k20d has a mind of its own

colesf · 10-11-2010, 10:34 PM

I'm wondering if this is a known or common issue:
After focusing on a subject, my k20d continues to make beeping noises and the red square lights up (I only use a central focus point on single-shot). This is AFTER I take my hand off the shutter button or AF button--I'm just holding the camera and not prompting it to focus or confirm anything. This happens intermittently, and with different lenses.

A couple of years ago, I got rid of my k100 for a similar reason: the shutter button seemed to have a mind of its own, with a possible short circuit. I'm worried that this is another defective shutter release issue. The camera is a little over a year old and has light use.

Am I the only one?

thanks

Davor · 10-11-2010, 11:16 PM

This happens to me too sometimes when using manual focus lenses.

ionutmar · 10-12-2010, 12:11 AM

happen to me also, not 100% sure but i think only when i user manual focus mode.

GoneToTheDogs · 10-12-2010, 10:01 AM

This happens to me in manual focus mode too.

I think the manual focus assist is on always, analogous to the AF-C setting. Just a speculation, mind you; it would make more sense if the focus mode were active when the shutter is pressed halfway, and for a few seconds after, like AF-S.

-Matt

**Canada_Rockies** · 10-13-2010, 05:37 PM

There are two things you can do to stop this behaviour:

Turn off AF on half press and use only the AF button
Turn off the beeper and ignore the light show

Ron Kruger · 10-13-2010, 06:02 PM

This is normal focus confirmation with manual focus. Do as Rockies says. I use MF most of the time, because I don't trust AF in the woods, so I don't trust the focus confirmation either. I turned off AF on half-press. AF button seems faster and more accurate than the half-press anyway when I do use AF.

10-11-2010, 10:34 PM	#1
colesf New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ashland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 7	k20d has a mind of its own I'm wondering if this is a known or common issue: After focusing on a subject, my k20d continues to make beeping noises and the red square lights up (I only use a central focus point on single-shot). This is AFTER I take my hand off the shutter button or AF button--I'm just holding the camera and not prompting it to focus or confirm anything. This happens intermittently, and with different lenses. A couple of years ago, I got rid of my k100 for a similar reason: the shutter button seemed to have a mind of its own, with a possible short circuit. I'm worried that this is another defective shutter release issue. The camera is a little over a year old and has light use. Am I the only one? thanks

10-13-2010, 05:37 PM	#5
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,977	There are two things you can do to stop this behaviour: Turn off AF on half press and use only the AF button Turn off the beeper and ignore the light show

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10-11-2010, 11:16 PM	#2
Davor New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pazin Photos: Gallery Posts: 22	This happens to me too sometimes when using manual focus lenses.

10-12-2010, 12:11 AM	#3
ionutmar Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 43	happen to me also, not 100% sure but i think only when i user manual focus mode.

10-12-2010, 10:01 AM	#4
GoneToTheDogs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reading, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 116	This happens to me in manual focus mode too. I think the manual focus assist is on always, analogous to the AF-C setting. Just a speculation, mind you; it would make more sense if the focus mode were active when the shutter is pressed halfway, and for a few seconds after, like AF-S. -Matt

10-13-2010, 06:02 PM	#6
Ron Kruger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 535	This is normal focus confirmation with manual focus. Do as Rockies says. I use MF most of the time, because I don't trust AF in the woods, so I don't trust the focus confirmation either. I turned off AF on half-press. AF button seems faster and more accurate than the half-press anyway when I do use AF.

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