Dead K-50

dwinnert · 12-04-2016, 10:04 AM

Went to use my K-50 last night and it did not turn on so I recharged the battery. This morning, still dead.

Tried all of these steps.

Battery is fully charged.
Battery door shut properly
Memory card door shut properly
Tried with and without a card
Tried different cards
Removed lens and tried to start

Any other ideas....?

KiloHotelphoto · 12-04-2016, 10:09 AM

Maybe try a different battery or if you the adapter try triple A batteries. Hopefully it's just the battery that's dead and not the camera.

dwinnert · 12-04-2016, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto

Maybe try a different battery or if you the adapter try triple A batteries. Hopefully it's just the battery that's dead and not the camera.

Unfortunately, I do not have either...

**BigMackCam** · 12-04-2016, 10:44 AM

It would be worth cleaning the battery's contacts if you haven't done so. Even if they look clean, a little bit or dirt can compromise the connection. Also clean the contacts in the battery compartment if you can reach them, using a cotton bud with isopropyl alcohol if you have those to hand.

dwinnert · 12-04-2016, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

It would be worth cleaning the battery's contacts if you haven't done so. Even if they look clean, a little bit or dirt can compromise the connection. Also clean the contacts in the battery compartment if you can reach them, using a cotton bud with isopropyl alcohol if you have those to hand.

I ordered a new AA battery holder just now. So hopefully that will help. I do use a Eye-Fi card and I am wondering if it slowly discharged the battery to the point it cannot hold a charge. But as a cap to my year, my multi-meter died last week, so I cannot test the output.

Anyhow, the camera is pretty new and I just purchased this September. I could try swabbing the contacts, but if they are dirty..I would be surprised as I only changed out the battery a few times.....I mean, very little use.

So if the battery holder does not work, I'll get it serviced.

KiloHotelphoto · 12-04-2016, 11:28 AM

When you charged the battery did you have it plugged directly into the socket or did you have the charger plugged into a power strip surge protector? I have had problems when using a surge protector getting a good charge. Also are you charging the battery until the green light goes out? I ask because it's easy to see a green light and think it's good to go.

dwinnert · 12-04-2016, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto

When you charged the battery did you have it plugged directly into the socket or did you have the charger plugged into a power strip surge protector? I have had problems when using a surge protector getting a good charge. Also are you charging the battery until the green light goes out? I ask because it's easy to see a green light and think it's good to go.

Straight into a wall socket. The first charge it was left it in all night until the light went out. When it did not start I popped it back in the charger and the light went out within a few minutes.

kneemeister · 12-04-2016, 09:04 PM - **1 Like**

PM me I have a battery for a K50 I found in a drawer after I upgraded to a K-3ii. I will send it to ya!

**bwgv001** · 12-04-2016, 09:22 PM

can you measure voltages. I think the voltage is printage on the battery. My K3II battery says 7.2V, but freshly charged has something like 8.3V

dwinnert · 12-06-2016, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by kneemeister

PM me I have a battery for a K50 I found in a drawer after I upgraded to a K-3ii. I will send it to ya!

Thanks!.....That is what I love about this group.

Anyhow, got my AA holder today and picked up a multimeter. Batteries are spot on, camera dead as a door knob.

Calling Pentax tomorrow as it is under warranty....also, glad I have the extended one for down the road.

Thanks all!

12-04-2016, 10:04 AM	#1
dwinnert Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 107	Dead K-50 Went to use my K-50 last night and it did not turn on so I recharged the battery. This morning, still dead. Tried all of these steps. Battery is fully charged. Battery door shut properly Memory card door shut properly Tried with and without a card Tried different cards Removed lens and tried to start Any other ideas....?

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12-04-2016, 10:09 AM	#2
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030	Maybe try a different battery or if you the adapter try triple A batteries. Hopefully it's just the battery that's dead and not the camera.

12-04-2016, 10:34 AM	#3
dwinnert Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 107 Original Poster	Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto Maybe try a different battery or if you the adapter try triple A batteries. Hopefully it's just the battery that's dead and not the camera. Unfortunately, I do not have either...

12-04-2016, 10:44 AM	#4
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,673	It would be worth cleaning the battery's contacts if you haven't done so. Even if they look clean, a little bit or dirt can compromise the connection. Also clean the contacts in the battery compartment if you can reach them, using a cotton bud with isopropyl alcohol if you have those to hand.

12-04-2016, 10:58 AM	#5
dwinnert Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 107 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam It would be worth cleaning the battery's contacts if you haven't done so. Even if they look clean, a little bit or dirt can compromise the connection. Also clean the contacts in the battery compartment if you can reach them, using a cotton bud with isopropyl alcohol if you have those to hand. I ordered a new AA battery holder just now. So hopefully that will help. I do use a Eye-Fi card and I am wondering if it slowly discharged the battery to the point it cannot hold a charge. But as a cap to my year, my multi-meter died last week, so I cannot test the output. Anyhow, the camera is pretty new and I just purchased this September. I could try swabbing the contacts, but if they are dirty..I would be surprised as I only changed out the battery a few times.....I mean, very little use. So if the battery holder does not work, I'll get it serviced.

12-04-2016, 11:28 AM	#6
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030	When you charged the battery did you have it plugged directly into the socket or did you have the charger plugged into a power strip surge protector? I have had problems when using a surge protector getting a good charge. Also are you charging the battery until the green light goes out? I ask because it's easy to see a green light and think it's good to go.

12-04-2016, 12:03 PM	#7
dwinnert Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 107 Original Poster	Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto When you charged the battery did you have it plugged directly into the socket or did you have the charger plugged into a power strip surge protector? I have had problems when using a surge protector getting a good charge. Also are you charging the battery until the green light goes out? I ask because it's easy to see a green light and think it's good to go. Straight into a wall socket. The first charge it was left it in all night until the light went out. When it did not start I popped it back in the charger and the light went out within a few minutes.

12-04-2016, 09:04 PM - 1 Like	#8
kneemeister Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pittsford, Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 89	PM me I have a battery for a K50 I found in a drawer after I upgraded to a K-3ii. I will send it to ya!

12-04-2016, 09:22 PM	#9
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	can you measure voltages. I think the voltage is printage on the battery. My K3II battery says 7.2V, but freshly charged has something like 8.3V

12-06-2016, 06:42 PM	#10
dwinnert Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 107 Original Poster	Originally posted by kneemeister PM me I have a battery for a K50 I found in a drawer after I upgraded to a K-3ii. I will send it to ya! Thanks!.....That is what I love about this group. Anyhow, got my AA holder today and picked up a multimeter. Batteries are spot on, camera dead as a door knob. Calling Pentax tomorrow as it is under warranty....also, glad I have the extended one for down the road. Thanks all!