K30 switches between AF and M during shooting

Lori · 04-29-2018, 05:10 AM

I was shooting this weekend and all of a sudden my K30 keeps switching from Autofocus to Manual focus even though the switch is on AF-S mode. I can move the camera and it will go back and forth from AF to M constantly.

**UncleVanya** · 04-29-2018, 05:25 AM

When it goes to manual focus does the exposure info disappear? Does the camera drop automation entirely? Or does this only impact autofocus?

**sergysergy** · 04-29-2018, 09:02 AM

Does it happen with all lenses? Clean the contacts and try again

Adam · 05-02-2018, 12:46 AM

Sounds like a loose connection, or a dirty mount. Cleaning both the lens and camera mount might help.

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04-29-2018, 05:10 AM	#1
Lori Guest	K30 switches between AF and M during shooting I was shooting this weekend and all of a sudden my K30 keeps switching from Autofocus to Manual focus even though the switch is on AF-S mode. I can move the camera and it will go back and forth from AF to M constantly.

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04-29-2018, 05:25 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	When it goes to manual focus does the exposure info disappear? Does the camera drop automation entirely? Or does this only impact autofocus?

04-29-2018, 09:02 AM	#3
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	Does it happen with all lenses? Clean the contacts and try again

05-02-2018, 12:46 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Sounds like a loose connection, or a dirty mount. Cleaning both the lens and camera mount might help. 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: