K200D screen shuts off

agatchell · 06-18-2010, 05:32 AM

I have had a K200D since last year. I really like it, but one thing has always annoyed my. The screen on the back shuts off. For instance, what inspired me to join you all is that I just tried to format my memory card. I pushed the menu button and tried to arrow over, but the screen shut off. So, I pushed the menu card, tried to arrow over again, and the screen went off again. It took 7 tries to get the screen to stay on. Unfortunately, this is not at all unusual. I had the lens cap still on, set in Tv or Sv mode. Am I doing something wrong or is it my camera? It happens a lot when I try to review images, too, or when I do just about anything that requires reviewing the screen. Thanks.

Adam · 06-18-2010, 05:46 AM

Are you accidentally pressing the shutter button (even if only half way) while holding the camera? If so, then the behavior is normal.

Kryosphinx · 06-18-2010, 06:39 AM

Yeah, this happens to me if I even touch the shutter button. The lightest touch turns off the screen for me.

**cdurfor** · 06-18-2010, 06:40 AM

I too have noticed this problem with my K200D during re-format attempts. Its not related to depressing the shutter button and it is an occasional event. Answer would be great...

gherrm · 06-19-2010, 06:12 AM

Tried to do it on mine and does not go off. Check Batteries ? I use Eneloops.

**kkoether** · 06-19-2010, 04:01 PM

If you have the battery grip it is real easy to bump the shutter button on the grip and cause this. Been there done that.

LFLee · 06-19-2010, 09:46 PM

agree with kkoether, probably the shutter on the battery grip is put to 'on' .... if u have a battery grip...

KarenH · 06-19-2010, 10:50 PM

Sounding like a broken record, but with the battery grip on it happens very easy.
Took me a while before I understood what was going on.

agatchell · 06-21-2010, 04:36 AM

I do have a battery grip, which has lost some functionality. It suddenly stopped taking pictures. It'll autofocus, but then not take the shot. I took the camera out yesterday and the problem did not happen at all. Maybe it was just that. Thanks for all your feedback.

bobore · 06-22-2010, 09:40 AM

I had a similar problem with a K100d. Eventually discovered that it only happened when using a particular Sigma lens. Strange, but true.

06-18-2010, 05:32 AM	#1
agatchell New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 21	K200D screen shuts off I have had a K200D since last year. I really like it, but one thing has always annoyed my. The screen on the back shuts off. For instance, what inspired me to join you all is that I just tried to format my memory card. I pushed the menu button and tried to arrow over, but the screen shut off. So, I pushed the menu card, tried to arrow over again, and the screen went off again. It took 7 tries to get the screen to stay on. Unfortunately, this is not at all unusual. I had the lens cap still on, set in Tv or Sv mode. Am I doing something wrong or is it my camera? It happens a lot when I try to review images, too, or when I do just about anything that requires reviewing the screen. Thanks.

06-18-2010, 05:46 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 49,830	Are you accidentally pressing the shutter button (even if only half way) while holding the camera? If so, then the behavior is normal. 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, 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:

06-19-2010, 04:01 PM	#6
kkoether Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 615	If you have the battery grip it is real easy to bump the shutter button on the grip and cause this. Been there done that. Last edited by kkoether; 06-20-2010 at 08:32 AM. Reason: spelling

06-21-2010, 04:36 AM	#9
agatchell New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 21 Original Poster	Thanks I do have a battery grip, which has lost some functionality. It suddenly stopped taking pictures. It'll autofocus, but then not take the shot. I took the camera out yesterday and the problem did not happen at all. Maybe it was just that. Thanks for all your feedback.

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06-18-2010, 06:39 AM	#3
Kryosphinx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 129	Yeah, this happens to me if I even touch the shutter button. The lightest touch turns off the screen for me.

06-18-2010, 06:40 AM	#4
cdurfor Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery Posts: 575	I too have noticed this problem with my K200D during re-format attempts. Its not related to depressing the shutter button and it is an occasional event. Answer would be great...

06-19-2010, 06:12 AM	#5
gherrm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pa. Posts: 27	Tried to do it on mine and does not go off. Check Batteries ? I use Eneloops.

06-19-2010, 09:46 PM	#7
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	agree with kkoether, probably the shutter on the battery grip is put to 'on' .... if u have a battery grip...

06-19-2010, 10:50 PM	#8
KarenH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 828	Sounding like a broken record, but with the battery grip on it happens very easy. Took me a while before I understood what was going on.

06-22-2010, 09:40 AM	#10
bobore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Oregon Coast Posts: 103	I had a similar problem with a K100d. Eventually discovered that it only happened when using a particular Sigma lens. Strange, but true.

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