On/Off switch a bit stiff in one direction

Webstormer · 02-13-2022, 01:52 AM

I don't know if it is a feature to avoid accidental powering off of this model but I find it noticeably resistive to rotation when I shutdown my camera ( all fine when turning it in the opposite direction ). I someway found a trick for that annoying characteristic, I put my finger on top surface on the camera, I place my finger at the very end of the switch and I am careful not to exert any downward pressure. This way, at least to me, the required force to rotate the switch counterclockwise remains within the limits of what I consider normal. Anyone else here find this DSLR inconvenient on that specific point?

Thanks in advance for you opinions guys, R.C.

Last edited by Webstormer; 02-13-2022 at 02:07 AM.

**ramseybuckeye** · 02-13-2022, 05:15 AM - **1 Like**

That doesn’t sound right, if this is under warranty I would send it in before it breaks off. That’s not normal for any camera.

kypfer · 02-13-2022, 10:07 AM - **1 Like**

I'll agree with ramsbuckeye, my K-70 is much like any other of my Pentax bodies (except the KP), with a very "symmetrical" degree of pressure required to operate the switch.
I'd suspect the weather seal under the switch may have got unseated or broken … well worth having it looked at, especially if still under warranty!
Good luck

FWIW, I find the KP a little "unusual" to use, with the slightly re-arranged switch/button arrangement, but none of them are "stiff".

Webstormer · 02-13-2022, 11:37 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks to both of you, guys. Now, it is just a slight difference in required pressure and after good reflexion, after retesting it again about 10 times, I don't think there is something wrong with this unit... I am new to DSLRs and I think I overreacted to this characteristic of my unit so I am sorry if I required your attention on it with insufficient reasons. Thanks again. :-)

Last edited by Webstormer; 02-13-2022 at 01:07 PM.

kypfer · 02-13-2022, 02:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Webstormer

Thanks to both of you, guys. Now, it is just a slight difference in required pressure and after good reflexion, after retesting it again about 10 times, I don't think there is something wrong with this unit... I am new to DSLRs and I think I overreacted to this characteristic of my unit so I am sorry if I required your attention on it with insufficient reasons. Thanks again. :-)

There's no wrong questions, only wrong answers

Enjoy

Paul the Sunman · 02-13-2022, 07:04 PM - **1 Like**

Both my K5 and K3 have very stiff on/off switches. It is a common Pentax flaw that develops over time. Both these cameras have spent a lot of time in the tropics, which I think is the cause.

Webstormer · 02-13-2022, 08:36 PM

Were they a bit so from the start?

Paul the Sunman · 02-14-2022, 05:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Webstormer

Were they a bit so from the start?

No. Only after my son took them into SE Asian jungles for extended periods.

Webstormer · 02-14-2022, 07:02 AM

O.K. thanks.

02-13-2022, 01:52 AM	#1
Webstormer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 80	On/Off switch a bit stiff in one direction I don't know if it is a feature to avoid accidental powering off of this model but I find it noticeably resistive to rotation when I shutdown my camera ( all fine when turning it in the opposite direction ). I someway found a trick for that annoying characteristic, I put my finger on top surface on the camera, I place my finger at the very end of the switch and I am careful not to exert any downward pressure. This way, at least to me, the required force to rotate the switch counterclockwise remains within the limits of what I consider normal. Anyone else here find this DSLR inconvenient on that specific point? Thanks in advance for you opinions guys, R.C. Last edited by Webstormer; 02-13-2022 at 02:07 AM.

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02-13-2022, 05:15 AM - 1 Like	#2
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	That doesn’t sound right, if this is under warranty I would send it in before it breaks off. That’s not normal for any camera.

02-13-2022, 10:07 AM - 1 Like	#3
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,596	I'll agree with ramsbuckeye, my K-70 is much like any other of my Pentax bodies (except the KP), with a very "symmetrical" degree of pressure required to operate the switch. I'd suspect the weather seal under the switch may have got unseated or broken … well worth having it looked at, especially if still under warranty! Good luck FWIW, I find the KP a little "unusual" to use, with the slightly re-arranged switch/button arrangement, but none of them are "stiff".

02-13-2022, 11:37 AM - 1 Like	#4
Webstormer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 80 Original Poster	Thanks to both of you, guys. Now, it is just a slight difference in required pressure and after good reflexion, after retesting it again about 10 times, I don't think there is something wrong with this unit... I am new to DSLRs and I think I overreacted to this characteristic of my unit so I am sorry if I required your attention on it with insufficient reasons. Thanks again. :-) Last edited by Webstormer; 02-13-2022 at 01:07 PM.

02-13-2022, 02:43 PM - 1 Like	#5
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,596	Originally posted by Webstormer Thanks to both of you, guys. Now, it is just a slight difference in required pressure and after good reflexion, after retesting it again about 10 times, I don't think there is something wrong with this unit... I am new to DSLRs and I think I overreacted to this characteristic of my unit so I am sorry if I required your attention on it with insufficient reasons. Thanks again. :-) There's no wrong questions, only wrong answers Enjoy

02-13-2022, 07:04 PM - 1 Like	#6
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Both my K5 and K3 have very stiff on/off switches. It is a common Pentax flaw that develops over time. Both these cameras have spent a lot of time in the tropics, which I think is the cause.

02-13-2022, 08:36 PM	#7
Webstormer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 80 Original Poster	Were they a bit so from the start?

02-14-2022, 05:10 AM - 1 Like	#8
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by Webstormer Were they a bit so from the start? No. Only after my son took them into SE Asian jungles for extended periods.

02-14-2022, 07:02 AM	#9
Webstormer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 80 Original Poster	O.K. thanks.