K-3 sticky shutter

aslewis02 · 04-19-2016, 11:59 AM

I've noticed sporadically that the shutter on my k-3 seems to stick. That's the only way I can think to explain it. I will focus, press to take the picture and it stutters. Next picture will snap fine.. Any suggestions?

C_Jones · 04-19-2016, 12:51 PM

I am not an expert on the shutter mechanism, but have read that a sticky shutter may be related to the mirror operation (sticky mirror).

If it continues as an ongoing thing, you may want to contact Pentax Customer Service and confide in them on what to do.

The number is (800) 877-0155 (Toll-free), and they operate on a Denver daytime schedule.

aslewis02 · 04-20-2016, 06:19 AM

Thanks for the number. I will give them a call.

C_Jones · 04-20-2016, 07:41 AM

You're welcome. They are helpful there.

04-19-2016, 11:59 AM	#1
aslewis02 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 31	K-3 sticky shutter I've noticed sporadically that the shutter on my k-3 seems to stick. That's the only way I can think to explain it. I will focus, press to take the picture and it stutters. Next picture will snap fine.. Any suggestions?

04-19-2016, 12:51 PM	#2
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,085	I am not an expert on the shutter mechanism, but have read that a sticky shutter may be related to the mirror operation (sticky mirror). If it continues as an ongoing thing, you may want to contact Pentax Customer Service and confide in them on what to do. The number is (800) 877-0155 (Toll-free), and they operate on a Denver daytime schedule. Last edited by C_Jones; 04-19-2016 at 01:01 PM.

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04-20-2016, 06:19 AM	#3
aslewis02 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 31 Original Poster	Thanks for the number. I will give them a call.

04-20-2016, 07:41 AM	#4
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,085	You're welcome. They are helpful there.