Turning Camera On With No Lens Attached

Ramomar · 08-12-2009, 09:12 AM

Is this bad to the camera? I have a K100D Super, it came with the On/Off switch on the On position but had no batteries. I didn't know it was on the "On" position and insterted new batteries. The camera doesn't turn on and the top LCD displays a "blinking" battery. Note that it has NO lens attached.

Is there anything wrong? Will it turn-on no problem when I attach the lens?

Thanks!

Damn Brit · 08-12-2009, 11:59 AM

Turning it on without a lens on isn't a problem. If the body cap isn't on, it can increase the chance of dust getting onto the sensor because of static electricity.
What batteries were you using? The K100D does have issues with some batteries.

Nowhere Matt · 08-12-2009, 12:54 PM

Well, wait a minute Damn Brit.

First, Ramomar tell us how much frosting from your birthday cake may have gotten in the battery compartment when you installed the batteries without completely washing and drying your hands.

Oh I am just some other jackass havin' some fun with ya.

séamuis · 08-12-2009, 01:03 PM

attach a lens and find out.

GerryL · 08-12-2009, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

attach a lens and find out.

Put good batteries first.

Damn Brit · 08-12-2009, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Nowhere Matt

Well, wait a minute Damn Brit.

First, Ramomar tell us how much frosting from your birthday cake may have gotten in the battery compartment when you installed the batteries without completely washing and drying your hands.

Oh I am just some other jackass havin' some fun with ya.

How did you know it was Ramomars birthday from that one post? Who the hell are you, Poirot?

08-12-2009, 09:12 AM	#1
Ramomar New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: There → Posts: 13	Turning Camera On With No Lens Attached Is this bad to the camera? I have a K100D Super, it came with the On/Off switch on the On position but had no batteries. I didn't know it was on the "On" position and insterted new batteries. The camera doesn't turn on and the top LCD displays a "blinking" battery. Note that it has NO lens attached. Is there anything wrong? Will it turn-on no problem when I attach the lens? Thanks!

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08-12-2009, 11:59 AM	#2
Damn Brit Guest	Turning it on without a lens on isn't a problem. If the body cap isn't on, it can increase the chance of dust getting onto the sensor because of static electricity. What batteries were you using? The K100D does have issues with some batteries.

08-12-2009, 12:54 PM	#3
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	Well, wait a minute Damn Brit. First, Ramomar tell us how much frosting from your birthday cake may have gotten in the battery compartment when you installed the batteries without completely washing and drying your hands. Oh I am just some other jackass havin' some fun with ya.

08-12-2009, 01:03 PM	#4
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	attach a lens and find out.

08-12-2009, 01:12 PM	#5
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Originally posted by séamuis attach a lens and find out. Put good batteries first.

08-12-2009, 01:41 PM	#6
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Nowhere Matt Well, wait a minute Damn Brit. First, Ramomar tell us how much frosting from your birthday cake may have gotten in the battery compartment when you installed the batteries without completely washing and drying your hands. Oh I am just some other jackass havin' some fun with ya. How did you know it was Ramomars birthday from that one post? Who the hell are you, Poirot?