Broken Pentax K100D Body

[terryc]

After being left out overnight, our Pentax K100D body has developed the
problem of taking a picture 1 sec after turn on and then refusing to
take any further photographs/images. It appears all other settings can
be adjusted.

We are looking for (constructive) suggestions, Thank you.

Just under five years old, so well out of warranty. (12 months?)

I'm guessing that given the optics inside, it isn't a good idea to
flood/fumigate the body with circuit board cleaner or such.


First option; Is it worth getting a service done?
Whom/where? (close to Sydney preferred)
Any idea of cost?


Second option; A; To purchase a new body?
Brief research suggests about $500 for a K100D
Any recommended stores around Sydney?

Second option; B; To upgrade the body?
Will most Pentax bodies take the two Sigma lenses?
Is compatibility easy to find somewhere?

Given that Australian purchase warranty is only 12 months, I'm thinking
that I might as well buy overseas. any good places?

Thanks.

[Noons]

Post by terryc
I'm guessing that given the optics inside, it isn't a good idea to
flood/fumigate  the body with circuit board cleaner or such.

Very much so.

Post by terryc
First option; Is it worth getting a service done?
      Whom/where? (close to Sydney preferred)
      Any idea of cost?

Try http://www.cameraservicecentre.powerup.com.au/
in Castlereagh St, CBD. No idea of cost, ask them for a quotation.

Post by terryc
Second option; A; To purchase a new body?
      Brief research suggests about $500 for a K100D
      Any recommended stores around Sydney?

That sounds a bit on the expensive side. Try ebay?

Post by terryc
Second option; B; To upgrade the body?
      Will most Pentax bodies take the two Sigma lenses?
      Is compatibility easy to find somewhere?

Any Pentax DSLR body uses the same mount. It hasn't changed in
eons.

Post by terryc
Given that Australian purchase warranty is only 12 months, I'm thinking
that I might as well buy overseas. any good places?

Many. But best bet would be ebay.