K10D shutter stuck / error 222

K20D · 01-06-2011, 03:48 PM

Having odd problems with my k10D that I have never encountered before. When I turn it on, the screen blinks with error 222 and it won't fire.. I recently put on a new lens on it, used it few times, and this morning it started giving me this hassle.

Has anyone else encountered this? Could the lens be causing it? I tried different settings, removing the lens, battery, card etc. but no help.

Sad.

BillM · 01-06-2011, 08:59 PM

Could try to re-install latest(or current) version of firmware, should initiate reset.
beyond that, repair facility. Might search Pentax corporate for error code.
Have you looked towards back of manual for error code index.

K20D · 01-07-2011, 06:51 AM

Thanks Bill,

Where would I find the firmware? Unfortunately, I do not have the manual anymore..

eddie1960 · 01-07-2011, 07:06 AM

pentax canada has all the firmware posted

Pentax Canada - K10D

you can also get the manual there as well, though it doesn't mention this error code

---------- Post added 01-07-11 at 02:08 PM ----------

also the service manual is available at this site but you need to be a member (don't know if there is a fee?)

Pentax K10D Service Manual | FSM ID: 85754

K20D · 01-07-2011, 07:29 AM

Thanks a lot, will give that a try.

JeffJS · 01-07-2011, 07:49 AM

For your future reference you can always find the latest here.

Support & Service : PENTAX

brianzero · 01-07-2011, 11:45 AM

Check the menu option 'Use Aperture Ring' and see if 'Prohibited' is checked. If you want to use the aperture ring on the lens, check the "Permitted" option. When using Permitted, you won't be able to control the aperture automatically. This is what is throwing the error at you...

When using 'Prohibited', the aperture is set by rolling the rear wheel on the body, but the lens must be set to "A" on the aperture ring.

eddie1960 · 01-07-2011, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by brianzero

Check the menu option 'Use Aperture Ring' and see if 'Prohibited' is checked. If you want to use the aperture ring on the lens, check the "Permitted" option. When using Permitted, you won't be able to control the aperture automatically. This is what is throwing the error at you...

When using 'Prohibited', the aperture is set by rolling the rear wheel on the body, but the lens must be set to "A" on the aperture ring.

I don't have my K10 with me to check it but I don't get an error like that on my K7 I just get a flashing F---

JeffJS · 01-07-2011, 12:31 PM

That won't throw an error message. The camera simply won't take a photo and IIRC, the F-- does flash when the camera cannot see aperture information (and Use Aperture Ring = Prohibited (or whatever it said on the K10d)).

01-06-2011, 03:48 PM	#1
K20D New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA Posts: 15	K10D shutter stuck / error 222 Having odd problems with my k10D that I have never encountered before. When I turn it on, the screen blinks with error 222 and it won't fire.. I recently put on a new lens on it, used it few times, and this morning it started giving me this hassle. Has anyone else encountered this? Could the lens be causing it? I tried different settings, removing the lens, battery, card etc. but no help. Sad.

01-07-2011, 06:51 AM	#3
K20D New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA Posts: 15 Original Poster	Thanks Thanks Bill, Where would I find the firmware? Unfortunately, I do not have the manual anymore..

01-07-2011, 11:45 AM	#7
brianzero New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Undisclosed Bunker Posts: 3	User error Check the menu option 'Use Aperture Ring' and see if 'Prohibited' is checked. If you want to use the aperture ring on the lens, check the "Permitted" option. When using Permitted, you won't be able to control the aperture automatically. This is what is throwing the error at you... When using 'Prohibited', the aperture is set by rolling the rear wheel on the body, but the lens must be set to "A" on the aperture ring.

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01-06-2011, 08:59 PM	#2
BillM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ferguson, Mo. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,348	Could try to re-install latest(or current) version of firmware, should initiate reset. beyond that, repair facility. Might search Pentax corporate for error code. Have you looked towards back of manual for error code index.

01-07-2011, 07:06 AM	#4
eddie1960 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,362	pentax canada has all the firmware posted Pentax Canada - K10D you can also get the manual there as well, though it doesn't mention this error code ---------- Post added 01-07-11 at 02:08 PM ---------- also the service manual is available at this site but you need to be a member (don't know if there is a fee?) Pentax K10D Service Manual \| FSM ID: 85754

01-07-2011, 07:29 AM	#5
K20D New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA Posts: 15 Original Poster	Thanks a lot, will give that a try.

01-07-2011, 07:49 AM	#6
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	For your future reference you can always find the latest here. Support & Service : PENTAX

01-07-2011, 11:58 AM	#8
eddie1960 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,362	Originally posted by brianzero Check the menu option 'Use Aperture Ring' and see if 'Prohibited' is checked. If you want to use the aperture ring on the lens, check the "Permitted" option. When using Permitted, you won't be able to control the aperture automatically. This is what is throwing the error at you... When using 'Prohibited', the aperture is set by rolling the rear wheel on the body, but the lens must be set to "A" on the aperture ring. I don't have my K10 with me to check it but I don't get an error like that on my K7 I just get a flashing F---

01-07-2011, 12:31 PM	#9
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	That won't throw an error message. The camera simply won't take a photo and IIRC, the F-- does flash when the camera cannot see aperture information (and Use Aperture Ring = Prohibited (or whatever it said on the K10d)).