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Aperture Solenoid Repair

Started Feb 26, 2020 | Discussions
kanno New Member • Posts: 8
Re: Aperture Solenoid Repair

ozdean wrote:

I can't remember how long ago I bought my K50 but it finally succumbed to the Aperture Block problem.

I sent it to our Australian Distributor CR Kennedy and after all these years they repaired it free of charge and also freighted it back to me at no cost!

I cannot speak too highly of them. I will always buy Pentax and always from them you can't ask for more IMO

that was a great service but they usually insert the same green China solenoid again.

That goes wrong after some time:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/53-pentax-dslr-camera-articles/389194-little-bit-history-development-solenoid-pentax-cameras.html

best do DIY:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/385045-manual-solenoid-replacement-pentax-k30-discharge-flash-condenser-solenoid-choice.html

robbo d Veteran Member • Posts: 3,884
Re: Aperture Solenoid Repair

Dean,
That's one of the very big reason's for being a Pentaxian in Australia.

C.R.Kennedys have always got your back.

Lucky too, they are the Sigma importer and fully understand the relationship between those compatible lenses...

Its a very big tick here isn't it.

That screams 'customer service' and old fashioned backing your product.

Nicely played.

M R Padmaraju Veteran Member • Posts: 6,658
Re: Aperture Solenoid Repair

Thank you , Kanno . ` am aware of it , will be using the white one .

Regards ,

mrp .

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