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Forum: Pentax K-3 III 01-08-2023, 04:53 PM  
K-3 Mark III Greyed Out Menu Items Tips Thread
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 1
Views: 1,010
I had a problem turning on focus peaking and a helpful fellow Pentaxian on FB told me the exact same way to solve the problem as you described above. Quite honestly I liked the old menu system better than what they changed it to on the K3III
Forum: Post Your Photos! 01-03-2023, 06:06 PM  
Machinery The Powerhouse Series
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 25
Views: 844
Beautiful and very cool shots
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-10-2012, 04:46 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
Marc you don't seem to get it through your head. I specifically asked what it would cost to replace my sensor with a new one. $200.00 was what I was told . $300.00 is a big gap. Thats why I sent it. Quit sticking up for incompetence. I didn's say Canon or Nikon would be cheaper to fix. That's not my point. Pentax put a sensor in the camera that is faulty. A sensor made by Samsung. Samsung was selling a rebadged camer called the GX20. I taked to camera repair people. They have run across similar problems. They don't like to fix the K20D. Pentax is now using Sony sensors. Nikon is also using the same sensor. Marc I don't care what you think, whether I am over reacting or not. I am royally pissed off my camera failed as much as I babied it. The sensor was faulty. Pentax told me $200.00 to replace the sensor, no more than that. Ok everybody makes mistakes. The Pentax employee who told me the price cost me an additional $52.00 just to send the camera. Oh well tough luck for me. Don't complain about it though, people might take it as overreacting. Instead of wasting time designing cameras nobody wants like the "Q" and the ugly yellow brick by Marc Newsom the "K01" Pentax should sure up its customer relations. Unless I get some feedback from Pentax I am going to complain and I am going to complain loudly. I don't care what you think or what you think you know. I will let everybody know my experience with Pentax wasn't so warm and fuzzy.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-08-2012, 04:45 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
Thanks Philoslothical for understanding my point. You are exactly right. And another note to Marc. I have owned three Pentaxes. All three I had to have repaired, my MX more than once but I stuck with Pentax because I did receive good service in the past and I do like the product and have convinced more than one person to buy a Pentax. My latest encounter has left me very disapointed with Pentax service. I do not abuse my cameras. I can't afford to go out and spend $800.00 to $1,200.00 and more on new camera all the time so I treat them with utmost respect. Too bad as you said Pentax has random employee's working the phone lines at Pentax Service. "Hey get Bill down in shipping to man the phone lines in service today, Joe didn't show up. If anybody ask you for costs of repairs just make him up a number. If its $300.00 off thats close enough. We want to sell new cameras. We're not interested in repairs especially in older cameras. I am assuming Marc being a moderator and living in Denver, Co. that you may be an employee for Pentax. If Pentax new philosophy is to give you the run around like a dog chasing his tail, then dark days are ahead for Pentax because I will not be the only formally loyal unhappy customer. You can call it what you want. Overreacting "Big time", I don't think so. Mad, yes I am. I wonder how a letter to the parent company, "Ricoh" will be handled. One can only hope this same philosophy doesn't come from the top.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-07-2012, 04:31 PM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
I understand what you are saying. I have said my peace. I just bought a used Pentax before I had my discussions with Pentax. If I have problems with this one it will be the last Pentax I will buy. Its time to move on to what I love to do and that is photography.
Thanks for listening to my ranting.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-07-2012, 02:56 PM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
First off I talked to a Pentax employee about my camera. At no time was I told my camera would be going to a contractor that repairs cameras for Pentax. The Pentax employee told me the price would be $200.00 not the repair shop. My camera was shipped and addressed to Pentax Service Dept. My quote came from C.H.R.I.S. camera services. I had no idea my camera went out to a separate company. I would not have sent my camera out for repairs based on $500.00 repair fee. Shame on me to believe a Pentax employee I called at the Pentax service number I got off of the Pentax website, huh how stupid of me to think I was talking to the right person. I called camera repair shops in Pennsylvania to find out how much they would repair it for. The answer I got was we won't touch the K20D. The parts are too expensive with labor to repair it. I was also told I was the third K20D owner to call with the same problem on their sensor with roughly the same number of shots taken in the 25,000 range. Evidently there is a problem with the Samsung sensor used in the K20D. I used to design trade show exhibits for multimillion dollar companies and I am now 1/2 owner of a restaurant. One of the things I pride myself in is customer service. What ever has to be done to make a customer happy I do. On a larger scale Pentax should stand behind what it says. And the note about me complaining. I will complain. I am the customer who was not told the truth. Hopefully it doesn't happen to you.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-07-2012, 08:36 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
I was quoted a price of $200.00 and was told defintely it would not be more than that.The reality came in at $500.00 Big difference. Pentax repair should step up to the plate and keep their word. Customer service is important.
I have owned Pentaxes since 1977. This is the first time I have been shafted by Pentax. If that is the case I will not buy another Pentax in the future and I will make sure everybody I deal with knows not to purchase a Pentax.
Even though that wouldn't harm their sales ever site from Amazon to FaceBook to camera photo sites will get a negative response from me.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-07-2012, 06:17 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
Thank you Eddie. The total cost I was quoted from Pentax was originally $200.00. An investment I was willing to make. It cost me $52.00 to ship and insure it to Pentax. I just bought a used K20D with a little over 7000 clicks on it with a battery grip and kit lens here through these forums for $500.00. It doesn't make sense to replace the sensor. I am calling Pentax today. If I get no satisfaction it will be the last Pentax I ever own and I now own 4 Pentaxes. I will make it my mission to discourage everyone from buying a Pentax on ever group and site relating to any Pentax products. They will have lost a loyal customer.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 06-06-2012, 06:20 PM  
Travel Grand Canyon Late Afternoon
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 53
Views: 2,934
Bob, I think the colors look better here than on cameraenthusist.com I have problems there with my colors getting muted. Looks great here.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-06-2012, 06:12 PM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
Sent my K20D to Arizona to Pentax for repairs. I was told before I sent it that if either my sensor or shutter needed replace it would cost $200.00. $400.00 if it was both. I guess the company that actually repairs the cameras is called C.R.I.S. camera repair services. I got an e-mail from them today with their estimate. I needed a new sensor. Price to repair $499.00!!!!!!!!! For a K20D I bought in 2008. After Pentax said it would be $200.00. Are they ffffffen nuts? I will call Pentax tomorrow. I have steam blowing out my ears as I am typing this. Anybody else ever get sucker punched like this?
Forum: Sold Items 06-05-2012, 05:05 PM  
For Sale - Sold: K20D, 18-50, Battery grip D-BG2, batteries: REDUCED price and FREE SHIPPING in N.A.
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 42
Views: 8,121
Jacques, check your e-mail if it is different from this one. I sent you the money through Paypal this afternoon.

Thanks David
Forum: Sold Items 05-24-2012, 04:44 AM  
For Sale - Sold: K20D, 18-50, Battery grip D-BG2, batteries: REDUCED price and FREE SHIPPING in N.A.
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 42
Views: 8,121
Hi, JP I am very interested in buying your camera. My K20D just died on me. Its off to Pentax for a hopeful repair. I also have a battery grip which I don't really need but if that is how you are selling it thats ok. Its Thursday May 24th about 7:40 EST. I am located in in central Pennsylvania, USA. I have some errands to run today and I will get back to you later today if you get my message. One sticking point is I technically have a Paypal account, but I haven't used it in years. I have no idea what the passwords are and if I would be able to create a new one.
Thank you looking forward to hearing back from you.

David

---------- Post added 05-24-12 at 07:59 AM ----------

JP,

Forgot to give you my e-mail address which is davidbkawchak@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you.

David
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 04:09 PM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
MSL and Westmill,

Yep I was just getting ready to do that and look for a used body. I also have the battery grip for my K20D so I would probably stick to a K20D. Would like a K5. Guess I will check it out.

Thanks David Bruce
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 02:31 PM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
Westmill, the story gets funnier. Good news from Pentax repair it will be $200.00 either way. Hope its not both though. I still love this camera.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 09:52 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
I am shipping it off to Pentax repair. Sensor is not worth it. I agree. Hope its the shutter.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 09:35 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
Thanks MSL. I agree. I was going on vacation to take photos. Murphy got me again.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 09:29 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
Doesn't seem to be any visible damage to the shutter or sensor. Could the camera software get corrupted so the shutter isn't firing properly?
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 09:23 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
I will try this MSL. Ichecked the shutter count on a RAW image. Still 24,904.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 09:17 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
Thanks Westmill. I needed to be cheered up. I am shipping my camera off to Pentax repair.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 09:02 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
24,904 is my shutter count as of the last shot.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 08:57 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
Yep I noticed that too. White strip looks correct. I must have worn out the shutter. So much a rating of 100,000. I am going to check what my shutter count actually is and post the number.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 08:48 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
The exposure of the church is not even coming out right. I metered the church as opposed the sky. Church is too dark.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 08:46 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
Here is the single image shot
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 08:41 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
I just took 6 different shots- 1 single and 5 bracketed. I am posting them here These are the bracketed not in the correct order though
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-23-2012, 08:16 AM  
Whites tuning pink on images on K20D
Posted By David Bruce Kawchak
Replies: 73
Views: 5,533
I am sorry this is a bracketed shot. I will repost the images.
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