Rapid beeps during sensor clean

Paul the Sunman · 12-22-2018, 08:47 PM

I noticed a few dust spots on my K1 sensor this morning when using a high f-number shooting with a clear blue sky. So I set about cleaning it with a rocket blower, mirror up (from the wrench-4 menu screen), mount pointed downwards as recommended in the manual. The first attempt was successful in dislodging some spots, so I tried again for the one or two that were still holding on.

Part way through the process, the camera started beeping rapidly, with the rear red light flashing in time with the beeps. I had never seen this before, and don't know what it means. I do not think the battery is anywhere near exhausted. Does anyone have an idea what it might mean?

Anyway, it hasn't happened again, and the sensor now seems clean, so I'm happy. Just a little puzzled.

Unregistered User 8 · 12-22-2018, 08:53 PM

Hi Paul, I checked the K-1 manual ( page 113 ) and found a mention about battery capacity. Hope this helps mate.

Paul the Sunman · 12-22-2018, 09:44 PM

Thanks pjv. I guess that must be it. I'd estimate I have at least a 2/3 charge left, but perhaps the system is being very conservative.

Unregistered User 8 · 12-22-2018, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

The first attempt was successful in dislodging some spots, so I tried again for the one or two that were still holding on.

Part way through the process, the camera started beeping rapidly, with the rear red light flashing in time with the beeps.

Maybe it was trying to clean the sensor twice in quick succession that was the culprit.

Kozlok · 12-23-2018, 09:19 AM

The battery has to be fully charged or it freaks out like that.

12-22-2018, 08:47 PM	#1
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Rapid beeps during sensor clean I noticed a few dust spots on my K1 sensor this morning when using a high f-number shooting with a clear blue sky. So I set about cleaning it with a rocket blower, mirror up (from the wrench-4 menu screen), mount pointed downwards as recommended in the manual. The first attempt was successful in dislodging some spots, so I tried again for the one or two that were still holding on. Part way through the process, the camera started beeping rapidly, with the rear red light flashing in time with the beeps. I had never seen this before, and don't know what it means. I do not think the battery is anywhere near exhausted. Does anyone have an idea what it might mean? Anyway, it hasn't happened again, and the sensor now seems clean, so I'm happy. Just a little puzzled.

12-22-2018, 08:53 PM	#2
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi Paul, I checked the K-1 manual ( page 113 ) and found a mention about battery capacity. Hope this helps mate. Attached Images

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12-22-2018, 09:44 PM	#3
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843 Original Poster	Thanks pjv. I guess that must be it. I'd estimate I have at least a 2/3 charge left, but perhaps the system is being very conservative.

12-22-2018, 10:52 PM	#4
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman The first attempt was successful in dislodging some spots, so I tried again for the one or two that were still holding on. Part way through the process, the camera started beeping rapidly, with the rear red light flashing in time with the beeps. Maybe it was trying to clean the sensor twice in quick succession that was the culprit.

12-23-2018, 09:19 AM	#5
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	The battery has to be fully charged or it freaks out like that.