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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-23-2013, 12:14 AM
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Well, I got my update from the guy. Apparently, he knows where to order them, but is asking that I make an order through him, which brings me to wonder: Where is the main source? THUS, it is possible to find the actual seller.
Luckily for us, he gave the part names and numbers, with pricings:
Pentax K-5 TOP LCD WINDOW Part #77240.A302 = $12.00 each.
Pentax K-5 TOP LCD WINDOW ADHESIVE Part #77240.A303 = $4.00 each.
Just putting this info out, seems like this could be useful.
Oh, and this is the guy I was messaging:
http://www.ebay.com/usr/procamerarepair
If all else fails, he's on guy we might be able to order from.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-20-2013, 12:16 PM
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Yeah, I'm gonna hope that it's still weatherproof. I think its a matter of how well sealed the screen window is to the camera. In the mean time, I messaged a seller on ebay who typically sells placement parts. He's got the main LCD window screen replacement and told me he'll do some research on the upper LCD window. I'll give an up date here if he finds somethin, that way, we'll have a real replacement screen.
Still, I don't think it's too bad to use the thick screen protector I have for an LCD window; I mean, it's plastic and won't crack like the glass material of the actual Pentax LCD window. It just needs a little cutting and it's fine. Maybe a little glue just to be safe too. Kinda of makes you wonder why Pentax didn't the LCD windows out of stronger materials. I mean c'mon, a magnesium ally body with weatherproofing should have durable LCD screen windows to make it more suitable for the out-doorsy aspect right?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-20-2013, 12:18 AM
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Well, I didn't buy the official part since I can't seem to find it, so I ended up going with Al_Kahollick's idea.
I bought the protectors off Ebay from here:
ACMAXX 3 0 Hard LCD Armor Protector Pentax K5 K 5 K5D D | eBay
Now, this came with protectors for both screens, so that's kinda nifty. The top screen isn't quite the right shape, but it's thick an made of poly carbonate, thus it won't break easily. So I used some tough scissors and cut the thinner end(right end) just bit along the silver colored edge.
NOW, on hindsite, I recommend using the old cracked screen like so:
1. Take the old screen and tape the bits in place after removing it(us a hair dryer to heat up the glue, then slowly and carefully remove it).
2. Put the old screen over the new screen protector.
3. Make the left edges meet.
4. Sharpie whatever edges on the screen protector are sticking out(thus making it bigger than the real screen)
5.Cut ONLY the sharpied bits
This will allow the screen protector to be the right size without any mistakes. Us good scissors, the poly carbonate(plastic basically) is soft enough for it.
Here is a picture of the results and the tools I used. I didn't do the sharpie part, but I should have.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-16-2013, 10:29 PM
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Al_Kahollick, I was gonna try that.
Ex Finn. You are incredible.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-15-2013, 10:01 PM
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Is there a way to simply buy a replacement panel?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-15-2013, 09:23 PM
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The top LCD glass got cracked and the shards come off, and now I'm worried because I do a lot of outdoor shooting. WHAT DO I DOOOOOOOOOOOOOO?
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
01-05-2013, 10:38 PM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
05-09-2012, 04:16 PM
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Well, it's a shot I made at Golf Land at night during an after party thing.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-06-2011, 11:34 PM
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Thanks guys, the DOF sure is way too shallow.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-04-2011, 10:45 PM
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So the rain stoped and this is what I got. I probably should have set my aperture at F4, I would have gotten more of the flower. Oh, and does anyone find something weird about the shot? It looks like colors are changing to me... like it kinda moves. But I'm pretty sure that's just me.
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Forum: Photo Critique
09-21-2011, 05:52 PM
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That was rather long but made sense. The thing I found interesting was how the clock glowed. Not sure about the technical terms, after all I'm still in high school. Anyhoww, thanks for the advice, I'll keep it in mind.
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Forum: Photo Critique
09-18-2011, 04:34 PM
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Well, it's a clock above my bed. Yeah. I thought it looked kinda interesting in the lighting. I probably shoulda dusted the clock a bit though. Thoughts?
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Forum: Photo Critique
09-18-2011, 04:26 PM
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I think working in a bigger space might've helped a bit if I wanted to keep the same amount of people. Heck, I had to placed the camera in a bathroom doorway.
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Forum: Photo Critique
09-14-2011, 08:11 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys, and don't worry, I actually like what you did Schraubstock.
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Forum: Photo Critique
09-04-2011, 10:53 PM
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Alright, so I'm terrible in the use of flashes, but I decided to try this after a bit of play with relatives. I tried out using hard lights for a dramatic effect, which is kinda ironic since it's for a Nerf battle. I thought this would be a kinda funny shot. There's 2 of the same shot with different details, and I'm unsure which looks better, or if either look good at all. But anyhow, how is it? Any advice on the use of flashes?
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Forum: Photo Critique
08-24-2011, 06:33 PM
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Forum: Photo Critique
08-23-2011, 06:51 PM
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Ok, I'll keep at it until I can make it good, thanks.
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Forum: Photo Critique
08-23-2011, 12:41 AM
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Okay so this is actually the second time I try this object. I was able to capture more smoke this time and bit more detail. Anyhow, thoughts and any idea how I can improve this?
By the way the stand is actually misshapen so it may look funny.
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-28-2011, 10:34 PM
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So I'm guessing I should move back or zoom out to capture more of the incense burner. I think that may have what was bothering me every time I look at it(next to the lack or depth of field). Thanks for Ash!
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-28-2011, 01:29 PM
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-27-2011, 09:30 PM
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to kenafei - It was taken at home.
to Bruce - It was difficult to focus on one thing without losing focus on something else, due to its shape. Do you think I should have shot with smaller aperture?
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-27-2011, 02:53 AM
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I took the shot some time ago, processed it, and yeah. I dunno what to say.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
07-23-2011, 01:17 AM
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Hey, so yah, I'm new. Not only to the forums but kinda to photography, since I only started a little while ago. Anyhow, I hope to learn to take awesome pics and stuff with any help, tips and guidance I get here!
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