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123 posts
16 years
Kilmarnock,
Ayrshire,

Posted 09/07/2013 - 13:24 Link

A few times over the past few weeks, I've been happily shooting away with my K-5 and various lenses when, for no apparent reason, the camera refuses to focus and lock. It just kinda dies.

If I change the auto-focus from AFS to C it works fine, but I have to switch off the camera and back on again before normal service is resumed.

Anyone else experienced this?

B.

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davidstorm davidstorm

4934 posts
15 years
Sheffield,
England

Posted 09/07/2013 - 19:03 - Helpful Comment Link

Have you checked that the contacts are clean on both lens and camera? Also, does it happen with just one lens, or with several? I've experienced similar with my Sigma 105mm DG EX Macro as it seems more sensitive to being mounted absolutely spot on than any of my other lenses, but I keep the contacts clean and don't have a big problem with it.

Of course, it might not be this that's affecting your camera, but it may be worth cleaning both lens and camera to see if it makes a difference.

Regards
David

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