k20d black vertical line

kjacks · 03-22-2013, 05:00 PM

i have a black line, runs vertical, that suddenly appeared in my photos today. i changed the memory card, did the pixel mapping (2x), and blew off the mirror and sensor, the line is still there. i also converted an image to jpg, still there. the line appears on the lcd and computer image. do i have dead pixels??? is it repairable?
my camera is a k20d, never dropped or abused.
thanks for any info/help

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VisualDarkness · 03-22-2013, 05:51 PM

That looks bad, like sensor failure if you ask me, but I'm not sure.

twitch · 03-22-2013, 06:12 PM

That looks like sensor failure. I think you'll have to deal with it in PP or buy another camera. If you sell that one "for parts" and buy a K20 or K7 you wont be out of pocket too much.

kjacks · 03-23-2013, 06:59 PM

as i suspected, but was hoping for a different answer. i did try wiping it out in post processing and was pleased that it can be done, easy on a white wall but time consuming. i don't think its a long term option tho.
thanks for the help.

Akarak · 03-23-2013, 07:11 PM

is it possible for you to share your camera serial number? i have a k20d too and sh'es too old... im just scared

sorry for this man

did you went to a show with lasers or tried to photograph lasers?

kjacks · 03-24-2013, 02:06 PM

no lasers, pretty much babied this camera since i bought it. i was trying out a new lens when the line suddenly appeared!

**Kerrowdown** · 03-24-2013, 02:09 PM

Hey the glass is still half full, now you can have that K5 you wanted without guilt.

kjacks · 03-24-2013, 03:26 PM

well, after two days of thinking about my poor sick camera, i have to say i'm secretly excited that i may have to get the k-5......

**Kerrowdown** · 03-24-2013, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by kjacks

i'm secretly excited

Told you, your secrets safe with us.

Akarak · 03-24-2013, 07:52 PM

again sir, can you please insert your serial number in the database so other k20d users can check if their camera are prone to failure? the serial number and number of mirror flips would be awesome!

thank you very very much!

VisualDarkness · 03-24-2013, 08:16 PM

Well, pretty much all sensors will fail, it's only a matter of time. Sadly most digital cameras will be useless without a change of sensor and other electronics in a pretty close future.

Ken T · 03-25-2013, 12:25 AM

This looks like the same problem when this model first introduced.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-25-2013, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by Ken T

same problem when this model first introduced

Wasn't that a green line, this chaps got a black line.

Akarak · 03-25-2013, 10:53 AM

is anyone actually reading my comments in this forum? because no one ver replies to me and im starting to feel aside of this whole comunity, i think, and not because i own a k20d, that the user should report his serial number and number of shutter actuations to the camera database. if you agree, please show your support by saying something, or better, anything....

good luck with the k5

VisualDarkness · 03-25-2013, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Akarak

is anyone actually reading my comments in this forum? because no one ver replies to me and im starting to feel aside of this whole comunity, i think, and not because i own a k20d, that the user should report his serial number and number of shutter actuations to the camera database. if you agree, please show your support by saying something, or better, anything....

good luck with the k5

Hey, I answered you and now you're just sounding rude. I think the lack of serial numbers in this thread is due to the fact that pretty much all sensors will fail in a not too distant future. This is the backside of digital imaging as you can't just change the film. To guess the time estimate to the failure based on a single serial number is impossible.

Quote:

Well, pretty much all sensors will fail, it's only a matter of time. Sadly most digital cameras will be useless without a change of sensor and other electronics in a pretty close future.

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03-22-2013, 05:51 PM	#2
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	That looks bad, like sensor failure if you ask me, but I'm not sure.

03-22-2013, 06:12 PM	#3
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	That looks like sensor failure. I think you'll have to deal with it in PP or buy another camera. If you sell that one "for parts" and buy a K20 or K7 you wont be out of pocket too much.

03-23-2013, 06:59 PM	#4
kjacks Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: auburn, wa Photos: Gallery Posts: 69 Original Poster	as i suspected, but was hoping for a different answer. i did try wiping it out in post processing and was pleased that it can be done, easy on a white wall but time consuming. i don't think its a long term option tho. thanks for the help.

03-23-2013, 07:11 PM	#5
Akarak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 124	is it possible for you to share your camera serial number? i have a k20d too and sh'es too old... im just scared sorry for this man did you went to a show with lasers or tried to photograph lasers?

03-24-2013, 02:06 PM	#6
kjacks Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: auburn, wa Photos: Gallery Posts: 69 Original Poster	no lasers, pretty much babied this camera since i bought it. i was trying out a new lens when the line suddenly appeared!

03-24-2013, 02:09 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Hey the glass is still half full, now you can have that K5 you wanted without guilt.

03-24-2013, 03:26 PM	#8
kjacks Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: auburn, wa Photos: Gallery Posts: 69 Original Poster	well, after two days of thinking about my poor sick camera, i have to say i'm secretly excited that i may have to get the k-5......

03-24-2013, 03:29 PM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by kjacks i'm secretly excited Told you, your secrets safe with us.

03-24-2013, 07:52 PM	#10
Akarak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 124	again sir, can you please insert your serial number in the database so other k20d users can check if their camera are prone to failure? the serial number and number of mirror flips would be awesome! thank you very very much!

03-24-2013, 08:16 PM	#11
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Well, pretty much all sensors will fail, it's only a matter of time. Sadly most digital cameras will be useless without a change of sensor and other electronics in a pretty close future.

03-25-2013, 12:25 AM	#12
Ken T Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 536	This looks like the same problem when this model first introduced.

03-25-2013, 03:20 AM	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Ken T same problem when this model first introduced Wasn't that a green line, this chaps got a black line.

03-25-2013, 10:53 AM	#14
Akarak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 124	is anyone actually reading my comments in this forum? because no one ver replies to me and im starting to feel aside of this whole comunity, i think, and not because i own a k20d, that the user should report his serial number and number of shutter actuations to the camera database. if you agree, please show your support by saying something, or better, anything.... good luck with the k5

03-25-2013, 11:04 AM	#15
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by Akarak is anyone actually reading my comments in this forum? because no one ver replies to me and im starting to feel aside of this whole comunity, i think, and not because i own a k20d, that the user should report his serial number and number of shutter actuations to the camera database. if you agree, please show your support by saying something, or better, anything.... good luck with the k5 Hey, I answered you and now you're just sounding rude. I think the lack of serial numbers in this thread is due to the fact that pretty much all sensors will fail in a not too distant future. This is the backside of digital imaging as you can't just change the film. To guess the time estimate to the failure based on a single serial number is impossible. Quote: Well, pretty much all sensors will fail, it's only a matter of time. Sadly most digital cameras will be useless without a change of sensor and other electronics in a pretty close future.