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Yes, it focuses fine in the live view mode.

Thanks for the tip, should surely help troubleshooting and fine tuning. Couldn't do much testing this weekend, will try this shortly and update.

Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 11-18-2015, 12:21 PM

New to DSLRs : should I buy K3 or K50?
Posted By sushantji

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Views: 7,285

TL;DR: If they haven't changed their policy, they will provide you an international warranty, and it is free.
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I bought 2 Pentax cameras from the US way back in 2010. They do provide international warranty, and it is free of cost. I just had to email them scanned invoices, and the serial numbers on the body and kit lenses. The international warranty cards were mailed to me at my home.

Although, I never had to use the warranty because my cameras worked without issues for next 4 years, so I cannot tell you my experience with the service center.

The only catch is, that they have just ONE authorized service center in India which is in Mumbai. I'm also not sure of their operating procedures vis-à-vis shipping, spare parts cost etc.

I am seeing some back focus issues with my k-x of late (see my other thread) and may contact the service center for details. Will post if I get more information.

Forum: General Photography 11-18-2015, 11:13 AM

Back-focus problem on k-x with new 50mm prime
Posted By sushantji

Replies: 5
Views: 1,337

Thank you Na Horuk for the detailed reply. I will try these options and update.

Best Regards.

Edit: Forgot to mention, I'm already running latest available firmware on my camera, v1.03. Regarding the focus issue, I've fully ensured that the problem is not because of camera selecting wrong focus points, shake, or the almost inevitable (slight) softness at widest open aperture.

Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 11-17-2015, 01:13 PM

Reg owning a Pentax K-50 in India
Posted By sushantji

Replies: 7
Views: 1,503

Imagine you are driving a Ferrari on the Himalayan roads somewhere in Leh. You have the best car in a radius of 500 kilometers. Other drivers envy you. Your car tames the most challenging curves and steep inclines with utmost ease.

Then, you see smoke coming out of the hood and realize that Ferrari's nearest service station is in Delhi, 1000 km to the south. "I should've brought my Maruti Gypsy", you say to yourself.

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I bought two Pentax k-x units with 18-55 and 50-200 kit lenses in 2010 from the US and have been using them in India since then (one of them being used by my cousin). Luckily, both worked flawlessly for about 4 years and we were the happiest customers, ever.

Then in early 2014, they developed snags - my camera stopped auto-focusing and my cousin's camera had an issue with jog dial. We took them to a camera service expert in Chandni Chowk, Delhi as I could not find any Pentax authorized service center at that time. I still remember the first lines he said after seeing two Pentaxes - "Great cameras, but we get no spare parts in India. I cannot guarantee I can fix them. We send back 90% Pentax owners disappointed". Fortunately, he was able to fix both units, although he admitted using some 'jugaad' (makeshift arrangement) to re-create the jog dial gears on my cousin's camera.

We were happy again, our cameras were as good as new, and we continued clicking some more great photos.

Now, when I am seeing some back-focusing issues with my camera with a new 50 mm prime, I am in a dilemma whether to take it to the same person or send (!!) it to Ricoh's only service center in Mumbai. I may risk the former.

So my point is this. If you are lucky, your Pentax will serve you for years. You may even upgrade before it shows ageing problems. BUT, suppose you bump it somewhere by mistake, or drop it, or some water gets in, or condensation, or by sheer bad luck it develops a problem, you will be at mercy of Mumbai service center or a local repairman. The gamble paid off for me and my cousin. You may want to try your luck.

Or may be not.

Forum: General Photography 11-17-2015, 11:48 AM

Back-focus problem on k-x with new 50mm prime
Posted By sushantji

Replies: 5
Views: 1,337

I bought a new Pentax DA 50mm 1.8 prime lens for my k-x and immediately noticed a back-focus problem. So I returned the lens back to Amazon and got a replacement. The second lens too shows the same problem (probably to a lesser degree, but I could be mistaken). To be double sure, I tested the second lens on my cousin's k-x and found it to be working fine.

So the culprit looks to be my camera. But then the same camera focuses flawlessly with my two kit lenses, 18-55 and 50-200. Can this data be enough to say for sure the problem is only with the camera?

I am aware of dialing-in focus correction through the debug menu, but from whatever I have read, it seems the correction applies to ALL lenses on the k-x. Is there anything else I can try? Or getting the camera serviced is my only option? Please advise.

Thanks,
Sushant

Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 07-05-2014, 12:47 PM

Black or White, what difference does it make?
Posted By sushantji

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Black or White, what difference does it make?

Forum: Site Suggestions and Help 07-07-2013, 06:04 AM

Deleting gallery photos
Posted By sushantji

Replies: 0
Views: 720

Moderator Contact Form Message

Hello,

I don't see delete option against the following pictures in my gallery. Could you please delete the following:

Artificial Pearl

Ready to be eaten!

The Wooden Musician

Statue of Liberty

Thanks,
Sushant

Thread URL: Photos Posted By sushantji - Pentax User Photo Gallery

Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 07-06-2013, 08:49 AM

Panorama-orama - Post your Panos
Posted By sushantji

Replies: 3,220
Views: 303,178

Manhattan, after July 4 fireworks in 2010:

Connaught Place, New Delhi:

Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-05-2013, 12:52 PM

Architecture Ugrasen ki Baoli, New Delhi
Posted By sushantji

Replies: 4
Views: 1,042

Thanks kerrowdown and Eaglem!

Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 07-03-2013, 01:23 PM

Ricoh GR Digital IV Giveaway: Ending 7/8/2013!
Posted By sushantji

Replies: 630
Views: 102,247

I've got the most rotten form of luck when it comes to winning lotteries and giveaways, but entering nevertheless: Ugrasen Ki Baoli, New Delhi

Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-03-2013, 01:18 PM

Architecture Ugrasen ki Baoli, New Delhi
Posted By sushantji

Replies: 4
Views: 1,042

A historical step-well in the heart of New Delhi...

Shot using brand-new-when-bought but now three-year-old-and-heavily-Used Pentax K-X 12.4 Megapixels Digital Slr Camera Body Black ;)