K-5 body problem - can't turn it on

njofrazg · 01-22-2011, 05:56 AM

Hello everyone,

I bought K-5 three days ago, took 140 pictures so far - everything was great, K-5 was working perfect until today. I went out to take some photos today (finally found some time for that) and when I came to the location I was able to take one photo, after which the K-5 has turned off and so far I haven't managed to turn it back on.

The battery was full (original K-5 battery), I've already tried with another one (also full original battery), I've tried connecting the camera to the PC ... and nothing. Off - on switch - no response, all screens black, buttons - nothing, sound - nothing, ...

If someone happens to have an idea what could be the problem/solution I would be grateful for your help. If not - I'm taking it back to the shop next week.

jolepp · 01-22-2011, 06:31 AM

Mine is remarkably unresponsive without the SD card so taking that out and reinserting it or maybe even trying a different card would seem like worth trying before taking the thing back to shop.

njofrazg · 01-22-2011, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by jolepp

Mine is remarkably unresponsive without the SD card so taking that out and reinserting it or maybe even trying a different card would seem like worth trying before taking the thing back to shop.

Already tried that

dlacouture · 01-22-2011, 07:02 AM

Mine did this twice, only way to solve the problem was to remove the battery... But as you already tried another battery, I don't have any other idea... Try leaving it without battery for some time...

jolepp · 01-22-2011, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by njofrazg

Already tried that

Sounds like returning it is the thing to do then

.

Wheatfield · 01-22-2011, 08:31 AM

Other than making sure the card door is fully closed, I can't really think of why it would be doing what it's doing

njofrazg · 01-22-2011, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by dlacouture

Try leaving it without battery for some time...

Tried, nothing

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Other than making sure the card door is fully closed, I can't really think of why it would be doing what it's doing

I've tried with 3 different cards, without card, ... and nothing, not even a slightest sign of life. Bad luck for me. And I was really looking forward to the K-7 to K-5 upgrade.

nulla · 01-22-2011, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by njofrazg

Tried, nothing

I've tried with 3 different cards, without card, ... and nothing, not even a slightest sign of life. Bad luck for me. And I was really looking forward to the K-7 to K-5 upgrade.

Does not sound good.

does it show any signs of power?

30v iPentax · 01-22-2011, 01:37 PM

Staattinen sähkö häiriö. Jos peili jumittuu vaikka poistaa akun on se takuuhuollon paikka, muuten ei. Samoja vikoja on ollut Nikon ja Canon. käyttäjän käsikirjassa on tästä maininta.

Wheatfield · 01-22-2011, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by njofrazg

Tried, nothing

I've tried with 3 different cards, without card, ... and nothing, not even a slightest sign of life. Bad luck for me. And I was really looking forward to the K-7 to K-5 upgrade.

Just get it replaced when you are able to. Failures of this particular type seem pretty rare.

njofrazg · 01-22-2011, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by 30v iPentax

Staattinen sähkö häiriö. Jos peili jumittuu vaikka poistaa akun on se takuuhuollon paikka, muuten ei. Samoja vikoja on ollut Nikon ja Canon. käyttäjän käsikirjassa on tästä maininta.

Thanks but I already knew that. The first thing I tried was taking out the battery and putting it back again. I've done that about 50 times already.

I'm taking the camera back next week.

Quote:

does it show any signs of power?

Nope, no signs of power, nothing at all.

nulla · 01-22-2011, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by njofrazg

Thanks but I already knew that. The first thing I tried was taking out the battery and putting it back again. I've done that about 50 times already.

I'm taking the camera back next week.

Nope, no signs of power, nothing at all.

Its a return job 4sure

01-22-2011, 05:56 AM	#1
njofrazg New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5	K-5 body problem - can't turn it on Hello everyone, I bought K-5 three days ago, took 140 pictures so far - everything was great, K-5 was working perfect until today. I went out to take some photos today (finally found some time for that) and when I came to the location I was able to take one photo, after which the K-5 has turned off and so far I haven't managed to turn it back on. The battery was full (original K-5 battery), I've already tried with another one (also full original battery), I've tried connecting the camera to the PC ... and nothing. Off - on switch - no response, all screens black, buttons - nothing, sound - nothing, ... If someone happens to have an idea what could be the problem/solution I would be grateful for your help. If not - I'm taking it back to the shop next week.

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01-22-2011, 06:31 AM	#2
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Mine is remarkably unresponsive without the SD card so taking that out and reinserting it or maybe even trying a different card would seem like worth trying before taking the thing back to shop.

01-22-2011, 06:36 AM	#3
njofrazg New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by jolepp Mine is remarkably unresponsive without the SD card so taking that out and reinserting it or maybe even trying a different card would seem like worth trying before taking the thing back to shop. Already tried that

01-22-2011, 07:02 AM	#4
dlacouture Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Var, South of France Photos: Albums Posts: 1,074	Mine did this twice, only way to solve the problem was to remove the battery... But as you already tried another battery, I don't have any other idea... Try leaving it without battery for some time...

01-22-2011, 07:11 AM	#5
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Originally posted by njofrazg Already tried that Sounds like returning it is the thing to do then .

01-22-2011, 08:31 AM	#6
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Other than making sure the card door is fully closed, I can't really think of why it would be doing what it's doing

01-22-2011, 09:01 AM	#7
njofrazg New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by dlacouture Try leaving it without battery for some time... Tried, nothing Originally posted by Wheatfield Other than making sure the card door is fully closed, I can't really think of why it would be doing what it's doing I've tried with 3 different cards, without card, ... and nothing, not even a slightest sign of life. Bad luck for me. And I was really looking forward to the K-7 to K-5 upgrade.

01-22-2011, 01:02 PM	#8
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by njofrazg Tried, nothing I've tried with 3 different cards, without card, ... and nothing, not even a slightest sign of life. Bad luck for me. And I was really looking forward to the K-7 to K-5 upgrade. Does not sound good. does it show any signs of power?

01-22-2011, 01:37 PM	#9
30v iPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Suomi , Finland Posts: 368	Staattinen sähkö häiriö. Jos peili jumittuu vaikka poistaa akun on se takuuhuollon paikka, muuten ei. Samoja vikoja on ollut Nikon ja Canon. käyttäjän käsikirjassa on tästä maininta.

01-22-2011, 02:53 PM	#10
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by njofrazg Tried, nothing I've tried with 3 different cards, without card, ... and nothing, not even a slightest sign of life. Bad luck for me. And I was really looking forward to the K-7 to K-5 upgrade. Just get it replaced when you are able to. Failures of this particular type seem pretty rare.

01-22-2011, 03:38 PM	#11
njofrazg New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by 30v iPentax Staattinen sähkö häiriö. Jos peili jumittuu vaikka poistaa akun on se takuuhuollon paikka, muuten ei. Samoja vikoja on ollut Nikon ja Canon. käyttäjän käsikirjassa on tästä maininta. Thanks but I already knew that. The first thing I tried was taking out the battery and putting it back again. I've done that about 50 times already. I'm taking the camera back next week. Quote: does it show any signs of power? Nope, no signs of power, nothing at all.

01-22-2011, 05:58 PM	#12
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by njofrazg Thanks but I already knew that. The first thing I tried was taking out the battery and putting it back again. I've done that about 50 times already. I'm taking the camera back next week. Nope, no signs of power, nothing at all. Its a return job 4sure