Black first image

**tmacdon** · 07-15-2016, 04:40 PM

Lately, after 3 years with the K 3, when I start a new series of shots (e.g., first of the day, or after a long break), the first image is totally black, as if greatly underexposed. Any idea what's going on?

Camera? Old or faulty card?

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Adam · 07-15-2016, 04:43 PM

Could possibly be the card. Have you tried a different one?

**UncleVanya** · 07-15-2016, 04:56 PM

Just for grins maybe post one with EXIF intact? Also what mode are you shooting in and what file format (raw, jpg, raw+)

KDD · 07-15-2016, 05:21 PM

Possuble you use M mode. ??

C_Jones · 07-15-2016, 06:31 PM

If images have been backed up from the card, you may want to format it prior to each use in the camera it is going to be used in. I may have experienced what you have mentioned, but it was not ongoing.

**eyeball** · 07-15-2016, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Lately, after 3 years with the K 3, when I start a new series of shots (e.g., first of the day, or after a long break), the first image is totally black, as if greatly underexposed. Any idea what's going on?

Happens to me all the time: that's how I know to remove the lens cap.

(Sorry, just couldn't resist the straight line

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lakeshore · 07-16-2016, 05:20 AM

Aperture block problem - like the K-50, K-30, et al?

**UncleVanya** · 07-16-2016, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by lakeshore

Aperture block problem - like the K-50, K-30, et al?

Seems too consistent in pattern - not at all what my experience was on my k-50.

**tmacdon** · 07-16-2016, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Could possibly be the card. Have you tried a different one?

Thanks folks...

Card: Hmmm..sensible, and easily tested. I will simply change cards to check.

Mode: I use M mode almost all the time...except for fast-movement/sports shots. Should this cause a problem?

07-15-2016, 04:40 PM	#1
tmacdon Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 143	Black first image Lately, after 3 years with the K 3, when I start a new series of shots (e.g., first of the day, or after a long break), the first image is totally black, as if greatly underexposed. Any idea what's going on? Camera? Old or faulty card? ,

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eyeball Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 50	Early images black - diagnosis Quote: Lately, after 3 years with the K 3, when I start a new series of shots (e.g., first of the day, or after a long break), the first image is totally black, as if greatly underexposed. Any idea what's going on? Happens to me all the time: that's how I know to remove the lens cap. (Sorry, just couldn't resist the straight line)

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,397	Just for grins maybe post one with EXIF intact? Also what mode are you shooting in and what file format (raw, jpg, raw+)

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C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,079	If images have been backed up from the card, you may want to format it prior to each use in the camera it is going to be used in. I may have experienced what you have mentioned, but it was not ongoing.

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07-16-2016, 08:05 PM	#9
tmacdon Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 143 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Could possibly be the card. Have you tried a different one? Thanks folks... Card: Hmmm..sensible, and easily tested. I will simply change cards to check. Mode: I use M mode almost all the time...except for fast-movement/sports shots. Should this cause a problem?

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