New member w/ K-S2 shutter block disease!

Mekkon · 06-19-2021, 07:02 PM - **1 Like**

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Greetings!

My rarely-used KS-2 just succumbed to the dreaded aperture solenoid failure. It worked fine a couple months ago, and then pulled it out today to shoot my daughters (5-th grade) graduation. Tried to review the photos only to find that they’re all terminally under exposed. Argh.

Three hours later, I’ve read all the threads, and will attempt the surgery if I can find the coveted Japanese replacement solenoid!

**Michail_P** · 06-19-2021, 11:09 PM

Hope you get it done successfully. From previous posts on the matter, the DIY solution seems to be perfectly doable and permanently effective. I think there was a seller on the Bay recently that had some white selinoids available. Welcome. Greetings from Greece.

**i_trax** · 06-19-2021, 11:20 PM

there is one in California

Pentax K-30 K-50 K-70 K-S1/S2 K-500 Genuine White Solenoid Part - Japan - | eBay

**Kerrowdown** · 06-20-2021, 12:27 AM

Welcome aboard, good luck with the repair

Eyejason · 06-20-2021, 12:37 AM

Damn, feel for you

reedik · 06-20-2021, 01:46 PM

Welcome to the forum!

**jon.partsch** · 06-20-2021, 04:46 PM

Welcome to the forums!

Not a Number · 06-22-2021, 08:38 AM

Welcome to the Forums. Good luck with the K-S2. There are alternatives to repair such as using lenses with aperture rings.

sasastro · 06-22-2021, 01:19 PM

Welcome and good luck with the repair

archaeodude · 06-27-2021, 12:43 AM

Welcome to the forums from the Fenlands of England!

I hope that you can find a quick and effective fix for your solenoid!

**Angulon** · 06-27-2021, 07:23 AM

Welcome Mekkon, did you aquire a solenoid yet ?

06-19-2021, 07:02 PM - 1 Like	#1
Mekkon New Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3	New member w/ K-S2 shutter block disease! Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Greetings! My rarely-used KS-2 just succumbed to the dreaded aperture solenoid failure. It worked fine a couple months ago, and then pulled it out today to shoot my daughters (5-th grade) graduation. Tried to review the photos only to find that they’re all terminally under exposed. Argh. Three hours later, I’ve read all the threads, and will attempt the surgery if I can find the coveted Japanese replacement solenoid!

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06-19-2021, 11:09 PM	#2
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Hope you get it done successfully. From previous posts on the matter, the DIY solution seems to be perfectly doable and permanently effective. I think there was a seller on the Bay recently that had some white selinoids available. Welcome. Greetings from Greece.

06-19-2021, 11:20 PM	#3
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	there is one in California Pentax K-30 K-50 K-70 K-S1/S2 K-500 Genuine White Solenoid Part - Japan - \| eBay

06-20-2021, 12:27 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	Welcome aboard, good luck with the repair

06-20-2021, 12:37 AM	#5
Eyejason Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 61	Damn, feel for you

06-20-2021, 01:46 PM	#6
reedik Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 80	Welcome to the forum!

06-20-2021, 04:46 PM	#7
jon.partsch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Welcome to the forums!

06-22-2021, 08:38 AM	#8
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Welcome to the Forums. Good luck with the K-S2. There are alternatives to repair such as using lenses with aperture rings.

06-22-2021, 01:19 PM	#9
sasastro Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Suffolk, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 849	Welcome and good luck with the repair

06-27-2021, 12:43 AM	#10
archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 524	Welcome to the forums from the Fenlands of England! I hope that you can find a quick and effective fix for your solenoid!

06-27-2021, 07:23 AM	#11
Angulon Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Coast NSW Australia Posts: 58	Welcome Mekkon, did you aquire a solenoid yet ?