K1 Mode Dial Failure

ben.p · 10-02-2019, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by redpit

Bad luck but fortunately it is an easy and quick fix.

I'm currently waiting for my local shop for the fix.

scottyb70 · 10-02-2019, 10:31 AM

What was actually the problem(s) that the dial caused?

redpit · 10-03-2019, 02:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by scottyb70

What was actually the problem(s) that the dial caused?

The dial due to bad contact lost its ability to change modes and it was stuck in default manual mode regardless of the mode the selector was turned to.

scottyb70 · 12-01-2019, 02:49 PM

Does anyone now the serial numbers for the K-1's that were affected?

redpit · 12-02-2019, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by scottyb70

Does anyone now the serial numbers for the K-1's that were affected?

You can take a look here:

K1 Mode Dial Failure - Page 11 - PentaxForums.com

rml63 · 12-02-2019, 03:47 AM

I looked at pg.11 does that mean only K1’s that have a serial number that start with 6359 are affected? I leave both my K1 and K1 mkii in manual since I use old glass with them, so I wouldn’t know if I did have a problem with the mode dial?

Mike

redpit · 12-02-2019, 04:36 AM - **1 Like**

Mike I can't remember all the S/N that were affected but I remember that they were all from the same 1-2 batches. If you look further in other pages you will see what I mean.

Anyway I don't feel this is something you should worry about. Even if your K-1 is from that batch the repair is simple and fast. I would turn from time to time the knobs and they would show Av (or maybe Tv) on the other settings not only M....

scottyb70 · 12-02-2019, 04:47 PM

Well I was selling my Pentax and some clown tried to talk me down (lowball)because of it, even though I told him the problem was fixed.

Noel Cramer · 12-03-2019, 01:42 AM

This is my K-1 serial number:
6362088
The dial died after about one year use and was fixed.
OK since then.

**Erictator** · 12-05-2019, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by Noel Cramer

This is my K-1 serial number:
6362088
The dial died after about one year use and was fixed.
OK since then.

Mine is still OK but I do worry about getting it fixed out of warranty now if it goes... If I remember correctly I am just barely outside the serials that have been posted so far...

rjwhite · 12-07-2019, 02:24 AM

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.

HarisF1 · 11-07-2021, 12:03 PM

Are there any spare parts available in case I want to DIY this repair?

Thwyllo · 11-09-2021, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Yet, they have replaced Ari's camera.

I'd call that pretty good service.

Pretty good service? After "many phone calls and emails"? You must be used to a pretty low bar.

MarkJerling · 11-09-2021, 04:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Thwyllo

Pretty good service? After "many phone calls and emails"? You must be used to a pretty low bar.

The OP's camera broke. The camera was to be repaired and that repair would have taken a month. The OP was not happy with that and managed to get the issue resolved by having Ricoh agree to a replacement rather than a repair. I consider that a pretty good outcome.

But, more interestingly than any of that: You're quoting a post of mine from 2016 in a dead thread.

For the record, I still consider it good service, 5 years later.

HarisF1 · 11-11-2021, 11:33 AM

I've potentially bought a K-1 with this issue but it seems that most K-1 cameras susceptible to the problem have either never been used enough or have already had a repair sorted. There are very few new topics describing the issue or the solution.

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10-02-2019, 07:30 AM	#241
ben.p Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 145	Originally posted by redpit Bad luck but fortunately it is an easy and quick fix. I'm currently waiting for my local shop for the fix.

10-02-2019, 10:31 AM	#242
scottyb70 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 29	What was actually the problem(s) that the dial caused?

10-03-2019, 02:07 AM - 1 Like	#243
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by scottyb70 What was actually the problem(s) that the dial caused? The dial due to bad contact lost its ability to change modes and it was stuck in default manual mode regardless of the mode the selector was turned to.

12-01-2019, 02:49 PM	#244
scottyb70 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 29	Does anyone now the serial numbers for the K-1's that were affected?

12-02-2019, 02:55 AM	#245
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by scottyb70 Does anyone now the serial numbers for the K-1's that were affected? You can take a look here: K1 Mode Dial Failure - Page 11 - PentaxForums.com

12-02-2019, 03:47 AM	#246
rml63 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 100	I looked at pg.11 does that mean only K1’s that have a serial number that start with 6359 are affected? I leave both my K1 and K1 mkii in manual since I use old glass with them, so I wouldn’t know if I did have a problem with the mode dial? Mike

12-02-2019, 04:36 AM - 1 Like	#247
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Mike I can't remember all the S/N that were affected but I remember that they were all from the same 1-2 batches. If you look further in other pages you will see what I mean. Anyway I don't feel this is something you should worry about. Even if your K-1 is from that batch the repair is simple and fast. I would turn from time to time the knobs and they would show Av (or maybe Tv) on the other settings not only M....

12-02-2019, 04:47 PM	#248
scottyb70 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 29	Well I was selling my Pentax and some clown tried to talk me down (lowball)because of it, even though I told him the problem was fixed.

12-03-2019, 01:42 AM	#249
Noel Cramer New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Geneva Posts: 21	This is my K-1 serial number: 6362088 The dial died after about one year use and was fixed. OK since then.

12-05-2019, 11:30 PM	#250
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,345	Originally posted by Noel Cramer This is my K-1 serial number: 6362088 The dial died after about one year use and was fixed. OK since then. Mine is still OK but I do worry about getting it fixed out of warranty now if it goes... If I remember correctly I am just barely outside the serials that have been posted so far...

12-07-2019, 02:24 AM	#251
rjwhite New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Hampshire Posts: 9	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.

11-07-2021, 12:03 PM	#252
HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	Are there any spare parts available in case I want to DIY this repair?

11-09-2021, 03:18 PM	#253
Thwyllo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Hautes Pyrenees, France. Posts: 131	Originally posted by MarkJerling Yet, they have replaced Ari's camera. I'd call that pretty good service. Pretty good service? After "many phone calls and emails"? You must be used to a pretty low bar.

11-09-2021, 04:18 PM - 2 Likes	#254
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Thwyllo Pretty good service? After "many phone calls and emails"? You must be used to a pretty low bar. The OP's camera broke. The camera was to be repaired and that repair would have taken a month. The OP was not happy with that and managed to get the issue resolved by having Ricoh agree to a replacement rather than a repair. I consider that a pretty good outcome. But, more interestingly than any of that: You're quoting a post of mine from 2016 in a dead thread. For the record, I still consider it good service, 5 years later.

11-11-2021, 11:33 AM	#255
HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	I've potentially bought a K-1 with this issue but it seems that most K-1 cameras susceptible to the problem have either never been used enough or have already had a repair sorted. There are very few new topics describing the issue or the solution.