anti-shake update stopped working

krema · 03-19-2013, 08:02 PM

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hi

i was looking forward to using the anti-shake feature of the Q and the firmware update went through fine. for several days i tried different lenses and entered different focal lengths.

however today i noticed that the anti-shake option is grayed-out and and turned off. i haven't made any major menu changes but trying to change settings to get the anti-shake back haven't worked.

i also noticed two things:

1) after i turned the camera on after updating the firmware, everything was reset back to default, including time and date among other things. is that normal?

2) every time i start the camera the focal length setting is there waiting for a selection. i've been hitting OK because i selected a lens to use and left it on the camera and its the only way i know to get past that menu. is it normal to have to enter that info every time?

do you think my firmware update went through correctly or should i do it again?

thanks for any help!
krem

Adam · 03-19-2013, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by krema

hi

i was looking forward to using the anti-shake feature of the Q and the firmware update went through fine. for several days i tried different lenses and entered different focal lengths.

however today i noticed that the anti-shake option is grayed-out and and turned off. i haven't made any major menu changes but trying to change settings to get the anti-shake back haven't worked.

i also noticed two things:

1) after i turned the camera on after updating the firmware, everything was reset back to default, including time and date among other things. is that normal?

2) every time i start the camera the focal length setting is there waiting for a selection. i've been hitting OK because i selected a lens to use and left it on the camera and its the only way i know to get past that menu. is it normal to have to enter that info every time?

do you think my firmware update went through correctly or should i do it again?

thanks for any help!
krem

Are you using adapted lenses or native Q lenses? With native lenses, it shouldn't ever ask for the focal length.

krema · 03-19-2013, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Are you using adapted lenses or native Q lenses? With native lenses, it shouldn't ever ask for the focal length.

i'm using adapted lenses, C and M42 mount.

**crewl1** · 03-19-2013, 08:57 PM

Adapted lenses will ask for a focal length each time you turn on the Q.

Check the drive mode, if you select remote or time delay the shake reduction is turned off by default as it assumes you are using a tripod.

krema · 11-05-2014, 07:36 PM

I thought I just replied to this thread, but its not showing. Maybe I replied to the wrong thread.

Thanks to those that offered their help - it helped, despite the over year-long delay.

K

paranoia23 · 11-10-2014, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by krema

hi
however today i noticed that the anti-shake option is grayed-out and and turned off. i haven't made any major menu changes but trying to change settings to get the anti-shake back haven't worked.

thanks for any help!
krem

remote control and timer mode doesn't support SR ...

reh321 · 11-10-2014, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by krema

i'm using adapted lenses, C and M42 mount.

This is the place where I display ignorance.
I know what a M42-mount is.
What is a C-mount?

**GUB** · 11-10-2014, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by reh321

This is the place where I display ignorance.
I know what a M42-mount is.
What is a C-mount?

Budget lens with surprising results.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2051541.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC...unt&_sacat=625

krema · 11-11-2014, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by reh321

This is the place where I display ignorance.
I know what a M42-mount is.
What is a C-mount?

i didn't know about C or D mount lenses until i got going with the Q. once i saw what those little jewels could do i was hooked. i still think the Q is the most unique camera out there to date. for the last 8 years or so i was asking random strangers why there was no 1/2.3" sensor camera body. that reminds of something i need to post!

03-19-2013, 08:02 PM	#1
krema Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 38	anti-shake update stopped working Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. hi i was looking forward to using the anti-shake feature of the Q and the firmware update went through fine. for several days i tried different lenses and entered different focal lengths. however today i noticed that the anti-shake option is grayed-out and and turned off. i haven't made any major menu changes but trying to change settings to get the anti-shake back haven't worked. i also noticed two things: 1) after i turned the camera on after updating the firmware, everything was reset back to default, including time and date among other things. is that normal? 2) every time i start the camera the focal length setting is there waiting for a selection. i've been hitting OK because i selected a lens to use and left it on the camera and its the only way i know to get past that menu. is it normal to have to enter that info every time? do you think my firmware update went through correctly or should i do it again? thanks for any help! krem

03-19-2013, 08:30 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by krema hi i was looking forward to using the anti-shake feature of the Q and the firmware update went through fine. for several days i tried different lenses and entered different focal lengths. however today i noticed that the anti-shake option is grayed-out and and turned off. i haven't made any major menu changes but trying to change settings to get the anti-shake back haven't worked. i also noticed two things: 1) after i turned the camera on after updating the firmware, everything was reset back to default, including time and date among other things. is that normal? 2) every time i start the camera the focal length setting is there waiting for a selection. i've been hitting OK because i selected a lens to use and left it on the camera and its the only way i know to get past that menu. is it normal to have to enter that info every time? do you think my firmware update went through correctly or should i do it again? thanks for any help! krem Are you using adapted lenses or native Q lenses? With native lenses, it shouldn't ever ask for the focal length. 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:

11-05-2014, 07:36 PM	#5
krema Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 38 Original Poster	Hmm I thought I just replied to this thread, but its not showing. Maybe I replied to the wrong thread. Thanks to those that offered their help - it helped, despite the over year-long delay. K

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krema Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 38 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Are you using adapted lenses or native Q lenses? With native lenses, it shouldn't ever ask for the focal length. i'm using adapted lenses, C and M42 mount.

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paranoia23 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 188	Originally posted by krema hi however today i noticed that the anti-shake option is grayed-out and and turned off. i haven't made any major menu changes but trying to change settings to get the anti-shake back haven't worked. thanks for any help! krem remote control and timer mode doesn't support SR ...

11-10-2014, 02:16 PM	#7
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by krema i'm using adapted lenses, C and M42 mount. This is the place where I display ignorance. I know what a M42-mount is. What is a C-mount?

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GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	Originally posted by reh321 This is the place where I display ignorance. I know what a M42-mount is. What is a C-mount? Budget lens with surprising results. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2051541.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC...unt&_sacat=625

11-11-2014, 05:12 PM	#9
krema Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 38 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 This is the place where I display ignorance. I know what a M42-mount is. What is a C-mount? i didn't know about C or D mount lenses until i got going with the Q. once i saw what those little jewels could do i was hooked. i still think the Q is the most unique camera out there to date. for the last 8 years or so i was asking random strangers why there was no 1/2.3" sensor camera body. that reminds of something i need to post!