K-01 shutter problem

alex-virt · 04-13-2023, 08:29 AM

Today I took my K-01 for a walk after a long break and noticed a problem: whenever the camera went to sleep and I woke it again, the shutter wouldn't open. I had to turn the camera off and on to make it work. Looks like it's going to die soon
Is it the same faulty solenoid as in the entry level DSLRs or something different? Can it be fixed?
Thanks

**jimmm18** · 04-13-2023, 08:57 AM

I believe it is different than the ones in the KXX series. Check the previous thread on it. I do think it is not easily repairable. I had the same problem and my camera sits on the shell waiting for a solution.

**Mbaez** · 04-13-2023, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by jimmm18

I believe it is different than the ones in the KXX series. Check the previous thread on it. I do think it is not easily repairable. I had the same problem and my camera sits on the shell waiting for a solution.

Me too. I'm willing to pay to get it fixed, but it looks that nobody can fix it.

alex-virt · 04-13-2023, 10:53 AM

Thanks jimmm18 and Mbaez! I found another thread. Seems like no one could find a solution. It'll save me time contacting repair services.

04-13-2023, 08:29 AM	#1
alex-virt Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 58	K-01 shutter problem Today I took my K-01 for a walk after a long break and noticed a problem: whenever the camera went to sleep and I woke it again, the shutter wouldn't open. I had to turn the camera off and on to make it work. Looks like it's going to die soon Is it the same faulty solenoid as in the entry level DSLRs or something different? Can it be fixed? Thanks

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04-13-2023, 08:57 AM	#2
jimmm18 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 289	I believe it is different than the ones in the KXX series. Check the previous thread on it. I do think it is not easily repairable. I had the same problem and my camera sits on the shell waiting for a solution.

04-13-2023, 09:05 AM	#3
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,772	Originally posted by jimmm18 I believe it is different than the ones in the KXX series. Check the previous thread on it. I do think it is not easily repairable. I had the same problem and my camera sits on the shell waiting for a solution. Me too. I'm willing to pay to get it fixed, but it looks that nobody can fix it.

04-13-2023, 10:53 AM	#4
alex-virt Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 58 Original Poster	Thanks jimmm18 and Mbaez! I found another thread. Seems like no one could find a solution. It'll save me time contacting repair services.

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