K100d not working

Jimmy · 01-08-2014, 01:32 PM

Hi I need help have a k100d not working just a clicking sound when you press the button any advice ?

Sam Dennis · 01-08-2014, 01:36 PM

First thing I would do is check the battery.

ElJamoquio · 01-08-2014, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by Jimmy

Hi I need help have a k100d not working just a clicking sound when you press the button any advice ?

Hmmm, I get a clicking sound when it works!

Any other info? Camera seems to power up normally, etc? Does it sound like the shutter is moving, or the mirror is moving, or neither?

Jimmy · 01-08-2014, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

Hmmm, I get a clicking sound when it works!

Any other info? Camera seems to power up normally, etc? Does it sound like the shutter is moving, or the mirror is moving, or neither?

Battery ok clicking sound constantly when button is pressed ?

sterretje · 01-08-2014, 11:00 PM

Which make / type of batteries? Do you have another set to test? Batteries (even the best ones) don't have eternal life.

Jimmy · 01-09-2014, 03:18 AM

Hi battery ok , camera working eg, rear display etc but in picture mode when you press the shutter button it just constantly clicks if you hold the button down ?

Jimmy · 01-09-2014, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

Hmmm, I get a clicking sound when it works!

Any other info? Camera seems to power up normally, etc? Does it sound like the shutter is moving, or the mirror is moving, or neither?

Battery ok. No shutter sound , if you press the shutter button only a continuous clicking sound , the rear display is working ok you can look at the pictures ?

Joojoo2010 · 01-09-2014, 05:46 AM

In mine k100d cleaning batterycontacts did solve similar problem.

Jimmy · 01-09-2014, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by Joojoo2010

In mine k100d cleaning batterycontacts did solve similar problem.

Thanks I will give it a go tonight

sterretje · 01-09-2014, 11:12 AM

The fact that certain things work does not mean that the batteries are still ok. Take a car battery; you might still be able to listen to the radio with it while you're not able to start it. In which case the battery is not ok.

Just saying

Jimmy · 01-09-2014, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by sterretje

The fact that certain things work does not mean that the batteries are still ok. Take a car battery; you might still be able to listen to the radio with it while you're not able to start it. In which case the battery is not ok.

Just saying

Fair point will try new batteries tonight thanks.

Jimmy · 01-10-2014, 04:39 AM

Originally posted by Jimmy

Fair point will try new batteries tonight thanks.

Put in new Duracell batteries last night no joy,still just the same. Where is the best place to send my camera for repair live in the Motherwell area in Scotland . Any help would be mutch appreciate Thanks

GibbyTheMole · 01-10-2014, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by Jimmy

Put in new Duracell batteries last night no joy,still just the same. Where is the best place to send my camera for repair live in the Motherwell area in Scotland . Any help would be mutch appreciate Thanks

You'll probably spend much more fixing it than you will replacing it. you can get another K100D for around $125 USD.

Jimmy · 01-10-2014, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by GibbyTheMole

You'll probably spend much more fixing it than you will replacing it. you can get another K100D for around $125 USD.

Thanks only used it for 1 month bought it 2nd hand on ebay that's life. Thanks for the reply. Cheers

**marcusBMG** · 01-10-2014, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by Jimmy

Thanks only used it for 1 month bought it 2nd hand on ebay that's life. Thanks for the reply. Cheers

One circumstance I had with similar syptoms: my K-r was in Catch -in (trap) focus mode without my realising it. If thats on, then the shutter won't fire if the camera doesn't think is in focus. Check your settings, check if st happens when you hold the shutter button down and focus manually. If you were using an AF lens in any case then this doesn't really apply.

In any case go right thorough the set up menu and checK everything looks Ok.

Reboot? The only way I know of to do a "reboot" is a firmware update, definiitely try that. Eventually if nothing works then the conclusion is another electrical device with a glitch somewhere, who knows where, main ICB, sub component...

I second not economical to repair in that case: even if a replacement ICB/part was available. DIY job for s/o really keen basically, get another k100 off ebay spares/repairs...

But FYI

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01-08-2014, 01:32 PM	#1
Jimmy New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8	K100d not working Hi I need help have a k100d not working just a clicking sound when you press the button any advice ?

01-09-2014, 04:47 AM	#7
Jimmy New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Camera not working Originally posted by ElJamoquio Hmmm, I get a clicking sound when it works! Any other info? Camera seems to power up normally, etc? Does it sound like the shutter is moving, or the mirror is moving, or neither? Battery ok. No shutter sound , if you press the shutter button only a continuous clicking sound , the rear display is working ok you can look at the pictures ?

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01-08-2014, 01:36 PM	#2
Sam Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 124	First thing I would do is check the battery.

01-08-2014, 01:38 PM	#3
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by Jimmy Hi I need help have a k100d not working just a clicking sound when you press the button any advice ? Hmmm, I get a clicking sound when it works! Any other info? Camera seems to power up normally, etc? Does it sound like the shutter is moving, or the mirror is moving, or neither?

01-08-2014, 02:08 PM	#4
Jimmy New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by ElJamoquio Hmmm, I get a clicking sound when it works! Any other info? Camera seems to power up normally, etc? Does it sound like the shutter is moving, or the mirror is moving, or neither? Battery ok clicking sound constantly when button is pressed ?

01-08-2014, 11:00 PM	#5
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Which make / type of batteries? Do you have another set to test? Batteries (even the best ones) don't have eternal life.

01-09-2014, 03:18 AM	#6
Jimmy New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Hi battery ok , camera working eg, rear display etc but in picture mode when you press the shutter button it just constantly clicks if you hold the button down ?

01-09-2014, 05:46 AM	#8
Joojoo2010 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 306	In mine k100d cleaning batterycontacts did solve similar problem.

01-09-2014, 07:11 AM	#9
Jimmy New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by Joojoo2010 In mine k100d cleaning batterycontacts did solve similar problem. Thanks I will give it a go tonight

01-09-2014, 11:12 AM	#10
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	The fact that certain things work does not mean that the batteries are still ok. Take a car battery; you might still be able to listen to the radio with it while you're not able to start it. In which case the battery is not ok. Just saying

01-09-2014, 01:41 PM	#11
Jimmy New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by sterretje The fact that certain things work does not mean that the batteries are still ok. Take a car battery; you might still be able to listen to the radio with it while you're not able to start it. In which case the battery is not ok. Just saying Fair point will try new batteries tonight thanks.

01-10-2014, 04:39 AM	#12
Jimmy New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimmy Fair point will try new batteries tonight thanks. Put in new Duracell batteries last night no joy,still just the same. Where is the best place to send my camera for repair live in the Motherwell area in Scotland . Any help would be mutch appreciate Thanks

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01-10-2014, 09:47 AM	#13
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	Originally posted by Jimmy Put in new Duracell batteries last night no joy,still just the same. Where is the best place to send my camera for repair live in the Motherwell area in Scotland . Any help would be mutch appreciate Thanks You'll probably spend much more fixing it than you will replacing it. you can get another K100D for around $125 USD.

01-10-2014, 10:50 AM	#14
Jimmy New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by GibbyTheMole You'll probably spend much more fixing it than you will replacing it. you can get another K100D for around $125 USD. Thanks only used it for 1 month bought it 2nd hand on ebay that's life. Thanks for the reply. Cheers

01-10-2014, 11:06 AM	#15
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,868	Originally posted by Jimmy Thanks only used it for 1 month bought it 2nd hand on ebay that's life. Thanks for the reply. Cheers One circumstance I had with similar syptoms: my K-r was in Catch -in (trap) focus mode without my realising it. If thats on, then the shutter won't fire if the camera doesn't think is in focus. Check your settings, check if st happens when you hold the shutter button down and focus manually. If you were using an AF lens in any case then this doesn't really apply. In any case go right thorough the set up menu and checK everything looks Ok. Reboot? The only way I know of to do a "reboot" is a firmware update, definiitely try that. Eventually if nothing works then the conclusion is another electrical device with a glitch somewhere, who knows where, main ICB, sub component... I second not economical to repair in that case: even if a replacement ICB/part was available. DIY job for s/o really keen basically, get another k100 off ebay spares/repairs... But FYI CAMERA REPAIRS, LENS REPAIRS in WEST LONDON , SURREY , TW17 , TW18 MWCameraRepairs