pentax k-s1

michel asselin · 05-27-2021, 06:54 AM

no exposure, all picture are black even with flash on and iso51200, yes the cap is off, sometimes very dark but able to see a bit of the picture

aaacb · 05-27-2021, 07:20 AM

Most likely aperture block failure, see this post for instructions to confirm How to detect aperture block failure on Pentax K-S1 (and K-S2) - PentaxForums.com

**marcusBMG** · 05-27-2021, 07:41 AM

We should use the phrase aperture block solenoid fail, aperture block sounds way bad, the part that's causing the problem is actually small and cheap and its not difficult to replace. I fixed my KS2 no prob.

reh321 · 05-31-2021, 12:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by michel asselin

no exposure, all picture are black even with flash on and iso51200, yes the cap is off, sometimes very dark but able to see a bit of the picture

Someone with the same name posted two different ‘dark pictures’ questions here.
Are you familiar with operating your cameras?
Have you asked at a camera shop for assistance?

05-27-2021, 06:54 AM	#1
michel asselin Guest	pentax k-s1 no exposure, all picture are black even with flash on and iso51200, yes the cap is off, sometimes very dark but able to see a bit of the picture

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Manual: Solenoid replacement: Pentax K-S1	photogem	Pentax K-S1 & K-S2	71	12-11-2023 03:56 PM
Pentax k-s1 Display not working	tomato112233	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	2	01-13-2021 12:23 PM
Ricoh UK online store: K-S1,18-55 and bag £229.99. Q-S1 7 lens kit £599.99	DanGleabols	Pentax Price Watch	2	11-26-2015 05:43 PM
PENTAX K-S1 Sweets Collection A trio of new, special-color PENTAX K-S1 camera models	Adam	Homepage & Official Pentax News	0	10-22-2014 03:10 PM
Q-S1 and K-S1 New Naming?	LaurenOE	General Photography	8	08-21-2014 09:36 PM

05-27-2021, 07:20 AM	#2
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	Most likely aperture block failure, see this post for instructions to confirm How to detect aperture block failure on Pentax K-S1 (and K-S2) - PentaxForums.com

05-27-2021, 07:41 AM	#3
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,870	We should use the phrase aperture block solenoid fail, aperture block sounds way bad, the part that's causing the problem is actually small and cheap and its not difficult to replace. I fixed my KS2 no prob.

05-31-2021, 12:20 PM - 1 Like	#4
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by michel asselin no exposure, all picture are black even with flash on and iso51200, yes the cap is off, sometimes very dark but able to see a bit of the picture Someone with the same name posted two different ‘dark pictures’ questions here. Are you familiar with operating your cameras? Have you asked at a camera shop for assistance?