K2000 seems dead.

Tony Darbyshire · 07-18-2013, 12:31 AM

I have a K2000 which recently started shutting down just a few minutes after switching on. Not the energy saving shutdownm, I mean the screen goes blank, no lights. Switch it off and on again, nothing. Up until last week, when I needed the camera for a graduation ceremony, I could get it work intermittently. Now however it just will not switch on. I've tried new batteries several times, so I know it isn't that. I've tried different lenses, it isn't that. How do I get power back so I can use what is now an expensive paperweight?
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MarkJerling · 07-18-2013, 03:02 AM

Are you sure the batteries have a charge?

Colbyt · 07-18-2013, 06:04 AM

Cheap or low quality batteries can cause this problem.

**RKKS08** · 07-18-2013, 06:05 AM

Are you sure your charger is ok?

**ChipB** · 07-18-2013, 07:43 AM

Try Eneloop batteries - they've solved a lot of issues.

07-18-2013, 12:31 AM	#1
Tony Darbyshire Guest	K2000 seems dead. I have a K2000 which recently started shutting down just a few minutes after switching on. Not the energy saving shutdownm, I mean the screen goes blank, no lights. Switch it off and on again, nothing. Up until last week, when I needed the camera for a graduation ceremony, I could get it work intermittently. Now however it just will not switch on. I've tried new batteries several times, so I know it isn't that. I've tried different lenses, it isn't that. How do I get power back so I can use what is now an expensive paperweight? p6hj4m

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Are you sure the batteries have a charge?

07-18-2013, 06:04 AM	#3
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	Cheap or low quality batteries can cause this problem.

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RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	Are you sure your charger is ok?

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ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	Try Eneloop batteries - they've solved a lot of issues.