K3 front wheel not functioning

WillyKano · 01-02-2014, 02:39 PM

Hey,
After changes from K7 to K5 and to K3, my expectations where very high for the K3.

On my second shooting day with the K3, at the GP Sven Nijs at Baal (Belgium cyclocross) , after having taken several multishot pictures, the front wheel didn't seem to work anymore.

At home I've controlled all the menu settings especially those of the e-knob settings, but nothing helped.
Even while in the menu, the front wheel should let you select different subjects in the menu, but it don't do anything anymore.
I've already choosen to return to the original settings by choosing 'RESET', no solution.
I've already actived the software version 1.01, no solution.

Is there anyone who has other suggestions, before I have to return it to the seller shop to let it repair?

WillyKano

WillyKano · 01-02-2014, 03:11 PM

I've already tried every mode dial settings, TAv too, but the front wheel doesn't change the shutter speed anymore.
WillyKano

**crewl1** · 01-02-2014, 03:36 PM

The lens should not behave any different than the K-7 and K-5 you had before, I went through the same sequence and can confirm this.
Last suggestion is do a menu reset.
If you already have done that then it must be faulty and needs to be returned..

ofer4 · 01-02-2014, 03:53 PM

More dial issues from Pentax? Yikes.

**crewl1** · 01-02-2014, 04:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ofer4

More dial issues from Pentax? Yikes.

I havent heard of any till now and my K-3 dials work fine.
If more pop up then maybe it will be a cause for concern, but I get the sense you are premature in your assessment?

**maxfield_photo** · 01-02-2014, 04:49 PM

Do you have a battery grip attached? On my K20d sometimes I'll inadvertently turn one of the dials on the battery grip half way between clicks. When that happens the corresponding dial on the body becomes unresponsive. Turning the dial on the battery grip to the next click frees up the dial on the body again. It freaked me out the first time because i was in the middle of a shoot with a model, but now I know exactly what to try if it happens, I hardly miss a beat.

**Ex Finn.** · 01-02-2014, 05:13 PM

All the wishful thinking aside, sounds like a time to return to seller or send in for service.

blende8 · 01-03-2014, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by maxfield_photo

Do you have a battery grip attached? On my K20d sometimes I'll inadvertently turn one of the dials on the battery grip half way between clicks.

I experienced the same.

stevebrot · 01-06-2014, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by ofer4

More dial issues from Pentax? Yikes.

Originally posted by crewl1

I havent heard of any till now and my K-3 dials work fine.
If more pop up then maybe it will be a cause for concern, but I get the sense you are premature in your assessment?

Ditto...

Steve

01-02-2014, 02:39 PM	#1
WillyKano Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tremelo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 38	K3 front wheel not functioning Hey, After changes from K7 to K5 and to K3, my expectations where very high for the K3. On my second shooting day with the K3, at the GP Sven Nijs at Baal (Belgium cyclocross) , after having taken several multishot pictures, the front wheel didn't seem to work anymore. At home I've controlled all the menu settings especially those of the e-knob settings, but nothing helped. Even while in the menu, the front wheel should let you select different subjects in the menu, but it don't do anything anymore. I've already choosen to return to the original settings by choosing 'RESET', no solution. I've already actived the software version 1.01, no solution. Is there anyone who has other suggestions, before I have to return it to the seller shop to let it repair? WillyKano

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01-02-2014, 03:11 PM	#2
WillyKano Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tremelo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 38 Original Poster	I've already tried every mode dial settings, TAv too, but the front wheel doesn't change the shutter speed anymore. WillyKano

01-02-2014, 03:36 PM	#3
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	The lens should not behave any different than the K-7 and K-5 you had before, I went through the same sequence and can confirm this. Last suggestion is do a menu reset. If you already have done that then it must be faulty and needs to be returned..

01-02-2014, 03:53 PM	#4
ofer4 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 428	More dial issues from Pentax? Yikes.

01-02-2014, 04:18 PM - 1 Like	#5
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by ofer4 More dial issues from Pentax? Yikes. I havent heard of any till now and my K-3 dials work fine. If more pop up then maybe it will be a cause for concern, but I get the sense you are premature in your assessment?

01-02-2014, 04:49 PM	#6
maxfield_photo Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,216	Do you have a battery grip attached? On my K20d sometimes I'll inadvertently turn one of the dials on the battery grip half way between clicks. When that happens the corresponding dial on the body becomes unresponsive. Turning the dial on the battery grip to the next click frees up the dial on the body again. It freaked me out the first time because i was in the middle of a shoot with a model, but now I know exactly what to try if it happens, I hardly miss a beat.

01-02-2014, 05:13 PM	#7
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	All the wishful thinking aside, sounds like a time to return to seller or send in for service.

01-03-2014, 10:29 AM	#8
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Originally posted by maxfield_photo Do you have a battery grip attached? On my K20d sometimes I'll inadvertently turn one of the dials on the battery grip half way between clicks. I experienced the same.

01-06-2014, 11:38 AM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ofer4 More dial issues from Pentax? Yikes. Originally posted by crewl1 I havent heard of any till now and my K-3 dials work fine. If more pop up then maybe it will be a cause for concern, but I get the sense you are premature in your assessment? Ditto... Steve

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