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**HomeMadeSin** · 06-24-2016, 10:09 PM

I did a brief search, but am still seeking assistance. I took one for the team and gave my K3 to my daughter as I chose to use a K5ii for my primary shooter. Just got back from a trip to Oahu - no issues with my K5ii and K-01 (full spectrum). But I wish I could say the same for the K-3. It is totally bricked. I exchanged batteries, nothing. Popped out the battery, SD card and lens overnight and re-installed. Nothing. Not even the brief rear light came open when you insert an SD card. Got home and tried an AC power adapter. Nada. Then I just tried the grip...again, nothing. Not a single solitary hint of life to it. Of course, the daughter is just as surprised as I am

Suggestions?

Thanks,
Z

swanlefitte · 06-24-2016, 10:20 PM

Clean the battery contacts. My k100 had nada and I took a cotton bud with liquid wrench sprayed on it and wiped all contacts in the battery compartment down and it's working for a couple years now.
My only suggestion.

**sergysergy** · 06-24-2016, 10:31 PM

Is the sd card door firmly closed?

**HomeMadeSin** · 06-24-2016, 10:33 PM

Yes, it is firmly closed.. No sign of any issues what so ever. There are no dents/dings or any signs of droppage.

---------- Post added 06-24-16 at 11:35 PM ----------

I tried multiple SD cards and as I said, my other Pentax (K5-ii) will flash a brief LED light on the back when you insert an SD card, before the SD card door is closed. On the K3, nothing.

**UncleVanya** · 06-24-2016, 11:04 PM

My K-3 flashes a light on the back (normally) when I insert SD card just like you describe your k-5ii doing.

stevebrot · 06-24-2016, 11:40 PM

Are you saying you think the K-3 took on water at some point during the trip?

Steve

**pepperberry farm** · 06-25-2016, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Are you saying you think the K-3 took on water at some point during the trip?

Steve

or the daughter did something unreported to the camera?

jawsy · 06-25-2016, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by HomeMadeSin

the daughter is just as surprised as I am

Now that the first phase of the investigation has concluded, I'd be going back to the witness statement.

D1N0 · 06-25-2016, 05:08 AM

Something is decidedly wrong. Hope you still have warranty.

**HomeMadeSin** · 06-25-2016, 08:01 AM

No water issues and honestly I used the camera a couple weeks before with no problems. She used it for school, but has not used since graduating - I guess that makes me the last user. And honestly, I forgot how good that camera is(was).

semaca · 06-25-2016, 03:32 PM

Hmmm...Last week I really got the camera wet...really wet. At first it was ok, but after that cold shower I went into the sun and soon after the battery was dead. New battery got the camera back on, but then it died again. And again with the third one. In my case I think it was some condensation inside the battery compartment. I have cleaned the contacts with a tissue and left the door open over the night and now it's ok.
But this was my case...

PS: I will post the short movie soon

**BCtoad** · 06-25-2016, 09:41 PM

Sounds like maybe somebody did a firmware update with a low battery,

**HomeMadeSin** · 06-25-2016, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by BCtoad

Sounds like maybe somebody did a firmware update with a low battery,

Only possible if it takes 3 months to brick...

06-24-2016, 10:09 PM	#1
HomeMadeSin Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 158	K-3 Paperweight I did a brief search, but am still seeking assistance. I took one for the team and gave my K3 to my daughter as I chose to use a K5ii for my primary shooter. Just got back from a trip to Oahu - no issues with my K5ii and K-01 (full spectrum). But I wish I could say the same for the K-3. It is totally bricked. I exchanged batteries, nothing. Popped out the battery, SD card and lens overnight and re-installed. Nothing. Not even the brief rear light came open when you insert an SD card. Got home and tried an AC power adapter. Nada. Then I just tried the grip...again, nothing. Not a single solitary hint of life to it. Of course, the daughter is just as surprised as I am Suggestions? Thanks, Z

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swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Clean the battery contacts. My k100 had nada and I took a cotton bud with liquid wrench sprayed on it and wiped all contacts in the battery compartment down and it's working for a couple years now. My only suggestion.

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sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,176	Is the sd card door firmly closed?

06-24-2016, 10:33 PM	#4
HomeMadeSin Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 158 Original Poster	Yes, it is firmly closed.. No sign of any issues what so ever. There are no dents/dings or any signs of droppage. ---------- Post added 06-24-16 at 11:35 PM ---------- I tried multiple SD cards and as I said, my other Pentax (K5-ii) will flash a brief LED light on the back when you insert an SD card, before the SD card door is closed. On the K3, nothing.

06-24-2016, 11:04 PM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,477	My K-3 flashes a light on the back (normally) when I insert SD card just like you describe your k-5ii doing.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Are you saying you think the K-3 took on water at some point during the trip? Steve

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	Originally posted by stevebrot Are you saying you think the K-3 took on water at some point during the trip? Steve or the daughter did something unreported to the camera?

06-25-2016, 02:01 AM	#8
jawsy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 422	Originally posted by HomeMadeSin the daughter is just as surprised as I am Now that the first phase of the investigation has concluded, I'd be going back to the witness statement.

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Something is decidedly wrong. Hope you still have warranty.

06-25-2016, 08:01 AM	#10
HomeMadeSin Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 158 Original Poster	No water issues and honestly I used the camera a couple weeks before with no problems. She used it for school, but has not used since graduating - I guess that makes me the last user. And honestly, I forgot how good that camera is(was).

06-25-2016, 03:32 PM	#11
semaca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: RO Posts: 143	Hmmm...Last week I really got the camera wet...really wet. At first it was ok, but after that cold shower I went into the sun and soon after the battery was dead. New battery got the camera back on, but then it died again. And again with the third one. In my case I think it was some condensation inside the battery compartment. I have cleaned the contacts with a tissue and left the door open over the night and now it's ok. But this was my case... PS: I will post the short movie soon

06-25-2016, 09:41 PM	#12
BCtoad Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Posts: 135	Sounds like maybe somebody did a firmware update with a low battery,

06-25-2016, 10:15 PM	#13
HomeMadeSin Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 158 Original Poster	Originally posted by BCtoad Sounds like maybe somebody did a firmware update with a low battery, Only possible if it takes 3 months to brick...

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