Pentax k 30 nor shooting7

Jadina0928 · 07-15-2017, 11:15 AM

I have a pentax k 30 and when I put a lenses its dark n will not shoot I'm.getting a lot of flashing numbers on thw screen

**jlstrawman** · 07-15-2017, 11:57 AM

Manual or auto focus lens?

Jadina0928 · 07-15-2017, 04:23 PM

Hm I'm new to this n the camera I have 2 lenses a 50-200 smc pentax da and a smc pentax da 50mm

**BigMackCam** · 07-15-2017, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by Jadina0928

Hm I'm new to this n the camera I have 2 lenses a 50-200 smc pentax da and a smc pentax da 50mm

Hi Jadina... have you read the K-30 manual? If you don't have a copy, you can download one from here:

SLR Pentax K-30 - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S

You may still have questions after reading it and trying everything out, but until that point it will be difficult for others here to help.

Read through the manual, try the different modes, and see if you get the results you'd expect - then come back and let us know?

Good luck!

**patrick9** · 07-15-2017, 05:54 PM

I know this is a stupid question but did you take the lens cap off? If you try to shoot with the lens cap on , The numbers will flash because it is registering a way underexposure settings everything will be black and when you try to shoot it will be like it isn't because it is doing several second shot trying to get an acceptable exposure. Please don't ask how I know this.

Jadina0928 · 07-15-2017, 08:37 PM

Ues I remove the cap. The vamera was fine I use it in a vacation trip I had. I think the setting got all mess up is there is anyway I could reset it to its original

Davidparis · 07-16-2017, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by Jadina0928

Ues I remove the cap. The vamera was fine I use it in a vacation trip I had. I think the setting got all mess up is there is anyway I could reset it to its original

Yes, you have a factory reset option in the menu of the camera. Do that, remove and fully charge the battery.

**BigMackCam** · 07-16-2017, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by Jadina0928

Ues I remove the cap. The vamera was fine I use it in a vacation trip I had. I think the setting got all mess up is there is anyway I could reset it to its original

The reset procedure is on p.217 of the operating manual

Jadina0928 · 04-24-2019, 10:02 PM

Hello I need help. I'm new with this camera I have 2 lenses a 50 mm and a 50-200. I try using both and pictures are too dark I have it on auto please help

The Squirrel Mafia · 04-24-2019, 10:17 PM

I'm about 99% sure that your K-30 is being affected by the "common" aperture block failure.

Pentax K-30 & K-50 - PentaxForums.com

^ Take a look at the aperture block failure threads on that forum. You're going too see all kinds of "fixes", but the only permanent repair is replacing the "green" solenoid for a "white" one. That requires some soldering.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/385045-manual-solen...id-choice.html

^ This thread will give you an idea.

slartibartfast01 · 04-24-2019, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by Jadina0928

Hello I need help. I'm new with this camera I have 2 lenses a 50 mm and a 50-200. I try using both and pictures are too dark I have it on auto please help

According to earlier posts you have owned this camera since at least July 2017.

bassek · 04-25-2019, 02:02 AM

Post a picture and you will get help.

Seb

Not a Number · 04-25-2019, 03:54 AM

Dark exposure problems on K-30 or K-50? Read me first! - PentaxForums.com

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/349314-...ml#post4046149

**pepperberry farm** · 04-25-2019, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by Jadina0928

Hello I need help. I'm new with this camera I have 2 lenses a 50 mm and a 50-200. I try using both and pictures are too dark I have it on auto please help

this does sound like the aperture block issue....

have you been able to use this camera body since the last time you posted an issue with it?

Originally posted by Jadina0928

I have a pentax k 30 and when I put a lenses its dark n will not shoot I'm.getting a lot of flashing numbers on thw screen

photolady95 · 04-25-2019, 06:46 AM

Threads merged.

07-15-2017, 11:15 AM	#1
Jadina0928 New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 7	Pentax k 30 nor shooting7 I have a pentax k 30 and when I put a lenses its dark n will not shoot I'm.getting a lot of flashing numbers on thw screen

07-16-2017, 02:07 AM	#8
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by Jadina0928 Ues I remove the cap. The vamera was fine I use it in a vacation trip I had. I think the setting got all mess up is there is anyway I could reset it to its original The reset procedure is on p.217 of the operating manual Attached Images

04-24-2019, 10:02 PM	#9
Jadina0928 New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Pentax k30 Hello I need help. I'm new with this camera I have 2 lenses a 50 mm and a 50-200. I try using both and pictures are too dark I have it on auto please help

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by Jadina0928 Hm I'm new to this n the camera I have 2 lenses a 50-200 smc pentax da and a smc pentax da 50mm Hi Jadina... have you read the K-30 manual? If you don't have a copy, you can download one from here: SLR Pentax K-30 - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S You may still have questions after reading it and trying everything out, but until that point it will be difficult for others here to help. Read through the manual, try the different modes, and see if you get the results you'd expect - then come back and let us know? Good luck!

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patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	I know this is a stupid question but did you take the lens cap off? If you try to shoot with the lens cap on , The numbers will flash because it is registering a way underexposure settings everything will be black and when you try to shoot it will be like it isn't because it is doing several second shot trying to get an acceptable exposure. Please don't ask how I know this.

07-15-2017, 08:37 PM	#6
Jadina0928 New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Ues I remove the cap. The vamera was fine I use it in a vacation trip I had. I think the setting got all mess up is there is anyway I could reset it to its original

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Davidparis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 290	Originally posted by Jadina0928 Ues I remove the cap. The vamera was fine I use it in a vacation trip I had. I think the setting got all mess up is there is anyway I could reset it to its original Yes, you have a factory reset option in the menu of the camera. Do that, remove and fully charge the battery.

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The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,058	I'm about 99% sure that your K-30 is being affected by the "common" aperture block failure. Pentax K-30 & K-50 - PentaxForums.com ^ Take a look at the aperture block failure threads on that forum. You're going too see all kinds of "fixes", but the only permanent repair is replacing the "green" solenoid for a "white" one. That requires some soldering. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/385045-manual-solen...id-choice.html ^ This thread will give you an idea.

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slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by Jadina0928 Hello I need help. I'm new with this camera I have 2 lenses a 50 mm and a 50-200. I try using both and pictures are too dark I have it on auto please help According to earlier posts you have owned this camera since at least July 2017.

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bassek Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 706	Post a picture and you will get help. Seb

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Originally posted by Jadina0928 Hello I need help. I'm new with this camera I have 2 lenses a 50 mm and a 50-200. I try using both and pictures are too dark I have it on auto please help this does sound like the aperture block issue.... have you been able to use this camera body since the last time you posted an issue with it? Originally posted by Jadina0928 I have a pentax k 30 and when I put a lenses its dark n will not shoot I'm.getting a lot of flashing numbers on thw screen

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photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Threads merged.