K20d shutter release jamming after factory repair

starstuff · 12-26-2010, 09:51 AM

My K20D was gone for over a month for factory warranty repair for a shutter release that jams intermittently: Pressing the shutter release may or may not actually release the shutter. For most of the time since it was returned to me following repair, I was away from home and using a point-and-shoot instead. I finally came home a few days ago and gave the camera a good workout yesterday (Christmas day) -- much to my disappointment (especially since it was Christmas day and I was really looking forward to using my K20D) the release still jams some of the time.

I've searched the forums and didn't find any similar problems. Have you had problems like this? I guess I'll telephone Pentax tomorrow about the unsuccessful repair: Any similar problems with the Pentax factory repair service?

Thanks.

sterretje · 12-26-2010, 10:46 AM

You should have a report about what they fixed to solve the issue. Having said that, is the jamming not a result of not-being-focused ?

Big Dave · 12-26-2010, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by starstuff

My K20D was gone for over a month for factory warranty repair for a shutter release that jams intermittently: Pressing the shutter release may or may not actually release the shutter. For most of the time since it was returned to me following repair, I was away from home and using a point-and-shoot instead. I finally came home a few days ago and gave the camera a good workout yesterday (Christmas day) -- much to my disappointment (especially since it was Christmas day and I was really looking forward to using my K20D) the release still jams some of the time.

I've searched the forums and didn't find any similar problems. Have you had problems like this? I guess I'll telephone Pentax tomorrow about the unsuccessful repair: Any similar problems with the Pentax factory repair service?

Thanks.

In a shop environment, intermittent problems often are not repaired, because the tech didn't take the time to duplicate the failure. The button assembly should hve been replaced. A little electrical contact cleaner worked into the switch around the button may solve the problem. A battery grip with a second shutter botton makes a good backup for failures like. I bought a nice Travor for less then $30 off fea bay a couple weeks ago. A wired remote works also.

Dave

12-26-2010, 09:51 AM	#1
starstuff Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 57	K20d shutter release jamming after factory repair My K20D was gone for over a month for factory warranty repair for a shutter release that jams intermittently: Pressing the shutter release may or may not actually release the shutter. For most of the time since it was returned to me following repair, I was away from home and using a point-and-shoot instead. I finally came home a few days ago and gave the camera a good workout yesterday (Christmas day) -- much to my disappointment (especially since it was Christmas day and I was really looking forward to using my K20D) the release still jams some of the time. I've searched the forums and didn't find any similar problems. Have you had problems like this? I guess I'll telephone Pentax tomorrow about the unsuccessful repair: Any similar problems with the Pentax factory repair service? Thanks.

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12-26-2010, 10:46 AM	#2
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	You should have a report about what they fixed to solve the issue. Having said that, is the jamming not a result of not-being-focused ?

12-26-2010, 11:02 AM	#3
Big Dave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 547	Originally posted by starstuff My K20D was gone for over a month for factory warranty repair for a shutter release that jams intermittently: Pressing the shutter release may or may not actually release the shutter. For most of the time since it was returned to me following repair, I was away from home and using a point-and-shoot instead. I finally came home a few days ago and gave the camera a good workout yesterday (Christmas day) -- much to my disappointment (especially since it was Christmas day and I was really looking forward to using my K20D) the release still jams some of the time. I've searched the forums and didn't find any similar problems. Have you had problems like this? I guess I'll telephone Pentax tomorrow about the unsuccessful repair: Any similar problems with the Pentax factory repair service? Thanks. In a shop environment, intermittent problems often are not repaired, because the tech didn't take the time to duplicate the failure. The button assembly should hve been replaced. A little electrical contact cleaner worked into the switch around the button may solve the problem. A battery grip with a second shutter botton makes a good backup for failures like. I bought a nice Travor for less then $30 off fea bay a couple weeks ago. A wired remote works also. Dave