I think it was earlier models , not sure if the newer ones have the same problem. Its what happens when their QC, us, takes to long to find these things out.
Dave On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM, Jens <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi List Members > I just recently heard of the problem with the K-5 sensor stains. > What a shame! Pentax launches a truely great new camera - with an > exceptionally great sensor, that offers very low noice at relativly high ISO > settings. > And then the big draw back appeared - the sensors have stains! Arrghhh!!!!!! > > I just ordered one from Germany (FotoKoch). It will probably arrive on > Saturday or Monday. > > I really want this camera, 'cause I just hate using a flash outside the > studio. > And the K-7 had just too much noice (sold mine already). > > But what about the stains.... > I hope my K-5 deosn't show this disease... > Is it over - or still a major problem? > How do I discover if there's a problem - by shooting a bright frame into the > light/sky, or...? > > Regards > Jens > > -- > Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. > > On Mar 1, 2011 03:01 "Elizabeth Masoner" <[email protected]> > wrote: >> uss Mail List <[email protected]> >> Subject: I miss my K5!!!! >> >> Welp, apparently I got one of the sensor stain models. It is at >> CrisCam >> now, waiting on determination of repair or replace. I'm in the pro >> program so it should be figured out by the end of the week (then it's >> just >> a matter of getting the new body). Now I'm paranoid they'll lose my >> What >> the Duck camera strap I left on the K5 thinking it would help identify >> it. >> >> Sigh bottom line is I WANT MY CAMERA BACK NOW!!!! I'm having >> photography withdrawal!!!! >> >> >> *whimper* >> >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
