Pentax K-3, Manual Mode won't switch to Av, Bulb, but stays in M Mode

scotman55 · 12-04-2015, 02:46 PM

My Pentax K 3 I've owned used for about a year. It was fine until recently. I cleared the green button, played with the movie mode switch -- since doing that had fixed it before -- and it continues to stay in Manual mode. Focus works well. Even changed lenses. Battery is fully charged. Maybe it's just getting old? Suggestions on how to clear it?

**enoeske** · 12-04-2015, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by scotman55

My Pentax K 3 I've owned used for about a year. It was fine until recently. I cleared the green button, played with the movie mode switch -- since doing that had fixed it before -- and it continues to stay in Manual mode. Focus works well. Even changed lenses. Battery is fully charged. Maybe it's just getting old? Suggestions on how to clear it?

Always try cleaning the contacts.

**MPrince** · 12-05-2015, 07:01 AM

Try a factory reset.

RuiC · 12-05-2015, 08:39 AM

Or try to reload the latest firmware !!

12-04-2015, 02:46 PM	#1
scotman55 New Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 5	Pentax K-3, Manual Mode won't switch to Av, Bulb, but stays in M Mode My Pentax K 3 I've owned used for about a year. It was fine until recently. I cleared the green button, played with the movie mode switch -- since doing that had fixed it before -- and it continues to stay in Manual mode. Focus works well. Even changed lenses. Battery is fully charged. Maybe it's just getting old? Suggestions on how to clear it?

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12-04-2015, 02:59 PM	#2
enoeske Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,925	Originally posted by scotman55 My Pentax K 3 I've owned used for about a year. It was fine until recently. I cleared the green button, played with the movie mode switch -- since doing that had fixed it before -- and it continues to stay in Manual mode. Focus works well. Even changed lenses. Battery is fully charged. Maybe it's just getting old? Suggestions on how to clear it? Always try cleaning the contacts.

12-05-2015, 07:01 AM	#3
MPrince Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Try a factory reset.

12-05-2015, 08:39 AM	#4
RuiC Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The Grocery Posts: 616	Or try to reload the latest firmware !!