troubleshooting: K-5 stuck in Av

DNM · 04-26-2014, 12:25 AM

Help! Why is my K-5 suddenly stuck in Av?

Adam · 04-26-2014, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by DNM

Help! Why is my K-5 suddenly stuck in Av?

Did you turn the aperture ring away from "A"?

**Nakedgun** · 05-02-2014, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Did you turn the aperture ring away from "A"?

No lens attached. I turned it off for a few minutes and back on, now it is OK. I had been going through the various menus for some time, under a warm lamp, could it have gotten overheated?

Adam · 05-02-2014, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Nakedgun

No lens attached.

Put a lens on and you'll be able to access the other modes.

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05-02-2014, 12:49 PM	#3
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,365	Originally posted by Adam Did you turn the aperture ring away from "A"? No lens attached. I turned it off for a few minutes and back on, now it is OK. I had been going through the various menus for some time, under a warm lamp, could it have gotten overheated?

05-02-2014, 01:41 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Nakedgun No lens attached. Put a lens on and you'll be able to access the other modes. 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: