K5 Shutter Jamming
It hasn't happened with the Kx, likely as it is lighter and does not usually have the 50-135 on the front (more weight).
David
First day using my K5 today, and have already had a freeze up, had to remove battery to clear.
Not good.
Take care.
Chris R.
I. El. (Eng). (Rtd).
Removing the battery has always fixed it. I can live with
it at present, but if it gets any worse it will have to be sent
back.
Lets hope it can be fixed by a firmware release.
I had a similar problem with a Panasonic HDD/DVD Freeview TV Recorder,
used to lock up after switching on and only removing the mains
lead fixed it. It's now about a year old and I haven't had the
problem for about 6 months, so it may have fixed itself or an
over the air update might have done it.
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Mines frozen up 2 or 3 times always after I switch on.
Removing the battery has always fixed it. I can live with
it at present, but if it gets any worse it will have to be sent
back.
Lets hope it can be fixed by a firmware release.
I had a similar problem with a Panasonic HDD/DVD Freeview TV Recorder,
used to lock up after switching on and only removing the mains
lead fixed it. It's now about a year old and I haven't had the
problem for about 6 months, so it may have fixed itself or an
over the air update might have done it.
You have reminded me, I have a Panasonic TV. Software on that used to freeze on a regular basis, has not done it now for some time, as you said maybe there has been a over air software update, that has been downloaded automatically.
Unfortunately we will not get a camera firmware update automatically, will have to return to the dealers. As I would not risk a DIY update.
Chris R.
I. El. (Eng). (Rtd).
Removing battery always cures problem.
I'm fairly happy not full buffer problem and battery was fully charged and a original Pentax battery.
See if they bring out a firmware update to solve problem.
Regards Pete
Anyone else experience something like this?
The repair docket states Replaced Mirror motor assembly,Adjusted BO FPC
Hope this helps and to date no problems have arisen
Good luck and hope this helps and hope they do duplicate your problem as it is essential to effect the work being commenced
Odd as it would sound but if it is returned as fault not found try replicating the situation which caused it to fail and send it back "jammed"
I did try all the things mentioned but eventually mine jammed and just would not free itself but its great to have it back and best it happens sooner rather than later in my view but I am no expert
Out of interest were you in continious mode shooting ?
Good luck with it
David
And thanks for the reply. The fault happened at various times, but I don't think that it was ever when I was continuous shooting. In fact, I can't think of a common thread - except that I was shooting. The first time it happened I was on holidays in Europe and it jammed several times over a few weeks until it just jammed permanently. I posted it back to Australia - and I worked first time when I opened the parcel at home. Then I used it at a niece's wedding a week later and it jammed after 3.5 hours and 325 shots later. That is when I sent it off for repair.
Thanks for your feedback on your problem - I will send your description of the solution - to the repairer just in case it helps with a diagnosis. I must say that I am REALLY missing that camera as I love the results that I get with it.
Cheers
Slowtour (also David)
David
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16 years
Hythe,
Hampshire UK
I have only had the jam once but quite often (especially lately) when I press the shutter button the camera takes 2 shots.
It is set for single shot and I know I am not twitching with the button.