MX-1 lens won't retract

SteveF
Posted 31/03/2026 - 08:15 Link
I used my MX-1 yesterday, took several shots, but when I tried to turn it off, the lens failed to retract. I can hear the sound of a motor working, but the lens remains extended. The camera shuts off normally apart from that.

I removed the battery, left the camera for a couple of hours and replaced the battery with a freshly charged one, but this made no difference. I reset the camera to the default settings, which also had no effect.

If anyone on here has experienced this problem with their MX-1, I'd be grateful for your advice.
smc
Posted 31/03/2026 - 16:33 Link
Does the camera work (and focus) well otherwise?
MHOL190246
Posted 31/03/2026 - 16:33 - Helpful Comment Link
Looking on line, this seems to be a common issue. I found this which might help, if you scroll down. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/7-pentax-compact-cameras/396504-mx-1-lens-wo...

Good Luck

Michael
SteveF
Posted 31/03/2026 - 21:16 Link
smc wrote:
Does the camera work (and focus) well otherwise?
Yes it does - I should have mentioned that in my post.

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