K3 Died

jim.haase · 06-03-2015, 10:12 AM

My K3 will not power up. Tried all the easy stuff like changing batteries, lenses, and memory cards. No help. The camera is out of warranty so I will have to pay for the repair. Any suggestions on where to get it repaired.

AquaDome · 06-03-2015, 10:20 AM

Make sure the memory card door is closed properly.

jim.haase · 06-03-2015, 10:23 AM

Checked that. No help

VoiceOfReason · 06-03-2015, 10:36 AM

Here's an outside thing that might work. Take your battery out. Hold down the power button for a slow count of 30. Put your fully charged battery back in and see what happens after blowing out the battery compartment.

jim.haase · 06-03-2015, 11:51 AM

Tried it, no luck.

Outis · 06-03-2015, 01:33 PM

Are the contacts for the battery clean?

jim.haase · 06-03-2015, 02:26 PM

Appear to be. It did not happen during a battery change but during a time when I was out shooting. I had turned the camera off and about 15 minutes later I went to turn it on again and it would not power up. After that is when I tried changing the batteries, cards, and lenses. All to no avail.

Adam · 06-03-2015, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by jim.haase

Tried it, no luck.

Is the battery inserted backwards? I know it's possible to insert it backwards into the grip, not sure about the body though.

ScooterMaxi Jim · 06-03-2015, 03:25 PM

Is the shutter in midcycle? If the mirror is down, you probably have some hope to revive it. By chance do you have another battery you can try using? In any event, give it a day or two. I have heard of dSLRs coming back from a coma after a day or two.

jim.haase · 06-03-2015, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Is the battery inserted backwards? I know it's possible to insert it backwards into the grip, not sure about the body though.

Battery only can only install and lock in place in one direction.

---------- Post added 06-04-15 at 01:15 AM ----------

Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim

Is the shutter in midcycle? If the mirror is down, you probably have some hope to revive it. By chance do you have another battery you can try using? In any event, give it a day or two. I have heard of dSLRs coming back from a coma after a day or two.

The mirror is all the way down. I've already tried a second battery with no luck.

---------- Post added 06-04-15 at 01:18 AM ----------

Pentax suggested Precision Camera as a source for repair. Has anyone used this repair facility in the past and if you have what were your impression. Are there any other suggested repair facilities?

Adam · 06-04-2015, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by jim.haase

Pentax suggested Precision Camera as a source for repair. Has anyone used this repair facility in the past and if you have what were your impression. Are there any other suggested repair facilities?

Precision is the only authorized repair facility in the US, and the only one that can source parts as far as I'm aware. User impressions here on the forum are mixed; they range to highly positive to negative. I think it depends on the item in question and how readily-available parts are. The K-3 shouldn't be a problem.

06-03-2015, 10:12 AM	#1
jim.haase Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67	K3 Died My K3 will not power up. Tried all the easy stuff like changing batteries, lenses, and memory cards. No help. The camera is out of warranty so I will have to pay for the repair. Any suggestions on where to get it repaired.

06-03-2015, 03:07 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by jim.haase Tried it, no luck. Is the battery inserted backwards? I know it's possible to insert it backwards into the grip, not sure about the body though. 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:

06-03-2015, 11:13 PM	#10
jim.haase Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Is the battery inserted backwards? I know it's possible to insert it backwards into the grip, not sure about the body though. Battery only can only install and lock in place in one direction. ---------- Post added 06-04-15 at 01:15 AM ---------- Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim Is the shutter in midcycle? If the mirror is down, you probably have some hope to revive it. By chance do you have another battery you can try using? In any event, give it a day or two. I have heard of dSLRs coming back from a coma after a day or two. The mirror is all the way down. I've already tried a second battery with no luck. ---------- Post added 06-04-15 at 01:18 AM ---------- Pentax suggested Precision Camera as a source for repair. Has anyone used this repair facility in the past and if you have what were your impression. Are there any other suggested repair facilities? Last edited by jim.haase; 06-03-2015 at 11:19 PM.

06-04-2015, 12:23 AM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by jim.haase Pentax suggested Precision Camera as a source for repair. Has anyone used this repair facility in the past and if you have what were your impression. Are there any other suggested repair facilities? Precision is the only authorized repair facility in the US, and the only one that can source parts as far as I'm aware. User impressions here on the forum are mixed; they range to highly positive to negative. I think it depends on the item in question and how readily-available parts are. The K-3 shouldn't be a problem. 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:

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06-03-2015, 10:20 AM	#2
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Make sure the memory card door is closed properly.

06-03-2015, 10:23 AM	#3
jim.haase Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67 Original Poster	Checked that. No help

06-03-2015, 10:36 AM	#4
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Here's an outside thing that might work. Take your battery out. Hold down the power button for a slow count of 30. Put your fully charged battery back in and see what happens after blowing out the battery compartment.

06-03-2015, 11:51 AM	#5
jim.haase Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67 Original Poster	Tried it, no luck.

06-03-2015, 01:33 PM	#6
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	Are the contacts for the battery clean?

06-03-2015, 02:26 PM	#7
jim.haase Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67 Original Poster	Appear to be. It did not happen during a battery change but during a time when I was out shooting. I had turned the camera off and about 15 minutes later I went to turn it on again and it would not power up. After that is when I tried changing the batteries, cards, and lenses. All to no avail.

06-03-2015, 03:25 PM	#9
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Is the shutter in midcycle? If the mirror is down, you probably have some hope to revive it. By chance do you have another battery you can try using? In any event, give it a day or two. I have heard of dSLRs coming back from a coma after a day or two.