camera K70 has lost power since being connected to Laptop

Pam S · 07-20-2021, 05:59 AM

Hi I am a new DSLR user and recently connected my camera to my laptop to download some photos. I may have left it switched on for a while. I now have no power to my camera, when i switch it on there is no light, no display...nothing. I have changed the battery so I don't think it is that. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Pam

**aslyfox** · 07-20-2021, 07:10 AM

in case you don't have it

here is the link to the manual

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-70.pdf

Not a Number · 07-20-2021, 07:30 AM - **1 Like**

Same thing happens with my K10D. The camera does not auto power off when connected to USB. Since the card can be corrupted if the power is switched off while reading or writing files auto power off is disabled.

Just remember to eject the drive (camera) from the OS and turn the camera off and disconnect when done transferirng files.

kypfer · 07-20-2021, 07:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pam S

Hi I am a new DSLR user and recently connected my camera to my laptop to download some photos. I may have left it switched on for a while. I now have no power to my camera, when i switch it on there is no light, no display...nothing. I have changed the battery so I don't think it is that. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Pam

First, double check there is at least some charge in the battery you've fitted. It's just possible that it's flat as well. Put it on charge, for at least an hour, or 'till the light goes out if sooner, then try again.
The camera will "play dead" if the card door is open, ensure it's properly closed.
Good luck

**Michail_P** · 07-20-2021, 11:35 AM - **1 Like**

I find the download from the card itself more convenient, just a thought. Quick and safe.

35mmfilmfan · 07-20-2021, 02:15 PM - **1 Like**

Using a mains adapter to power the camera may be a good idea - also when updating firmware.

**i_trax** · 07-20-2021, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Using a mains adapter to power the camera may be a good idea - also when updating firmware.

I think I have one for K-x somewhere , camera still with Family , they did not want Adapter.
So , K-3lll will perhaps be good , it has USB-C charging port but I am not sure if you can / should turn the camera on while charging.
Perhaps battery grip option? oh , not an option for K-70.
Well , OP should just concentrate on a well charged good battery.

**AlwaysAl** · 07-20-2021, 08:47 PM

Pam, Not exactly sure but had a similar problem a while ago. Left the card in the computer reader. Somehow, the computer formatted the card to Windows and when it was inserted into the camera, nothing, The camera wouldn't power up, nothing. Couldn't retrieve the card back to camera formatting but when a blank card was inserted and formatted to the camera, everything returned to normal. Windows formatted card was scrapped.

**mikesbike** · 07-20-2021, 09:59 PM

It is always best to use a card reader plugged into the computer instead of the camera.

35mmfilmfan · 07-20-2021, 11:39 PM

Originally posted by AlwaysAl

Pam, Not exactly sure but had a similar problem a while ago. Left the card in the computer reader. Somehow, the computer formatted the card to Windows and when it was inserted into the camera, nothing, The camera wouldn't power up, nothing. Couldn't retrieve the card back to camera formatting but when a blank card was inserted and formatted to the camera, everything returned to normal. Windows formatted card was scrapped.

As suggested in other threads, using SDFormatter will overwrite Windows formatting, and the card can then be formatted in the camera.

**i_trax** · 07-21-2021, 12:41 AM

Pentax creates FAT32 - that is usable on Mac / PC
I just formatted SD card in ExFAT ( on my Mac ) - not usable on Pentax
I formatted SD card in NTFS ( on Mac M1 running WIN11 ARM ) - not usable on Pentax
So , SD card must be formatted in FAT32 otherwise it is not recognised by Pentax
Obviously all Mac OS Extended formatting's will not be usable / recognised by Pentax

Now , we need to ask the question:
The max individual file size on FAT32 is 4 GB , so what is going to happen while recording video ?
Will recording stop when it reaches the saturation point of 4 GB , anybody tested this?

**photogem** · 07-21-2021, 01:01 AM

All this has nothing to do with the SD-card!

It is simply the battery: The D-Li109 got completly depleted because AUTO Power off is deactivated but power is sucked when switched on.

If that far depleted, the charger won't charge it anymore.

So a new D-LI109 is most likely what is needed.

An external Powersupply (PS) as some know it from the semi-prof. cameras won't work, the K70 has no DC-Input (nor K30, KS2, KS1)
There is a strange PS with an add-on which looks like the battery. Not really useful.
An aftermarket D-LI109 for a short time to test it because it is cheap and then the real Pentax D-LI109 because it is the savest.

**i_trax** · 07-21-2021, 01:33 AM

Originally posted by photogem

All this has nothing to do with the SD-card!

It is simply the battery: The D-Li109 got completly depleted because AUTO Power off is deactivated but power is sucked when switched on.

If that far depleted, the charger won't charge it anymore.

So a new D-LI109 is most likely what is needed.

An external Powersupply (PS) as some know it from the semi-prof. cameras won't work, the K70 has no DC-Input (nor K30, KS2, KS1)
There is a strange PS with an add-on which looks like the battery. Not really useful.
An aftermarket D-LI109 for a short time to test it because it is cheap and then the real Pentax D-LI109 because it is the savest.

I did get sidetracked , sorry

Pam S · 07-21-2021, 02:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by aslyfox

in case you don't have it

here is the link to the manual

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-70.pdf

thanks, i got it sorted - by changing to spare battery (more than once as it didn't work the first time) Might have been not fully inserted

Pam S · 07-21-2021, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by mikesbike

It is always best to use a card reader plugged into the computer instead of the camera.

thanks for the advice,

07-20-2021, 05:59 AM	#1
Pam S New Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3	camera K70 has lost power since being connected to Laptop Hi I am a new DSLR user and recently connected my camera to my laptop to download some photos. I may have left it switched on for a while. I now have no power to my camera, when i switch it on there is no light, no display...nothing. I have changed the battery so I don't think it is that. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Pam

07-20-2021, 04:43 PM	#7
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	who has a Power Adapter? Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Using a mains adapter to power the camera may be a good idea - also when updating firmware. I think I have one for K-x somewhere , camera still with Family , they did not want Adapter. So , K-3lll will perhaps be good , it has USB-C charging port but I am not sure if you can / should turn the camera on while charging. Perhaps battery grip option? oh , not an option for K-70. Well , OP should just concentrate on a well charged good battery.

07-21-2021, 12:41 AM	#11
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	SD formating Pentax creates FAT32 - that is usable on Mac / PC I just formatted SD card in ExFAT ( on my Mac ) - not usable on Pentax I formatted SD card in NTFS ( on Mac M1 running WIN11 ARM ) - not usable on Pentax So , SD card must be formatted in FAT32 otherwise it is not recognised by Pentax Obviously all Mac OS Extended formatting's will not be usable / recognised by Pentax Now , we need to ask the question: The max individual file size on FAT32 is 4 GB , so what is going to happen while recording video ? Will recording stop when it reaches the saturation point of 4 GB , anybody tested this?

07-21-2021, 01:33 AM	#13
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	yes , you are absolutely right Originally posted by photogem All this has nothing to do with the SD-card! It is simply the battery: The D-Li109 got completly depleted because AUTO Power off is deactivated but power is sucked when switched on. If that far depleted, the charger won't charge it anymore. So a new D-LI109 is most likely what is needed. An external Powersupply (PS) as some know it from the semi-prof. cameras won't work, the K70 has no DC-Input (nor K30, KS2, KS1) There is a strange PS with an add-on which looks like the battery. Not really useful. An aftermarket D-LI109 for a short time to test it because it is cheap and then the real Pentax D-LI109 because it is the savest. I did get sidetracked , sorry

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07-20-2021, 07:10 AM	#2
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	in case you don't have it here is the link to the manual http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-70.pdf

07-20-2021, 07:30 AM - 1 Like	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Same thing happens with my K10D. The camera does not auto power off when connected to USB. Since the card can be corrupted if the power is switched off while reading or writing files auto power off is disabled. Just remember to eject the drive (camera) from the OS and turn the camera off and disconnect when done transferirng files.

07-20-2021, 07:31 AM - 1 Like	#4
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,600	Originally posted by Pam S Hi I am a new DSLR user and recently connected my camera to my laptop to download some photos. I may have left it switched on for a while. I now have no power to my camera, when i switch it on there is no light, no display...nothing. I have changed the battery so I don't think it is that. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Pam First, double check there is at least some charge in the battery you've fitted. It's just possible that it's flat as well. Put it on charge, for at least an hour, or 'till the light goes out if sooner, then try again. The camera will "play dead" if the card door is open, ensure it's properly closed. Good luck

07-20-2021, 11:35 AM - 1 Like	#5
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	I find the download from the card itself more convenient, just a thought. Quick and safe.

07-20-2021, 02:15 PM - 1 Like	#6
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Using a mains adapter to power the camera may be a good idea - also when updating firmware.

07-20-2021, 08:47 PM	#8
AlwaysAl Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West GTA, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 555	Pam, Not exactly sure but had a similar problem a while ago. Left the card in the computer reader. Somehow, the computer formatted the card to Windows and when it was inserted into the camera, nothing, The camera wouldn't power up, nothing. Couldn't retrieve the card back to camera formatting but when a blank card was inserted and formatted to the camera, everything returned to normal. Windows formatted card was scrapped.

07-20-2021, 09:59 PM	#9
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,562	It is always best to use a card reader plugged into the computer instead of the camera.

07-20-2021, 11:39 PM	#10
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Originally posted by AlwaysAl Pam, Not exactly sure but had a similar problem a while ago. Left the card in the computer reader. Somehow, the computer formatted the card to Windows and when it was inserted into the camera, nothing, The camera wouldn't power up, nothing. Couldn't retrieve the card back to camera formatting but when a blank card was inserted and formatted to the camera, everything returned to normal. Windows formatted card was scrapped. As suggested in other threads, using SDFormatter will overwrite Windows formatting, and the card can then be formatted in the camera.

07-21-2021, 01:01 AM	#12
photogem Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 3,525	All this has nothing to do with the SD-card! It is simply the battery: The D-Li109 got completly depleted because AUTO Power off is deactivated but power is sucked when switched on. If that far depleted, the charger won't charge it anymore. So a new D-LI109 is most likely what is needed. An external Powersupply (PS) as some know it from the semi-prof. cameras won't work, the K70 has no DC-Input (nor K30, KS2, KS1) There is a strange PS with an add-on which looks like the battery. Not really useful. An aftermarket D-LI109 for a short time to test it because it is cheap and then the real Pentax D-LI109 because it is the savest.

07-21-2021, 02:24 AM - 2 Likes	#14
Pam S New Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by aslyfox in case you don't have it here is the link to the manual http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-70.pdf thanks, i got it sorted - by changing to spare battery (more than once as it didn't work the first time) Might have been not fully inserted

07-21-2021, 02:24 AM	#15
Pam S New Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikesbike It is always best to use a card reader plugged into the computer instead of the camera. thanks for the advice,