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Not a Number · 12-11-2021, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by cowlitzJim

I just received a K100d that was a potential solenoid donor, but wanted to play with it for a while before deciding. I'm 0-4 on SD cards, none will read even after in-camera formatting. Hm.

What firmware version and type of cards are you trying? Version 1.00 does not support SDHC so you need a SD card 2GB or less to load the updated firmware. Then you can use SDHC cards.

You might be able to partition a SDHC card on a PC or Mac so the primary partition is 2GB or less and "fool" the camera that way.

https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/20060808e.html

Last edited by Not a Number; 12-11-2021 at 11:23 PM.

cowlitzJim · 12-12-2021, 09:36 AM

Thanks, I'll double check that. I've been attempting w/ 16G while seeking my elder cards. Pwr+Info, I believe?

Not a Number · 12-12-2021, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by cowlitzJim

Thanks, I'll double check that. I've been attempting w/ 16G while seeking my elder cards. Pwr+Info, I believe?

Power on + menu button.

cowlitzJim · 12-12-2021, 11:05 AM - **1 Like**

Wow - long time since I used any camera with firmware 1.00

but that's what this is!
Updating as soon a I find a little card.. yay, found a Sandisk 2.0G

Now awaiting full Eneloops to avoid brickage..
Done! 1.02, 16G chip works

Last edited by cowlitzJim; 12-12-2021 at 12:03 PM. Reason: spelingg

Ronald Oakes · 12-12-2021, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Power on + menu button.

Thank you so much for the info ! I have a feeling I ditched a camera a while back because of the same issue.

**17dew** · 12-13-2021, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

All this is for nothing. Thecamerabox declined my offer of $75 .
No sense in musing any further over this as I refuse to go a single penny higher. Oh well.....

Oh well,the K70 has other issues,kinda like the rest of the story.

**17dew** · 12-30-2021, 03:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I made an offer but have not heard back yet.
I DO have a KS2 that was dropped and needs a new base , flash cover , and a mode dial. This might be ok , but not for $99.

I made an offer on the camera also.They accepted it.I now have an LCD.The camera is in pristine condition,and included
the original box and some goodies inside.If you still need those parts I can send it along to you.

ChristianRock · 12-30-2021, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by 17dew

I made an offer on the camera also.They accepted it.I now have an LCD.The camera is in pristine condition,and included
the original box and some goodies inside.If you still need those parts I can send it along to you.

So what was wrong with the camera? Does it just not turn on at all?

**17dew** · 12-30-2021, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

So what was wrong with the camera? Does it just not turn on at all?

Yes completely dead.I tried different fully charged batteries,cleaned the contacts.If a battery is left in it, it will
discharge it in a short time.I'm guessing it has a short somewhere.It doesn't look corroded,like it was water
damaged.It's beyond my skill level to dig any further with it.

ChristianRock · 12-30-2021, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by 17dew

Yes completely dead.I tried different fully charged batteries,cleaned the contacts.If a battery is left in it, it will
discharge it in a short time.I'm guessing it has a short somewhere.It doesn't look corroded,like it was water
damaged.It's beyond my skill level to dig any further with it.

I see. Well at least it was worth it for the screen. For any other uses, it probably wouldn't be worth buying, but if you get your K-70 to work then you ended up with a big win here.

Ronald Oakes · 12-31-2021, 11:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 17dew

I made an offer on the camera also.They accepted it.I now have an LCD.The camera is in pristine condition,and included
the original box and some goodies inside.If you still need those parts I can send it along to you.

unfortunately I just bought a parts body from Japan not more than 4 days ago.
Thanks for the generous offer but I'm probably good. Will let you know if not.

**17dew** · 12-31-2021, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

unfortunately I just bought a parts body from Japan not more than 4 days ago.
Thanks for the generous offer but I'm probably good. Will let you know if not.

OK,thanks and good luck.

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12-11-2021, 11:18 PM	#16
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by cowlitzJim I just received a K100d that was a potential solenoid donor, but wanted to play with it for a while before deciding. I'm 0-4 on SD cards, none will read even after in-camera formatting. Hm. What firmware version and type of cards are you trying? Version 1.00 does not support SDHC so you need a SD card 2GB or less to load the updated firmware. Then you can use SDHC cards. You might be able to partition a SDHC card on a PC or Mac so the primary partition is 2GB or less and "fool" the camera that way. https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/20060808e.html Last edited by Not a Number; 12-11-2021 at 11:23 PM.

12-12-2021, 09:36 AM	#17
cowlitzJim Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Cowlitz county, Washington state USA Photos: Albums Posts: 62	Thanks, I'll double check that. I've been attempting w/ 16G while seeking my elder cards. Pwr+Info, I believe?

12-12-2021, 10:25 AM	#18
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by cowlitzJim Thanks, I'll double check that. I've been attempting w/ 16G while seeking my elder cards. Pwr+Info, I believe? Power on + menu button.

12-12-2021, 11:05 AM - 1 Like	#19
cowlitzJim Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Cowlitz county, Washington state USA Photos: Albums Posts: 62	Wow - long time since I used any camera with firmware 1.00 but that's what this is! Updating as soon a I find a little card.. yay, found a Sandisk 2.0G Now awaiting full Eneloops to avoid brickage.. Done! 1.02, 16G chip works Last edited by cowlitzJim; 12-12-2021 at 12:03 PM. Reason: spelingg

12-12-2021, 12:47 PM	#20
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number Power on + menu button. Thank you so much for the info ! I have a feeling I ditched a camera a while back because of the same issue.

12-13-2021, 02:44 PM	#21
17dew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,823	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes All this is for nothing. Thecamerabox declined my offer of $75 . No sense in musing any further over this as I refuse to go a single penny higher. Oh well..... Oh well,the K70 has other issues,kinda like the rest of the story.

12-30-2021, 03:18 PM - 1 Like	#22
17dew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,823	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I made an offer but have not heard back yet. I DO have a KS2 that was dropped and needs a new base , flash cover , and a mode dial. This might be ok , but not for $99. I made an offer on the camera also.They accepted it.I now have an LCD.The camera is in pristine condition,and included the original box and some goodies inside.If you still need those parts I can send it along to you.

12-30-2021, 05:08 PM	#23
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by 17dew I made an offer on the camera also.They accepted it.I now have an LCD.The camera is in pristine condition,and included the original box and some goodies inside.If you still need those parts I can send it along to you. So what was wrong with the camera? Does it just not turn on at all?

12-30-2021, 06:05 PM	#24
17dew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,823	Originally posted by ChristianRock So what was wrong with the camera? Does it just not turn on at all? Yes completely dead.I tried different fully charged batteries,cleaned the contacts.If a battery is left in it, it will discharge it in a short time.I'm guessing it has a short somewhere.It doesn't look corroded,like it was water damaged.It's beyond my skill level to dig any further with it.

12-30-2021, 06:34 PM	#25
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by 17dew Yes completely dead.I tried different fully charged batteries,cleaned the contacts.If a battery is left in it, it will discharge it in a short time.I'm guessing it has a short somewhere.It doesn't look corroded,like it was water damaged.It's beyond my skill level to dig any further with it. I see. Well at least it was worth it for the screen. For any other uses, it probably wouldn't be worth buying, but if you get your K-70 to work then you ended up with a big win here.

12-31-2021, 11:34 AM - 1 Like	#26
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585 Original Poster	Originally posted by 17dew I made an offer on the camera also.They accepted it.I now have an LCD.The camera is in pristine condition,and included the original box and some goodies inside.If you still need those parts I can send it along to you. unfortunately I just bought a parts body from Japan not more than 4 days ago. Thanks for the generous offer but I'm probably good. Will let you know if not.

12-31-2021, 02:11 PM	#27
17dew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,823	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes unfortunately I just bought a parts body from Japan not more than 4 days ago. Thanks for the generous offer but I'm probably good. Will let you know if not. OK,thanks and good luck.

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