Sudden freeze, any one else?

xjx · 06-01-2010, 12:10 PM

Yesterday when I was shooting with K-x, suddenly the camera came to a freeze. None of the buttons was responsive. Even the power switch couldn't turn the machine off. I had to take out and reinstall the batteries to get it back to normal.

Does anyone have similar experience?

alexeyga · 06-01-2010, 12:41 PM

They must have used Windows-based firmware in it... so it's normal...

hcc · 06-01-2010, 12:43 PM

There have been similar related posts in the forum. For example: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/103126-kx-power-problem.html. This problem seems to happen with partially-depleted batteries and the earlier firmware power management of the K-x.

- Use good quality fully-charged batteries. (See related threads in the Forum for the best batteries)

- Update your firmware (with fully-charged batteries); the latest update improves significantly the camera power management.

Hope that it will help ....

xjx · 06-01-2010, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by hcc

There have been similar related posts in the forum. For example: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/103126-kx-power-problem.html. This problem seems to happen with partially-depleted batteries and the earlier firmware power management of the K-x.

- Use good quality fully-charged batteries. (See related threads in the Forum for the best batteries)

- Update your firmware (with fully-charged batteries); the latest update improves significantly the camera power management.

Hope that it will help ....

Well, the firmware is the most recent version (1.01.00.10). The batteries are eneloop, mostly full.

I believe it is some kind of glitch in the firmware (think about Microsoft blue screen). However, I doubt it is related to power management. It is not like the camera won't turn on as reported by others. On the contrary, the machine stays on but doesn't respond to any input.

dlacouture · 06-01-2010, 11:32 PM

I had the same problem once on my K20... It occured after I swapped lenses with the power still on, and I had to remove the battery to restart it.

So, yeah, I think we experience a BSOD from time to time...

rzha041 · 06-02-2010, 01:37 AM

seems like my Kx is working ok~

alaricxyz · 06-23-2010, 10:13 PM

I was doing multi-exposure at different exposure settings (shutter at bulb, varying aperture and exposure time-- at least 8 seconds each) when my K-x froze while the 2nd exposure was being made. Anybody has this?

Shutter curtain remains closed when froze.
I, too, was certain I had good, full batteries.
Firmware is the version with the battery fix.
Camera was triggered using a universal IR remote, with good batteries.
My SD card is 4gig, class 6, Patriot brand.
Had to re-insert camera batteries to "wake" it. Only then will shutter curtains retract.
I'm not sure though if the first of the multiple exposure images was saved on the card. I think it isn't...

Can you guys try this too and confirm this possible "bug" in the K-x? Thanks!

trevorgrout · 06-24-2010, 04:52 AM

Funny,

I had the same happen to me yesterday. I pushed live view and it just froze up. I had to take the batteries out...Which were half full at least. I never had this happen before. Can't replicate it either. I don't know what it was.

But I sure am enjoying my DA 40 limited that came via UPS yesterday...What a Lens!!

06-01-2010, 12:10 PM	#1
xjx Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 64	Sudden freeze, any one else? Yesterday when I was shooting with K-x, suddenly the camera came to a freeze. None of the buttons was responsive. Even the power switch couldn't turn the machine off. I had to take out and reinstall the batteries to get it back to normal. Does anyone have similar experience?

06-01-2010, 12:43 PM	#3
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,001	There have been similar related posts in the forum. For example: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/103126-kx-power-problem.html. This problem seems to happen with partially-depleted batteries and the earlier firmware power management of the K-x. - Use good quality fully-charged batteries. (See related threads in the Forum for the best batteries) - Update your firmware (with fully-charged batteries); the latest update improves significantly the camera power management. Hope that it will help .... Last edited by hcc; 06-01-2010 at 02:06 PM. Reason: Add URL

06-23-2010, 10:13 PM	#7
alaricxyz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Laoag City Photos: Gallery Posts: 44	freeze in multi-exposure I was doing multi-exposure at different exposure settings (shutter at bulb, varying aperture and exposure time-- at least 8 seconds each) when my K-x froze while the 2nd exposure was being made. Anybody has this? Shutter curtain remains closed when froze. I, too, was certain I had good, full batteries. Firmware is the version with the battery fix. Camera was triggered using a universal IR remote, with good batteries. My SD card is 4gig, class 6, Patriot brand. Had to re-insert camera batteries to "wake" it. Only then will shutter curtains retract. I'm not sure though if the first of the multiple exposure images was saved on the card. I think it isn't... Can you guys try this too and confirm this possible "bug" in the K-x? Thanks!

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06-01-2010, 12:41 PM	#2
alexeyga Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 838	They must have used Windows-based firmware in it... so it's normal...

06-01-2010, 07:15 PM	#4
xjx Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 64 Original Poster	Originally posted by hcc There have been similar related posts in the forum. For example: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/103126-kx-power-problem.html. This problem seems to happen with partially-depleted batteries and the earlier firmware power management of the K-x. - Use good quality fully-charged batteries. (See related threads in the Forum for the best batteries) - Update your firmware (with fully-charged batteries); the latest update improves significantly the camera power management. Hope that it will help .... Well, the firmware is the most recent version (1.01.00.10). The batteries are eneloop, mostly full. I believe it is some kind of glitch in the firmware (think about Microsoft blue screen). However, I doubt it is related to power management. It is not like the camera won't turn on as reported by others. On the contrary, the machine stays on but doesn't respond to any input.

06-01-2010, 11:32 PM	#5
dlacouture Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Var, South of France Photos: Albums Posts: 1,074	I had the same problem once on my K20... It occured after I swapped lenses with the power still on, and I had to remove the battery to restart it. So, yeah, I think we experience a BSOD from time to time...

06-02-2010, 01:37 AM	#6
rzha041 New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 5	seems like my Kx is working ok~

06-24-2010, 04:52 AM	#8
trevorgrout Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Albums Posts: 105	Funny, I had the same happen to me yesterday. I pushed live view and it just froze up. I had to take the batteries out...Which were half full at least. I never had this happen before. Can't replicate it either. I don't know what it was. But I sure am enjoying my DA 40 limited that came via UPS yesterday...What a Lens!!

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