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johnmflores · 11-10-2013, 03:05 PM

FWIW I had an issue with the K-3 shutting down. I had the grip plus a third party batter (Pearlstone) in the camera. Both batteries showed a charge. Not sure what caused it, but I removed the grip and replaced the batter and it's been ok ever since.

aaalegre · 11-10-2013, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by aaalegre

I went from Grip first to Auto then to Body first and Body first seems to be the one for now until the fix.
I always went grip first and had the body as a backup ( bummer )

Well as far as my last post that did not work either

dbh · 11-10-2013, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by aaalegre

Well as far as my last post that did not work either

I was afraid of that, but looks like it can't handle 2 batteries. At least it seems like it doesn't matter where the single battery is - the grip location is easier to get at.

I'm anxious for this to get fixed. It's a good to know I'm not the only one, although I'm surprised nobody else has shown up with this power on problem so far.

Vylen · 11-10-2013, 03:59 PM

To further your surprise, I've encountered no issues with two batteries and grip attached.

aaalegre · 11-10-2013, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by dbh

I was afraid of that, but looks like it can't handle 2 batteries. At least it seems like it doesn't matter where the single battery is - the grip location is easier to get at.

I'm anxious for this to get fixed. It's a good to know I'm not the only one, although I'm surprised nobody else has shown up with this power on problem so far.

I'm wondering if the eye-fi card as anything to do with it..
how many of you are using this ?

dbh · 11-10-2013, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by aaalegre

I'm wondering if the eye-fi card as anything to do with it..
how many of you are using this ?

Not me, I have a 4G Sandisk Extreme-III in each slot. I'm going to try pulling out the one in slot-2 and putting the second battery back in.
If Pentax is watching this thread I bet they're having a right laugh...

aaalegre · 11-10-2013, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by dbh

Not me, I have a 4G Sandisk Extreme-III in each slot. I'm going to try pulling out the one in slot-2 and putting the second battery back in.
If Pentax is watching this thread I bet they're having a right laugh...

Im sure they already know

dbh · 11-10-2013, 05:15 PM

Well that didn't take long. Within 15 min of powering it off after putting both batteries back in, it refused to power back on.

aaalegre · 11-10-2013, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by dbh

Well that didn't take long. Within 15 min of powering it off after putting both batteries back in, it refused to power back on.

you are able to power on aren't you ?

dbh · 11-10-2013, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by aaalegre

you are able to power on aren't you ?

I can power on again now that I took the second battery out. As long as there is only one, I can power on without any problem. I'm keeping the body empty and using the grip to keep the battery. If this is not rectified in the first firmware update, I'll be taking the camera back for warranty repair. This is irritating.

DogLover · 11-10-2013, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by dbh

I can power on again now that I took the second battery out. As long as there is only one, I can power on without any problem. I'm keeping the body empty and using the grip to keep the battery. If this is not rectified in the first firmware update, I'll be taking the camera back for warranty repair. This is irritating.

I'd be careful about that. They can probably only fix it with new firmware and would just sit on your camera until they got it. Understand your frustration, though.

aaalegre · 11-10-2013, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by dbh

I can power on again now that I took the second battery out. As long as there is only one, I can power on without any problem. I'm keeping the body empty and using the grip to keep the battery. If this is not rectified in the first firmware update, I'll be taking the camera back for warranty repair. This is irritating.

I look at it this way not the warranty put a replacement this is brand new

dbh · 11-17-2013, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by aaalegre

I went from Grip first to Auto then to Body first and Body first seems to be the one for now until the fix.
I always went grip first and had the body as a backup ( bummer )

How has this been working for you since your last post?

Twino4u · 11-17-2013, 03:06 PM

Have the same issue...K3 with DBG-5 installed with original batteries...when shutting K3 off I have to switch grip on/off and then K3 two or three times on/off before K3 is willing to start.....let's hope a quick firmware release..

Originally posted by dbh

Same thing here. Seems to only happen with the grip attached and with a battery in the grip.
Steps to reproduce:
battery in both body and grip
attach the grip
power off
wait
after a varying amount of time, but usually no more than 20minutes, it won't power on without pulling out both batteries
Thought it might be just me.
I smell a bug.
So far, leaving the grip attached but with a battery in the body only avoids the problem.

aaalegre · 11-17-2013, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by dbh

How has this been working for you since your last post?

It worked for quite some time and as of yesterday it failed had to turn on and off a few times

11-17-2013, 03:06 PM	#29
Twino4u New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany-NRW Posts: 11	Same here Have the same issue...K3 with DBG-5 installed with original batteries...when shutting K3 off I have to switch grip on/off and then K3 two or three times on/off before K3 is willing to start.....let's hope a quick firmware release.. Originally posted by dbh Same thing here. Seems to only happen with the grip attached and with a battery in the grip. Steps to reproduce: battery in both body and grip attach the grip power off wait after a varying amount of time, but usually no more than 20minutes, it won't power on without pulling out both batteries Thought it might be just me. I smell a bug. So far, leaving the grip attached but with a battery in the body only avoids the problem.

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11-10-2013, 03:05 PM	#16
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	FWIW I had an issue with the K-3 shutting down. I had the grip plus a third party batter (Pearlstone) in the camera. Both batteries showed a charge. Not sure what caused it, but I removed the grip and replaced the batter and it's been ok ever since.

11-10-2013, 03:11 PM	#17
aaalegre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: new jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 112 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaalegre I went from Grip first to Auto then to Body first and Body first seems to be the one for now until the fix. I always went grip first and had the body as a backup ( bummer ) Well as far as my last post that did not work either

11-10-2013, 03:58 PM	#18
dbh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery Posts: 404	Originally posted by aaalegre Well as far as my last post that did not work either I was afraid of that, but looks like it can't handle 2 batteries. At least it seems like it doesn't matter where the single battery is - the grip location is easier to get at. I'm anxious for this to get fixed. It's a good to know I'm not the only one, although I'm surprised nobody else has shown up with this power on problem so far.

11-10-2013, 03:59 PM	#19
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	To further your surprise, I've encountered no issues with two batteries and grip attached.

11-10-2013, 04:30 PM	#20
aaalegre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: new jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 112 Original Poster	Originally posted by dbh I was afraid of that, but looks like it can't handle 2 batteries. At least it seems like it doesn't matter where the single battery is - the grip location is easier to get at. I'm anxious for this to get fixed. It's a good to know I'm not the only one, although I'm surprised nobody else has shown up with this power on problem so far. I'm wondering if the eye-fi card as anything to do with it.. how many of you are using this ?

11-10-2013, 04:47 PM	#21
dbh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery Posts: 404	Originally posted by aaalegre I'm wondering if the eye-fi card as anything to do with it.. how many of you are using this ? Not me, I have a 4G Sandisk Extreme-III in each slot. I'm going to try pulling out the one in slot-2 and putting the second battery back in. If Pentax is watching this thread I bet they're having a right laugh...

11-10-2013, 04:53 PM	#22
aaalegre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: new jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 112 Original Poster	Originally posted by dbh Not me, I have a 4G Sandisk Extreme-III in each slot. I'm going to try pulling out the one in slot-2 and putting the second battery back in. If Pentax is watching this thread I bet they're having a right laugh... Im sure they already know

11-10-2013, 05:15 PM	#23
dbh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery Posts: 404	Well that didn't take long. Within 15 min of powering it off after putting both batteries back in, it refused to power back on.

11-10-2013, 05:24 PM	#24
aaalegre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: new jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 112 Original Poster	Originally posted by dbh Well that didn't take long. Within 15 min of powering it off after putting both batteries back in, it refused to power back on. you are able to power on aren't you ?

11-10-2013, 05:31 PM	#25
dbh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery Posts: 404	Originally posted by aaalegre you are able to power on aren't you ? I can power on again now that I took the second battery out. As long as there is only one, I can power on without any problem. I'm keeping the body empty and using the grip to keep the battery. If this is not rectified in the first firmware update, I'll be taking the camera back for warranty repair. This is irritating.

11-10-2013, 05:40 PM	#26
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by dbh I can power on again now that I took the second battery out. As long as there is only one, I can power on without any problem. I'm keeping the body empty and using the grip to keep the battery. If this is not rectified in the first firmware update, I'll be taking the camera back for warranty repair. This is irritating. I'd be careful about that. They can probably only fix it with new firmware and would just sit on your camera until they got it. Understand your frustration, though.

11-10-2013, 05:41 PM	#27
aaalegre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: new jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 112 Original Poster	Originally posted by dbh I can power on again now that I took the second battery out. As long as there is only one, I can power on without any problem. I'm keeping the body empty and using the grip to keep the battery. If this is not rectified in the first firmware update, I'll be taking the camera back for warranty repair. This is irritating. I look at it this way not the warranty put a replacement this is brand new

11-17-2013, 10:53 AM	#28
dbh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery Posts: 404	Originally posted by aaalegre I went from Grip first to Auto then to Body first and Body first seems to be the one for now until the fix. I always went grip first and had the body as a backup ( bummer ) How has this been working for you since your last post?

11-17-2013, 04:42 PM	#30
aaalegre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: new jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 112 Original Poster	Originally posted by dbh How has this been working for you since your last post? It worked for quite some time and as of yesterday it failed had to turn on and off a few times

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