Pentax SDM Firmware
Dear Pentax, with all due respect with thousands of Pentax users, we have been very disappointed with your DA* lenses containing SDM auto focusing motor for a long time.Thousands of Pentax users from... continue reading »
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"after 40 years of being a pentax user i would have to give serious thought to telling someone new to purchase pentax now. before pentax was way ahead of all others on repair and support, now they are just like the others it seems. until the support and ho"
"in 9 month are changed 2 X SDM engine and 1 x SDM electric"
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"No SDM failure so far with my 50-135mm but I think it's fair to have Pentax comment on the issue (if their is one)"
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"An easy firmware for good people..."
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"on my 3rd 50-135 and now my 300 is suspect"
"I agree completely"
"Screw drive for lenses would be also faster, so I would use it even if SDM is working OK for a fast (albeit noisy) action"
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"my DA 16-50mmF2.8ED AL [IF] SDM has erratic, intermittent AF"
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"While I am not experiencing issues with my SDM lenses, I find it incredibly retarded not to propose an option that allows switching from SDM to screwdriven AF for whatever reason, including SDM failure"
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"Would have allowed me to use my 16-50mm lens when its SDM broke"
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"Please take care off your customers. Thanks a lot"
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"DA*16-50, SDM failed, Repair- Motor replaced- at my cost, lens is still balky. Have to cycle it every day or two to prevent it from seizing up-AFTER repairs."
