K5 problem with shutter and lense

adoupas · 09-22-2013, 12:05 PM

Hi,
I bought my first DSLR the other day from ebay, a pentax k5 with the factory 18-55 lens bundled with a sigma DG70-300.
I am having a weird issue with the shutter in all but the green mode. I press the button all the way and the camera starts to beep, then I have to press it again to take a shot. If I don't it just keeps beeping.

Also the sigma lens has some strange worm like marks on the perimeter of the front lens. Is this normal?
I am attaching 2 images of the lens.

Should I return it?
Thank you.

Attached Images

Bernie_Rain · 09-22-2013, 01:03 PM

Oh, I would hate to see this in my lens.
Please mind that I consider myself as quite a newbie, so don't be too alarmed when I tell you that I suspect it is fungus.

Regards,

Bernie

pixie · 09-22-2013, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

It sounds to me as if your camera was in mirror lock-up drive mode. Press the upper button of the 4 way controller, and then go to a single frame shooting (all the way on the left) or other mode.

JohnX · 09-22-2013, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Bernie_Rain

Oh, I would hate to see this in my lens.
Please mind that I consider myself as quite a newbie, so don't be too alarmed when I tell you that I suspect it is fungus.

Regards,

Bernie

I agree

stevebrot · 09-22-2013, 01:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pentaxpixie

It sounds to me as if your camera was in mirror lock-up drive mode. Press the upper button of the 4 way controller, and then go to a single frame shooting (all the way on the left) or other mode.

My thoughts as well.

It is likely that many of the controls and settings are at other than default values. Some time with the manual will help you iron things out.

As for the lens, that does look sort of like fungus.

And finally...Welcome to the Pentax Forums!!!

Steve

pixie · 09-22-2013, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

It is likely that many of the controls and settings are at other than default values. Some time with the manual will help you iron things out.

Yes, the manual is your biggest friend. Just in case your camera didn't come with its manual, you can get a PDF version here: Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING

adoupas · 09-22-2013, 03:31 PM

Thank you all very much for the prompt reply.
The camera was indeed in mirror lock-up drive mode on arrival and although I searched the manual it didn't occur to me :-/
As for the lense I will contant the seller to return it.

P.S. Great forum. I'll stick to it.

09-22-2013, 12:05 PM	#1
adoupas New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 5	K5 problem with shutter and lense Hi, I bought my first DSLR the other day from ebay, a pentax k5 with the factory 18-55 lens bundled with a sigma DG70-300. I am having a weird issue with the shutter in all but the green mode. I press the button all the way and the camera starts to beep, then I have to press it again to take a shot. If I don't it just keeps beeping. Also the sigma lens has some strange worm like marks on the perimeter of the front lens. Is this normal? I am attaching 2 images of the lens. Should I return it? Thank you. Attached Images

09-22-2013, 03:31 PM	#7
adoupas New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 5 Original Poster	thank you Thank you all very much for the prompt reply. The camera was indeed in mirror lock-up drive mode on arrival and although I searched the manual it didn't occur to me :-/ As for the lense I will contant the seller to return it. P.S. Great forum. I'll stick to it.

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09-22-2013, 01:03 PM	#2
Bernie_Rain Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Niedersachsen, Germany Posts: 67	Oh, I would hate to see this in my lens. Please mind that I consider myself as quite a newbie, so don't be too alarmed when I tell you that I suspect it is fungus. Regards, Bernie

09-22-2013, 01:26 PM - 1 Like	#3
pixie Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 873	It sounds to me as if your camera was in mirror lock-up drive mode. Press the upper button of the 4 way controller, and then go to a single frame shooting (all the way on the left) or other mode.

09-22-2013, 01:31 PM	#4
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	Originally posted by Bernie_Rain Oh, I would hate to see this in my lens. Please mind that I consider myself as quite a newbie, so don't be too alarmed when I tell you that I suspect it is fungus. Regards, Bernie I agree

09-22-2013, 01:44 PM - 1 Like	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Pentaxpixie It sounds to me as if your camera was in mirror lock-up drive mode. Press the upper button of the 4 way controller, and then go to a single frame shooting (all the way on the left) or other mode. My thoughts as well. It is likely that many of the controls and settings are at other than default values. Some time with the manual will help you iron things out. As for the lens, that does look sort of like fungus. And finally...Welcome to the Pentax Forums!!! Steve

09-22-2013, 01:55 PM	#6
pixie Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 873	Originally posted by stevebrot It is likely that many of the controls and settings are at other than default values. Some time with the manual will help you iron things out. Yes, the manual is your biggest friend. Just in case your camera didn't come with its manual, you can get a PDF version here: Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING