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Is there life after aperture block failure?

Started Sep 4, 2019 | Questions thread
kenwklau
kenwklau Contributing Member • Posts: 600
Re: Is there life after aperture block failure?
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When my K-30 started to exhibit the black frames early last year, I got a used K-5iis with 3,500 shutter count on it. It is a noticeable upgrade for me in the following:

(1) lower iso value at 80

(2) lack of anti-aliasing filter

(3) better DR

(4) much quieter shutter sound (good for indoor shooting)

(5) separate AE lock and AF lock buttons

(6) slightly better grip

(7) larger battery

(8) top LCD

I don't miss my K-30 much now as the only 2 drawback are slightly heavier and the lack of focus peaking which is available on K-30.

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Regards,
Ken

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