Post K-1 bugs/issues (feedback for Ricoh)

Ariis · 08-28-2016, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by Flasher

I had a similar problem with an old Sigma lens on my K-3. Putting pressure upwards on the lens would break the contacts. I found tightening the 3 ring mounting screws on the lens fixed my problem. Obviously don't overtighten them but nipping them up could be worth a try.

I tried to tighten the screws, they didn't moved at all, so they seemed to be already tightened. So without making any try, I turned the aperture ring quickly back and forth, from end to end (lens detached from the body). Then tried the lens on the body and no problem from the last five minutes. There's something going on with that aperture ring. If the problem comes back, I'll send it for repair directly. Anyway thanks for this advice Flasher.

PiotrKrochmal · 08-29-2016, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by banep

FYI, my K-1 doesn't have white dot issue problem in any conditions during my astro photography.
DSP Firmware Version : 1.20.21.09
Production Code : 2.2
Manufacture Date : 2016:06:24
I am using it for almost one month 800+ shots, around 10% of them is astrophotography with or without astrotracer, maximum exposure was 5 minutes and not a single hint in any photo of a so-called white dot issue.
For more info see my comments here: Does the Pentax K-1 also has the white dots issue during long exposures? | Pentax Rumors

I got them @ specific settings as I wrote. So it is quite strange.

MJKoski · 09-01-2016, 05:33 AM

Is the shutter count shown somewhere in EXIF-data? Now that I have taken quite a many multiexposures (about 100x frames per ME) the photo counter shows just photo counter. It was running at 1200 something while in reality it is more like 5000-6000.

stevebrot · 09-01-2016, 07:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MJKoski

Is the shutter count shown somewhere in EXIF-data?

Yes. There is even a utility link on this site that will read the exif from an uploaded in-camera JPEG.

Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date

Steve

MJKoski · 09-01-2016, 08:23 AM

Thank you!

Flasher · 09-01-2016, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by MJKoski

Is the shutter count shown somewhere in EXIF-data? Now that I have taken quite a many multiexposures (about 100x frames per ME) the photo counter shows just photo counter. It was running at 1200 something while in reality it is more like 5000-6000.

I use ExifGUI. It seems to show the most info of all the Exif readers I have tried.

Use the MAKER tab on the right after selecting your photo. The shutter count info can be buried in the middle but is about half way down. If you use it a lot then right click on the shutter count and add to Custom View and Tag/Mark so it's easier to find next time.

Latest ExiftoolGUI version 5.16

**snpsht** · 09-02-2016, 11:11 PM

Mode dial failed on mine today...now only works in M.

Dial seldom shifted from Av.

Gimbal · 09-03-2016, 12:01 AM

Does the camera always end up in M-mode when the mode dial fails?
I haven't paid close enough attention to tell for sure but it does seem like that, or am i wrong?

**Tas** · 09-03-2016, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by snpsht

Mode dial failed on mine today...now only works in M.

Dial seldom shifted from Av.

I was just wondering, did you use the mode dial set to free move or push to move using the centre button?

Tas

**snpsht** · 09-03-2016, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by Gimbal

Does the camera always end up in M-mode when the mode dial fails?
I haven't paid close enough attention to tell for sure but it does seem like that, or am i wrong?

From what I have read, yes. Mine first showed TAv even though set to Av, but that was only momentary. Then M, and that's where it has stayed.

"I was just wondering, did you use the mode dial set to free move or push to move using the centre button?

Tas"

I push to move so I don't accidentally bump it off.

**Tas** · 09-03-2016, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by snpsht

I push to move so I don't accidentally bump it off.

Yeah, that's how I use mine. Thanks for the feedback, I've not had an issue with my mode dial so hopefully it'll stay that way.

Tas

ksm · 09-03-2016, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by snpsht

Mode dial failed on mine today...now only works in M.

Dial seldom shifted from Av.

Had the same thing happen to me today. Only works like M regardless the position of the dial. at least it works. going to take it to the store to have it repaired. 😒

**clackers** · 09-04-2016, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by snpsht

From what I have read, yes. Mine first showed TAv even though set to Av, but that was only momentary. Then M, and that's where it has stayed.

They just reseat a ribbon cable for that, don't they?

**snpsht** · 09-04-2016, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by clackers

They just reseat a ribbon cable for that, don't they?

No idea, which is why I am wondering what the process/response/turnaround time has been from CRK in Oz.

I have become VERY attached indeed to my K-1 and know I will hate being without it, even though I have a K-3 (or two) in the study!

Gimbal · 09-04-2016, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by clackers

They just reseat a ribbon cable for that, don't they?

The fault does point to something like a lose ribbon cable.
One could guess they use four bits to indicate which position the wheel has (4 bits gives 16 possible positions), and when the cable is partially off you get a faulty wheel position, and when it’s totally off the socket the camera reads all zeros (or all ones) which apparently indicates manual mode.

09-01-2016, 02:40 PM	#306
Flasher Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 50	Originally posted by MJKoski Is the shutter count shown somewhere in EXIF-data? Now that I have taken quite a many multiexposures (about 100x frames per ME) the photo counter shows just photo counter. It was running at 1200 something while in reality it is more like 5000-6000. I use ExifGUI. It seems to show the most info of all the Exif readers I have tried. Use the MAKER tab on the right after selecting your photo. The shutter count info can be buried in the middle but is about half way down. If you use it a lot then right click on the shutter count and add to Custom View and Tag/Mark so it's easier to find next time. Latest ExiftoolGUI version 5.16 Last edited by Flasher; 09-01-2016 at 02:56 PM.

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08-28-2016, 01:53 PM	#301
Ariis Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lorraine, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 631	Originally posted by Flasher I had a similar problem with an old Sigma lens on my K-3. Putting pressure upwards on the lens would break the contacts. I found tightening the 3 ring mounting screws on the lens fixed my problem. Obviously don't overtighten them but nipping them up could be worth a try. I tried to tighten the screws, they didn't moved at all, so they seemed to be already tightened. So without making any try, I turned the aperture ring quickly back and forth, from end to end (lens detached from the body). Then tried the lens on the body and no problem from the last five minutes. There's something going on with that aperture ring. If the problem comes back, I'll send it for repair directly. Anyway thanks for this advice Flasher.

08-29-2016, 06:01 AM	#302
PiotrKrochmal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Poland -> Kraków Posts: 199	Originally posted by banep FYI, my K-1 doesn't have white dot issue problem in any conditions during my astro photography. DSP Firmware Version : 1.20.21.09 Production Code : 2.2 Manufacture Date : 2016:06:24 I am using it for almost one month 800+ shots, around 10% of them is astrophotography with or without astrotracer, maximum exposure was 5 minutes and not a single hint in any photo of a so-called white dot issue. For more info see my comments here: Does the Pentax K-1 also has the white dots issue during long exposures? \| Pentax Rumors I got them @ specific settings as I wrote. So it is quite strange.

09-01-2016, 05:33 AM	#303
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	Is the shutter count shown somewhere in EXIF-data? Now that I have taken quite a many multiexposures (about 100x frames per ME) the photo counter shows just photo counter. It was running at 1200 something while in reality it is more like 5000-6000.

09-01-2016, 07:33 AM - 1 Like	#304
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by MJKoski Is the shutter count shown somewhere in EXIF-data? Yes. There is even a utility link on this site that will read the exif from an uploaded in-camera JPEG. Check Camera Shutter Count and Manufacture Date Steve

09-01-2016, 08:23 AM	#305
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	Thank you!

09-02-2016, 11:11 PM	#307
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	Mode dial failed on mine today...now only works in M. Dial seldom shifted from Av.

09-03-2016, 12:01 AM	#308
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Does the camera always end up in M-mode when the mode dial fails? I haven't paid close enough attention to tell for sure but it does seem like that, or am i wrong?

09-03-2016, 12:41 AM	#309
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by snpsht Mode dial failed on mine today...now only works in M. Dial seldom shifted from Av. I was just wondering, did you use the mode dial set to free move or push to move using the centre button? Tas

09-03-2016, 03:35 AM	#310
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	Originally posted by Gimbal Does the camera always end up in M-mode when the mode dial fails? I haven't paid close enough attention to tell for sure but it does seem like that, or am i wrong? From what I have read, yes. Mine first showed TAv even though set to Av, but that was only momentary. Then M, and that's where it has stayed. "I was just wondering, did you use the mode dial set to free move or push to move using the centre button? Tas" I push to move so I don't accidentally bump it off.

09-03-2016, 04:01 AM	#311
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by snpsht I push to move so I don't accidentally bump it off. Yeah, that's how I use mine. Thanks for the feedback, I've not had an issue with my mode dial so hopefully it'll stay that way. Tas

09-03-2016, 11:40 AM	#312
ksm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brussels Posts: 45	Originally posted by snpsht Mode dial failed on mine today...now only works in M. Dial seldom shifted from Av. Had the same thing happen to me today. Only works like M regardless the position of the dial. at least it works. going to take it to the store to have it repaired. 😒

09-04-2016, 03:28 AM	#313
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by snpsht From what I have read, yes. Mine first showed TAv even though set to Av, but that was only momentary. Then M, and that's where it has stayed. They just reseat a ribbon cable for that, don't they?

09-04-2016, 01:13 PM	#314
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	Originally posted by clackers They just reseat a ribbon cable for that, don't they? No idea, which is why I am wondering what the process/response/turnaround time has been from CRK in Oz. I have become VERY attached indeed to my K-1 and know I will hate being without it, even though I have a K-3 (or two) in the study!

09-04-2016, 11:53 PM	#315
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Originally posted by clackers They just reseat a ribbon cable for that, don't they? The fault does point to something like a lose ribbon cable. One could guess they use four bits to indicate which position the wheel has (4 bits gives 16 possible positions), and when the cable is partially off you get a faulty wheel position, and when it’s totally off the socket the camera reads all zeros (or all ones) which apparently indicates manual mode.