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Posted 08/06/2010 - 20:28
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Most likely you need to clean your contacts
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 08/06/2010 - 21:36
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Sorry - not following you - what do you / do you not see when you switch on ?
let the education continue
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Posted 08/06/2010 - 21:50
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techno-terminator wrote:
Sorry - not following you - what do you / do you not see when you switch on ?
The f-number in the top LCD screen I guess.Sorry - not following you - what do you / do you not see when you switch on ?
When the camera doesn't read a f-number it gives that sign.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 08/06/2010 - 22:05
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Aaaaaaaaaaah .
Try leaving the batteries out for about a couple of hours after cleaning your contacts
My K-x did something very weird once and that's what I was advised to do . Batteries were left our overnight and miraculously all was well after that .
Try leaving the batteries out for about a couple of hours after cleaning your contacts
My K-x did something very weird once and that's what I was advised to do . Batteries were left our overnight and miraculously all was well after that .
let the education continue
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Posted 09/06/2010 - 08:24
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techno-terminator wrote:
Sorry - not following you - what do you / do you not see when you switch on ?
Sorry, don't know what happened there!Sorry - not following you - what do you / do you not see when you switch on ?
Bit missing from my post is '150 180 200' that is what is displayed on my camera screen, any ideas?
Best Regards, Larry.
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Posted 09/06/2010 - 08:38
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It sounds like you may be getting a request for the focal length from the SR system. This normally only happens when non-electronic lenses are fitted, although a few early AF lenses can also prompt the query.
I think Stefan is probably right - clean the contacts on the mount and lens with a soft dry cloth. This will make sure the communication between lens and camera is working properly.
When you say "camera screen" by the way, remember there are two screens, so it's helpful to be specific!
I think Stefan is probably right - clean the contacts on the mount and lens with a soft dry cloth. This will make sure the communication between lens and camera is working properly.
When you say "camera screen" by the way, remember there are two screens, so it's helpful to be specific!
Best regards, John
Posted 09/06/2010 - 08:54
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That is asking you what focal length lens have you connected to your camera, if it is K mount lens, you will have to imput number and press ok, if AF press menu it should clear it.If not as said above clean contacts.
am a bit late answered .
am a bit late answered .
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Posted 09/06/2010 - 09:49
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Also have you had a quick check to make sure all the dials/switches are not stuck between settings. I've found this can prompt unusual happenings
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Posted 09/06/2010 - 13:32
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Typically bad contact between lens and body. I get this frequently when mounting the Sigma 70-300 APO DG lens, but by twisting the lens off and on again it's OK.
Best regards
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Terry
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Posted 09/06/2010 - 14:23
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Thank's to all,
I believe it could well be dial stuck between two settings, as suggested by bforbes but cleaning of contacts also a distinct poss, as suggested by most of you.
The lens in question is my sigma 17-70.
Thank you all, you have been very helpful AGAIN
Regards to all, Larry.
I believe it could well be dial stuck between two settings, as suggested by bforbes but cleaning of contacts also a distinct poss, as suggested by most of you.
The lens in question is my sigma 17-70.
Thank you all, you have been very helpful AGAIN
Regards to all, Larry.
Best Regards, Larry.
All the gear & no idea.
All the gear & no idea.
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When I turn on my camera (K20D) I get a screen ' ' ( But, strangely not every time!?!) with whichever lens
WHY:
What in heavans name have I done? How do I get back to 'normal'?
I have looked in the manual but can't find any help there
Thank's Guys.
All the gear & no idea.