Pentax H1a serial number problem.

r.reeder · 03-12-2019, 03:17 PM

I tried to input a camera body into the Serial Number Database, a Honeywell Pentax H1a, serial number, on the top of the camera, looks to be 1533583. The Database (script?) told me that it should only have 6 digits. I found another number stamped (lightly) on the camera base, 23030, & tried to input that number, again, it should only have 6 digits.

Is there something I don't know about this camera, or is the database leading me on a wild goose chase, or ?

Thanks for any info.

MarkJerling · 03-12-2019, 03:33 PM

Are you trying to enter it here: Pentax S1a (H1a) Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

Because, I see there are many with seven digits there already.

r.reeder · 03-12-2019, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Are you trying to enter it here: Pentax S1a (H1a) Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

Because, I see there are many with seven digits there already.

Yes. That's where I went. I tried twice, but the response was that it should only have 6digits, giving me a chance to rectify the 'mistake'. But the sn on the top of the camera is clearly 7 digits: 1533583. There is another number, 23030, vaguely stamped into the base plate, & so I tried it, but to the same response. Any suggestions? Thanks.

ctrout · 03-12-2019, 05:34 PM

I had the exact same problem recently with my AP. Luckily, my S/N starts with a zero, so I just left it off and made a note in the comments.

MarkJerling · 03-12-2019, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by r.reeder

Yes. That's where I went. I tried twice, but the response was that it should only have 6digits, giving me a chance to rectify the 'mistake'. But the sn on the top of the camera is clearly 7 digits: 1533583. There is another number, 23030, vaguely stamped into the base plate, & so I tried it, but to the same response. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I'll ask Adam to have a look into it.

Adam · 03-12-2019, 10:50 PM

If the serial number lengths vary for the same model, simply prefix the shorter number with 0's until the required length is met.

r.reeder · 04-14-2019, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by Adam

If the serial number lengths vary for the same model, simply prefix the shorter number with 0's until the required length is met.

Thanks, but the number I'm trying to input is 7 digits long. Required is 6 digits. It says that it's too long, & needs to be 6 digits. Suggestions?

Adam · 04-14-2019, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by r.reeder

Thanks, but the number I'm trying to input is 7 digits long. Required is 6 digits. It says that it's too long, & needs to be 6 digits. Suggestions?

I've now increased the length to 7 for this model.

**Moe49** · 04-15-2019, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by r.reeder

The Database (script?) told me that it should only have 6 digits. I found another number stamped (lightly) on the camera base, 23030, & tried to input that number, again, it should only have 6 digits.

I had a similar problem with the H2 Database last week.
When I went to enter the 6-digit s/n of my black Asahiflex H2 into the H2 database, the GUI told me I had to enter a 7-digit number. This was odd, as most of the other H2's already entered had 6-digit S/N's. So, I added a '0' to the front of my S/N to get past the bug.

Pentax S2 (H2) Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

**Baard-Einar** · 04-16-2019, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by r.reeder

Yes. That's where I went. I tried twice, but the response was that it should only have 6digits, giving me a chance to rectify the 'mistake'. But the sn on the top of the camera is clearly 7 digits: 1533583. There is another number, 23030, vaguely stamped into the base plate, & so I tried it, but to the same response. Any suggestions? Thanks.

23030 is the product number for this camera. The known serial number range for the H1a is 711163-721162 and 1500001 - 1541576 Yours seems to be a late version.

03-12-2019, 03:17 PM	#1
r.reeder Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 54	Pentax H1a serial number problem. I tried to input a camera body into the Serial Number Database, a Honeywell Pentax H1a, serial number, on the top of the camera, looks to be 1533583. The Database (script?) told me that it should only have 6 digits. I found another number stamped (lightly) on the camera base, 23030, & tried to input that number, again, it should only have 6 digits. Is there something I don't know about this camera, or is the database leading me on a wild goose chase, or ? Thanks for any info.

03-12-2019, 10:50 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	If the serial number lengths vary for the same model, simply prefix the shorter number with 0's until the required length is met. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-14-2019, 05:39 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by r.reeder Thanks, but the number I'm trying to input is 7 digits long. Required is 6 digits. It says that it's too long, & needs to be 6 digits. Suggestions? I've now increased the length to 7 for this model. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-15-2019, 06:19 AM	#9
Moe49 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 874	Originally posted by r.reeder The Database (script?) told me that it should only have 6 digits. I found another number stamped (lightly) on the camera base, 23030, & tried to input that number, again, it should only have 6 digits. I had a similar problem with the H2 Database last week. When I went to enter the 6-digit s/n of my black Asahiflex H2 into the H2 database, the GUI told me I had to enter a 7-digit number. This was odd, as most of the other H2's already entered had 6-digit S/N's. So, I added a '0' to the front of my S/N to get past the bug. Pentax S2 (H2) Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com Last edited by Moe49; 05-10-2019 at 02:46 PM.

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03-12-2019, 03:33 PM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Are you trying to enter it here: Pentax S1a (H1a) Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com Because, I see there are many with seven digits there already.

03-12-2019, 03:43 PM	#3
r.reeder Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 54 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling Are you trying to enter it here: Pentax S1a (H1a) Serial Numbers - Pentax Serial Number Database - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com Because, I see there are many with seven digits there already. Yes. That's where I went. I tried twice, but the response was that it should only have 6digits, giving me a chance to rectify the 'mistake'. But the sn on the top of the camera is clearly 7 digits: 1533583. There is another number, 23030, vaguely stamped into the base plate, & so I tried it, but to the same response. Any suggestions? Thanks.

03-12-2019, 05:34 PM	#4
ctrout Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 444	I had the exact same problem recently with my AP. Luckily, my S/N starts with a zero, so I just left it off and made a note in the comments.

03-12-2019, 05:39 PM	#5
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by r.reeder Yes. That's where I went. I tried twice, but the response was that it should only have 6digits, giving me a chance to rectify the 'mistake'. But the sn on the top of the camera is clearly 7 digits: 1533583. There is another number, 23030, vaguely stamped into the base plate, & so I tried it, but to the same response. Any suggestions? Thanks. I'll ask Adam to have a look into it.

04-14-2019, 08:31 AM	#7
r.reeder Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 54 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam If the serial number lengths vary for the same model, simply prefix the shorter number with 0's until the required length is met. Thanks, but the number I'm trying to input is 7 digits long. Required is 6 digits. It says that it's too long, & needs to be 6 digits. Suggestions?

04-16-2019, 07:08 AM	#10
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by r.reeder Yes. That's where I went. I tried twice, but the response was that it should only have 6digits, giving me a chance to rectify the 'mistake'. But the sn on the top of the camera is clearly 7 digits: 1533583. There is another number, 23030, vaguely stamped into the base plate, & so I tried it, but to the same response. Any suggestions? Thanks. 23030 is the product number for this camera. The known serial number range for the H1a is 711163-721162 and 1500001 - 1541576 Yours seems to be a late version.