Just to recap from posts on 28 Sept 2017, my K-1 was purchased in September 2016, serial number is 6356267 (don't forget to look in the
K-1 Serial Number Database).
- It suffered the mode dial failure after 12 months in September 2017, fixed by Ricoh via Cardiff Camera Centre in one week, no charge.
- It suffered the "K-1 won't turn on" failure (
K-1 won't turn on) a few weeks later, fixed by Ricoh via Cardiff Camera Centre in one week, no charge (2 year warranty).
Been working perfectly ever since, if that's not a hostage to fortune.
So I'm a happy bunny, with paws crossed.