SHooting Modes

dakight · 05-27-2016, 11:30 PM

Changing the mode dial seems to have no effect. No matter whether I set it to M, Av, TAv, P, B or anything else it shows an M in the upper left corner. I have locked and unlocked using the button on the left hand side as well as the dial lock on the mode dial. I have done a reset. Nothing seems to make any difference. What am I missing?

**tduell** · 05-27-2016, 11:58 PM

Originally posted by dakight

Changing the mode dial seems to have no effect. No matter whether I set it to M, Av, TAv, P, B or anything else it shows an M in the upper left corner. I have locked and unlocked using the button on the left hand side as well as the dial lock on the mode dial. I have done a reset. Nothing seems to make any difference. What am I missing?

It might be that camera isn't properly seeing the lens, i.e. lens contacts dirty?
I'm only guessing, but I'd try removing the lens, clean contacts with clean dry cloth, and start again.
By the way, which lens...useful info for troubleshooting.

Cheers,
Terry

dakight · 05-28-2016, 12:25 AM

It doesn't seem to matter which lens I am using. I've tried it with the DA 50mm f1.8 and the DFA 18-105 with the same result. Turning the mode dial has no effect on what is displayed on either the LCD screen or the viewfinder.

Adam · 05-28-2016, 12:29 AM

This normally only happens with manual lenses. Is the lens mount dirty or damaged?

Could also be a glitch, so I'd try a settings reset and see if that does the trick.

Adam
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SeiKeinFrosch · 05-28-2016, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by dakight

Changing the mode dial seems to have no effect. No matter whether I set it to M, Av, TAv, P, B or anything else it shows an M in the upper left corner. I have locked and unlocked using the button on the left hand side as well as the dial lock on the mode dial. I have done a reset. Nothing seems to make any difference. What am I missing?

Hi,

I hope that I don't add further confusion but maybe helpful nevertheless. I remember a thread in a German Pentax forum where a similar issue has been described. After some trials, the guy stated that he now waits for a replacement camera ... another guy stated a similar problem there. Here is a link (link incl. Google translation):
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF...tml&edit-text=

I hope for the best with regard to your K-1!

Cheers,
Christoph

dakight · 05-28-2016, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by SeiKeinFrosch

Hi,

I hope that I don't add further confusion but maybe helpful nevertheless. I remember a thread in a German Pentax forum where a similar issue has been described. After some trials, the guy stated that he now waits for a replacement camera ... another guy stated a similar problem there. Here is a link (link incl. Google translation):
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF...tml&edit-text=

I hope for the best with regard to your K-1!

Cheers,
Christoph

Thanks for the link. That is exactly the problem I'm having.

---------- Post added 05-28-16 at 01:09 AM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

This normally only happens with manual lenses. Is the lens mount dirty or damaged?

Could also be a glitch, so I'd try a settings reset and see if that does the trick.

I have reset from the menu several times and I even reflashed the firmware and it made no difference. I cleaned the contacts and tried several lenses which I know work on my K-5 IIs. Nothing seems to help.

snostorm · 05-28-2016, 02:07 AM

Hi dakight,

Is this a problem with the K1?

With mine, the body came with the rotating lock lever for the mode dial in the locked position, so I had to push the button on top to rotate the dial. It was set to AV, which is how I normally shoot, so I didn't change it. I just tried rotating the dial, and in all of the mode positions except M, the rear LCD showed AV -- except the small indicators for U1 through U5 did show. In other words, I couldn't get it to show TV, SV, or TAV, Bulb, X synch, or Program. I unlocked the lever, rotated the dial, and now all the modes showed on the LCD when the dial was rotated. I relocked the lever, and everything still worked fine. Maybe there's some contact that gets stuck in relation to the locking collar or button. Worth tryng. . .

Scott

dakight · 05-28-2016, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by snostorm

Hi dakight,

Is this a problem with the K1?

With mine, the body came with the rotating lock lever for the mode dial in the locked position, so I had to push the button on top to rotate the dial. It was set to AV, which is how I normally shoot, so I didn't change it. I just tried rotating the dial, and in all of the mode positions except M, the rear LCD showed AV -- except the small indicators for U1 through U5 did show. In other words, I couldn't get it to show TV, SV, or TAV, Bulb, X synch, or Program. I unlocked the lever, rotated the dial, and now all the modes showed on the LCD when the dial was rotated. I relocked the lever, and everything still worked fine. Maybe there's some contact that gets stuck in relation to the locking collar or button. Worth tryng. . .

Scott

I have operated that lever several times and it makes no difference what position it is in, the dial still doesn't do anything. I've tried it both locked and unlocked.

---------- Post added 05-28-16 at 04:07 AM ----------

When I attach a manual lens the camera recognizes that it's a manual lens but it does not ask for focal length input and if I go to the menu to input a focal length that option is grayed out. I'm thinking this one is going to have to go in for repair which is very disappointing.

**UncleVanya** · 05-28-2016, 05:59 AM

My K-3 acted up in a similar way once and the fix was pulling the battery. I don't know if you have tried that yet but it is worth a quick shot. I would take video of the problem with another camera and send it or a link to it with the camera if you send for service.

dakight · 05-28-2016, 12:19 PM

It's going back to Amazon. I considered sending it in for warranty repair but I'm just going to return it. I'll reorder when the refund comes through.

Gimbal · 05-28-2016, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by dakight

When I attach a manual lens the camera recognizes that it's a manual lens but it does not ask for focal length input and if I go to the menu to input a focal length that option is grayed out. I'm thinking this one is going to have to go in for repair which is very disappointing.

That is the usual way it works (If I recall correctly) when SR is disabled. So that might be something to check.

05-27-2016, 11:30 PM	#1
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	SHooting Modes Changing the mode dial seems to have no effect. No matter whether I set it to M, Av, TAv, P, B or anything else it shows an M in the upper left corner. I have locked and unlocked using the button on the left hand side as well as the dial lock on the mode dial. I have done a reset. Nothing seems to make any difference. What am I missing?

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05-27-2016, 11:58 PM	#2
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,512	Originally posted by dakight Changing the mode dial seems to have no effect. No matter whether I set it to M, Av, TAv, P, B or anything else it shows an M in the upper left corner. I have locked and unlocked using the button on the left hand side as well as the dial lock on the mode dial. I have done a reset. Nothing seems to make any difference. What am I missing? It might be that camera isn't properly seeing the lens, i.e. lens contacts dirty? I'm only guessing, but I'd try removing the lens, clean contacts with clean dry cloth, and start again. By the way, which lens...useful info for troubleshooting. Cheers, Terry

05-28-2016, 12:25 AM	#3
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216 Original Poster	It doesn't seem to matter which lens I am using. I've tried it with the DA 50mm f1.8 and the DFA 18-105 with the same result. Turning the mode dial has no effect on what is displayed on either the LCD screen or the viewfinder.

05-28-2016, 12:29 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	This normally only happens with manual lenses. Is the lens mount dirty or damaged? Could also be a glitch, so I'd try a settings reset and see if that does the trick. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-28-2016, 12:39 AM	#5
SeiKeinFrosch New Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2	Originally posted by dakight Changing the mode dial seems to have no effect. No matter whether I set it to M, Av, TAv, P, B or anything else it shows an M in the upper left corner. I have locked and unlocked using the button on the left hand side as well as the dial lock on the mode dial. I have done a reset. Nothing seems to make any difference. What am I missing? Hi, I hope that I don't add further confusion but maybe helpful nevertheless. I remember a thread in a German Pentax forum where a similar issue has been described. After some trials, the guy stated that he now waits for a replacement camera ... another guy stated a similar problem there. Here is a link (link incl. Google translation): https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF...tml&edit-text= I hope for the best with regard to your K-1! Cheers, Christoph

05-28-2016, 01:03 AM	#6
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by SeiKeinFrosch Hi, I hope that I don't add further confusion but maybe helpful nevertheless. I remember a thread in a German Pentax forum where a similar issue has been described. After some trials, the guy stated that he now waits for a replacement camera ... another guy stated a similar problem there. Here is a link (link incl. Google translation): https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF...tml&edit-text= I hope for the best with regard to your K-1! Cheers, Christoph Thanks for the link. That is exactly the problem I'm having. ---------- Post added 05-28-16 at 01:09 AM ---------- Originally posted by Adam This normally only happens with manual lenses. Is the lens mount dirty or damaged? Could also be a glitch, so I'd try a settings reset and see if that does the trick. I have reset from the menu several times and I even reflashed the firmware and it made no difference. I cleaned the contacts and tried several lenses which I know work on my K-5 IIs. Nothing seems to help.

05-28-2016, 02:07 AM	#7
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	Hi dakight, Is this a problem with the K1? With mine, the body came with the rotating lock lever for the mode dial in the locked position, so I had to push the button on top to rotate the dial. It was set to AV, which is how I normally shoot, so I didn't change it. I just tried rotating the dial, and in all of the mode positions except M, the rear LCD showed AV -- except the small indicators for U1 through U5 did show. In other words, I couldn't get it to show TV, SV, or TAV, Bulb, X synch, or Program. I unlocked the lever, rotated the dial, and now all the modes showed on the LCD when the dial was rotated. I relocked the lever, and everything still worked fine. Maybe there's some contact that gets stuck in relation to the locking collar or button. Worth tryng. . . Scott

05-28-2016, 03:53 AM	#8
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by snostorm Hi dakight, Is this a problem with the K1? With mine, the body came with the rotating lock lever for the mode dial in the locked position, so I had to push the button on top to rotate the dial. It was set to AV, which is how I normally shoot, so I didn't change it. I just tried rotating the dial, and in all of the mode positions except M, the rear LCD showed AV -- except the small indicators for U1 through U5 did show. In other words, I couldn't get it to show TV, SV, or TAV, Bulb, X synch, or Program. I unlocked the lever, rotated the dial, and now all the modes showed on the LCD when the dial was rotated. I relocked the lever, and everything still worked fine. Maybe there's some contact that gets stuck in relation to the locking collar or button. Worth tryng. . . Scott I have operated that lever several times and it makes no difference what position it is in, the dial still doesn't do anything. I've tried it both locked and unlocked. ---------- Post added 05-28-16 at 04:07 AM ---------- When I attach a manual lens the camera recognizes that it's a manual lens but it does not ask for focal length input and if I go to the menu to input a focal length that option is grayed out. I'm thinking this one is going to have to go in for repair which is very disappointing.

05-28-2016, 05:59 AM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,381	My K-3 acted up in a similar way once and the fix was pulling the battery. I don't know if you have tried that yet but it is worth a quick shot. I would take video of the problem with another camera and send it or a link to it with the camera if you send for service.

05-28-2016, 12:19 PM	#10
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216 Original Poster	It's going back to Amazon. I considered sending it in for warranty repair but I'm just going to return it. I'll reorder when the refund comes through.

05-28-2016, 12:36 PM	#11
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Originally posted by dakight When I attach a manual lens the camera recognizes that it's a manual lens but it does not ask for focal length input and if I go to the menu to input a focal length that option is grayed out. I'm thinking this one is going to have to go in for repair which is very disappointing. That is the usual way it works (If I recall correctly) when SR is disabled. So that might be something to check.

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