Originally posted by Adam
The aperture issue doesn't affect the K-3, which is a really reliable body. Pretty sure you could get a used one with low mileage for less than that, too- especially if you consider buying from overseas.
As a lot of users have either gotten the repair or done it themselves, I'll let them chime in on the reliably there.
Aaargh, don't mention overseas, I bought an 18-135mm from Japan for £150 all in, then the BL**dy customs hit me for another £50! There is a shop selling a K3 with 777 actuations for just over £500 but I just cleaned out my bank balance on lenses!
---------- Post added 01-13-18 at 02:42 PM ----------
Originally posted by Aslyfox
sorry to hear about the problem
" Final Words
If your camera's aperture control mechanism fails, don't panic! Contact your local service center to see if you even have to pay for the repair. Note that Pentax has not issued any service advisories or recalls related to this issue, so free service outside of warranty is not a guarantee. If the repair quote is higher than the value of the camera, consider selling it as-is to fund an upgrade to a body not affected by this issue, such as a member of the K-3 or K-5 family.
Read more at:
Pentax Aperture Block Failure Survey Results - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com
the above was written in 2016 but who knows???
worth the time to contact the repair facility perhaps
good luck
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check the market place to see if there are any K 3 or K 3 II or K 5 II or K 5 IIs in your area which might be within your budget
:0) I emailed the service centre and asked them a) the price and b) how much to service it while they have it on the table. The ideal would be to fix it and I don't really mind £150 if I end up with a reliable unit. Even spending that would mean I had paid overall what I would have for the equivalent Nikon, and having handled the Nikon today, I much prefer my K30
At the moment, switching from lithium to AA battery's seems to sort it so it isn't dead yet, just not very well lol
Last edited by Cerebum; 01-13-2018 at 02:45 PM.