k7 problems

pat · 01-17-2011, 08:35 AM

I just purchased a new k7 and can't get it to take a picture. I'am using a lens form an old K1000 could this be the reason? I also can't get into the shake reduction to turn it on. I have this problem with other functions.

creampuff · 01-17-2011, 08:49 AM - **1 Like**

First go and read the camera's operating manual thoroughly.
Then go to the Custom Setting Menu and change the default setting for Using Aperture Ring to enabled.

daunlimited · 01-17-2011, 09:55 AM

Once you've set the custom setting to accept your lens, you can set the focal length of your lens in the menu which will allow you to use shake reduction.

Wheatfield · 01-17-2011, 07:02 PM

Also, turn off the AF as it can make the camera cranky about shooting when it doesn't think you are in focus.

KxBlaze · 01-17-2011, 07:18 PM

I would also try a newer lens with AF just to make sure it's not the camera body.

KungPOW · 01-18-2011, 10:48 PM

All cameras are broken until you read the manual.

01-17-2011, 08:35 AM	#1
pat New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	k7 problems I just purchased a new k7 and can't get it to take a picture. I'am using a lens form an old K1000 could this be the reason? I also can't get into the shake reduction to turn it on. I have this problem with other functions.

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01-17-2011, 08:49 AM - 1 Like	#2
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	First go and read the camera's operating manual thoroughly. Then go to the Custom Setting Menu and change the default setting for Using Aperture Ring to enabled.

01-17-2011, 09:55 AM	#3
daunlimited New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 3	Once you've set the custom setting to accept your lens, you can set the focal length of your lens in the menu which will allow you to use shake reduction.

01-17-2011, 07:02 PM	#4
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Also, turn off the AF as it can make the camera cranky about shooting when it doesn't think you are in focus.

01-17-2011, 07:18 PM	#5
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602	I would also try a newer lens with AF just to make sure it's not the camera body.

01-18-2011, 10:48 PM	#6
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	All cameras are broken until you read the manual.