Focus mode lever locked

Antroxu · 12-13-2011, 10:08 PM

Hello,

I own a Pentax K200D since 2008. For the last few days I can't switch the focus mode lever between AF and MF. It's locked at MF. What could it be?

Adam · 12-13-2011, 10:40 PM

Your mechanism might be broken, or your lens could be on wrong.

Antroxu · 12-13-2011, 10:49 PM

Thanks for your reply. I have tried with different lenses, without them, with the power on and off, without batteries and it is still happening.

Adam · 12-13-2011, 11:01 PM

Sounds like it's the mechanism- the most likely cause is that the AF shaft is jammed. Try wiggling it around with a pen and see if it comes loose.

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Antroxu · 12-13-2011, 11:14 PM

Hi Adam,

Thanks for your help, but it does not work. The lever seems to be very hard locked.

Antanico · 12-14-2011, 04:57 AM

Hi,
I can confirm what Adam said ast I had the same problem and it is due to the mechanism behind the plastic part that is dislocated.
You can try to move it while pressing the focus button with the camera on and see if it comes back into place with few shoots in sequence.
Luckily mine remained in AF.
Ciao
Ant

Antroxu · 12-14-2011, 06:56 PM

Thanks for your reply. I am not sure which one is the focus button on the Pentax K200D.

Last edited by Antroxu; 12-14-2011 at 07:01 PM.

Antanico · 12-15-2011, 07:37 AM

Hello again,
keep pressing half way the shooting button while you are trying to unlock/lock the AF/MF switch until you hear a possible click or unjammed reaction.
If it fails I am afraid you need a lab assistance.
Regards,
Ant

Antroxu · 12-15-2011, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by Antanico

Hello again,
keep pressing half way the shooting button while you are trying to unlock/lock the AF/MF switch until you hear a possible click or unjammed reaction.
If it fails I am afraid you need a lab assistance.
Regards,
Ant

Thanks again. It does not work. Therefore, I'm afraid I need technical assistance.

Antanico · 03-06-2013, 02:42 AM

Originally posted by Antanico

Hello again,
keep pressing half way the shooting button while you are trying to unlock/lock the AF/MF switch until you hear a possible click or unjammed reaction.
If it fails I am afraid you need a lab assistance.
Regards,
Ant

Hello,
I just want to give an update about this issue.
I noticed that this issue tend to happen when a DA Lens is mounted after the use of a Manual or A lens.
I discovered that the switch goes back to normal only if the AF lens is mounted after that the position MF is switched back BEFORE the removal of the Manual focus lens and setting the dial in AUTO.
Repace the lens and have a couple of shots in Auto.
The switch will work again.
Regards,
Ant

12-13-2011, 10:08 PM	#1
Antroxu New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5	Focus mode lever locked Hello, I own a Pentax K200D since 2008. For the last few days I can't switch the focus mode lever between AF and MF. It's locked at MF. What could it be?

12-13-2011, 10:40 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Your mechanism might be broken, or your lens could be on wrong. 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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12-13-2011, 10:49 PM	#3
Antroxu New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Thanks for your reply. I have tried with different lenses, without them, with the power on and off, without batteries and it is still happening.

12-13-2011, 11:01 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Sounds like it's the mechanism- the most likely cause is that the AF shaft is jammed. Try wiggling it around with a pen and see if it comes loose. 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:

12-13-2011, 11:14 PM	#5
Antroxu New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Hi Adam, Thanks for your help, but it does not work. The lever seems to be very hard locked.

12-14-2011, 04:57 AM	#6
Antanico Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Taneto Beach Posts: 39	Hi, I can confirm what Adam said ast I had the same problem and it is due to the mechanism behind the plastic part that is dislocated. You can try to move it while pressing the focus button with the camera on and see if it comes back into place with few shoots in sequence. Luckily mine remained in AF. Ciao Ant

12-14-2011, 06:56 PM	#7
Antroxu New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Thanks for your reply. I am not sure which one is the focus button on the Pentax K200D. Last edited by Antroxu; 12-14-2011 at 07:01 PM.

12-15-2011, 07:37 AM	#8
Antanico Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Taneto Beach Posts: 39	Hello again, keep pressing half way the shooting button while you are trying to unlock/lock the AF/MF switch until you hear a possible click or unjammed reaction. If it fails I am afraid you need a lab assistance. Regards, Ant

12-15-2011, 05:27 PM	#9
Antroxu New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by Antanico Hello again, keep pressing half way the shooting button while you are trying to unlock/lock the AF/MF switch until you hear a possible click or unjammed reaction. If it fails I am afraid you need a lab assistance. Regards, Ant Thanks again. It does not work. Therefore, I'm afraid I need technical assistance.

03-06-2013, 02:42 AM	#10
Antanico Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Taneto Beach Posts: 39	Originally posted by Antanico Hello again, keep pressing half way the shooting button while you are trying to unlock/lock the AF/MF switch until you hear a possible click or unjammed reaction. If it fails I am afraid you need a lab assistance. Regards, Ant Hello, I just want to give an update about this issue. I noticed that this issue tend to happen when a DA Lens is mounted after the use of a Manual or A lens. I discovered that the switch goes back to normal only if the AF lens is mounted after that the position MF is switched back BEFORE the removal of the Manual focus lens and setting the dial in AUTO. Repace the lens and have a couple of shots in Auto. The switch will work again. Regards, Ant