K-30 doesn't control diaphragm anymore!

**SunValley** · 12-21-2014, 09:01 PM

My K-30 has just turned into a glorified K-1000 and my DA* 50-135 into a 1000$ paperweight. When I press the shutter the diaphragm closes at maximum no matter what I set it to be. I've looked at the contact on the K-30 and everything seems fine. Bought the camera 15 months ago. I guess I'll take it back to the store but I was wondering if it's a known issue or just very bad luck.

On the good side it's like being back in the 80's. With my M 28 f/2.8 set at hyperfocal distance I'm ready to shoot anything! That green buttion set at measuring exposure time is great!

**crewl1** · 12-21-2014, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by SunValley

My K-30 has just turned into a glorified K-1000 and my DA* 50-135 into a 1000$ paperweight. When I press the shutter the diaphragm closes at maximum no matter what I set it to be. I've looked at the contact on the K-30 and everything seems fine. Bought the camera 15 months ago. I guess I'll take it back to the store but I was wondering if it's a known issue or just very bad luck.

On the good side it's like being back in the 80's. With my M 28 f/2.8 set at hyperfocal distance I'm ready to shoot anything! That green buttion set at measuring exposure time is great!

I believe this has come up with the K-30 before. See https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/229294-k...ml#post2760880

and
"k-30" aperture - Search Results - PentaxForums.com

**SunValley** · 12-22-2014, 01:34 PM

Thanks, seems a lot more common than I'd hoped. Good thing it is still under warranty.

stevebrot · 12-23-2014, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by SunValley

Thanks, seems a lot more common than I'd hoped. Good thing it is still under warranty.

Yes, we had a flurry of posts about six months ago regarding failure of the aperture control. This was happening even on cameras that were very lightly used. Most were about the same age (early production mainly). This problem is one of few associated with the K-30. I am glad yours is still under warranty.

Steve

**SunValley** · 12-23-2014, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yes, we had a flurry of posts about six months ago regarding failure of the aperture control. This was happening even on cameras that were very lightly used. Most were about the same age (early production mainly). This problem is one of few associated with the K-30. I am glad yours is still under warranty.

Steve

Mine had 25000 clicks. Hope the next one will last longer.

12-21-2014, 09:01 PM	#1
SunValley Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 573	K-30 doesn't control diaphragm anymore! My K-30 has just turned into a glorified K-1000 and my DA* 50-135 into a 1000$ paperweight. When I press the shutter the diaphragm closes at maximum no matter what I set it to be. I've looked at the contact on the K-30 and everything seems fine. Bought the camera 15 months ago. I guess I'll take it back to the store but I was wondering if it's a known issue or just very bad luck. On the good side it's like being back in the 80's. With my M 28 f/2.8 set at hyperfocal distance I'm ready to shoot anything! That green buttion set at measuring exposure time is great!

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12-21-2014, 09:07 PM	#2
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by SunValley My K-30 has just turned into a glorified K-1000 and my DA* 50-135 into a 1000$ paperweight. When I press the shutter the diaphragm closes at maximum no matter what I set it to be. I've looked at the contact on the K-30 and everything seems fine. Bought the camera 15 months ago. I guess I'll take it back to the store but I was wondering if it's a known issue or just very bad luck. On the good side it's like being back in the 80's. With my M 28 f/2.8 set at hyperfocal distance I'm ready to shoot anything! That green buttion set at measuring exposure time is great! I believe this has come up with the K-30 before. See https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/229294-k...ml#post2760880 and "k-30" aperture - Search Results - PentaxForums.com

12-22-2014, 01:34 PM	#3
SunValley Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 573 Original Poster	Thanks, seems a lot more common than I'd hoped. Good thing it is still under warranty.

12-23-2014, 08:02 AM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by SunValley Thanks, seems a lot more common than I'd hoped. Good thing it is still under warranty. Yes, we had a flurry of posts about six months ago regarding failure of the aperture control. This was happening even on cameras that were very lightly used. Most were about the same age (early production mainly). This problem is one of few associated with the K-30. I am glad yours is still under warranty. Steve

12-23-2014, 01:50 PM	#5
SunValley Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 573 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Yes, we had a flurry of posts about six months ago regarding failure of the aperture control. This was happening even on cameras that were very lightly used. Most were about the same age (early production mainly). This problem is one of few associated with the K-30. I am glad yours is still under warranty. Steve Mine had 25000 clicks. Hope the next one will last longer.

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