K-50 under exposing.

**skid2964** · 06-27-2018, 06:18 PM

I have a K-50 underexposing, I am quite sure the aperture actuator or system is malfunctioning...
I assume it has to be sent to Pentax/Ricoh, long wait etc. Financially speaking, is it worth fixing?

reh321 · 06-27-2018, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by skid2964

I have a K-50 underexposing, I am quite sure the aperture actuator or system is malfunctioning...
I assume it has to be sent to Pentax/Ricoh, long wait etc. Financially speaking, is it worth fixing?

There is no way to answer that question until you do hear back from them, because we don't know what they will want to do and at what cost.

**FozzFoster** · 06-27-2018, 06:33 PM

I've heard there are videos online on youtube showing how to fix it yourself... maybe worth a try?

reh321 · 06-27-2018, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by FozzFoster

I've heard there are videos online on youtube showing how to fix it yourself... maybe worth a try?

There are a number of threads in the K-30/50 section
Pentax K-30 & K-50 - PentaxForums.com

**FozzFoster** · 06-27-2018, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by reh321

There are a number of threads in the K-30/50 section
Pentax K-30 & K-50 - PentaxForums.com

Great suggestion!

dubyam · 06-27-2018, 08:39 PM

Theres a guy in California doing the fix for about $120-130. Take a look at pentaxcamerarepair.com. just got mine done. Very happy so far.

Roadboat24 · 06-27-2018, 09:22 PM

I have the K50. Had the aperture block failure. Sent to precision for repair. As I remember about $175. I'm happy.

Not a Number · 06-27-2018, 10:18 PM

You can try contacting RIcoh US. They have been willing in the past to cover this repair out of warranty. They will require you sending the camera into Precision for evaluation before making a decision.

LensBeginner · 06-28-2018, 12:51 AM

It's absolutely worth fixing, either paying for it or DIY.
It's a great camera, and worth much more than the cost of the repair.

**Cerebum** · 06-28-2018, 01:49 AM

I had mine fixed at Johnston's photopia in the UK. They are the Pentax repairer. The resale value is probably similar to the cost of repair so you need to decide if you are happy with the K50 or plan on trading up. I wanted a K3 but they were out of my price range so I paid for the repair. Three weeks later I got a nearly new K3 for £275! I still use my K30 and know I can sell it on so don't regret paying, but I wish my timing had been better, especially as I use my K30 mainly for manual lenses which don't require the damn solenoid at all!

dubyam · 06-28-2018, 10:33 AM

If you decide against fixing your K50, I might be interested in it as a second body to back up my K3. My son laid claim to my old K30 the moment it was fixed! He'll be taking it with him when he goes off to college in August.

06-27-2018, 06:18 PM	#1
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	K-50 under exposing. I have a K-50 underexposing, I am quite sure the aperture actuator or system is malfunctioning... I assume it has to be sent to Pentax/Ricoh, long wait etc. Financially speaking, is it worth fixing?

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06-27-2018, 06:33 PM	#2
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,625	Originally posted by skid2964 I have a K-50 underexposing, I am quite sure the aperture actuator or system is malfunctioning... I assume it has to be sent to Pentax/Ricoh, long wait etc. Financially speaking, is it worth fixing? There is no way to answer that question until you do hear back from them, because we don't know what they will want to do and at what cost.

06-27-2018, 06:33 PM	#3
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,594	I've heard there are videos online on youtube showing how to fix it yourself... maybe worth a try?

06-27-2018, 06:36 PM	#4
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,625	Originally posted by FozzFoster I've heard there are videos online on youtube showing how to fix it yourself... maybe worth a try? There are a number of threads in the K-30/50 section Pentax K-30 & K-50 - PentaxForums.com

06-27-2018, 06:52 PM	#5
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,594	Originally posted by reh321 There are a number of threads in the K-30/50 section Pentax K-30 & K-50 - PentaxForums.com Great suggestion!

06-27-2018, 08:39 PM	#6
dubyam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 221	Theres a guy in California doing the fix for about $120-130. Take a look at pentaxcamerarepair.com. just got mine done. Very happy so far.

06-27-2018, 09:22 PM	#7
Roadboat24 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 454	I have the K50. Had the aperture block failure. Sent to precision for repair. As I remember about $175. I'm happy.

06-27-2018, 10:18 PM	#8
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,299	You can try contacting RIcoh US. They have been willing in the past to cover this repair out of warranty. They will require you sending the camera into Precision for evaluation before making a decision.

06-28-2018, 12:51 AM	#9
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	It's absolutely worth fixing, either paying for it or DIY. It's a great camera, and worth much more than the cost of the repair.

06-28-2018, 01:49 AM	#10
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,765	I had mine fixed at Johnston's photopia in the UK. They are the Pentax repairer. The resale value is probably similar to the cost of repair so you need to decide if you are happy with the K50 or plan on trading up. I wanted a K3 but they were out of my price range so I paid for the repair. Three weeks later I got a nearly new K3 for £275! I still use my K30 and know I can sell it on so don't regret paying, but I wish my timing had been better, especially as I use my K30 mainly for manual lenses which don't require the damn solenoid at all!

06-28-2018, 10:33 AM	#11
dubyam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 221	If you decide against fixing your K50, I might be interested in it as a second body to back up my K3. My son laid claim to my old K30 the moment it was fixed! He'll be taking it with him when he goes off to college in August.

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