Pentax K3ii

Urocav2001 · 06-04-2017, 08:36 AM

Hello all,

I'm new to this forum and the camera world. I have noticed that recently when I shut the camera off, sometimes it will stay on for about 5-15 seconds. Now I'm not trying to shut it off after I take photos as I know it would be still buffering. I'm writing to both cards at this time. I wondering what you guys think it would be? The camera is only about 6 months old so I assume it would still be under warranty but hoping it's something easy or maybe a reprogram issue.

Thanks in advance
John

**clickclick** · 06-04-2017, 08:54 AM

What brand/model of SD card are you using? My Sandisk Ultra card is noticeably slower than my Sandisk Extreme Pro. My guess is it's the speed of the cards more than anything else. Are they a match? Not sure if mismatched cards would increase write time, but would expect it to go to the speed of the slowest of the two cards, though I have not tested such a configuration.

**brightseal** · 06-04-2017, 09:00 AM

probably SD Card

**jatrax** · 06-04-2017, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by Urocav2001

I'm new to this forum and the camera world. I have noticed that recently when I shut the camera off, sometimes it will stay on for about 5-15 seconds.

Welcome to the forum. There are lots of things about cameras to be worried about. I would say this is NOT one of them. Anything electronic takes a bit to close itself down in an orderly manner when you turn the switch off. It might be the SD card as noted above or something else, perhaps the GPS. But regardless it is not going to hurt anything, your turned it off, let it take care of doing that properly.

**Kevin B123** · 06-04-2017, 01:16 PM

Hi and welcome!
If I turn my K-3ii on and off, without taking any pictures, it takes about 3 seconds to shut down from viewing the top screen & GPS makes no difference as far as I can tell. Try it without a card in? and maybe fully charge the battery for a couple of cycles if brand new. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it anyway.

Adam · 06-04-2017, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Urocav2001

Hello all,

I'm new to this forum and the camera world. I have noticed that recently when I shut the camera off, sometimes it will stay on for about 5-15 seconds. Now I'm not trying to shut it off after I take photos as I know it would be still buffering. I'm writing to both cards at this time. I wondering what you guys think it would be? The camera is only about 6 months old so I assume it would still be under warranty but hoping it's something easy or maybe a reprogram issue.

Thanks in advance
John

Is the orange card access light still on? Also, it's likely the SD cards- what are the speed ratings?

Urocav2001 · 06-04-2017, 03:49 PM

Thanks everyone! One SD card is a Sandisk Pixtor 80mb per second 64GB SDXC Class 10 and the second card is a Eye Fi Mobi card 8GB SDHC Class 10. Not currently using GPS and the orange light is not on when it stays on after the power is turned off.

Urocav2001 · 06-04-2017, 04:55 PM

Thanks everyone! One SD card is a Sandisk Pixtor 80mb per second 64GB SDXC Class 10 and the second card is a Eye Fi Mobi card 8GB SDHC Class 10. Not currently using GPS and the orange light is not on when it stays on after the power is turned off.

**jatrax** · 06-04-2017, 06:07 PM - **1 Like**

If I had to guess, it is the Eye Fi card / Wifi system taking a bit to shut down.

Simple to test, just take that card out and see if behavior changes.

griffin · 06-12-2017, 03:10 AM

This is program problem.you can meet with service center.

Urocav2001 · 06-12-2017, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by griffin

This is program problem.you can meet with service center.

So I should call pentax and find a repair center?

abruzzi · 06-12-2017, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by Urocav2001

So I should call pentax and find a repair center?

It might be worth calling them and asking them if it is normal, but the card slots can be active when the camera is off, so I'd think about the suggestion to see if it behaves differently without the wifi card in the slot. I know if the camera is completely off, and I insert an sd card the led lights up and flashes for a few seconds. So it may simply be a extended card shutdown or similar.

06-04-2017, 08:36 AM	#1
Urocav2001 New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 4	Pentax K3ii Hello all, I'm new to this forum and the camera world. I have noticed that recently when I shut the camera off, sometimes it will stay on for about 5-15 seconds. Now I'm not trying to shut it off after I take photos as I know it would be still buffering. I'm writing to both cards at this time. I wondering what you guys think it would be? The camera is only about 6 months old so I assume it would still be under warranty but hoping it's something easy or maybe a reprogram issue. Thanks in advance John

06-04-2017, 01:31 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by Urocav2001 Hello all, I'm new to this forum and the camera world. I have noticed that recently when I shut the camera off, sometimes it will stay on for about 5-15 seconds. Now I'm not trying to shut it off after I take photos as I know it would be still buffering. I'm writing to both cards at this time. I wondering what you guys think it would be? The camera is only about 6 months old so I assume it would still be under warranty but hoping it's something easy or maybe a reprogram issue. Thanks in advance John Is the orange card access light still on? Also, it's likely the SD cards- what are the speed ratings? 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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06-04-2017, 08:54 AM	#2
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	What brand/model of SD card are you using? My Sandisk Ultra card is noticeably slower than my Sandisk Extreme Pro. My guess is it's the speed of the cards more than anything else. Are they a match? Not sure if mismatched cards would increase write time, but would expect it to go to the speed of the slowest of the two cards, though I have not tested such a configuration.

06-04-2017, 09:00 AM	#3
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629	probably SD Card

06-04-2017, 10:57 AM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,992	Originally posted by Urocav2001 I'm new to this forum and the camera world. I have noticed that recently when I shut the camera off, sometimes it will stay on for about 5-15 seconds. Welcome to the forum. There are lots of things about cameras to be worried about. I would say this is NOT one of them. Anything electronic takes a bit to close itself down in an orderly manner when you turn the switch off. It might be the SD card as noted above or something else, perhaps the GPS. But regardless it is not going to hurt anything, your turned it off, let it take care of doing that properly.

06-04-2017, 01:16 PM	#5
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,191	Hi and welcome! If I turn my K-3ii on and off, without taking any pictures, it takes about 3 seconds to shut down from viewing the top screen & GPS makes no difference as far as I can tell. Try it without a card in? and maybe fully charge the battery for a couple of cycles if brand new. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it anyway.

06-04-2017, 03:49 PM	#7
Urocav2001 New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thanks everyone! One SD card is a Sandisk Pixtor 80mb per second 64GB SDXC Class 10 and the second card is a Eye Fi Mobi card 8GB SDHC Class 10. Not currently using GPS and the orange light is not on when it stays on after the power is turned off.

06-04-2017, 04:55 PM	#8
Urocav2001 New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thanks everyone! One SD card is a Sandisk Pixtor 80mb per second 64GB SDXC Class 10 and the second card is a Eye Fi Mobi card 8GB SDHC Class 10. Not currently using GPS and the orange light is not on when it stays on after the power is turned off.

06-04-2017, 06:07 PM - 1 Like	#9
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,992	If I had to guess, it is the Eye Fi card / Wifi system taking a bit to shut down. Simple to test, just take that card out and see if behavior changes.

06-12-2017, 03:10 AM	#10
griffin New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Dhaka,Bangladesh Posts: 1	This is program problem.you can meet with service center.

06-12-2017, 06:51 PM	#11
Urocav2001 New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by griffin This is program problem.you can meet with service center. So I should call pentax and find a repair center?

06-12-2017, 10:14 PM	#12
abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788	Originally posted by Urocav2001 So I should call pentax and find a repair center? It might be worth calling them and asking them if it is normal, but the card slots can be active when the camera is off, so I'd think about the suggestion to see if it behaves differently without the wifi card in the slot. I know if the camera is completely off, and I insert an sd card the led lights up and flashes for a few seconds. So it may simply be a extended card shutdown or similar.