K10D focusing problem

sqjaw · 09-04-2010, 03:32 PM

My K10D is giving me trouble , When I turn it on everything seems Ok But when I go press the foto Button I get a weiring sound some times it sounds like auto focus hunting ! I play with by Using the symbol of the Iris on the on and off switch it will foto's using that aspect of the off and on switch.
tried it in Green bar and User and M=manual and then it starts to take foto's
and when I shut it off and turn it on later I have to start all over again: Replaced the battery just in case ?

Any thoughts on this will be happy to answer question if needed: Thanks

Adam · 09-04-2010, 03:39 PM

I can barely understand your problem, so if you could, please clarify the problem.

If you're in AF.S mode and it's dark outside, the camera will hunt and not take a photo unless it is in focus.

**Ex Finn.** · 09-04-2010, 03:47 PM

So,,, it works in green mode, user and custom. Just go into setup menu and do a re-set. Puts everything to factory defaults.
Then read the manual!

sqjaw · 09-04-2010, 03:58 PM

Sorry If you can Not Understand me on this Issue:

What I am Saying is when I turn the camera ON and decide to take a Foto, I depress the button and nothing happens other than a crazy sound I can not explain but other times It sounds like the Auto focus is hunting, IN Broad daylight:: I play with it and then for some reason I get it into Manual mode and the Button starts to work and starts taking foto's and then I can go to Av or TV or any other position on the dial and continue on my way: But while the Camera is not working, I can go to the OFF and ON switch you have three Positions off-on- and the Iris symbol which is in the spot of the switch, when I use this position the camera works:
Hp[e this is a better explanation for you folks:

JonPB · 09-04-2010, 04:06 PM

Is it that it only captures images if you first use the preview function (which is the "iris" function when moving the on/off switch past the "on" selection)?

Or is it that it only captures photos if you set the program dial (on the left, from the rear) to green, User, or M?

What happens if you select manual focus on the front of the camera? Does that allow you to take images more readily?

sqjaw · 09-04-2010, 04:15 PM

(which is the "iris" function when moving the on/off switch past the "on" selection)? YES

is it that it only captures photos if you set the program dial (on the left, from the rear) to green, User, or M? only after I go the M on the dial will it then start to take foto's

What happens if you select manual focus on the front of the camera? Does that allow you to take images more readily? Does nothing at all ???

sqjaw · 09-05-2010, 12:32 PM

I thank you all for your help and with your difficulty in understanding my way of explaining the problem with my camera : Have found problem It is the Lens , I removed the lens a placed a 42mm adapter
on K10 D and It works just fine : AS Before I thank you all very much:

09-04-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224	K10D focusing problem My K10D is giving me trouble , When I turn it on everything seems Ok But when I go press the foto Button I get a weiring sound some times it sounds like auto focus hunting ! I play with by Using the symbol of the Iris on the on and off switch it will foto's using that aspect of the off and on switch. tried it in Green bar and User and M=manual and then it starts to take foto's and when I shut it off and turn it on later I have to start all over again: Replaced the battery just in case ? Any thoughts on this will be happy to answer question if needed: Thanks

09-04-2010, 03:39 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	I can barely understand your problem, so if you could, please clarify the problem. If you're in AF.S mode and it's dark outside, the camera will hunt and not take a photo unless it is in focus. 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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09-04-2010, 03:47 PM	#3
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	So,,, it works in green mode, user and custom. Just go into setup menu and do a re-set. Puts everything to factory defaults. Then read the manual!

09-04-2010, 03:58 PM	#4
sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224 Original Poster	Sorry If you can Not Understand me on this Issue: What I am Saying is when I turn the camera ON and decide to take a Foto, I depress the button and nothing happens other than a crazy sound I can not explain but other times It sounds like the Auto focus is hunting, IN Broad daylight:: I play with it and then for some reason I get it into Manual mode and the Button starts to work and starts taking foto's and then I can go to Av or TV or any other position on the dial and continue on my way: But while the Camera is not working, I can go to the OFF and ON switch you have three Positions off-on- and the Iris symbol which is in the spot of the switch, when I use this position the camera works: Hp[e this is a better explanation for you folks:

09-04-2010, 04:06 PM	#5
JonPB Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 430	Is it that it only captures images if you first use the preview function (which is the "iris" function when moving the on/off switch past the "on" selection)? Or is it that it only captures photos if you set the program dial (on the left, from the rear) to green, User, or M? What happens if you select manual focus on the front of the camera? Does that allow you to take images more readily?

09-04-2010, 04:15 PM	#6
sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224 Original Poster	(which is the "iris" function when moving the on/off switch past the "on" selection)? YES is it that it only captures photos if you set the program dial (on the left, from the rear) to green, User, or M? only after I go the M on the dial will it then start to take foto's What happens if you select manual focus on the front of the camera? Does that allow you to take images more readily? Does nothing at all ???

09-05-2010, 12:32 PM	#7
sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224 Original Poster	I thank you all for your help and with your difficulty in understanding my way of explaining the problem with my camera : Have found problem It is the Lens , I removed the lens a placed a 42mm adapter on K10 D and It works just fine : AS Before I thank you all very much: