Originally posted by MarkJerling Ouch! I would imagine it can be fixed, but the problem might be that it may not be economical to fix.
Is the camera insured? If so, you may wish to make this your insurer's problem.
Nope, unfortunately it's not insured...looks like I'll end up coughing up for a K70.
---------- Post added 05-29-2019 at 06:55 PM ----------
Originally posted by aslyfox good luck on your problem
if there is room, you might look to add to your camera bag, perhaps a lens/camera case or wrap or other padding ?
from your description, it appears it doesn't do a good job of protecting your equipment
here is a link to user reviews of such equipment:
Bags and Cases - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database
( backpacks, camera bags, lens cases )
Thanks for the link. You'd be amazed what can happen in a freak accident. You wouldn't believe the damage my old K20 and the lens suffered in a 40cm fall in my sturdy Lowepro. The technician couldn't believe it.
My cameras all seem to die in freak accidents!
---------- Post added 05-29-2019 at 06:59 PM ----------
Originally posted by pschlute The problem could be sensor related or AF module related.
If you manually focus using the viewfinder are the pictures sharp ?
If you use Live View does the AF work ?
The focusing is fine both manually and with autofocus both through the viewfinder and live view. But the photo is out of focus, which is why I suspect the sensor has moved.
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Originally posted by BugsDogsAndSunsets I've tried that, but it didn't make any difference.
---------- Post added 05-29-2019 at 07:01 PM ----------
Originally posted by swanlefitte Check that the lens mount is secure also. With luck you just need to tighten the screws. If a lens was attached when it had impact I would suspect this.
I checked the screws...they're fine
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Originally posted by DeadJohn The focus problem could be due to several different things. Rule things out step by step:
Did the sensor get knocked out of place? Put the camera on a tripod or table, turn on liveview, and use the shutter timer. Can you get a sharp image with AF in liveview, or with manual focus? If photos are unevenly sharp across the frame the sensor might no longer be even with the focal plane.
Assuming that liveview is okay, go through the optical viewfinder AF fine adjustment linked in the prior post.
Also check the viewfinder diopter adjustment. Focus with liveview, then switch to viewfinder and adjust diopter.
If photos remain sharp in liveview and blurred with viewfinder, retest the viewfinder with shake reduction turned on or off.
Autofocus locks fine and I can get sharp images both in live view and through the viewfinder, but the photo isn't sharp where I focused. I've tried the fine adjustment and it makes no difference, so that's why I assume it's the sensor. I guess I'll be coughing up for a K70....