Pentax K-X not working after a lens change.

Gerald · 02-19-2013, 11:48 AM

My Pentax K-X was working fine until I changed the lens on it. Now it will not focus or release the shutter even with the orginal lens on it. Other functions seem to be working fine. What could be causing this problem?

Adam · 02-19-2013, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Gerald

My Pentax K-X was working fine until I changed the lens on it. Now it will not focus or release the shutter even with the orginal lens on it. Other functions seem to be working fine. What could be causing this problem?

Is it a manual lens? If so, make sure the aperture ring is set to "A", or see this article: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-meter...k-x-k-7-a.html

If not, then try cleaning the lens mount as well as the contacts on the lens itself.

Gerald · 02-19-2013, 02:35 PM

Both lens a auto focus lens.

**sergysergy** · 02-19-2013, 03:11 PM

Clean the contacts and make sure the lens went all the way in.

02-19-2013, 11:48 AM	#1
Gerald Guest	Pentax K-X not working after a lens change. My Pentax K-X was working fine until I changed the lens on it. Now it will not focus or release the shutter even with the orginal lens on it. Other functions seem to be working fine. What could be causing this problem?

02-19-2013, 12:00 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by Gerald My Pentax K-X was working fine until I changed the lens on it. Now it will not focus or release the shutter even with the orginal lens on it. Other functions seem to be working fine. What could be causing this problem? Is it a manual lens? If so, make sure the aperture ring is set to "A", or see this article: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-meter...k-x-k-7-a.html If not, then try cleaning the lens mount as well as the contacts on the lens itself. 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:

02-19-2013, 02:35 PM	#3
Gerald Guest	Pentax K-X not working after lens change Both lens a auto focus lens.

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02-19-2013, 03:11 PM	#4
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,168	Clean the contacts and make sure the lens went all the way in.

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