What the heck is up with Pentax repair centers being totally INCOMPETENT!?!?!?!?
I have had the great luck as to not need another repair since precision took over for CRIS.
Sadly, Precision is just now as poor.
I sent in my lens for repair. I was quite explicit and clear about the problem.
The repair was done in an exceptional amount of time. i.e. a couple of days rather than the 8 weeks I was accustomed to having with CRIS.
Sadly, when I got the lens back it was in worse shape than when it went out.
Obviously NO TESTING WHAT-SO-EVER was done.
Obviously they did not read my note, as the repair stated would have little effect on the issue described.
I know nothing people here can do about it, but I love the Pentax cameras and most of the lenses are not bad... but Pextax's/Ricoh's choice of repair center is going to force me to go to another brand.... And that just really sucks!
Blargh!!!
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