New K-1 Won't take pictures

Parkfreeon6th · 12-30-2016, 07:02 AM

OK, I know I am doing something dumb, but when I turned my 4-day old K-1 on this morning, the F-stop indicator was flashing on and off (upper rh side of status screen), and the camera shutter does not activate. Help! It's almost sunrise! A couple other settings changed too, without my input - it is set to MF and single-spot metering.

normhead · 12-30-2016, 07:04 AM

Did you try a factory reset?

Adam · 12-30-2016, 07:04 AM

Try to take your lens off and put it back on again. It sounds like there's a loose connection. If needed, also clean the lens mount.

If your lens has an aperture ring, make sure it's set to "A".

Parkfreeon6th · 12-30-2016, 07:14 AM

I did that and it fixed it. Thanks very much. Seems odd though - brand new camera and lens (Tamron 28-75 2.8)

D1N0 · 12-30-2016, 07:22 AM

Try cleaning lens contacts. This just looks like a bad connection. Maybe some grease got on it.

Rupert · 12-30-2016, 07:34 AM - **1 Like**

I have had similar "happenings" a few times and it was always caused by pushing some wrong button or combination of buttons by accident. Damn I hate it when it happens....it sends me into "Panic Mode". Old guys don't do good in panic mode...your blood pressure rises, you break out in a cold sweat, your face gets real red, and then that foul language starts to flow...which brings out Mrs Rupert and things go from bad to worse.

Squirrels gather outside my windows and laugh while placing bets on when I will kill over dead......it is just a plain ugly experience all around.

Fortunately, I have learned to be more careful when handling my K1......I don't want to be holding it in my angry trembling hands when I kill over.....that kind of damage is not covered by warranty.

Regards & Glad you are up and running again!

**UncleVanya** · 12-30-2016, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by Parkfreeon6th

I did that and it fixed it. Thanks very much. Seems odd though - brand new camera and lens (Tamron 28-75 2.8)

Which "That" did the trick?

Paul the Sunman · 12-30-2016, 05:16 PM

Most likely the lens did not click into place. There should be an audible click when you put it on.

12-30-2016, 07:02 AM	#1
Parkfreeon6th New Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kennewick, Washington, USA Posts: 5	New K-1 Won't take pictures OK, I know I am doing something dumb, but when I turned my 4-day old K-1 on this morning, the F-stop indicator was flashing on and off (upper rh side of status screen), and the camera shutter does not activate. Help! It's almost sunrise! A couple other settings changed too, without my input - it is set to MF and single-spot metering.

12-30-2016, 07:04 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Try to take your lens off and put it back on again. It sounds like there's a loose connection. If needed, also clean the lens mount. If your lens has an aperture ring, make sure it's set to "A". 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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12-30-2016, 07:04 AM	#2
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Did you try a factory reset?

12-30-2016, 07:14 AM	#4
Parkfreeon6th New Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kennewick, Washington, USA Posts: 5 Original Poster	I did that and it fixed it. Thanks very much. Seems odd though - brand new camera and lens (Tamron 28-75 2.8)

12-30-2016, 07:22 AM	#5
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Try cleaning lens contacts. This just looks like a bad connection. Maybe some grease got on it.

12-30-2016, 07:34 AM - 1 Like	#6
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I have had similar "happenings" a few times and it was always caused by pushing some wrong button or combination of buttons by accident. Damn I hate it when it happens....it sends me into "Panic Mode". Old guys don't do good in panic mode...your blood pressure rises, you break out in a cold sweat, your face gets real red, and then that foul language starts to flow...which brings out Mrs Rupert and things go from bad to worse. Squirrels gather outside my windows and laugh while placing bets on when I will kill over dead......it is just a plain ugly experience all around. Fortunately, I have learned to be more careful when handling my K1......I don't want to be holding it in my angry trembling hands when I kill over.....that kind of damage is not covered by warranty. Regards & Glad you are up and running again!

12-30-2016, 08:06 AM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by Parkfreeon6th I did that and it fixed it. Thanks very much. Seems odd though - brand new camera and lens (Tamron 28-75 2.8) Which "That" did the trick?

12-30-2016, 05:16 PM	#8
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Most likely the lens did not click into place. There should be an audible click when you put it on.