Based on my 17 years of automotive forensics, I'd have to say the issue is
more a case of operator procedure than a function of the particular camera
used.
I did hundreds of vehicle & component inspections & disassemblies, involving
every fluid used in a modern automotive vehicle - cars & light trucks, and
never had an issue such as you describe - this included the Pentax SF1, PZ!
& PZ1p.
I was well aware of the effect DEET had on camera bodies and took the extra
effort to make sure my hands were as free of these fluids as I could -
especially my shutter hand. This translated into using gloves and hand
cleaners often during my inspections.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Collin Brendemuehl" <coll...@brendemuehl.net>
Subject: Live and learn
Looks like my choice of the K-r for a commercial environment was not
well-considered. Initially I was going to be shooting cleaned parts. But
as time has gone on the situation has changed. Now I'm handling parts
that are still covered in tranny fluid. And that has migrated to the
camera. A major frustration. Some contamination has occurred -- probably
transfer from my thumb to the camera controls. The wheel/dial now goes
only up, never down, in value. So tomorrow it is going off to Pentax for
(warranty) service. In the mean time I'm going to dig up a K-5 (with
extended warranty) for the main body and relegate the K-r to backup
status.
I wish all camera functions could be controlled remotely, on a keypad
built for a harsh environment. Might be a great commercial solution ...
Sincerely,
Collin Brendemuehl
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