K-R E-dial responds slowly

hallenti · 10-24-2010, 06:56 AM

The E-dial on my K-R seems to respond slowly much of the
time. For example, when viewing pictures on the rear
display and zooming in or out, or when changing aperture
or shutter speeds, each "click" doesn't always change the
setting by a step. If you turn the E-dial very slowly the
response is better than faster clicks. My K200d responds
quickly to each click. Could a future firmware update
correct this?

jerrymouse · 10-24-2010, 06:59 AM

It may be a problem of your camera. I never experienced something like that on my K-x.
We'll see what other people with K-r will say.

kittykat46 · 10-24-2010, 07:00 AM

With my K-7, this was the first symptom of an eventual e-dial failure.
I had mine fixed under warranty. No problems since then.

**jackassp** · 10-24-2010, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by hallenti

The E-dial on my K-R seems to respond slowly much of the
time. For example, when viewing pictures on the rear
display and zooming in or out, or when changing aperture
or shutter speeds, each "click" doesn't always change the
setting by a step. If you turn the E-dial very slowly the
response is better than faster clicks. My K200d responds
quickly to each click. Could a future firmware update
correct this?

The e-dial on my K-r behaves exactly like yours. It's like the camera is doing something else, and missing the dial clicks.... Hopefully firmware can fix this.

WerTicus · 10-24-2010, 09:33 PM

Does it respond 1:1 for simple things shutter speed or is it only slowing down viewing images or something 'heavier'?

It should respond 1:1. But if its only with 'heavy' work then maybe you have a slow SD card holding it up?

**jackassp** · 10-25-2010, 12:04 AM

Mine will do it even before taking any images, just setting up aperture size or shutter speed ready for a shot. I use a Sandisk Extreme III (30mb/sec) SDHC card as well.

ogl · 10-25-2010, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by jackassp

The e-dial on my K-r behaves exactly like yours. It's like the camera is doing something else, and missing the dial clicks.... Hopefully firmware can fix this.

The selection of AF points is not quick too. I've already sent email to Pentax support and got answer that we would pay attention at it.

Noidea · 10-25-2010, 03:46 AM

I also have this issue with my K-r

ogl · 10-25-2010, 05:18 AM

Let's write letters to Pentax support.

WerTicus · 10-25-2010, 08:28 AM

I would send the camera back to be honest. If its within the 15 day swap period or whatever. Certainly would before warranty was up

sameagle · 10-25-2010, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by hallenti

The E-dial on my K-R seems to respond slowly much of the
time. For example, when viewing pictures on the rear
display and zooming in or out, or when changing aperture
or shutter speeds, each "click" doesn't always change the
setting by a step. If you turn the E-dial very slowly the
response is better than faster clicks. My K200d responds
quickly to each click. Could a future firmware update
correct this?

My K-x behave that way if I spin the e-dail too fast. So I just do it a little slower and I'm back in business again. It's kind of silly to spin the e-dial very fast anyway, for me, because I am not able to spin it both fast and accurately.

bwDraco · 10-25-2010, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by sameagle

My K-x behave that way if I spin the e-dail too fast. So I just do it a little slower and I'm back in business again. It's kind of silly to spin the e-dial very fast anyway, for me, because I am not able to spin it both fast and accurately.

I would say that this is an issue with how fast the camera can process input from the e-dial. The e-dial itself is probably not damaged or broken. As such, this is probably normal behavior. If this is an issue, a new firmware will probably solve the problem.

--DragonLord

pxpaulx · 10-25-2010, 10:31 AM

I am curious if you have the lens corrections turned on in the camera? It may be some latent or delayed processing issues as well due to the corrections, which can take a significant amount of processing power from the camera. In my experience with the K-x and even occasionally the K-7, an occasional delay isn't uncommon during playback. IF it is consistent while actually taking pictures (where the camera is just changing exposure values) and not just with playback at random intervals, then that might be cause for concern.

**Deimos** · 10-25-2010, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by DragonLord

I would say that this is an issue with how fast the camera can process input from the e-dial. The e-dial itself is probably not damaged or broken. As such, this is probably normal behavior. If this is an issue, a new firmware will probably solve the problem.

--DragonLord

+1 on new firmware, dont forget all, this camera JUST came out and for all intents and purposes its ver 1.0. That said if it isn't functioning properly at all, ie slower edial spinning is just as bad. Then maybe worth a return. Mine should be here in 2-3 days...

**Deimos** · 10-26-2010, 10:41 AM

so for those experiencing the slow e-dial (which seems to be many ppl) does it work fine when moved slower?

10-24-2010, 06:56 AM	#1
hallenti Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 65	K-R E-dial responds slowly The E-dial on my K-R seems to respond slowly much of the time. For example, when viewing pictures on the rear display and zooming in or out, or when changing aperture or shutter speeds, each "click" doesn't always change the setting by a step. If you turn the E-dial very slowly the response is better than faster clicks. My K200d responds quickly to each click. Could a future firmware update correct this?

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10-24-2010, 06:59 AM	#2
jerrymouse Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pilsen, Czech Republic Posts: 224	It may be a problem of your camera. I never experienced something like that on my K-x. We'll see what other people with K-r will say.

10-24-2010, 07:00 AM	#3
kittykat46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 923	With my K-7, this was the first symptom of an eventual e-dial failure. I had mine fixed under warranty. No problems since then.

10-24-2010, 02:58 PM	#4
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Originally posted by hallenti The E-dial on my K-R seems to respond slowly much of the time. For example, when viewing pictures on the rear display and zooming in or out, or when changing aperture or shutter speeds, each "click" doesn't always change the setting by a step. If you turn the E-dial very slowly the response is better than faster clicks. My K200d responds quickly to each click. Could a future firmware update correct this? The e-dial on my K-r behaves exactly like yours. It's like the camera is doing something else, and missing the dial clicks.... Hopefully firmware can fix this.

10-24-2010, 09:33 PM	#5
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	Does it respond 1:1 for simple things shutter speed or is it only slowing down viewing images or something 'heavier'? It should respond 1:1. But if its only with 'heavy' work then maybe you have a slow SD card holding it up?

10-25-2010, 12:04 AM	#6
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Mine will do it even before taking any images, just setting up aperture size or shutter speed ready for a shot. I use a Sandisk Extreme III (30mb/sec) SDHC card as well.

10-25-2010, 12:45 AM	#7
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by jackassp The e-dial on my K-r behaves exactly like yours. It's like the camera is doing something else, and missing the dial clicks.... Hopefully firmware can fix this. The selection of AF points is not quick too. I've already sent email to Pentax support and got answer that we would pay attention at it.

10-25-2010, 03:46 AM	#8
Noidea New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 21	I also have this issue with my K-r

10-25-2010, 05:18 AM	#9
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Let's write letters to Pentax support.

10-25-2010, 08:28 AM	#10
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	I would send the camera back to be honest. If its within the 15 day swap period or whatever. Certainly would before warranty was up

10-25-2010, 09:03 AM	#11
sameagle Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	Originally posted by hallenti The E-dial on my K-R seems to respond slowly much of the time. For example, when viewing pictures on the rear display and zooming in or out, or when changing aperture or shutter speeds, each "click" doesn't always change the setting by a step. If you turn the E-dial very slowly the response is better than faster clicks. My K200d responds quickly to each click. Could a future firmware update correct this? My K-x behave that way if I spin the e-dail too fast. So I just do it a little slower and I'm back in business again. It's kind of silly to spin the e-dial very fast anyway, for me, because I am not able to spin it both fast and accurately.

10-25-2010, 10:09 AM	#12
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	Originally posted by sameagle My K-x behave that way if I spin the e-dail too fast. So I just do it a little slower and I'm back in business again. It's kind of silly to spin the e-dial very fast anyway, for me, because I am not able to spin it both fast and accurately. I would say that this is an issue with how fast the camera can process input from the e-dial. The e-dial itself is probably not damaged or broken. As such, this is probably normal behavior. If this is an issue, a new firmware will probably solve the problem. --DragonLord

10-25-2010, 10:31 AM	#13
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	I am curious if you have the lens corrections turned on in the camera? It may be some latent or delayed processing issues as well due to the corrections, which can take a significant amount of processing power from the camera. In my experience with the K-x and even occasionally the K-7, an occasional delay isn't uncommon during playback. IF it is consistent while actually taking pictures (where the camera is just changing exposure values) and not just with playback at random intervals, then that might be cause for concern.

10-25-2010, 04:05 PM	#14
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by DragonLord I would say that this is an issue with how fast the camera can process input from the e-dial. The e-dial itself is probably not damaged or broken. As such, this is probably normal behavior. If this is an issue, a new firmware will probably solve the problem. --DragonLord +1 on new firmware, dont forget all, this camera JUST came out and for all intents and purposes its ver 1.0. That said if it isn't functioning properly at all, ie slower edial spinning is just as bad. Then maybe worth a return. Mine should be here in 2-3 days...

10-26-2010, 10:41 AM	#15
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	so for those experiencing the slow e-dial (which seems to be many ppl) does it work fine when moved slower?