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Alweyn · 10-01-2019, 12:02 AM

Hi Guys
Just purchased a second hand Pentax Q10 and I cant change the mode dial off Auto.
Been through manual and online to see if there is a locking mechanism or anything else stopping it from moving. Unless I'm missing something.
Any advise would be great.
Uploaded a picture taken this afternoon on auto.

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Adam · 10-01-2019, 12:14 AM

There's no locking mechanism that I'm aware of- if moderate force doesn't get it to move, there might be something stuck inside/underneath that's preventing it from turning properly.

Alweyn · 10-01-2019, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by Adam

There's no locking mechanism that I'm aware of- if moderate force doesn't get it to move, there might be something stuck inside/underneath that's preventing it from turning properly.

Thanks Adam that is what I was afraid of. Will look into it further. Cheers

Alweyn · 10-01-2019, 03:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

There's no locking mechanism that I'm aware of- if moderate force doesn't get it to move, there might be something stuck inside/underneath that's preventing it from turning properly.

Adam
I have pulled all the screws out from the body, replaced and presto, I have a dial that works!!
Will keep an eye on it though.

10-01-2019, 12:14 AM	#2
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10-01-2019, 12:43 AM	#3
Alweyn New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Gippsland, Victoria, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam There's no locking mechanism that I'm aware of- if moderate force doesn't get it to move, there might be something stuck inside/underneath that's preventing it from turning properly. Thanks Adam that is what I was afraid of. Will look into it further. Cheers

10-01-2019, 03:29 AM - 1 Like	#4
Alweyn New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Gippsland, Victoria, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam There's no locking mechanism that I'm aware of- if moderate force doesn't get it to move, there might be something stuck inside/underneath that's preventing it from turning properly. Adam I have pulled all the screws out from the body, replaced and presto, I have a dial that works!! Will keep an eye on it though.

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