Update: My 2nd repair with K20D comes back in about 3 weeks and I have changed the title to reflect the status
My
Pentax K-x white was dead when it was in its 9th month with me. CRIS repaired it well but I was
devastated with the repair experience, I sold it soon after its return from CRIS.
And today, my 3 year old K20D died in my hands while doing stop-down metering with green button. I was taking the k20D with my Cosina 55mm f/1.2 for a workout. These are two of the last photos with my 2nd dead Pentax. God forbids that I get my heart with Pentax
1/160 sec, likely f/8.0 or f/11, 55mm, iso 100, +0.7 Ev, mono-pod
1/2500 sec, f/1.2, 55mm, iso 100, +0.7 Ev, hand-held
The curtain was locked down and there is no pulse to any clicks on the shutter. Removal of batteries and SD card don't do anything to my dying puppy. In close examination tonight, I saw a metal needle object like a spring sticking out of the mirror chamber. Not sure if it is related and it ain't looking good. There is a constant whining and hissing noise that repeats every few seconds. The menu and control dial navigation become agitated and I can't get to most of the menu items.
I bought it used and the original owner has a 3 year extended warranty from B&H. It should have ended in May this year.
I really can't think straight tonight. It is ironic that I am selling bunch of gear in PF marketplace making funds for my K5 upgrade. I am soul searching for the right thing to do. Is it just me having bad luck with Pentax? Please offer me guidance as to think straight out of my current mess with NO digital body. My film gear can't replace my K20D and I only have one digital body. And I am
heavily invested in Pentax with primes and zooms in 15, 24, 35, 43, 55, 77, 10-17, 28-75, 50-135, 55-300 and 300.
Thanks,
Hin
Last edited by hinman; 12-02-2011 at 01:09 PM.