Originally posted by redrockcoulee That is the problem with basically one model of Pentax. I never had or used that model nor have I followed the problem. But all the other models that were lower than the flagship seemed to be able to go much longer than 5000 shots. I would be greatly upset if that is how long my camera lasted for.
Even if one model has a problem is no reason for someone to say that one should be satisfied with any model breaking down after little use?
I never said anything about being satisfied.
When each of my two Canon Rebels died, and the total shutter count was under 5K {after nearly 8 years of use}, I was not satisfied.
I would hope that my K-30 will do better than that.
I had thought of buying a used K-3ii, but I'm thinking it would strange to own a camera for 80% of its calendar life and take fewer than 30% of the pictures taken by it.
Very likely I will buy a K-70 sometime, but I'm the type of user it was designed for.
To those who complain when their camera has died at 5K or 10K or whatever, I've consistently said that they were not paying for professional grade and they shouldn't be shocked if they didn't get professional grade.
We don't know whether the problems with consumer grade Pentax cameras were an issue with component design or quality control, so we don't know for certain whether these problems will continue.
So here, since many believe the K-70 is partly an assemblage of parts from earlier products, I simply made my same statement looking forward as a warning:
"If you put a professional grade load on, you're gambling if you buy consumer grade"