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**stemked** · 05-15-2023, 03:56 PM

I am currently traveling (Costa Rica) and my K3 iii got knocked over on a tripod. The camera functions fine but the little non functional know On top was lost. I went to Precision Cameras web site and I was quoted an insane $450 dollars for a repair, which is insane and highway robbery for something that seems to be only cosmetic. Is there anyway around their Monopoly blockade that I might be able to get a replacement without breaking the bank? I'd live with it, but it would be a constant reminder of a foolish accident.

MarkJerling · 05-15-2023, 04:36 PM - **1 Like**

Which "non functional knob" on top? I'm confused. I'm not aware of any knob that is non functional by design?

If the camera has had a fall, it would be best to make this the problem of your insurer. That's what I did when my K-1ii got damaged. It ended up costing me far less than if I had to pay for the repair myself. You may, for instance, think that the camera is fine, but it may need recalibration after a fall like that.

**nixxo2002** · 05-15-2023, 04:55 PM

are you talking about joystick knob ?

**ramseybuckeye** · 05-15-2023, 05:30 PM

What knob is non functional? A little more info please, maybe a pic.

**stemked** · 05-15-2023, 05:43 PM

On the top of the camera, on the lower right side there is a circular wheel like button. On my k1 it rotates but doesn't have a function, on the k3 I don't even think it rotates.

Not a Number · 05-15-2023, 06:09 PM

You mean the smart function button? The button is very functional and one of the innovations introduced with the K-1. See page 19 of the K-3iii user manual.

**stemked** · 05-15-2023, 06:43 PM

Sorry I don't have access to a manual until I return.

gatorguy · 05-15-2023, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

You mean the smart function button? The button is very functional and one of the innovations introduced with the K-1. See page 19 of the K-3iii user manual.

I'll guess the diopter button.

**UncleVanya** · 05-15-2023, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by stemked

I am currently traveling (Costa Rica) and my K3 iii got knocked over on a tripod. The camera functions fine but the little non functional know On top was lost. I went to Precision Cameras web site and I was quoted an insane $450 dollars for a repair, which is insane and highway robbery for something that seems to be only cosmetic. Is there anyway around their Monopoly blockade that I might be able to get a replacement without breaking the bank? I'd live with it, but it would be a constant reminder of a foolish accident.

Can you post a cellphone pic of the area in question? There aren’t any non-functional knobs I’m aware of.

Or draw on an online image.

**UncleVanya** · 05-15-2023, 08:53 PM

Do you mean the wheel shown circled in red? If so, that is the diopter adjustment wheel that sets the diopter correction.

JPT · 05-15-2023, 09:14 PM - **2 Likes**

Is it less than 1 cm in diameter?

I wonder if it is the sync port cover.

It might seem to be a knob that doesn’t do anything, but in reality just serves to cover the hole of a port that many people never use.

kypfer · 05-16-2023, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by stemked

Sorry I don't have access to a manual until I return.

As you have access to the internet you can download a copy of the manual here Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING
As with the other posters, I'm a little confused by your description of a "non-functioning" button

… but if it's a feature of the camera that you simply don't use surely a blob of epoxy will serve to replace it

pid · 05-16-2023, 02:29 AM

I think he means the the sync port cover. Most people never need it in their life.

**StigVidar** · 05-16-2023, 02:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JPT

I wonder if it is the sync port cover.

Hehe, if Pentax charges $450 for this replacement cover, it is in fact robbery. I would rather buy a 3D printer and make my own cover.

**stemked** · 05-16-2023, 02:57 AM

Sorry the WiFi is pretty bad here. I can't get a photo loaded. I suppose it must be the 'smart function' button, again it is on top of the camera lower right hand corner about 1.5 CM in diameter. It just looks like I need a new one snapped on.

05-15-2023, 03:56 PM	#1
stemked Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 527	K3 iii replacement non functional knob I am currently traveling (Costa Rica) and my K3 iii got knocked over on a tripod. The camera functions fine but the little non functional know On top was lost. I went to Precision Cameras web site and I was quoted an insane $450 dollars for a repair, which is insane and highway robbery for something that seems to be only cosmetic. Is there anyway around their Monopoly blockade that I might be able to get a replacement without breaking the bank? I'd live with it, but it would be a constant reminder of a foolish accident.

05-15-2023, 08:53 PM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Do you mean the wheel shown circled in red? If so, that is the diopter adjustment wheel that sets the diopter correction. Attached Images

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05-15-2023, 04:36 PM - 1 Like	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Which "non functional knob" on top? I'm confused. I'm not aware of any knob that is non functional by design? If the camera has had a fall, it would be best to make this the problem of your insurer. That's what I did when my K-1ii got damaged. It ended up costing me far less than if I had to pay for the repair myself. You may, for instance, think that the camera is fine, but it may need recalibration after a fall like that.

05-15-2023, 04:55 PM	#3
nixxo2002 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	are you talking about joystick knob ?

05-15-2023, 05:30 PM	#4
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	What knob is non functional? A little more info please, maybe a pic.

05-15-2023, 05:43 PM	#5
stemked Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	On the top of the camera, on the lower right side there is a circular wheel like button. On my k1 it rotates but doesn't have a function, on the k3 I don't even think it rotates.

05-15-2023, 06:09 PM	#6
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	You mean the smart function button? The button is very functional and one of the innovations introduced with the K-1. See page 19 of the K-3iii user manual.

05-15-2023, 06:43 PM	#7
stemked Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	Sorry I don't have access to a manual until I return.

05-15-2023, 06:48 PM	#8
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by Not a Number You mean the smart function button? The button is very functional and one of the innovations introduced with the K-1. See page 19 of the K-3iii user manual. I'll guess the diopter button.

05-15-2023, 08:45 PM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Originally posted by stemked I am currently traveling (Costa Rica) and my K3 iii got knocked over on a tripod. The camera functions fine but the little non functional know On top was lost. I went to Precision Cameras web site and I was quoted an insane $450 dollars for a repair, which is insane and highway robbery for something that seems to be only cosmetic. Is there anyway around their Monopoly blockade that I might be able to get a replacement without breaking the bank? I'd live with it, but it would be a constant reminder of a foolish accident. Can you post a cellphone pic of the area in question? There aren’t any non-functional knobs I’m aware of. Or draw on an online image.

05-15-2023, 09:14 PM - 2 Likes	#11
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Is it less than 1 cm in diameter? I wonder if it is the sync port cover. It might seem to be a knob that doesn’t do anything, but in reality just serves to cover the hole of a port that many people never use.

05-16-2023, 01:05 AM	#12
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,600	Originally posted by stemked Sorry I don't have access to a manual until I return. As you have access to the internet you can download a copy of the manual here Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING As with the other posters, I'm a little confused by your description of a "non-functioning" button … but if it's a feature of the camera that you simply don't use surely a blob of epoxy will serve to replace it

05-16-2023, 02:29 AM	#13
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	I think he means the the sync port cover. Most people never need it in their life.

05-16-2023, 02:47 AM - 1 Like	#14
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	Originally posted by JPT I wonder if it is the sync port cover. Hehe, if Pentax charges $450 for this replacement cover, it is in fact robbery. I would rather buy a 3D printer and make my own cover.

05-16-2023, 02:57 AM	#15
stemked Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	Sorry the WiFi is pretty bad here. I can't get a photo loaded. I suppose it must be the 'smart function' button, again it is on top of the camera lower right hand corner about 1.5 CM in diameter. It just looks like I need a new one snapped on.

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