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K70
Sorry to hear your camera has succumbed. I mainly use my K-S2 which I have seen a few cases reported but not many. At the back of ones mind there is always that slight worry. I think the only people that can answer that question with true knowledge are Ricoh/Pentax themselves and I suspect they wou...
Posted by Nigelk on 03/09/2020 - 15:17
K70
I'm thinking if I could get a reliable alternative, I'd probably happily spend an extra 100 or so to upgrade. The chap in the shop said he hadn't had any K70s come back, and they're a Pentax dealer (and trustworthy) but that doesn't solve the riddle of course! My k30 is in good nick and I don'...
Posted by danofmk on 03/09/2020 - 16:10
Manual problem with my K7
I shall give it a try - I've tried everything else. However, I suspect the fault is in the camera. I do miss the flexibility of the ME Super, and still have 2 bodies. I may go back to film...
Posted by britters191 on 08/09/2020 - 19:14
O-ring for K3
The o-ring that's the seal for the battery compartment door of my K3 has broken. A small blob of 'Fantastic Elastic' glue looked promising but wasn't strong enough to hold while putting the seal back on the door. A replacement part would be ideal, but lengths of material for making o-rings are widel...
Posted by Lubbyman on 09/09/2020 - 17:53
Firmware upgrade error
I would only suggest what I suspect you have done already ....remove the battery and SD card. Let the camera sit for 5 minutes then put the battery back in. If you have no luck then I am afraid your camera will have to go back to Pentax to have the software re-installed. Was the battery fully ...
Posted by pschlute on 10/09/2020 - 12:30
Firmware upgrade error
No worries. I have sent the camera off to the Pentax-dealer to see if they can restore it. I bought the camera used, only had it two days. :-( oh well. Lovely camera though! Hopefully it will be back in not too long! :-)
Posted by chefpogo on 10/09/2020 - 21:56
K3 auto iso
i think if you press the ISO button and adjust manually that puts it back into manual control
Posted by redbusa99 on 28/09/2020 - 22:09
K3 auto iso
i think if you press the ISO button and adjust manually that puts it back into manual control I believe the auto iso comes on when pressing the ISO and green buttons. I got it off by holding the ISO button down and setting iso to 100 Thanks will try it in the morning Does Sensitivity need ticking ...
Posted by gtis on 28/09/2020 - 22:34
Bit worrying......
Setting-up for a macro session (yes, really!), bellows set, camera with (Jessops) 13mm ext. ring, then rear bellows standard ring, 100mmn. D FA Macro. Subject set, focus set, remote flash with sender & receiver set. Took a test shot for exposure..... Nothing, no shutter! Freshly charged P...
Posted by coker on 13/12/2020 - 13:57
Bit worrying......
What was the last thing you used the camera for before setting up for macro? Did you change anything in Custom Settings and didn't change back? Steve
Posted by Lubbyman on 13/12/2020 - 16:37
K5 II Stopped Working
Hi everyone, My Pentax K5 II suddenly stopped working today whilst I was out shooting wildlife. The orange memory card light is solid and hasn't turned off in 2 hours. I've tried changing batteries, SD cards, lenses....I've even tried the good old off/on again with no luck. When off the top sc...
Posted by thursty on 14/12/2020 - 16:06
Sticky zoom lens
If its been dropped or knocked this could poss be the cause, not much use could also be an explaination, does it work ok with autofocus ? Have you tried working the manual focus range for a while to see if it eases the issue, could you be just working against the autofocus drive ?
Posted by Chrism8 on 01/01/2021 - 15:15
Sticky zoom lens
Just a thought, as the lens works fine in AF, ensure your putting the camera into manual focus as well as the lens, there's a switch by the lens mount
Posted by Chrism8 on 02/01/2021 - 07:46
Sticky zoom lens
You don't say which version of the lens you have. It is important re the point Chrism8 makes about putting the camera into manual focus as well as the lens. For one of the versions (the DA L version), putting the camera into manual focus is essential if you want to focus manually. If that isn't ...
Posted by Lubbyman on 02/01/2021 - 12:21
Sticky zoom lens
If you've got the PLM version (retractable) then the sticky manual focus might be linked to the fact that it uses a focus-by-wire mechanism. There's a chance the contacts between the lens and the camera might need cleaning.
Posted by HarisF1 on 04/01/2021 - 18:23
Sticky zoom lens
Now the unfortunate bit: I downloaded the zip file 'k3II_v110.zip' but WinZip comes up with the following message: "Error: Central directory not found" Am I doing something wrong? Try downloading the update again just incase it corrupted and recommend you follow the instructions to the letter. its a...
Posted by Chrism8 on 05/01/2021 - 13:22
Sticky zoom lens
Thanks Chris, I went back and tried again. This time, instead of saving the download file, I chose the option to option to "Open with Winzip" directly and it seems to have worked!! I'll now find an SD card and follow the instructions to the letter. Cheers all, Nick
Posted by Nickbat on 05/01/2021 - 13:52
Pentax K3 ii and back Button Focusing
I am struggling to get sharp images of birds in flight with my recently purchased K3 ii. I know it can focus sharply but my BIF photos dont seem as sharp as what my K5 iis produced with the same Sigma 150-500 lens attached. I thought I would try using the rear focus button but the camera struggles t...
Posted by davidrobinson on 28/02/2021 - 22:12
Pentax K3 ii and back Button Focusing
Are you using the camera shake reduction or the lens image stabilisation? Best to use one or the other. If you use both they start to fight each other! All the best, bob.
Posted by doingthebobs on 28/02/2021 - 22:46
Pentax K3 ii and back Button Focusing
Are you using the camera shake reduction or the lens image stabilisation? Best to use one or the other. If you use both they start to fight each other! All the best, bob. Hi Bob, I've tried both but not at same time, if back button is used the lens shake reduction doesnt work anyway because it...
Posted by davidrobinson on 28/02/2021 - 22:53
