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traveln · 04-30-2013, 09:11 PM

I have a brand spanking new 645D. ANd have these 2 green or cyan lines running 1/2 way thru my images. I have run 4 Pixel Mapping sets, and they are still there...

Has anyone had this issue before and or recommendations without having to send it to Pentax? Here is an image that shows my problem it is cropped 1/1 100%

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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vonBaloney · 04-30-2013, 09:14 PM

That doesn't look good. Tried more than one SD card? If it is really brand spanking new, I would just exchange it rather than repair it...

**jatrax** · 04-30-2013, 09:15 PM

If it is brand new, I would not send it to Pentax. Return it to the dealer as defective and get a new one. That one is DOA as far as I'm concerned and you should not have to send it off and wait for a repair.

traveln · 04-30-2013, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

That doesn't look good. Tried more than one SD card? If it is really brand spanking new, I would just exchange it rather than repair it...

Yes I have swapped 3 different cards. Well guess I will see how good my CS is at this dealer compared to my NPS Nikon's!

Goreturist · 05-01-2013, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by traveln

Yes I have swapped 3 different cards. Well guess I will see how good my CS is at this dealer compared to my NPS Nikon's!

I have 645D for almost 2 years,started to have a similar issue about 2 weeks ago.In my case I have one red line in the middle of the frame extending about 3/4 of the frame.I have not tried pixel mapping but do not expect it to help.I am planning to send it Pentax repair (bummer!).

acarlay · 05-01-2013, 07:29 PM

what iso are you getting those green line streaks?

traveln · 05-01-2013, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by acarlay

what iso are you getting those green line streaks?

FWIW ISO (higher) causes "noise" in an image and has nothing to do with sensor interpolation or dead or hot pixels as far as I know.

But to answer your question, I ran from 200-1000 ISO. I also did a 30 second hot pixel test (M Mode 30 sec exposure with lens cap on). and had over 15 hot and or dead pixels before I stopped counting.

I have spoken to the Regional Sales Manager from Don's Photo in Winnipeg and he is waiting on a call back from Pentax... Once I get clarification and what their disposition is, I will update here.

acarlay · 05-01-2013, 09:09 PM

i see those kind of line pixels at iso 400 and above on my camera but it doesn't bother me enough to return/fix it.. i kinda just live with it.

04-30-2013, 09:11 PM	#1
traveln New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 7	Bad Sensor? I have a brand spanking new 645D. ANd have these 2 green or cyan lines running 1/2 way thru my images. I have run 4 Pixel Mapping sets, and they are still there... Has anyone had this issue before and or recommendations without having to send it to Pentax? Here is an image that shows my problem it is cropped 1/1 100% Any help would be greatly appreciated! Attached Images

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04-30-2013, 09:14 PM	#2
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	That doesn't look good. Tried more than one SD card? If it is really brand spanking new, I would just exchange it rather than repair it...

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	If it is brand new, I would not send it to Pentax. Return it to the dealer as defective and get a new one. That one is DOA as far as I'm concerned and you should not have to send it off and wait for a repair.

04-30-2013, 09:19 PM	#4
traveln New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney That doesn't look good. Tried more than one SD card? If it is really brand spanking new, I would just exchange it rather than repair it... Yes I have swapped 3 different cards. Well guess I will see how good my CS is at this dealer compared to my NPS Nikon's!

05-01-2013, 08:00 AM	#5
Goreturist Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bergen County,NJ Posts: 30	Originally posted by traveln Yes I have swapped 3 different cards. Well guess I will see how good my CS is at this dealer compared to my NPS Nikon's! I have 645D for almost 2 years,started to have a similar issue about 2 weeks ago.In my case I have one red line in the middle of the frame extending about 3/4 of the frame.I have not tried pixel mapping but do not expect it to help.I am planning to send it Pentax repair (bummer!).

05-01-2013, 07:29 PM	#6
acarlay Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 90	what iso are you getting those green line streaks?

05-01-2013, 07:58 PM	#7
traveln New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by acarlay what iso are you getting those green line streaks? FWIW ISO (higher) causes "noise" in an image and has nothing to do with sensor interpolation or dead or hot pixels as far as I know. But to answer your question, I ran from 200-1000 ISO. I also did a 30 second hot pixel test (M Mode 30 sec exposure with lens cap on). and had over 15 hot and or dead pixels before I stopped counting. I have spoken to the Regional Sales Manager from Don's Photo in Winnipeg and he is waiting on a call back from Pentax... Once I get clarification and what their disposition is, I will update here.

05-01-2013, 09:09 PM	#8
acarlay Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 90	i see those kind of line pixels at iso 400 and above on my camera but it doesn't bother me enough to return/fix it.. i kinda just live with it.

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