Failed screw drive on Pentax K-10.

**ivanvernon** · 08-26-2019, 01:42 PM

My daughter returned to me the K-10 that I gave her a few years back because the AF no longer works. Does anyone have any ideas about screw drive repair--who, where, how, how much $$ etc.? I suspect the best answer is to forget about it and use the K-10 for my Takumar screw mount collection, but I am open to other feasible/affordable options. Thanks in advance.

Dartmoor Dave · 08-26-2019, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

I think it would be cheaper to replace it than to repair, so I'd say use it as a dedicated Takumar body. The K10D and Taks really do work beautifully well together, giving you probably the most slide film like look you'll ever get from a digital camera.

**ivanvernon** · 08-26-2019, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

I think it would be cheaper to replace it than to repair, so I'd say use it as a dedicated Takumar body. The K10D and Taks really do work beautifully well together, giving you probably the most slide film like look you'll ever get from a digital camera.

Thank you for your fast respose. I suspect you are right. Perhaps I will switch my M42 adapter from the K-7 to the K-10 and then try to figure out what to do with the K-7!

**BigMackCam** · 08-26-2019, 03:31 PM

I agree with Dave that it would be far cheaper to replace rather than repair. The K10D (and Samsung GX10 equivalent) can be picked up very inexpensively these days, if desired. Otherwise, your existing K10D would make a fine manual focus lens body... dare I say it, resolution aside, better than the K-7 due to the K10D's remarkable sensor...

**ivanvernon** · 08-26-2019, 03:54 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

I think it would be cheaper to replace it than to repair, so I'd say use it as a dedicated Takumar body. The K10D and Taks really do work beautifully well together, giving you probably the most slide film like look you'll ever get from a digital camera.

Super-Takumar 55mm f 1.8 on Pentax K-10. First shots with new Takumar dedicated K-10 with color saturation, sharpness, and contrast shoved to the right on menu.

**BigMackCam** · 08-26-2019, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Super-Takumar 55mm f 1.8 on Pentax K-10. First shots with new Takumar dedicated K-10 with color saturation, sharpness, and contrast shoved to the right on menu.

So... that seems to work rather well

Nice

If you go down the raw shooting and processing route, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the raw files and how they respond to processing - at least within the ISO 100 - 400 range. 800 is perfectly usable in some situations too, but I personally wouldn't bother with ISO 1600...

VadikToronto · 08-26-2019, 04:25 PM

Hi,
I have K10D with broken flash. For me it is hard to use K10D for manual focus since it doesn't have live view.
But K10D has SDM contacts! DA18-135 and DA20-40Ltd both works fine on my K10D.
If it is screwdriver motor broken, those lenses can still be usable..

**ivanvernon** · 08-26-2019, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by VadikToronto

Hi,
I have K10D with broken flash. For me it is hard to use K10D for manual focus since it doesn't have live view.
But K10D has SDM contacts! DA18-135 and DA20-40Ltd both works fine on my K10D.
If it is screwdriver motor broken, those lenses can still be usable..

Well the SDM contacts are interesting to know about, although I think my only SDM lenses are the 645 90mm and 55mm, and they won't fit on the K-10. :>)

stevebrot · 08-26-2019, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

My daughter returned to me the K-10 that I gave her a few years back because the AF no longer works.

Is it just the screw drive or is manual focus confirm not working either?

Steve

**Lowell Goudge** · 08-26-2019, 05:02 PM

On my K10 the lens locking pin stayed retracted, the same mechanism holds the screw drive disengaged. My M42;adaptor has been permanently attached ever since, about 5 years now

Adam · 08-26-2019, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

My daughter returned to me the K-10 that I gave her a few years back because the AF no longer works. Does anyone have any ideas about screw drive repair--who, where, how, how much $$ etc.? I suspect the best answer is to forget about it and use the K-10 for my Takumar screw mount collection, but I am open to other feasible/affordable options. Thanks in advance.

I'd say it's almost certainly going to be cheaper to replace the camera. KEH has one for $95 right now (in EX+ condition) with the coupon code OVER8:

Pentax K10D Digital Camera Body {10.2 M/P} - Overstock - Special Deals at KEH Camera

You may even want to take this opportunity to pick up a new body for her, as K-5's have really come down a lot lately.

**ivanvernon** · 08-26-2019, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Is it just the screw drive or is manual focus confirm not working either?

Steve

Focus confirm is working fine, the light in viewfinder as well as the beep. This is when the camera is set on M focus.

---------- Post added 08-26-19 at 10:26 PM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

I'd say it's almost certainly going to be cheaper to replace the camera. KEH has one for $95 right now (in EX+ condition) with the coupon code OVER8:

Pentax K10D Digital Camera Body {10.2 M/P} - Overstock - Special Deals at KEH Camera

You may even want to take this opportunity to pick up a new body for her, as K-5's have really come down a lot lately.

Thanks Adam, I saw that. However, you cannot trust their ratings on lenses and cameras. They tell me they are shipping Ugly stuff and I get near mint stuff instead.

Adam · 08-26-2019, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Thanks Adam, I saw that. However, you cannot trust their ratings on lenses and cameras. They tell me they are shipping Ugly stuff and I get near mint stuff instead.

Hard to complain there! KEH has always been very conservative with their ratings, so you'll usually be positively surprised or at least satisfied.

08-26-2019, 01:42 PM	#1
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Failed screw drive on Pentax K-10. My daughter returned to me the K-10 that I gave her a few years back because the AF no longer works. Does anyone have any ideas about screw drive repair--who, where, how, how much $$ etc.? I suspect the best answer is to forget about it and use the K-10 for my Takumar screw mount collection, but I am open to other feasible/affordable options. Thanks in advance.

08-26-2019, 05:25 PM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by ivanvernon My daughter returned to me the K-10 that I gave her a few years back because the AF no longer works. Does anyone have any ideas about screw drive repair--who, where, how, how much $$ etc.? I suspect the best answer is to forget about it and use the K-10 for my Takumar screw mount collection, but I am open to other feasible/affordable options. Thanks in advance. I'd say it's almost certainly going to be cheaper to replace the camera. KEH has one for $95 right now (in EX+ condition) with the coupon code OVER8: Pentax K10D Digital Camera Body {10.2 M/P} - Overstock - Special Deals at KEH Camera You may even want to take this opportunity to pick up a new body for her, as K-5's have really come down a lot lately. 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:

08-26-2019, 07:55 PM	#13
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by ivanvernon Thanks Adam, I saw that. However, you cannot trust their ratings on lenses and cameras. They tell me they are shipping Ugly stuff and I get near mint stuff instead. Hard to complain there! KEH has always been very conservative with their ratings, so you'll usually be positively surprised or at least satisfied. 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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08-26-2019, 01:50 PM - 1 Like	#2
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,888	I think it would be cheaper to replace it than to repair, so I'd say use it as a dedicated Takumar body. The K10D and Taks really do work beautifully well together, giving you probably the most slide film like look you'll ever get from a digital camera.

08-26-2019, 01:54 PM	#3
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave I think it would be cheaper to replace it than to repair, so I'd say use it as a dedicated Takumar body. The K10D and Taks really do work beautifully well together, giving you probably the most slide film like look you'll ever get from a digital camera. Thank you for your fast respose. I suspect you are right. Perhaps I will switch my M42 adapter from the K-7 to the K-10 and then try to figure out what to do with the K-7!

08-26-2019, 03:31 PM	#4
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,687	I agree with Dave that it would be far cheaper to replace rather than repair. The K10D (and Samsung GX10 equivalent) can be picked up very inexpensively these days, if desired. Otherwise, your existing K10D would make a fine manual focus lens body... dare I say it, resolution aside, better than the K-7 due to the K10D's remarkable sensor...

08-26-2019, 04:01 PM	#6
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,687	Originally posted by ivanvernon Super-Takumar 55mm f 1.8 on Pentax K-10. First shots with new Takumar dedicated K-10 with color saturation, sharpness, and contrast shoved to the right on menu. So... that seems to work rather well Nice If you go down the raw shooting and processing route, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the raw files and how they respond to processing - at least within the ISO 100 - 400 range. 800 is perfectly usable in some situations too, but I personally wouldn't bother with ISO 1600...

08-26-2019, 04:25 PM	#7
VadikToronto Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 77	Hi, I have K10D with broken flash. For me it is hard to use K10D for manual focus since it doesn't have live view. But K10D has SDM contacts! DA18-135 and DA20-40Ltd both works fine on my K10D. If it is screwdriver motor broken, those lenses can still be usable..

08-26-2019, 04:41 PM	#8
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224 Original Poster	Originally posted by VadikToronto Hi, I have K10D with broken flash. For me it is hard to use K10D for manual focus since it doesn't have live view. But K10D has SDM contacts! DA18-135 and DA20-40Ltd both works fine on my K10D. If it is screwdriver motor broken, those lenses can still be usable.. Well the SDM contacts are interesting to know about, although I think my only SDM lenses are the 645 90mm and 55mm, and they won't fit on the K-10. :>)

08-26-2019, 04:54 PM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ivanvernon My daughter returned to me the K-10 that I gave her a few years back because the AF no longer works. Is it just the screw drive or is manual focus confirm not working either? Steve

08-26-2019, 05:02 PM	#10
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	On my K10 the lens locking pin stayed retracted, the same mechanism holds the screw drive disengaged. My M42;adaptor has been permanently attached ever since, about 5 years now

08-26-2019, 07:24 PM	#12
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Is it just the screw drive or is manual focus confirm not working either? Steve Focus confirm is working fine, the light in viewfinder as well as the beep. This is when the camera is set on M focus. ---------- Post added 08-26-19 at 10:26 PM ---------- Originally posted by Adam I'd say it's almost certainly going to be cheaper to replace the camera. KEH has one for $95 right now (in EX+ condition) with the coupon code OVER8: Pentax K10D Digital Camera Body {10.2 M/P} - Overstock - Special Deals at KEH Camera You may even want to take this opportunity to pick up a new body for her, as K-5's have really come down a lot lately. Thanks Adam, I saw that. However, you cannot trust their ratings on lenses and cameras. They tell me they are shipping Ugly stuff and I get near mint stuff instead.