Thank you Leon, Max, Dave & William.
It looks as if this *is* a weakness with the *istD, but fortunately
doesn't affect too many owners. Based on this, its probably worth trying
to get Pentax UK to foot the repair bill.
David
Leon Altoff wrote:
David,
My first *istD developed this fault. When it was repaired they used an
upgraded circuit board. This may mean that they knew it was a weak spot
and have fixed it but didn't think it was worth a recall. I don't know
when they changed the board but it was in the first year as I got one of
the first D's in Australia (first shipment released for sale) and had it
repaired under warranty.
Leon
http://www.bluering.org.au
http://www.bluering.org.au/leon
David Dixon wrote:
Reading about Don's problems with his *istD and built-in flash has
prompted me to write.
My *istD developed a similar problem while using the built-in flash -
no charging, coupled with apparent draining of the batteries and
refusal to trip the shutter. The flash charging circuitry is obviously
damaged and it needs a repair.
If this is an unfortunate one-off then so be it, but if this is a
common fault I'll try to persuade the retailer to fix it for free (of
course, warranty has expired ...).
So - how many other *istD owners have had this problem?
David
