Totally upset with my K-3 Mk III

hongman · 06-18-2021, 03:38 AM - **1 Like**

I can see that this problem is going to be the cause of angst for many... if not all... dedicated Pentaxians. I shall be the first to dub it "AFU" syndrome... or "Auto Focus Utopia" Syndrome characterized by feelings of Joy and Wonderment from finally having the autofocus capabilities of our dreams, coupled simultaneously with feelings of Guilt and Sadness as our former beloved camera bodies sit dusty and barely used on the shelf. If only I could be so psychologically challenged..!

**Larrymc** · 06-18-2021, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by cmohr

Keep holding down the button, then Hold it down again. I have modified mine by placing a brick ontop of the stutter button, to make sure it is always pressed.

Hmmmmmmmmm........wonder if I just super glue the button down, a brick might hurt if it fell on my foot????

**Larrymc** · 06-18-2021, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

what to do

what to do

I went and bought my K 3 III Silver Premium

but I now know that my other cameras still work even the K 10D

what ever should I do

You should go to them right now and apologize profusely then tell them that you aren't abandoning them that its just a temporary "thing" with the Mk III. Maybe they will understand and forgive you. That is the gentlemanly thing to do.

35mmfilmfan · 06-18-2021, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by kypfer

Wrong approach my friend

Save the high-speed drive for unpredictable action, like aerobatics or randomly moving wildlife (or children)!
Enjoy

Must confess I read Wildlife as WIfe - and with my ex- if rapid or random movement was detected, it was time to disappear, not use the camera ! Her aim was lousy, so she adopted the 'spray and curse' approach with whatever came to hand. Have you ever tried to catch a Hamster cage, complete with confused high-speed Hamster within ? Not easy, I can tell you.

Sandy Hancock · 06-18-2021, 06:56 AM - **3 Likes**

OMG! Pentax is doomed.

DOOMED, I tell ya!

**Larrymc** · 06-19-2021, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

OMG! Pentax is doomed.

DOOMED, I tell ya!

They sure are and no one in their right mind will buy this throwback of a camera!!

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06-18-2021, 03:38 AM - 1 Like	#16
hongman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 300	I can see that this problem is going to be the cause of angst for many... if not all... dedicated Pentaxians. I shall be the first to dub it "AFU" syndrome... or "Auto Focus Utopia" Syndrome characterized by feelings of Joy and Wonderment from finally having the autofocus capabilities of our dreams, coupled simultaneously with feelings of Guilt and Sadness as our former beloved camera bodies sit dusty and barely used on the shelf. If only I could be so psychologically challenged..!

06-18-2021, 06:23 AM	#17
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by cmohr Keep holding down the button, then Hold it down again. I have modified mine by placing a brick ontop of the stutter button, to make sure it is always pressed. Hmmmmmmmmm........wonder if I just super glue the button down, a brick might hurt if it fell on my foot????

06-18-2021, 06:31 AM	#18
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by aslyfox what to do what to do I went and bought my K 3 III Silver Premium but I now know that my other cameras still work even the K 10D what ever should I do You should go to them right now and apologize profusely then tell them that you aren't abandoning them that its just a temporary "thing" with the Mk III. Maybe they will understand and forgive you. That is the gentlemanly thing to do.

06-18-2021, 06:43 AM	#19
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Originally posted by kypfer Wrong approach my friend Save the high-speed drive for unpredictable action, like aerobatics or randomly moving wildlife (or children)! Enjoy Must confess I read Wildlife as WIfe - and with my ex- if rapid or random movement was detected, it was time to disappear, not use the camera ! Her aim was lousy, so she adopted the 'spray and curse' approach with whatever came to hand. Have you ever tried to catch a Hamster cage, complete with confused high-speed Hamster within ? Not easy, I can tell you.

06-18-2021, 06:56 AM - 3 Likes	#20
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	OMG! Pentax is doomed. DOOMED, I tell ya!

06-19-2021, 07:27 PM	#21
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock OMG! Pentax is doomed. DOOMED, I tell ya! They sure are and no one in their right mind will buy this throwback of a camera!!