Both my K-01s have stucked shutters

johncarlgalang · 11-01-2020, 08:26 AM

Its just a black screen. It takes pictures and videos but all just black to it. Anyone else had the same experience?

stevebrot · 11-01-2020, 09:29 AM

Are you able to use the rear LCD to frame the photo?

Steve

johncarlgalang · 11-01-2020, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Are you able to use the rear LCD to frame the photo?

Steve

nothing in the lcd just all black

**Belnan** · 11-01-2020, 09:47 AM

I have had 5 pentax DSLR's and have never seen that before. If you take off the lens you can see the shutter there? Closed.

angelo9978 · 11-01-2020, 06:58 PM

i have the same issue with mine. shutter permanently shut

Ducky62 · 11-01-2020, 07:16 PM

Mine still worked great last time I checked. The autofocus is garbage but that was part of the design. Takes great pics with the 40mm that came with it.

Breakfastographer · 11-01-2020, 10:09 PM

I believe the K-01 has a shutter rated for 100,000 shots (cmiiaw) - how many clicks has yours done?

Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date

johncarlgalang · 11-01-2020, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by Breakfastographer

I believe the K-01 has a shutter rated for 100,000 shots (cmiiaw) - how many clicks has yours done?

Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date

i use it mainly for videos so the shutter count should be pretty low like in the low 10k's

**luftfluss** · 11-02-2020, 09:14 AM

My first K-01 developed an occasionally sticky shutter after about 6 years and 60k actuations. I'd turn it off then back on and it would be fine again. I've since traded it away so I don't know its current status.

kayakfari · 11-07-2020, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by johncarlgalang

nothing in the lcd just all black

Are you sure it's not set to 'display off' ?

Double click the INFO button and check.
Chances of two failed units are pretty slim..

rmalbers · 11-17-2020, 09:09 AM

Are you using the same battery in each, could this be a weak battery issue?

jporos · 02-08-2022, 07:29 AM

I have the same issue with my K-01. I will take a few shots and then the display in the back goes black. The camera will still try to meter, but it basically looks like the shutter is stuck. I try pressing down the shutter button, changing the battery etc. Sometimes it will free up and somestimes not. has anyone sent their K-01 for service?

pimpim · 02-10-2022, 09:37 AM

would pentax have used different shutters for the K-01? Otherwise the stuck shutter issue should appear on other cameras as well ?

HoundFrog · 02-11-2022, 05:43 AM - **1 Like**

I've heard of such stories. Could be another solenoid issue (shutter has two).

pimpim · 02-11-2022, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by HoundFrog

I've heard of such stories. Could be another solenoid issue (shutter has two).

ouch

Probably harder to replace than the infamous aperture solenoid?

11-01-2020, 08:26 AM	#1
johncarlgalang Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 32	Both my K-01s have stucked shutters Its just a black screen. It takes pictures and videos but all just black to it. Anyone else had the same experience?

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11-01-2020, 09:29 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Are you able to use the rear LCD to frame the photo? Steve

11-01-2020, 09:31 AM	#3
johncarlgalang Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Are you able to use the rear LCD to frame the photo? Steve nothing in the lcd just all black

11-01-2020, 09:47 AM	#4
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	I have had 5 pentax DSLR's and have never seen that before. If you take off the lens you can see the shutter there? Closed.

11-01-2020, 06:58 PM	#5
angelo9978 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 231	i have the same issue with mine. shutter permanently shut

11-01-2020, 07:16 PM	#6
Ducky62 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 40	Mine still worked great last time I checked. The autofocus is garbage but that was part of the design. Takes great pics with the 40mm that came with it.

11-01-2020, 10:09 PM	#7
Breakfastographer Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 673	I believe the K-01 has a shutter rated for 100,000 shots (cmiiaw) - how many clicks has yours done? Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date

11-01-2020, 11:04 PM	#8
johncarlgalang Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by Breakfastographer I believe the K-01 has a shutter rated for 100,000 shots (cmiiaw) - how many clicks has yours done? Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date i use it mainly for videos so the shutter count should be pretty low like in the low 10k's

11-02-2020, 09:14 AM	#9
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	My first K-01 developed an occasionally sticky shutter after about 6 years and 60k actuations. I'd turn it off then back on and it would be fine again. I've since traded it away so I don't know its current status.

11-07-2020, 05:37 PM	#10
kayakfari Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: South Florida Posts: 173	Originally posted by johncarlgalang nothing in the lcd just all black Are you sure it's not set to 'display off' ? Double click the INFO button and check. Chances of two failed units are pretty slim..

11-17-2020, 09:09 AM	#11
rmalbers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 104	Are you using the same battery in each, could this be a weak battery issue?

02-08-2022, 07:29 AM	#12
jporos Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 44	I have the same issue with my K-01. I will take a few shots and then the display in the back goes black. The camera will still try to meter, but it basically looks like the shutter is stuck. I try pressing down the shutter button, changing the battery etc. Sometimes it will free up and somestimes not. has anyone sent their K-01 for service?

02-10-2022, 09:37 AM	#13
pimpim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mainz Photos: Albums Posts: 253	would pentax have used different shutters for the K-01? Otherwise the stuck shutter issue should appear on other cameras as well ?

02-11-2022, 05:43 AM - 1 Like	#14
HoundFrog Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Prague, Czechia Posts: 595	I've heard of such stories. Could be another solenoid issue (shutter has two).

02-11-2022, 06:38 AM	#15
pimpim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mainz Photos: Albums Posts: 253	Originally posted by HoundFrog I've heard of such stories. Could be another solenoid issue (shutter has two). ouch Probably harder to replace than the infamous aperture solenoid?