Should I start to worry about that button?

Vasyl · 10-22-2019, 05:18 PM

Hi Guys,
I was dealing with the same problem twice on two Pentax cameras K20D and K 5iis.
That little button that unlocks the lens just fell.

First time on K20D I lost it and had to make something similar, second time with K5IIs I was lucky a little bit, the button fell when the camera was in a bag, so I found it and glued back by superglue.
Should I worry for the same button robustness with K-1? The camera is 1 year old, so I am afraid to lose it.
Did you face with this issue?
Thank you.
Vasyl

**sergysergy** · 10-22-2019, 05:43 PM

That is bad luck! The one in my K-1 is still going strong. I have read reports about the K-5, but I don't recall any about the K-1.

Leumas · 10-22-2019, 05:58 PM - **1 Like**

That would suck.....I've never experienced this. Never even heard of it before lol

Not a Number · 10-22-2019, 06:08 PM

My K10D is still going strong. Its only the K-5/ii that this seems rather common. Replacement parts - button, weather seal and retaining ring - are available from US Camera - common parts to all the K-mount DSLRs.

I wouldn't give it a second thought, but then I'm not you

Vasyl · 10-22-2019, 06:32 PM

Maybe I am changing lenses too often...

**clickclick** · 10-22-2019, 06:42 PM

Never heard of such a thing, and hope it's not contagious!

leekil · 10-22-2019, 07:21 PM

I had one fall off a film 645.

**UncleVanya** · 10-22-2019, 08:17 PM

I've seen a few reports of this. Most reports were on the k-5 series but I've seen other bodies impacted.

disconnekt · 10-22-2019, 09:12 PM

Hmmm, never heard about this happening before

K1N8 · 10-23-2019, 01:30 AM

Also changing lenses often and it's a bit wobbly on the k-1. Didn't fell off yet.

Sandy Hancock · 10-23-2019, 02:37 AM - **1 Like**

It was a common issue with the K-5. It's happened to me - during a commercial live music shoot. Miraculously, I found the button and the little rubber collar in the photographers' pit. A Heath Robinson repair with SuperGlue lasted until I sold the body (with full disclosure of course, years ago).

I have smashed a K-3 and two K-1's since then without issues, so I suspect Pentax managed to sort it out.

Vasyl · 10-23-2019, 05:26 AM

Ok, sounds promising. Will see. :-)

---------- Post added 23-10-19 at 05:28 ----------

My K5IIs with the superglue repaired was given to my son. The button is still OK. Well, the camera collects dust on a shelf, that is probably why the button is still in place...:-)

**Kerrowdown** · 10-23-2019, 05:38 AM

I must admit that's a new one on me, but hey that's what makes us special, overcoming the doom and gloom and carrying on shooting.

**csa** · 10-23-2019, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

My K10D is still going strong. Its only the K-5/ii that this seems rather common. Replacement parts - button, weather seal and retaining ring - are available from US Camera - common parts to all the K-mount DSLRs.

I wouldn't give it a second thought, but then I'm not you

Thanks for the information on US Camera; good to know!

ZombieArmy · 10-23-2019, 10:02 AM

My K-01 had a more serious condition of losing its mode dial. Luckily I managed to find it lol.

10-22-2019, 05:18 PM	#1
Vasyl Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 648	Should I start to worry about that button? Hi Guys, I was dealing with the same problem twice on two Pentax cameras K20D and K 5iis. That little button that unlocks the lens just fell. First time on K20D I lost it and had to make something similar, second time with K5IIs I was lucky a little bit, the button fell when the camera was in a bag, so I found it and glued back by superglue. Should I worry for the same button robustness with K-1? The camera is 1 year old, so I am afraid to lose it. Did you face with this issue? Thank you. Vasyl

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10-22-2019, 05:43 PM	#2
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	That is bad luck! The one in my K-1 is still going strong. I have read reports about the K-5, but I don't recall any about the K-1.

10-22-2019, 05:58 PM - 1 Like	#3
Leumas Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 454	That would suck.....I've never experienced this. Never even heard of it before lol

10-22-2019, 06:08 PM	#4
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	My K10D is still going strong. Its only the K-5/ii that this seems rather common. Replacement parts - button, weather seal and retaining ring - are available from US Camera - common parts to all the K-mount DSLRs. I wouldn't give it a second thought, but then I'm not you

10-22-2019, 06:32 PM	#5
Vasyl Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 648 Original Poster	Maybe I am changing lenses too often...

10-22-2019, 06:42 PM	#6
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Never heard of such a thing, and hope it's not contagious!

10-22-2019, 07:21 PM	#7
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	I had one fall off a film 645.

10-22-2019, 08:17 PM	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,452	I've seen a few reports of this. Most reports were on the k-5 series but I've seen other bodies impacted.

10-22-2019, 09:12 PM	#9
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,701	Hmmm, never heard about this happening before

10-23-2019, 01:30 AM	#10
K1N8 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 242	Also changing lenses often and it's a bit wobbly on the k-1. Didn't fell off yet.

10-23-2019, 02:37 AM - 1 Like	#11
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	It was a common issue with the K-5. It's happened to me - during a commercial live music shoot. Miraculously, I found the button and the little rubber collar in the photographers' pit. A Heath Robinson repair with SuperGlue lasted until I sold the body (with full disclosure of course, years ago). I have smashed a K-3 and two K-1's since then without issues, so I suspect Pentax managed to sort it out.

10-23-2019, 05:26 AM	#12
Vasyl Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 648 Original Poster	Ok, sounds promising. Will see. :-) ---------- Post added 23-10-19 at 05:28 ---------- My K5IIs with the superglue repaired was given to my son. The button is still OK. Well, the camera collects dust on a shelf, that is probably why the button is still in place...:-)

10-23-2019, 05:38 AM	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	I must admit that's a new one on me, but hey that's what makes us special, overcoming the doom and gloom and carrying on shooting.

10-23-2019, 09:29 AM	#14
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by Not a Number My K10D is still going strong. Its only the K-5/ii that this seems rather common. Replacement parts - button, weather seal and retaining ring - are available from US Camera - common parts to all the K-mount DSLRs. I wouldn't give it a second thought, but then I'm not you Thanks for the information on US Camera; good to know!

10-23-2019, 10:02 AM	#15
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	My K-01 had a more serious condition of losing its mode dial. Luckily I managed to find it lol.