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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
05-03-2016, 11:18 AM
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Dear BigmackCam,
My final conclusion was also to sell the pink camera as used and do away with it.
However, the 12 year wants the "pink camera" regardless. Therefore, we will
hold on to it until she says otherwise.
You all gave me enough information to make a final conclusion nonetheless and
is appreciated.
I will leave this issue as concluded and will move forward on it.
Thanks again everyone for your help!
Misterkittyboy
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
05-01-2016, 11:50 PM
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Thanks Rondec,
Got it.
Sent it to Pentax 5x, wasn't fixed and got 1 solution out of the 50+ forum replies in 2-3 days... that didn't work either unfortunately, but appreciated.
Even though the Nikon is working out pretty good for us (no intentions behind this), I should have not mentioned it in a Pentax forum... didn't realize there
are sensitive feelings out there. However, I got a slew of bad and good comments nonetheless.
As I mentioned in other replies before this one, the objective was to find some outside answers on this K50 entry level DSLR camera in this forum.
Regards!
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
05-01-2016, 08:25 PM
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Hi BigmackCam,
You didn't hear back because I didn't realize there was that many responses, since I am new to the forum.
Anyways, no problems on my end. Just looking for options as well as some venting, I did get one option from Huy,
which did not work unfortunately.
Regards,
Misterkittyboy
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Dear OP,
Not sure what that means... please see BigMac response...
Thanks,
Misterkittyboy..
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Hi Colin,
I had wrote this issue a couple of nights ago and got a heavy response to my surprise...should have looked at my email the next night.... I wasn't even sure that I would get 2 at the most but
greatful for the responses.
The "entry level: K50 camera for my 12 year old should have been easy to operate, but then according to the posts I should have read the instructions?
However, getting at least one solution from Huy (it didn't work) which is what I was looking for from this forum. I didn't realize I
stepped on some antsy toes..
P.S. I am not sure what OP is.
Thanks for your response.
Misterkittyboy.
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
04-30-2016, 09:50 PM
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Hi, Pentax/Ricoh told me to send it to Precision Camera. I think Ricoh uses them as a third party contractor or something.
Thanks,
Misterkittyboy
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Thanks for the response!. The Pentax authorized service center is called Precision Camera. Since it's been in the shop for the majority of the time we hardly had used the camera. That is why we got the Nikon camera instead, a life saver for those gymnastic meets. I appreciate your response (Helen).. however, I don't think you will be able to fix it because it is a known issue. After 5 times, it is still not repaired.
The warranty allows you to send it to Precision Camera. However, they can't fix it either.... which is why I wanted the upgrade.
Thanks,
Misterkittyboy
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Thanks for your response, I cannot believe all of the quick responses.. All of you are amazing!
We've had the Nikon for 3 months I believe with no issues. The Pentax issue began in the first month. Perhaps, I should have a got a refund when I had the chance..
It was a Pink Camera in which she was enamored with and kept in hopes that Ricoh/Pentax could fix it ....to no avail.
Thanks again for the response.
Misterkittyboy
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Thanks, Huy,
I'll get her camera and give it a try.... and well let you know,.
Thanks,
Misterkittyboy
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We will see what happens!
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Hi Huy,
That was a good idea... I went in and selected Manual,
which setting is TAV.
Then I selected the ISO button and scrolled from Iso Auto to ISO (manual).
Unfortunately It is still TAV..
I think that the Pentax Engineers tried this and didn't work.
But Nice try and thanks for helping me anyways!
Misterkittyboy
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Thanks for your response...
Interesting stats. I'll keep those in mind. We are a low mileage user too...
If I paid 5-600$ for an entry level DSLR, I would expect to get more than 100 shots without erring. With
the new technology out today, you would expect quality and quantity out of the camera, not like a
the new water heaters they make today only last 10-12 years. Perhaps, they want you to
buy more cameras?
We just got unlucky unfortunately. But I seem to have been lucky to have found this site and hear good comments.
Thanks,
Misterkittyboy
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Thanks, I tried Huy's information and still did not get out of TAV.
You would have thinked that the Pentax Team would have told me that too.
Since it didn't work for me, it probably didn't work for them after so many times.
Misterkittyboy!
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Hi,
I tried Huy's suggestion and did not prevail.
If you have any other ideal would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Misterkittyboy
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Hi,
Thanks for your thought.
Yes, you would think that you would have to read the fine print to make sure that issue doesn't happen at all
However, in my case, it still doesn't work.
Good thing is that I don't have to read the Nikon manual to explore this awkward functionality....
Misterkittyboy
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Hi,
I didn't realize my issue would cause the reaction that it would have.
But I am impressed with all of your responses so quickly.. it's kind of embarrassing..
Huy gave us a good idea about changing the ISO setting, however that didn't work either.
I would think that they would have told me to do Huy's comment first, but didn't.
We are happy with the Nikon so far. I was hoping that the one of you in this forum
would have an answer. After hearing your comments, sounds like our K50 has
deeper issues.
There are so many responses, I am afraid I didn't respond to them. If I missed any of you,
sorry....
Thanks again!
Misterkittyboy
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
04-28-2016, 05:04 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
04-28-2016, 05:03 PM
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Everyone,
I bought a camera for my daughter at Adorama about 1.5 years ago.. since I owned a Pentax ME-Super sometime ago.
The problem: When the K50 camera is set to Manual mode, it automatically turns into the TAV mode (when it is still in Manual Mode) setting.
We sent the camera for repair to Pentax for repair 5 times... I asked them to upgrade the camera and I would pay the difference,
...since it is a known issue with this model. They said they wouldn't.
Since then, we bought a Nikon Camera which was needed for her gymnastic events when the Pentax was in the shop.. we are going to keep the Nikon camera.
We will not buy another Pentax Camera in the future obviously...
Has anyone have the same issue?
Thanks!
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