recurring problem with pentax K30

clangrant · 05-03-2016, 12:44 AM

firstly I wanted to say hi and thanks for the welcome
my problem is with my camera, there seems to be a short circuit within the camera
by that I mean. The battery show it's almost empty, when I have barely taken maybe
100 photos. I have had it sent away and it was tested, returned and they said there wasn't
a problem. I think it is a problem with one of the circuits, does anyone have any ideas at all
I would be greatful for any input.
cheers
clangrant:

Adam · 05-03-2016, 01:00 AM

Have you tried a different battery? If you're still using the original battery that came with the camera when it was new, chances are it's reaching the end of its service life.

Also, are you using a manual lens? Certain lenses (mainly M42) do cause electrical problems; the solution is to isolate the contacts on the camera mount.

**Tonytee** · 05-03-2016, 01:01 AM

Originally posted by clangrant

firstly I wanted to say hi and thanks for the welcome
my problem is with my camera, there seems to be a short circuit within the camera
by that I mean. The battery show it's almost empty, when I have barely taken maybe
100 photos. I have had it sent away and it was tested, returned and they said there wasn't
a problem. I think it is a problem with one of the circuits, does anyone have any ideas at all
I would be greatful for any input.
cheers
clangrant:

I have heard of this issue with the K-30. My question is: What type of batteries are you using? Are they re-chargeable, disposable and what is the voltage or AmH?
Let us know. I don't believe the circuits are fried. If that were the case, you would not have gotten off 100 shots or even one. If you are using AA Alkaline Batteries, you will get only approximately 80 to 90 shots and that is without using the onboard flash. (Which is a battery killer on its own). Make sure to clean the battery terminals and the terminals in the battery chamber as well. Make sure you do not touch the battery terminals as acid from our skin can cause interference with an otherwise good contact.

Let us know. Thanks for the question. Also, how many clicks on your camera and how old is it?

Tonytee

JimC1101 · 05-03-2016, 03:12 AM

I had this happen one time on my K-30 and thought that it might have been bad contacts within the camera. I used a cotton swab with alcohol and cleaned off the internal contacts and also the AA adapter since I use them most often and since that time, maybe a year ago, I have never had a problem.

clangrant · 05-03-2016, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by clangrant

firstly I wanted to say hi and thanks for the welcome
my problem is with my camera, there seems to be a short circuit within the camera
by that I mean. The battery show it's almost empty, when I have barely taken maybe
100 photos. I have had it sent away and it was tested, returned and they said there wasn't
a problem. I think it is a problem with one of the circuits, does anyone have any ideas at all
I would be greatful for any input.
cheers
clangrant:

Hi Adam,
I was having trouble with it after about 8 months, camera bought from teds camera store. The sent it to Melbourne
it came back, they couldn't find a problem with it. Yes I tried the battery on a different camera in store. wasn't the problem
could be that I do use manual lens will just have to try a few things and try and isolate the problem. Thanks for your input
cheers
clangrant

---------- Post added 05-03-16 at 01:56 PM ----------

Originally posted by Tonytee

I have heard of this issue with the K-30. My question is: What type of batteries are you using? Are they re-chargeable, disposable and what is the voltage or AmH?
Let us know. I don't believe the circuits are fried. If that were the case, you would not have gotten off 100 shots or even one. If you are using AA Alkaline Batteries, you will get only approximately 80 to 90 shots and that is without using the onboard flash. (Which is a battery killer on its own). Make sure to clean the battery terminals and the terminals in the battery chamber as well. Make sure you do not touch the battery terminals as acid from our skin can cause interference with an otherwise good contact.

Let us know. Thanks for the question. Also, how many clicks on your camera and how old is it?

Tonytee

Hi Jim.
I have had the camera about 2 years, and I use the camera's own battery. So yes it's recharged might try that and see how I go
thanks for your help.
cheers
clangrant

05-03-2016, 12:44 AM	#1
clangrant New Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2	recurring problem with pentax K30 firstly I wanted to say hi and thanks for the welcome my problem is with my camera, there seems to be a short circuit within the camera by that I mean. The battery show it's almost empty, when I have barely taken maybe 100 photos. I have had it sent away and it was tested, returned and they said there wasn't a problem. I think it is a problem with one of the circuits, does anyone have any ideas at all I would be greatful for any input. cheers clangrant:

05-03-2016, 01:00 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Have you tried a different battery? If you're still using the original battery that came with the camera when it was new, chances are it's reaching the end of its service life. Also, are you using a manual lens? Certain lenses (mainly M42) do cause electrical problems; the solution is to isolate the contacts on the camera mount. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-03-2016, 01:01 AM	#3
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,461	Originally posted by clangrant firstly I wanted to say hi and thanks for the welcome my problem is with my camera, there seems to be a short circuit within the camera by that I mean. The battery show it's almost empty, when I have barely taken maybe 100 photos. I have had it sent away and it was tested, returned and they said there wasn't a problem. I think it is a problem with one of the circuits, does anyone have any ideas at all I would be greatful for any input. cheers clangrant: I have heard of this issue with the K-30. My question is: What type of batteries are you using? Are they re-chargeable, disposable and what is the voltage or AmH? Let us know. I don't believe the circuits are fried. If that were the case, you would not have gotten off 100 shots or even one. If you are using AA Alkaline Batteries, you will get only approximately 80 to 90 shots and that is without using the onboard flash. (Which is a battery killer on its own). Make sure to clean the battery terminals and the terminals in the battery chamber as well. Make sure you do not touch the battery terminals as acid from our skin can cause interference with an otherwise good contact. Let us know. Thanks for the question. Also, how many clicks on your camera and how old is it? Tonytee

05-03-2016, 03:12 AM	#4
JimC1101 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, Ca Photos: Albums Posts: 395	I had this happen one time on my K-30 and thought that it might have been bad contacts within the camera. I used a cotton swab with alcohol and cleaned off the internal contacts and also the AA adapter since I use them most often and since that time, maybe a year ago, I have never had a problem.

05-03-2016, 01:51 PM	#5
clangrant New Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by clangrant firstly I wanted to say hi and thanks for the welcome my problem is with my camera, there seems to be a short circuit within the camera by that I mean. The battery show it's almost empty, when I have barely taken maybe 100 photos. I have had it sent away and it was tested, returned and they said there wasn't a problem. I think it is a problem with one of the circuits, does anyone have any ideas at all I would be greatful for any input. cheers clangrant: Hi Adam, I was having trouble with it after about 8 months, camera bought from teds camera store. The sent it to Melbourne it came back, they couldn't find a problem with it. Yes I tried the battery on a different camera in store. wasn't the problem could be that I do use manual lens will just have to try a few things and try and isolate the problem. Thanks for your input cheers clangrant ---------- Post added 05-03-16 at 01:56 PM ---------- Originally posted by Tonytee I have heard of this issue with the K-30. My question is: What type of batteries are you using? Are they re-chargeable, disposable and what is the voltage or AmH? Let us know. I don't believe the circuits are fried. If that were the case, you would not have gotten off 100 shots or even one. If you are using AA Alkaline Batteries, you will get only approximately 80 to 90 shots and that is without using the onboard flash. (Which is a battery killer on its own). Make sure to clean the battery terminals and the terminals in the battery chamber as well. Make sure you do not touch the battery terminals as acid from our skin can cause interference with an otherwise good contact. Let us know. Thanks for the question. Also, how many clicks on your camera and how old is it? Tonytee Hi Jim. I have had the camera about 2 years, and I use the camera's own battery. So yes it's recharged might try that and see how I go thanks for your help. cheers clangrant