K5 Switches to Movie Mode

Niebalung · 02-19-2012, 05:44 PM

Has anyone ever had any problem with there K5 Jumping into movie mode. It does this despite when the mode dial is on green, user, Av, or Tav modes. It's really frustrating and prevents taking pictures. It takes turning the camera on and off several times and turning the dial around to get it to take pictures again. And then it happens again! So frustrating.

Anvh · 02-19-2012, 05:48 PM

You sure it's movie mode and not live view?
Live view is access by a button on the back so you could accidently press it.

Adam · 02-19-2012, 05:48 PM

Are you sure you just aren't going into live view mode by pressing the button on the back?

Niebalung · 02-19-2012, 05:59 PM

Yes. I'm sure. The X sync mode also changes to P. B, M, Tv, and Sv are not affected. And i have shot movies even though the dial was in Av or USER mode. After a bit of fiddling it will revert back into the proper mode. But often even turning the camera on and off several times doesn't fix the problem either. Upgraded the firmware as well. Thinking it's time to return it under warranty. I've only had it for 2 months.

**Ex Finn.** · 02-19-2012, 06:04 PM

That`s a new one. Definitely hosed, send it in.

Adam · 02-19-2012, 06:04 PM

Then it sounds like the mode selection dial is buggered- I'd go ahead and get the camera replaced or fixed.

**jbinpg** · 02-19-2012, 07:06 PM

Do you have the grip attached? If so, make sure that the on/off button on the grip isn't stuck between off and on. Weird things happen when this occurs.

**Ex Finn.** · 02-19-2012, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Do you have the grip attached? If so, make sure that the on/off button on the grip isn't stuck between off and on. Weird things happen when this occurs.

Good point, did not think of that.

lammie200 · 02-19-2012, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by Niebalung

Yes. I'm sure. The X sync mode also changes to P. B, M, Tv, and Sv are not affected. And i have shot movies even though the dial was in Av or USER mode. After a bit of fiddling it will revert back into the proper mode. But often even turning the camera on and off several times doesn't fix the problem either. Upgraded the firmware as well. Thinking it's time to return it under warranty. I've only had it for 2 months.

I am sure you tried, but did you reset?

02-19-2012, 05:44 PM	#1
Niebalung New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 4	K5 Switches to Movie Mode Has anyone ever had any problem with there K5 Jumping into movie mode. It does this despite when the mode dial is on green, user, Av, or Tav modes. It's really frustrating and prevents taking pictures. It takes turning the camera on and off several times and turning the dial around to get it to take pictures again. And then it happens again! So frustrating.

02-19-2012, 05:48 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Are you sure you just aren't going into live view mode by pressing the button on the back? 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:

02-19-2012, 06:04 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Then it sounds like the mode selection dial is buggered- I'd go ahead and get the camera replaced or fixed. 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:

02-19-2012, 09:50 PM	#9
lammie200 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Albums Posts: 1,033	Reset as well... Originally posted by Niebalung Yes. I'm sure. The X sync mode also changes to P. B, M, Tv, and Sv are not affected. And i have shot movies even though the dial was in Av or USER mode. After a bit of fiddling it will revert back into the proper mode. But often even turning the camera on and off several times doesn't fix the problem either. Upgraded the firmware as well. Thinking it's time to return it under warranty. I've only had it for 2 months. I am sure you tried, but did you reset?

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02-19-2012, 05:48 PM	#2
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	You sure it's movie mode and not live view? Live view is access by a button on the back so you could accidently press it.

02-19-2012, 05:59 PM	#4
Niebalung New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Yes. I'm sure. The X sync mode also changes to P. B, M, Tv, and Sv are not affected. And i have shot movies even though the dial was in Av or USER mode. After a bit of fiddling it will revert back into the proper mode. But often even turning the camera on and off several times doesn't fix the problem either. Upgraded the firmware as well. Thinking it's time to return it under warranty. I've only had it for 2 months.

02-19-2012, 06:04 PM	#5
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	That`s a new one. Definitely hosed, send it in.

02-19-2012, 07:06 PM	#7
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Do you have the grip attached? If so, make sure that the on/off button on the grip isn't stuck between off and on. Weird things happen when this occurs.

02-19-2012, 07:21 PM	#8
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by jbinpg Do you have the grip attached? If so, make sure that the on/off button on the grip isn't stuck between off and on. Weird things happen when this occurs. Good point, did not think of that.