K-R E-dial responds slowly

arm_jstp · 10-26-2010, 11:26 AM

Camera received today, no issue with e-dial.

filmamigo · 10-26-2010, 01:52 PM

I had no issue with the e-dial, turning it quickly or slowly.

**Deimos** · 10-27-2010, 07:01 AM

I read some posts about the K-r e-dial issue. Someone with a k-r had the issue then it went away. another member with an older pentax dslr said he had the same issue, but it went away shortly afterwards, it had been caused by some condensation or something like that.

Its possible that due to shipping etc this could be the issue. If so the e-dial should correct itself after a little bit when the condensation/residue or whatnot wears off.

Anyone else finding this?

bwDraco · 10-27-2010, 02:53 PM

I'm concerned as to whether I can rely on the K-r - faulty e-dial, AF front focus under tungsten... How likely am I going to run into a problem given a random K-r camera body?

--DragonLord

**Deimos** · 10-27-2010, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by DragonLord

I'm concerned as to whether I can rely on the K-r - faulty e-dial, AF front focus under tungsten... How likely am I going to run into a problem given a random K-r camera body?

--DragonLord

Well as I just posted above the e-dial could just be a condensation issue, and might if present at all just disappear after a bit of use.

I think front focus under tungsten is a problem for a lot of cameras isnt it?

Many people aren't reporting any issues. Mine should arrive tomorrow....

Martowski · 10-27-2010, 06:59 PM

Just got my K-r in. No e-dial issues at all... acts exactly as I would expect it too. I've scrolled quickly, slowly, both directions, in different menus... and all work okay so far.

deathdream · 11-06-2010, 01:15 PM

i got my k-r today, e dial is responsing slowly or doesnt respond at all. sometimes when i scroll it back it responds like i m scrolling forward.
so should i return it or will it work normally in time ? :/ it d cost me alot due to oversea shipping

ovim · 11-06-2010, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by deathdream

i got my k-r today, e dial is responsing slowly or doesnt respond at all. sometimes when i scroll it back it responds like i m scrolling forward.
so should i return it or will it work normally in time ? :/ it d cost me alot due to oversea shipping

That doesn't sound right, but if others say it has been fixed by itself maybe you can wait a few days before returning it? I've had mine for a few days now and haven't noticed anything wrong with the dial.

**jackassp** · 11-06-2010, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by deathdream

i got my k-r today, e dial is responsing slowly or doesnt respond at all. sometimes when i scroll it back it responds like i m scrolling forward.
so should i return it or will it work normally in time ? :/ it d cost me alot due to oversea shipping

Mine was the same.
I subsequently returned the camera and got a replacement, and the e-dial is working perfectly.

hallenti · 11-07-2010, 06:49 AM

Same issue with my K-r when first received. Pentax said it could be returned for warranty service. Amazon said it could be returned and a new one purchased. I chose to buy new one from Amazon, make sure it worked, then return defective. Refund was handled well and was done very quickly by Amazon.

**Deimos** · 11-07-2010, 07:39 AM

my e-dial was fine straight out of the box. camera is great.

I vote +1 for a condensation/contact issue, that said if you dont see it going away quick after playing with it awhile, might as well do the return

deathdream · 11-09-2010, 01:42 PM

after using the camera abit, the issue went away :] still missing a click i spinn it too fast but i find the dial functional and dont see a reason to send it for replacement

**Deimos** · 11-09-2010, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by deathdream

after using the camera abit, the issue went away :] still missing a click i spinn it too fast but i find the dial functional and dont see a reason to send it for replacement

guaranteed its condensation then, should hopefully disappear all together with time. keep us posted

yanzhi0714 · 11-09-2010, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by deathdream

after using the camera abit, the issue went away :] still missing a click i spinn it too fast but i find the dial functional and dont see a reason to send it for replacement

may I know more specific...how much use is "abit"?
thanks

deathdream · 11-09-2010, 05:20 PM

i read on dprew about this issue, and a poster said it gone after taking some pics :P didnt count on his advice, so i take my camera to continous shooting n took a hundred pics in a row

its been 2 days n dial is working as intended. still sometimes missing a click in a row, when i spin it fast.

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10-26-2010, 11:26 AM	#16
arm_jstp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 485	Camera received today, no issue with e-dial.

10-26-2010, 01:52 PM	#17
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	I had no issue with the e-dial, turning it quickly or slowly.

10-27-2010, 07:01 AM	#18
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	I read some posts about the K-r e-dial issue. Someone with a k-r had the issue then it went away. another member with an older pentax dslr said he had the same issue, but it went away shortly afterwards, it had been caused by some condensation or something like that. Its possible that due to shipping etc this could be the issue. If so the e-dial should correct itself after a little bit when the condensation/residue or whatnot wears off. Anyone else finding this?

10-27-2010, 02:53 PM	#19
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	I'm concerned as to whether I can rely on the K-r - faulty e-dial, AF front focus under tungsten... How likely am I going to run into a problem given a random K-r camera body? --DragonLord

10-27-2010, 05:26 PM	#20
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by DragonLord I'm concerned as to whether I can rely on the K-r - faulty e-dial, AF front focus under tungsten... How likely am I going to run into a problem given a random K-r camera body? --DragonLord Well as I just posted above the e-dial could just be a condensation issue, and might if present at all just disappear after a bit of use. I think front focus under tungsten is a problem for a lot of cameras isnt it? Many people aren't reporting any issues. Mine should arrive tomorrow....

10-27-2010, 06:59 PM	#21
Martowski Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 105	Just got my K-r in. No e-dial issues at all... acts exactly as I would expect it too. I've scrolled quickly, slowly, both directions, in different menus... and all work okay so far.

11-06-2010, 01:15 PM	#22
deathdream Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: kayseri Posts: 55	i got my k-r today, e dial is responsing slowly or doesnt respond at all. sometimes when i scroll it back it responds like i m scrolling forward. so should i return it or will it work normally in time ? :/ it d cost me alot due to oversea shipping

11-06-2010, 01:29 PM	#23
ovim Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tre, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,229	Originally posted by deathdream i got my k-r today, e dial is responsing slowly or doesnt respond at all. sometimes when i scroll it back it responds like i m scrolling forward. so should i return it or will it work normally in time ? :/ it d cost me alot due to oversea shipping That doesn't sound right, but if others say it has been fixed by itself maybe you can wait a few days before returning it? I've had mine for a few days now and haven't noticed anything wrong with the dial.

11-06-2010, 10:38 PM	#24
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Originally posted by deathdream i got my k-r today, e dial is responsing slowly or doesnt respond at all. sometimes when i scroll it back it responds like i m scrolling forward. so should i return it or will it work normally in time ? :/ it d cost me alot due to oversea shipping Mine was the same. I subsequently returned the camera and got a replacement, and the e-dial is working perfectly.

11-07-2010, 06:49 AM	#25
hallenti Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 65 Original Poster	Same issue with my K-r when first received. Pentax said it could be returned for warranty service. Amazon said it could be returned and a new one purchased. I chose to buy new one from Amazon, make sure it worked, then return defective. Refund was handled well and was done very quickly by Amazon.

11-07-2010, 07:39 AM	#26
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	my e-dial was fine straight out of the box. camera is great. I vote +1 for a condensation/contact issue, that said if you dont see it going away quick after playing with it awhile, might as well do the return

11-09-2010, 01:42 PM	#27
deathdream Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: kayseri Posts: 55	after using the camera abit, the issue went away :] still missing a click i spinn it too fast but i find the dial functional and dont see a reason to send it for replacement

11-09-2010, 02:05 PM	#28
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by deathdream after using the camera abit, the issue went away :] still missing a click i spinn it too fast but i find the dial functional and dont see a reason to send it for replacement guaranteed its condensation then, should hopefully disappear all together with time. keep us posted

11-09-2010, 03:03 PM	#29
yanzhi0714 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 42	Originally posted by deathdream after using the camera abit, the issue went away :] still missing a click i spinn it too fast but i find the dial functional and dont see a reason to send it for replacement may I know more specific...how much use is "abit"? thanks

11-09-2010, 05:20 PM	#30
deathdream Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: kayseri Posts: 55	i read on dprew about this issue, and a poster said it gone after taking some pics :P didnt count on his advice, so i take my camera to continous shooting n took a hundred pics in a row its been 2 days n dial is working as intended. still sometimes missing a click in a row, when i spin it fast.