Auto-focus problem with beloved k-10

PC_pentax · 01-17-2012, 07:37 PM

Has anyone else had problems with a K10 just not focussing all of a sudden?

I have loved this camera since I opened the box - it's been through every foul weather assignment I could muster and it performed like a champ. I like the image output better than my K20! I have kept up on regular updates, cleanings .... the works! And after ~300,000 shutter actuations, I fear it's reaching it's end.

Do I send it off for what I'm sure is going to be a costly repair or is it finally time to retire her?

The short story is I put on a lens, power up, depress the shutter half way - nothing! Nada - as if the camera is in Manual focus mode. But it's not. Double, triple checked everything.

Has anybody seen this before?

Nowhere Matt · 01-17-2012, 08:15 PM

I just hope mine lasts for 300,000.
I do hope this is a palm-to-the-face fix and all is well soon.
Good luck.

Bob from Aus · 01-17-2012, 08:30 PM

Mine gave trouble at about 60,000. Already had the K20, so i solved the problem by getting the K7. Suggest you can solve your problem with a K5.

Adam · 01-17-2012, 10:49 PM

If you've taken 300k shots you've definitely gotten your money's worth- at that point I would either get a new K10 or upgrade to the K-5. Seeing that the K-5's got a load of improved features over the K10, I'd go for that if you can afford it.

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calsan · 01-18-2012, 02:25 AM

Does the built in flash still work? When my flash stopped working, it wouldn't focus or take a photo unless the flash was pushed down.

Moo · 01-18-2012, 04:53 AM

Maybe check/reset the settings? You might have disabled the autofocus-on-half-shutter-press perhaps.

01-17-2012, 07:37 PM	#1
PC_pentax Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Westford, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 28	Auto-focus problem with beloved k-10 Has anyone else had problems with a K10 just not focussing all of a sudden? I have loved this camera since I opened the box - it's been through every foul weather assignment I could muster and it performed like a champ. I like the image output better than my K20! I have kept up on regular updates, cleanings .... the works! And after ~300,000 shutter actuations, I fear it's reaching it's end. Do I send it off for what I'm sure is going to be a costly repair or is it finally time to retire her? The short story is I put on a lens, power up, depress the shutter half way - nothing! Nada - as if the camera is in Manual focus mode. But it's not. Double, triple checked everything. Has anybody seen this before?

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01-17-2012, 08:15 PM	#2
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	I just hope mine lasts for 300,000. I do hope this is a palm-to-the-face fix and all is well soon. Good luck.

01-17-2012, 08:30 PM	#3
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	Mine gave trouble at about 60,000. Already had the K20, so i solved the problem by getting the K7. Suggest you can solve your problem with a K5.

01-17-2012, 10:49 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	If you've taken 300k shots you've definitely gotten your money's worth- at that point I would either get a new K10 or upgrade to the K-5. Seeing that the K-5's got a load of improved features over the K10, I'd go for that if you can afford it. 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:

01-18-2012, 02:25 AM	#5
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	Does the built in flash still work? When my flash stopped working, it wouldn't focus or take a photo unless the flash was pushed down.

01-18-2012, 04:53 AM	#6
Moo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 173	Maybe check/reset the settings? You might have disabled the autofocus-on-half-shutter-press perhaps.