Is my Pentax ist D broken beyond repair?

Emmerley001 · 07-25-2018, 03:02 AM

I have a second hand 'ist D' bought 6 months ago. I'm a complete beginner and am still on auto mode for everything. Sadly this weekend I think my camera has broken. I'm only getting bright white images, some of which have the tiniest bit of a shadowy pink image which is barely visible. If I view other images stored and taken prior to this weekend, they are all still perfectly visible. Any ideas what's broken? Is it a repairable problem or should I just start saving for a new camera? I have done a function reset incase i have inadvertently pressed something I shouldn't. Unfortunately this hasn't helped. Advice please.

**seventhdr** · 07-25-2018, 03:50 AM

What is the name of the lens mounted on the camera?

Check that you have not set a positive amount of exposure compensation to over expose a photo.

Have you got a copy of the manual. You can get one here - Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING - Check the Discontinued Model section at the bottom of the page.

Regards

Chris

**aslyfox** · 07-25-2018, 03:57 AM

welcome to the forums

_________________________________

is this your camera?

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/istd.pdf

you can frequently find direct links to owner manuals by checking the reviews of the camera under " Cameras " above

https://www.pentaxforums.com/camerareviews/pentax-ist-d.html

**Skodadriver** · 07-25-2018, 04:49 AM

You could try the following;
Switch from auto to AV or P and try some images, you have not stated what lens you are using but if you remove it, use a lens cloth to clean the contacts on both lens and camera (then dispose of the cloth, do not use it on you optics) and try again. Make sure you have not switched the camera from AF to manual.

**aslyfox** · 07-25-2018, 04:58 AM

can you attach ( post) any of the photos to the forum

9. File attachments
The advanced posting screen lets you attach files to your posts. Simply click the "manage attachments" button and then select a file from your computer to upload. Please keep all photos as small as possible and no wider than 850 pixels. Note that you can upload a maximum of 4 Mb of files total (30Mb if you have donated to the site). See how it's done here to insert photos via "Manage Attachments" with screen shots of the controls.

Read more at: FORUM USAGE GUIDE: an explanation of forum features! - Page 6 - PentaxForums.com

See how it's done here to insert photos via "Manage Attachments" with screen shots of the controls.

I can't get crisp pictures! - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

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the EXIF data might give some of the more knowledgeable members hints at how to help you

forensicscientist · 07-25-2018, 05:59 AM

agree..something with EXIF info would help. Lets make sure your ISO is not through the roof, or exposure comp. The D is cool camera...I had one many years ago.

**UncleVanya** · 07-25-2018, 07:30 AM - **3 Likes**

Sunny Day outside; M mode; Set F stop to f/16, ISO to 100, and Shutter speed to 1/125 seconds

Does it still look weird?

pentasonic49 · 07-25-2018, 01:28 PM

As Asleyfox recommends, you can save a pdf of the manual on a computer. I would recommend resetting the camera to its factory original settings, just in case something is accidentally causing the problem.
The instructions for reset are on page 126.
Do you have a spare Compact Flash card to try?

Emmerley001 · 07-26-2018, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by seventhdr

What is the name of the lens mounted on the camera?

Check that you have not set a positive amount of exposure compensation to over expose a photo.

Have you got a copy of the manual. You can get one here - Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING - Check the Discontinued Model section at the bottom of the page.

Regards

Chris

The lens says 'Smc Pentax-DA 1:3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL'

Emmerley001 · 07-26-2018, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

welcome to the forums

_________________________________

is this your camera?

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/istd.pdf

you can frequently find direct links to owner manuals by checking the reviews of the camera under " Cameras " above

Pentax *ist D - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

Yes that's my Camera.

**aslyfox** · 07-26-2018, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by Emmerley001

The lens says 'Smc Pentax-DA 1:3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL'

here is the link to the " user reviews " of that lens

SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

**pres589** · 07-26-2018, 04:29 AM

A sample image with intact EXIF data would be very useful.

Penview52 · 07-26-2018, 05:54 AM

Might be color banding or noise in high ISO.
Low quality SD card used. Give name of card used.

Emmerley001 · 07-26-2018, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by Emmerley001

I have a second hand 'ist D' bought 6 months ago. I'm a complete beginner and am still on auto mode for everything. Sadly this weekend I think my camera has broken. I'm only getting bright white images, some of which have the tiniest bit of a shadowy pink image which is barely visible. If I view other images stored and taken prior to this weekend, they are all still perfectly visible. Any ideas what's broken? Is it a repairable problem or should I just start saving for a new camera? I have done a function reset incase i have inadvertently pressed something I shouldn't. Unfortunately this hasn't helped. Advice please.

**UncleVanya** · 07-26-2018, 10:43 AM

Does this look like this if you take the file and view on your computer?

07-25-2018, 03:02 AM	#1
Emmerley001 New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 5	Is my Pentax ist D broken beyond repair? I have a second hand 'ist D' bought 6 months ago. I'm a complete beginner and am still on auto mode for everything. Sadly this weekend I think my camera has broken. I'm only getting bright white images, some of which have the tiniest bit of a shadowy pink image which is barely visible. If I view other images stored and taken prior to this weekend, they are all still perfectly visible. Any ideas what's broken? Is it a repairable problem or should I just start saving for a new camera? I have done a function reset incase i have inadvertently pressed something I shouldn't. Unfortunately this hasn't helped. Advice please.

07-25-2018, 03:57 AM	#3
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	welcome to the forums _________________________________ is this your camera? http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/istd.pdf you can frequently find direct links to owner manuals by checking the reviews of the camera under " Cameras " above https://www.pentaxforums.com/camerareviews/pentax-ist-d.html Last edited by aslyfox; 07-25-2018 at 04:04 AM.

07-25-2018, 01:28 PM	#8
pentasonic49 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: weston-super-mare Posts: 395	As Asleyfox recommends, you can save a pdf of the manual on a computer. I would recommend resetting the camera to its factory original settings, just in case something is accidentally causing the problem. The instructions for reset are on page 126. Do you have a spare Compact Flash card to try? Last edited by pentasonic49; 07-25-2018 at 01:44 PM.

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07-25-2018, 03:50 AM	#2
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,453	What is the name of the lens mounted on the camera? Check that you have not set a positive amount of exposure compensation to over expose a photo. Have you got a copy of the manual. You can get one here - Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING - Check the Discontinued Model section at the bottom of the page. Regards Chris

07-25-2018, 04:49 AM	#4
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	You could try the following; Switch from auto to AV or P and try some images, you have not stated what lens you are using but if you remove it, use a lens cloth to clean the contacts on both lens and camera (then dispose of the cloth, do not use it on you optics) and try again. Make sure you have not switched the camera from AF to manual.

07-25-2018, 04:58 AM	#5
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	can you attach ( post) any of the photos to the forum 9. File attachments The advanced posting screen lets you attach files to your posts. Simply click the "manage attachments" button and then select a file from your computer to upload. Please keep all photos as small as possible and no wider than 850 pixels. Note that you can upload a maximum of 4 Mb of files total (30Mb if you have donated to the site). See how it's done here to insert photos via "Manage Attachments" with screen shots of the controls. Read more at: FORUM USAGE GUIDE: an explanation of forum features! - Page 6 - PentaxForums.com See how it's done here to insert photos via "Manage Attachments" with screen shots of the controls. I can't get crisp pictures! - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com _______________________ the EXIF data might give some of the more knowledgeable members hints at how to help you

07-25-2018, 05:59 AM	#6
forensicscientist Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DFW Texas and Michigan - I commute :) Posts: 1,012	agree..something with EXIF info would help. Lets make sure your ISO is not through the roof, or exposure comp. The D is cool camera...I had one many years ago.

07-25-2018, 07:30 AM - 3 Likes	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Sunny Day outside; M mode; Set F stop to f/16, ISO to 100, and Shutter speed to 1/125 seconds Does it still look weird?

07-26-2018, 03:33 AM	#9
Emmerley001 New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by seventhdr What is the name of the lens mounted on the camera? Check that you have not set a positive amount of exposure compensation to over expose a photo. Have you got a copy of the manual. You can get one here - Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING - Check the Discontinued Model section at the bottom of the page. Regards Chris The lens says 'Smc Pentax-DA 1:3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL'

07-26-2018, 03:35 AM	#10
Emmerley001 New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aslyfox welcome to the forums _________________________________ is this your camera? http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/istd.pdf you can frequently find direct links to owner manuals by checking the reviews of the camera under " Cameras " above Pentax *ist D - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Yes that's my Camera.

07-26-2018, 03:48 AM	#11
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Emmerley001 The lens says 'Smc Pentax-DA 1:3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL' here is the link to the " user reviews " of that lens SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

07-26-2018, 04:29 AM	#12
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	A sample image with intact EXIF data would be very useful.

07-26-2018, 05:54 AM	#13
Penview52 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Photos: Albums Posts: 327	Might be color banding or noise in high ISO. Low quality SD card used. Give name of card used.

07-26-2018, 10:43 AM	#15
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Does this look like this if you take the file and view on your computer?