Moving from K5 to KP after a microwave event :)

**clackers** · 11-22-2017, 07:27 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by bkpix

This reminds me of a terrible nightmare I once had that involved preheating a conventional oven, and a cat.

Have always opened any oven ever since before hitting a switch of any kind.

Yep, Bob, if you ever find yourself in front of the TV stroking a frozen turkey in your lap - immediately check that oven!

Last edited by clackers; 11-22-2017 at 07:54 PM.

**mikesbike** · 11-26-2017, 12:09 AM

Sometimes good things come out of adversity. I have both the K-5 and K-5 IIs, both bought after the K-3 came out at half price. I acquired the silver KP about 6 months ago and it has become my most reached-for body. Just be sure to set your sharpening to "F" for Fine sharpening in the custom image menu. It is a beautiful camera, has some very neat features, and image quality is outstanding!

shiner · 11-27-2017, 11:14 PM

OMGGGGG!! What a disaster! "What's the worst that could happen?", lol
Welcome, and congrats on acquiring a great new camera!

**Digitalis** · 11-28-2017, 12:47 AM - **2 Likes**

mmm...Kentucky Fried K-mount.

Originally posted by aurele

Why does it sound like the worst idea ever to use the microwave like a safe ?

I know of certain people who work for agencies that don't allow them to turn off their phones/pagers. To deal with this: they put the devices in a microwave, apparently it acts like a Faraday cage and cuts off transmissions.

**RGlasel** · 11-28-2017, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

it acts like a Faraday cage and cuts off transmissions

And if you turn on the microwave oven it leaks enough microwave radiation to jam a wi-fi connection even if the phone is only in the near vicinity. All I have to do to disrupt my wife's Facetime with our kids is heat up a cup of coffee in the microwave. Almost all cellular frequencies have longer wavelengths than a microwave oven, so they shouldn't be able to penetrate inside the oven, suggesting that putting a cell phone inside a microwave oven will be just as effective as putting it inside a copper lined pouch (which you can purchase on Amazon, of course). Of course, turning the oven on while a phone is inside should produce a little light show with smoke effects, but requires frequent replacement of the cooked phone.

Bui · 12-01-2017, 03:47 AM - **1 Like**

Ahh, a bit hurt seeing that image.

Beware, the KP, even though a great camera, and nice upgrade to the K5, is sill not MR (Microwave Resistance) ;-)

VilainPapa · 12-01-2017, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by Bui

Ahh, a bit hurt seeing that image.

Beware, the KP, even though a great camera, and nice upgrade to the K5, is sill not MR (Microwave Resistance) ;-)

LOL, thanks, i'll keep that in mind

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calculator01 · 01-15-2018, 07:24 PM

Oh my goodness... at least the insurance company was willing to pay out. I hope the deductible didn't take away too much of their money

11-26-2017, 12:09 AM	#17
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Sometimes good things come out of adversity. I have both the K-5 and K-5 IIs, both bought after the K-3 came out at half price. I acquired the silver KP about 6 months ago and it has become my most reached-for body. Just be sure to set your sharpening to "F" for Fine sharpening in the custom image menu. It is a beautiful camera, has some very neat features, and image quality is outstanding! Last edited by mikesbike; 11-26-2017 at 12:41 AM.

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by bkpix This reminds me of a terrible nightmare I once had that involved preheating a conventional oven, and a cat. Have always opened any oven ever since before hitting a switch of any kind. Yep, Bob, if you ever find yourself in front of the TV stroking a frozen turkey in your lap - immediately check that oven! Last edited by clackers; 11-22-2017 at 07:54 PM.

11-27-2017, 11:14 PM	#18
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	OMGGGGG!! What a disaster! "What's the worst that could happen?", lol Welcome, and congrats on acquiring a great new camera!

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	mmm...Kentucky Fried K-mount. Originally posted by aurele Why does it sound like the worst idea ever to use the microwave like a safe ? I know of certain people who work for agencies that don't allow them to turn off their phones/pagers. To deal with this: they put the devices in a microwave, apparently it acts like a Faraday cage and cuts off transmissions.

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RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Originally posted by Digitalis it acts like a Faraday cage and cuts off transmissions And if you turn on the microwave oven it leaks enough microwave radiation to jam a wi-fi connection even if the phone is only in the near vicinity. All I have to do to disrupt my wife's Facetime with our kids is heat up a cup of coffee in the microwave. Almost all cellular frequencies have longer wavelengths than a microwave oven, so they shouldn't be able to penetrate inside the oven, suggesting that putting a cell phone inside a microwave oven will be just as effective as putting it inside a copper lined pouch (which you can purchase on Amazon, of course). Of course, turning the oven on while a phone is inside should produce a little light show with smoke effects, but requires frequent replacement of the cooked phone.

12-01-2017, 03:47 AM - 1 Like	#21
Bui Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 316	Ahh, a bit hurt seeing that image. Beware, the KP, even though a great camera, and nice upgrade to the K5, is sill not MR (Microwave Resistance) ;-)

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calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	Oh my goodness... at least the insurance company was willing to pay out. I hope the deductible didn't take away too much of their money