 03:40 PM

Any rollcage would need to be non-metallic to preserve the GPS function.

**gaweidert** · 08-17-2016, 02:34 PM - **1 Like**

My wife was making stuffed animals for a few of the grandkids over the weekend. I suddenly have an interesting idea!

Topsy · 08-18-2016, 05:31 AM - **2 Likes**

Brilliant!

**mattb123** · 08-18-2016, 07:08 AM - **2 Likes**

Looks like it's been repaired and has shipped now. Hopefully it will be functional and back in my hands soon!

**BigMackCam** · 08-18-2016, 07:14 AM

Great news, Matt

Maksim · 08-18-2016, 08:17 AM

You know I am kind of surprised a prOfessional camera cracks from a fall.

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08-09-2016, 08:38 AM	#46
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I hope Pentax USA monitor threads such as these ... Repair centres like Precision should [ideally] have all the gear they need at-hand to perform common damage repairs, without having to rely on courier shipments from Japan.

08-09-2016, 08:42 AM	#47
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872 Original Poster	Yeah I guess I shouldn't be surprised based on others' bad experiences but it seems kind of ridiculous that they don't have parts for their current flagship camera. I have a feeling they don't monitor these. I might try their FB page to raise awareness on their part but I don't want to be a basher.

08-12-2016, 02:55 PM	#48
1r0nh31d3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 136	So..... My name is Matt and I broke the top housing for my K1 in the exact same spot doing the exact same thing shooting macros in the studio. Tripod tipped over (I didn't have the weight attached on the bottom) and it landed right on the point of the pentaprism and cracked it exactly the same as your crack. Still functions but I need to get it fixed. I'm in Canada so I guess I'll talk with Ricoh. Let me know when you get it back

08-12-2016, 05:22 PM - 1 Like	#49
SteveD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 112	I am thinking about selling my tripod.

08-12-2016, 05:38 PM	#50
amber waters Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MN Posts: 92	I too knocked my tripod over with the K1 attached. It smacked a submerged rock. I found water inside the battery and SD compartments. Waited a couple days to let it dry out before firing it back up...and the shutter is going bonkers. Also the back screen no longer functions. The camera was insured, so that's the one semi-silver lining to the story.

08-12-2016, 07:47 PM - 4 Likes	#51
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	I think there could be a market for a K-1 roll cage.

08-12-2016, 10:59 PM - 3 Likes	#52
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by noelpolar I think there could be a market for a K-1 roll cage. I've been thinking about this already. I haven't finalised the design yet, but just in case someone tries to beat me to it, here's my prototype. It's crafted from all natural materials and seeks to retain portability whilst offering an authentic and professional photography experience. For added convenience, it incorporates a flip up sun-shade for the LCD and a matching lens protector with cap: Attached Images

08-16-2016, 01:31 PM	#53
1r0nh31d3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 136	Originally posted by amber waters I too knocked my tripod over with the K1 attached. It smacked a submerged rock. I found water inside the battery and SD compartments. Waited a couple days to let it dry out before firing it back up...and the shutter is going bonkers. Also the back screen no longer functions. The camera was insured, so that's the one semi-silver lining to the story.Attachment 321511 oh no. Sorry this is much worse than mine but basically the exact same spot for the crack.

08-16-2016, 02:09 PM	#54
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,345	I was about to suggest one of these, but when I looked, they don't make for the K-1, and even if they did, that one vulnerable spot doesn't look protected anyways. Camera Cases \| easyCover Camera Accessories Really sorry to see all these happen... and yes, I'm selling my tripod too! Eric

08-16-2016, 03:40 PM	#55
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Any rollcage would need to be non-metallic to preserve the GPS function.

08-17-2016, 02:34 PM - 1 Like	#56
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	My wife was making stuffed animals for a few of the grandkids over the weekend. I suddenly have an interesting idea!

08-18-2016, 05:31 AM - 2 Likes	#57
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Brilliant!

08-18-2016, 07:08 AM - 2 Likes	#58
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872 Original Poster	Looks like it's been repaired and has shipped now. Hopefully it will be functional and back in my hands soon!

08-18-2016, 07:14 AM	#59
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Great news, Matt

08-18-2016, 08:17 AM	#60
Maksim Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 80	You know I am kind of surprised a prOfessional camera cracks from a fall.