Black Frames....
Posted 10/11/2026 - 07:27 - Helpful Comment
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Try changing the card,
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 10/11/2026 - 08:48 - Helpful Comment
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And if the same happens after changing the card ... Does 'black frame' mean that a file is produced that can be read OK by your favourite software but all that is shown on the screen is black (i.e. RBG=0,0,0)? If so, (a) is the size of the file typical for the file type from that camera (try taking a truly black image for comparison); (b) what does exif data say the camera has done? Do black frames appear when using live view or OVF or both? Are frames black in raw or jpg or both? No specific ideas here, just trying to narrow it down if it isn't the card.
Good luck.
Steve
Good luck.
Steve
Posted 10/11/2026 - 09:59
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Thank you both.
I have been out this morning and suffered the same issue.
Whilst the data for the images is there (appropriate file size, shooting info etc) I have a black image on the screen.
It happens randomly.
I have tried three different cards...
I have been out this morning and suffered the same issue.
Whilst the data for the images is there (appropriate file size, shooting info etc) I have a black image on the screen.
It happens randomly.
I have tried three different cards...
Posted 10/11/2026 - 11:08
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Is it the same with RAW file?
Posted 10/11/2026 - 11:17 - Helpful Comment
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Hi, I`m no expert with Pentax, but maybe write down any saved settings and do a camera reset to let it sort it out itself? It may clear up on its own, hopefully. I1ll keep my fingers crossed for you
John
John
Posted 10/11/2026 - 11:49
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loadoftripe wrote:
Is it the same with RAW file?
Sorry, I should have added that these are RAW files.
Is it the same with RAW file?
Posted 10/11/2026 - 15:14 - Helpful Comment
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I had something similar on a K1 a while ago which turned out to be a battery close to exhaustion. The battery was fairly old so was replaced with a new one and to date the issue hasn't returned.
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
-------------------------------------------------------------
K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 10/11/2026 - 15:27
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Chrism8 wrote:
I had something similar on a K1 a while ago which turned out to be a battery close to exhaustion. The battery was fairly old so was replaced with a new one and to date the issue hasn't returned.
That makes sense. Thank you.
I had something similar on a K1 a while ago which turned out to be a battery close to exhaustion. The battery was fairly old so was replaced with a new one and to date the issue hasn't returned.
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Birmingham
My K3II is producing random black frames.
Upon opening they actually have a data size, but no information.
I have not had a 'flappy' mirror.
Could it be a corrupt memory card?
Thank you.
All the best
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