K5, first shot always black...

angelodn · 06-18-2012, 11:00 AM

Dear friend, I'm Angelo from Italy.
I have a damned problem with my K5, after turning on the camera its first shot from is alway black.

Does anyone have this problem?

I try to reset camera and sd but nothing...

SpecialK · 06-18-2012, 11:35 AM

Please post the sample image with exif info.

Doanh · 06-18-2012, 01:04 PM

Maybe you forgot to remove the lens cap? Sorry I couldn't resist

As SpecialK said, posting a sample photo of the issue would help us identify the cause.

angelodn · 06-19-2012, 11:16 AM

attached you have the original jpeg in zip format.

Attached Files

IMGP3838.zip (1.08 MB, 100 views)

Quicksand · 06-19-2012, 11:42 AM

I used to have this exact problem with my K20D -- the symptoms sound precisely the same.

It was a sticky shutter, and it required a trip to the repair center.

amoringello · 06-19-2012, 01:02 PM

1/5000s shutter at f0.0, 50mm?
Do these numbers make sense for this photo?

The AE Metering segments seem to be registering rather high. All near 9-10.
Otherwise the image is certainly pretty ugh all black. Even with levels increased as much as possible, I only see sensor noise.

Regardless of the issue, i think the thing is in need of repair.

bwDraco · 06-23-2012, 09:52 PM

Is a lens mounted and communicating properly with the camera? "f/0" is a sign of trouble here...

--DragonLord

06-18-2012, 11:00 AM	#1
angelodn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florence - Italy Posts: 289	K5, first shot always black... Dear friend, I'm Angelo from Italy. I have a damned problem with my K5, after turning on the camera its first shot from is alway black. Does anyone have this problem? I try to reset camera and sd but nothing...

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06-18-2012, 11:35 AM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Please post the sample image with exif info.

06-18-2012, 01:04 PM	#3
Doanh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 247	Maybe you forgot to remove the lens cap? Sorry I couldn't resist As SpecialK said, posting a sample photo of the issue would help us identify the cause.

06-19-2012, 11:42 AM	#5
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	I used to have this exact problem with my K20D -- the symptoms sound precisely the same. It was a sticky shutter, and it required a trip to the repair center.

06-19-2012, 01:02 PM	#6
amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	1/5000s shutter at f0.0, 50mm? Do these numbers make sense for this photo? The AE Metering segments seem to be registering rather high. All near 9-10. Otherwise the image is certainly pretty ugh all black. Even with levels increased as much as possible, I only see sensor noise. Regardless of the issue, i think the thing is in need of repair.

06-23-2012, 09:52 PM	#7
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	Is a lens mounted and communicating properly with the camera? "f/0" is a sign of trouble here... --DragonLord