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my fix of the K-30 aperture problem without disassembly

Started Nov 6, 2017 | Discussions thread
PentUp
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Re: My bricked K30 works again thanks to new AA alkaline batteries!

The Squirrel Mafia wrote:

tonydav wrote:

Contacted Pentax in Australia. $190 to fix the camera. Or buy a "mint-used" K-5 for around twice that (so I can still use my lens). Thoughts?

$380 for a near mint K-5 doesn't sound bad, but I'd suggest a K-5IIs instead if you can find one.

Tony,

Leederville Cameras in Perth seem to be selling new K5ii and K5iis bodies. Maybe snap one up?

https://www.leedervillecameras.com.au/cameras/dslr-cameras/pentax-dslr/

(although I have been wondering if those are placeholders on the website for... K-5iii / K-5iiis ?!? ... "wouldn't that be nice..." )

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