Pentax K10D Keeps Crashing

DeerFat · 10-16-2021, 11:47 AM

So I bought a Used Pentax K10D as my first camera for a good deal.

Camera works like a charm! however... when putting the camera in a faster shutter speed it crashes? It also crashes when putting it into mode like: progrm automatic exposure, sensitivity priority automatic exposure, aperture priority auto exposure, and green mode.

Camera buttons don't work, top LCD is frozen and only way to make the camera work again is to take out the battery and put it back in.

I would love some input on what to do so that my camera will work properly, thanks!

Racer X 69 · 10-16-2021, 11:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by DeerFat

So I bought a Used Pentax K10D as my first camera for a good deal.

Camera works like a charm! however... when putting the camera in a faster shutter speed it crashes? It also crashes when putting it into mode like: progrm automatic exposure, sensitivity priority automatic exposure, aperture priority auto exposure, and green mode.

Camera buttons don't work, top LCD is frozen and only way to make the camera work again is to take out the battery and put it back in.

I would love some input on what to do so that my camera will work properly, thanks!

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

Try doing a reset first. Then check the firmware, and if it isn't the latest update it.

Be sure the batter is fully charged when doing the firmware update.

kypfer · 10-16-2021, 01:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

Try doing a reset first. Then check the firmware, and if it isn't the latest update it.

Be sure the batter is fully charged when doing the firmware update.

All this ^^^ and can you try it with a different lens … or even no lens at all, just in case it's the lens causing the problem. I'd also try formatting the card in the camera, if you haven't already done so.

Not a Number · 10-16-2021, 02:12 PM - **1 Like**

Try a new battery.

The mode dial(s) may have gone bad which is a weakness on this camera. Search the forum for K10D mode dial.

Adam · 10-16-2021, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

There is a date code on the battery. If it's about as old as the camera, you'll likely want to get a new one.

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-16-2021, 03:32 PM

You did not say how many batteries you have, if only one try a new battery and hope that is the problem. If that's not it try to get a refund because it could have a bad board.

DeerFat · 10-16-2021, 04:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

Try doing a reset first. Then check the firmware, and if it isn't the latest update it.

Be sure the batter is fully charged when doing the firmware update.

Camera is all fixed now, thank you so much!

and thank you to all the other reply's!

Racer X 69 · 10-16-2021, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by DeerFat

Camera is all fixed now, thank you so much!

and thank you to all the other reply's!

You're welcome.

What did it take to get it functional again?

DeerFat · 10-16-2021, 06:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

You're welcome.

What did it take to get it functional again?

It was just the firmware update, was on V1.30 updated to V1.31

10-16-2021, 11:47 AM	#1
DeerFat Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 47	Pentax K10D Keeps Crashing So I bought a Used Pentax K10D as my first camera for a good deal. Camera works like a charm! however... when putting the camera in a faster shutter speed it crashes? It also crashes when putting it into mode like: progrm automatic exposure, sensitivity priority automatic exposure, aperture priority auto exposure, and green mode. Camera buttons don't work, top LCD is frozen and only way to make the camera work again is to take out the battery and put it back in. I would love some input on what to do so that my camera will work properly, thanks!

10-16-2021, 02:20 PM - 1 Like	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	There is a date code on the battery. If it's about as old as the camera, you'll likely want to get a new one. 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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10-16-2021, 11:56 AM - 2 Likes	#2
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by DeerFat So I bought a Used Pentax K10D as my first camera for a good deal. Camera works like a charm! however... when putting the camera in a faster shutter speed it crashes? It also crashes when putting it into mode like: progrm automatic exposure, sensitivity priority automatic exposure, aperture priority auto exposure, and green mode. Camera buttons don't work, top LCD is frozen and only way to make the camera work again is to take out the battery and put it back in. I would love some input on what to do so that my camera will work properly, thanks! Welcome to Pentax Forums. Try doing a reset first. Then check the firmware, and if it isn't the latest update it. Be sure the batter is fully charged when doing the firmware update.

10-16-2021, 01:39 PM - 1 Like	#3
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,593	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Welcome to Pentax Forums. Try doing a reset first. Then check the firmware, and if it isn't the latest update it. Be sure the batter is fully charged when doing the firmware update. All this ^^^ and can you try it with a different lens … or even no lens at all, just in case it's the lens causing the problem. I'd also try formatting the card in the camera, if you haven't already done so.

10-16-2021, 02:12 PM - 1 Like	#4
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Try a new battery. The mode dial(s) may have gone bad which is a weakness on this camera. Search the forum for K10D mode dial.

10-16-2021, 03:32 PM	#6
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	You did not say how many batteries you have, if only one try a new battery and hope that is the problem. If that's not it try to get a refund because it could have a bad board.

10-16-2021, 04:22 PM - 2 Likes	#7
DeerFat Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 47 Original Poster	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Welcome to Pentax Forums. Try doing a reset first. Then check the firmware, and if it isn't the latest update it. Be sure the batter is fully charged when doing the firmware update. Camera is all fixed now, thank you so much! and thank you to all the other reply's!

10-16-2021, 04:57 PM	#8
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by DeerFat Camera is all fixed now, thank you so much! and thank you to all the other reply's! You're welcome. What did it take to get it functional again?

10-16-2021, 06:25 PM - 1 Like	#9
DeerFat Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 47 Original Poster	Originally posted by Racer X 69 You're welcome. What did it take to get it functional again? It was just the firmware update, was on V1.30 updated to V1.31