Odd issue

fredwilliams · 09-17-2017, 07:43 PM

A few days ago, i was shooting my K-1 in a very high humidity environment. I had been shooting for several hours and everything seemed fine until suddenly when I hit the shutter button, and it just beeped at me. I noticed the shake reduction was off, but I couldn't access the part of the menu to turn it on. I messed with it a little, and finally did a reset on the camera. After the reset, everything is now working normally (after redoimg my customizations).

My question is, should I send the camera in to Pentax to have it checked, or wait to see if it starts having issues again?

Adam · 09-17-2017, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by fredwilliams

A few days ago, i was shooting my K-1 in a very high humidity environment. I had been shooting for several hours and everything seemed fine until suddenly when I hit the shutter button, and it just beeped at me. I noticed the shake reduction was off, but I couldn't access the part of the menu to turn it on. I messed with it a little, and finally did a reset on the camera. After the reset, everything is now working normally (after redoimg my customizations).

My question is, should I send the camera in to Pentax to have it checked, or wait to see if it starts having issues again?

Did you inadvertently change the drive mode? Sounds like 12s self-timer may have been on since this beeps and also automatically disables the SR.

C20 lets you change the way the 4-way controller works to get around this.

fredwilliams · 09-17-2017, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Did you inadvertently change the drive mode? Sounds like 12s self-timer may have been on since this beeps and also automatically disables the SR.

C20 lets you change the way the 4-way controller works to get around this.

That sounds like it could be the issue. I never really messed with the timer delay. I didn't realize it disabled SR. The shutter never fired, but i tended to turn off the camera to reset it.

pschlute · 09-17-2017, 10:53 PM

Mirror-up drive mode would also cause the camera to beep requiring you to press the shutter-release again to take the shot

09-17-2017, 07:43 PM	#1
fredwilliams New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 8	Odd issue A few days ago, i was shooting my K-1 in a very high humidity environment. I had been shooting for several hours and everything seemed fine until suddenly when I hit the shutter button, and it just beeped at me. I noticed the shake reduction was off, but I couldn't access the part of the menu to turn it on. I messed with it a little, and finally did a reset on the camera. After the reset, everything is now working normally (after redoimg my customizations). My question is, should I send the camera in to Pentax to have it checked, or wait to see if it starts having issues again?

09-17-2017, 08:08 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by fredwilliams A few days ago, i was shooting my K-1 in a very high humidity environment. I had been shooting for several hours and everything seemed fine until suddenly when I hit the shutter button, and it just beeped at me. I noticed the shake reduction was off, but I couldn't access the part of the menu to turn it on. I messed with it a little, and finally did a reset on the camera. After the reset, everything is now working normally (after redoimg my customizations). My question is, should I send the camera in to Pentax to have it checked, or wait to see if it starts having issues again? Did you inadvertently change the drive mode? Sounds like 12s self-timer may have been on since this beeps and also automatically disables the SR. C20 lets you change the way the 4-way controller works to get around this. 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: Last edited by Adam; 09-17-2017 at 08:17 PM.

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09-17-2017, 10:09 PM	#3
fredwilliams New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Did you inadvertently change the drive mode? Sounds like 12s self-timer may have been on since this beeps and also automatically disables the SR. C20 lets you change the way the 4-way controller works to get around this. That sounds like it could be the issue. I never really messed with the timer delay. I didn't realize it disabled SR. The shutter never fired, but i tended to turn off the camera to reset it.

09-17-2017, 10:53 PM	#4
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,218	Mirror-up drive mode would also cause the camera to beep requiring you to press the shutter-release again to take the shot