Pentax KX power problems

bcat · 12-06-2012, 07:27 PM

Started having problems, my kx losing power and not wanting to restart. Tried several of the tips like removing sd card and replacing batteries. Now the camera will not even power up. Looking for other tips or do I need to send it in for repairs.

Franky2step · 12-06-2012, 07:43 PM

The KX is a film camera

bcat · 12-06-2012, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by Franky2step

The KX is a film camera

Sorry K-x digital

elliott · 12-06-2012, 07:59 PM

Make sure all of the battery contacts are clean, use a pencil eraser to remove any corrosion.

**kiwi_jono** · 12-06-2012, 08:02 PM

By replacing battery - do you mean you put in a new freshly charged set of batteries.

Also have you tried a different lens (or with lens removed)? I had a problem with one lens that had stick aperture lever causing similar symptoms (would not power up properly).

bcat · 12-06-2012, 08:08 PM

Replace with new batteries, and I have tried with the lens on and off, several lenses have been tried. Also, cleaned contacts on battery compartment. Also tried sd card in and out along with several different cards. Still have no power.

**kiwi_jono** · 12-06-2012, 08:17 PM

Hmmmm.... does not sound too good to me unfortunately. Might need to get it serviced.

Oh.... and are you sure that your battery charger is working Ok? Have you tried new Lithiums in the camera?

Franky2step · 12-06-2012, 08:27 PM

What kind of batteries do you use? Eneloops?

Adam · 12-06-2012, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by bcat

Started having problems, my kx losing power and not wanting to restart. Tried several of the tips like removing sd card and replacing batteries. Now the camera will not even power up. Looking for other tips or do I need to send it in for repairs.

Be sure to test the camera with non-rechargeable batteries, as it's quite possible that your batteries/charger are to blame.

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bcat New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 21	Pentax KX power problems Started having problems, my kx losing power and not wanting to restart. Tried several of the tips like removing sd card and replacing batteries. Now the camera will not even power up. Looking for other tips or do I need to send it in for repairs.

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12-06-2012, 07:43 PM	#2
Franky2step Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 792	The KX is a film camera

12-06-2012, 07:46 PM	#3
bcat New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by Franky2step The KX is a film camera Sorry K-x digital

12-06-2012, 07:59 PM	#4
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Make sure all of the battery contacts are clean, use a pencil eraser to remove any corrosion.

12-06-2012, 08:02 PM	#5
kiwi_jono Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,058	By replacing battery - do you mean you put in a new freshly charged set of batteries. Also have you tried a different lens (or with lens removed)? I had a problem with one lens that had stick aperture lever causing similar symptoms (would not power up properly).

12-06-2012, 08:08 PM	#6
bcat New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 21 Original Poster	Replace with new batteries, and I have tried with the lens on and off, several lenses have been tried. Also, cleaned contacts on battery compartment. Also tried sd card in and out along with several different cards. Still have no power.

12-06-2012, 08:17 PM	#7
kiwi_jono Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,058	Hmmmm.... does not sound too good to me unfortunately. Might need to get it serviced. Oh.... and are you sure that your battery charger is working Ok? Have you tried new Lithiums in the camera?

12-06-2012, 08:27 PM	#8
Franky2step Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 792	What kind of batteries do you use? Eneloops?