Power problem with K-S2

morelia · 10-20-2016, 12:01 PM

When I switched the camera on today at first everything looked normal.
After about 15 seconds the display showing aperture and speed only went blank and a few seconds later the green ring round the shutter started flashing slowly a few seconds later the green ring went out and the camera behaved dead.
I recharged the battery and made sure that the shooting was single frame, far left on the screen choices. I checked the battery voltage and it was 7.5v
When I put the battery in there was no improvement.
What can cause such a problem, I am not used to altering settings so not willing to try changing things without a good reason.
The camera has behaved perfectly from new until today.
Can anyone help me please?
Thank you
John

Last edited by morelia; 10-20-2016 at 12:03 PM. Reason: Only added, the rest of the display was OK

Adam · 10-20-2016, 12:34 PM

Could be that the battery needs to be replaced. It's not too unusual if you used it a lot.

morelia · 10-20-2016, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Could be that the battery needs to be replaced. It's not too unusual if you used it a lot.

thank you for your reply.
taken 1200 images with it, only recharged it a few times, a voltmeter shows 8.3v when shown fully charged in the charger and the camera shows it full.

Adam · 10-23-2016, 07:40 PM

Were there prolonged periods where you didn't use the camera?

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**Wingincamera** · 10-27-2016, 01:26 PM

I've taken over 4,000 with my K-S2 without any problems. But I also have two batteries to share the load with. Last thing I want is to be out somewhere and start having battery problems.

10-20-2016, 12:01 PM	#1
morelia New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LEEDS UK Posts: 12	Power problem with K-S2 When I switched the camera on today at first everything looked normal. After about 15 seconds the display showing aperture and speed only went blank and a few seconds later the green ring round the shutter started flashing slowly a few seconds later the green ring went out and the camera behaved dead. I recharged the battery and made sure that the shooting was single frame, far left on the screen choices. I checked the battery voltage and it was 7.5v When I put the battery in there was no improvement. What can cause such a problem, I am not used to altering settings so not willing to try changing things without a good reason. The camera has behaved perfectly from new until today. Can anyone help me please? Thank you John Last edited by morelia; 10-20-2016 at 12:03 PM. Reason: Only added, the rest of the display was OK

10-20-2016, 12:34 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Could be that the battery needs to be replaced. It's not too unusual if you used it a lot. 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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10-20-2016, 02:17 PM	#3
morelia New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LEEDS UK Posts: 12 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Could be that the battery needs to be replaced. It's not too unusual if you used it a lot. thank you for your reply. taken 1200 images with it, only recharged it a few times, a voltmeter shows 8.3v when shown fully charged in the charger and the camera shows it full.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Were there prolonged periods where you didn't use the camera? 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:

10-27-2016, 01:26 PM	#5
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	I've taken over 4,000 with my K-S2 without any problems. But I also have two batteries to share the load with. Last thing I want is to be out somewhere and start having battery problems.

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