K7D Disable shutter release when there is no memory card in the camera

trevisthomas · 08-14-2010, 11:18 AM

So, my wife and I had a K20 and K10 that i recently sold when we got a couple of K7's. I'm still getting myself accustomed to the new body and this morning i was playing around shooting some quick shots. I wasnt being totally serious but to my horror when i looked down i realized that there was no memory in the camera!

I could have sworn that the older bodies would not fire when there was no memory installed but i cant find a menu option on the K7 to make it behave that way. Google so far has not answered the question for me so i'm hoping that you fine Pentax friendly folks could help.

Thanks

Adam · 08-14-2010, 11:58 AM

There is no custom function to disable shutter release. A message is shown on the back LCD, however, so you'll notice right away if you're used to checking your photo directly after taking it.

The camera will only not fire when the SD card door is open.

**Ex Finn.** · 08-14-2010, 12:16 PM

My K100D fires away happily W/O a card. I mainly use the USB port on my K7.

noblepa · 08-14-2010, 02:18 PM

My K10D fires with no memory card.

trevisthomas · 08-15-2010, 12:37 PM

I guess i'm not remembering correctly but i'm surprised that i never made this mistake before. I guess if i cared much for what i was shooting that i would have peeped at the histogram but i didnt.

Oh well. I'll just have to be careful.

bymy141 · 08-15-2010, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by noblepa

My K10D fires with no memory card.

Mine is not.
Neither is my K-7.

- Bert

Fogel70 · 08-15-2010, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by bymy141

Mine is not.
Neither is my K-7.

- Bert

Have you closed the memory card door on your cameras?

08-14-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
trevisthomas New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 16	K7D Disable shutter release when there is no memory card in the camera So, my wife and I had a K20 and K10 that i recently sold when we got a couple of K7's. I'm still getting myself accustomed to the new body and this morning i was playing around shooting some quick shots. I wasnt being totally serious but to my horror when i looked down i realized that there was no memory in the camera! I could have sworn that the older bodies would not fire when there was no memory installed but i cant find a menu option on the K7 to make it behave that way. Google so far has not answered the question for me so i'm hoping that you fine Pentax friendly folks could help. Thanks

08-14-2010, 11:58 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,125	There is no custom function to disable shutter release. A message is shown on the back LCD, however, so you'll notice right away if you're used to checking your photo directly after taking it. The camera will only not fire when the SD card door is open. 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:

08-15-2010, 12:37 PM	#5
trevisthomas New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 16 Original Poster	Thanks for the replies... I guess i'm not remembering correctly but i'm surprised that i never made this mistake before. I guess if i cared much for what i was shooting that i would have peeped at the histogram but i didnt. Oh well. I'll just have to be careful.

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08-14-2010, 12:16 PM	#3
Ex Finn. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,946	My K100D fires away happily W/O a card. I mainly use the USB port on my K7.

08-14-2010, 02:18 PM	#4
noblepa Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Village, Ohio USA Posts: 1,140	My K10D fires with no memory card.

08-15-2010, 02:21 PM	#6
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	Originally posted by noblepa My K10D fires with no memory card. Mine is not. Neither is my K-7. - Bert

08-15-2010, 03:41 PM	#7
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 2,866	Originally posted by bymy141 Mine is not. Neither is my K-7. - Bert Have you closed the memory card door on your cameras?

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