K-70 reboot: should I worry?

BeeShooter · 12-04-2021, 10:49 PM - **1 Like**

Last week I got a new K-70 to replace my KS-2 that has a bad LCD. I got years of use from the KS-2 and was very happy with it.

Today shortly after I started shooting, the camera went completely dark, while still in the "on" position. I turned it off and back on, but it didn't come back on. I removed and replaced the battery, and it came back on. I continued and shot 450 frames with no more problems.

Is that a normal thing to happen? It never happened with my KS-2. And should I worry? Should I return it?

Paul the Sunman · 12-04-2021, 11:44 PM - **1 Like**

Is it new, or just new to you? If new, you have plenty of time to activate the warranty, so give it a few weeks to see if it recurs. If it does, return it immediately.

Is it possible the battery was nearly drained?

BeeShooter · 12-05-2021, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Is it new, or just new to you? If new, you have plenty of time to activate the warranty, so give it a few weeks to see if it recurs. If it does, return it immediately.

Is it possible the battery was nearly drained?

It is new-new, via amazon, and the battery was fully charged.

Adam · 12-05-2021, 12:25 AM - **1 Like**

Crashes do happen from time to time, but if they happen consistently or recurrently, then there could be something wrong with the camera.

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kypfer · 12-05-2021, 03:53 AM - **1 Like**

The oft-repeated question … is the firmware up to date?
New cameras often have quite old firmware installed.
Many firmware updates refer to "general reliability problems" or similar without defining exactly what. See Latest PENTAX K-70 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING for details.
FWIW, I don't remember my K-70 having this problem in nearly 25k exposures, though my K-3iii suffers occasionally … I just live with it (and cuss), it's too intermittent to expect a definitive repair!
Did the K-70 come with a new lens, or are you using lenses from your older camera?
Whilst the lenses shouldn't be a problem, per se, the contacts may need cleaning

Lev · 12-05-2021, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Crashes do happen from time to time, but if they happen consistently or recurrently, then there could be something wrong with the camera.

+1 for that. I imagine how many complex processes have to be done there. Sometimes we just have to forgive our gear.

**BigMackCam** · 12-05-2021, 04:53 AM - **1 Like**

As Adam has indicated, the odd "crash" or strange behaviour isn't unknown... My K-3 and K-5 have both got confused on a couple of occasions, but it has been extremely rare. There's a lot of technology and complex software packed into these cameras, and just like our PCs, tablets and phones, they're not immune to occasional hardware and software glitches. If it doesn't happen again in the next few days or weeks, I wouldn't worry about it...

sarge · 12-05-2021, 09:04 AM

I would just keep an eye on it. If it does it again exchange it for another one.

**i_trax** · 12-05-2021, 10:01 AM - **1 Like**

if just one-off event , I would not worry about it .
All electronic microprocessor controlled gear might need occasional reboot.
As long as all expected operations / functions are performing as they should , just enjoy your new camera.

BeeShooter · 12-05-2021, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by kypfer

The oft-repeated question … is the firmware up to date?
New cameras often have quite old firmware installed.
Many firmware updates refer to "general reliability problems" or similar without defining exactly what. See Latest PENTAX K-70 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING for details.
FWIW, I don't remember my K-70 having this problem in nearly 25k exposures, though my K-3iii suffers occasionally … I just live with it (and cuss), it's too intermittent to expect a definitive repair!
Did the K-70 come with a new lens, or are you using lenses from your older camera?
Whilst the lenses shouldn't be a problem, per se, the contacts may need cleaning

Thanks, great points! The firmware is the latest.

I'm using my old lenses, and in fact I had just changed lenses, so that might be it! I'll clean the contacts.

---------- Post added 12-05-21 at 02:09 PM ----------

Thanks everybody, I feel better knowing that a few crashes are normal. I'm not really used to electronics crashing, but I'm also a linux user with a dumb TV and almost no apps on my phone, etc.

MarkJerling · 12-06-2021, 02:53 AM

My K5 had a tendency to freeze up on me and only with one lens, the 70-300 Sigma DG. I rarely use that lens with the K-1ii but it has never occurred on the K-1ii.
Interestingly, it only ever did it with the lens at the 300mm end of the zoom. So, if I was you, I'd see first if the problem occurs with a specific lens and based on that, make the decision on whether the problem is really a camera one or a lens one.

12-04-2021, 10:49 PM - 1 Like	#1
BeeShooter Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Oregon Posts: 36	K-70 reboot: should I worry? Last week I got a new K-70 to replace my KS-2 that has a bad LCD. I got years of use from the KS-2 and was very happy with it. Today shortly after I started shooting, the camera went completely dark, while still in the "on" position. I turned it off and back on, but it didn't come back on. I removed and replaced the battery, and it came back on. I continued and shot 450 frames with no more problems. Is that a normal thing to happen? It never happened with my KS-2. And should I worry? Should I return it?

12-05-2021, 03:53 AM - 1 Like	#5
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,593	The oft-repeated question … is the firmware up to date? New cameras often have quite old firmware installed. Many firmware updates refer to "general reliability problems" or similar without defining exactly what. See Latest PENTAX K-70 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING for details. FWIW, I don't remember my K-70 having this problem in nearly 25k exposures, though my K-3iii suffers occasionally … I just live with it (and cuss), it's too intermittent to expect a definitive repair! Did the K-70 come with a new lens, or are you using lenses from your older camera? Whilst the lenses shouldn't be a problem, per se, the contacts may need cleaning Last edited by kypfer; 12-05-2021 at 05:30 AM. Reason: sp.

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12-04-2021, 11:44 PM - 1 Like	#2
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Is it new, or just new to you? If new, you have plenty of time to activate the warranty, so give it a few weeks to see if it recurs. If it does, return it immediately. Is it possible the battery was nearly drained?

12-05-2021, 12:19 AM	#3
BeeShooter Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Oregon Posts: 36 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Is it new, or just new to you? If new, you have plenty of time to activate the warranty, so give it a few weeks to see if it recurs. If it does, return it immediately. Is it possible the battery was nearly drained? It is new-new, via amazon, and the battery was fully charged.

12-05-2021, 12:25 AM - 1 Like	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Crashes do happen from time to time, but if they happen consistently or recurrently, then there could be something wrong with the camera. 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:

12-05-2021, 04:08 AM	#6
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197	Originally posted by Adam Crashes do happen from time to time, but if they happen consistently or recurrently, then there could be something wrong with the camera. +1 for that. I imagine how many complex processes have to be done there. Sometimes we just have to forgive our gear.

12-05-2021, 04:53 AM - 1 Like	#7
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	As Adam has indicated, the odd "crash" or strange behaviour isn't unknown... My K-3 and K-5 have both got confused on a couple of occasions, but it has been extremely rare. There's a lot of technology and complex software packed into these cameras, and just like our PCs, tablets and phones, they're not immune to occasional hardware and software glitches. If it doesn't happen again in the next few days or weeks, I wouldn't worry about it...

12-05-2021, 09:04 AM	#8
sarge Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 460	I would just keep an eye on it. If it does it again exchange it for another one.

12-05-2021, 10:01 AM - 1 Like	#9
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	if just one-off event , I would not worry about it . All electronic microprocessor controlled gear might need occasional reboot. As long as all expected operations / functions are performing as they should , just enjoy your new camera.

12-05-2021, 01:07 PM	#10
BeeShooter Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Oregon Posts: 36 Original Poster	Originally posted by kypfer The oft-repeated question … is the firmware up to date? New cameras often have quite old firmware installed. Many firmware updates refer to "general reliability problems" or similar without defining exactly what. See Latest PENTAX K-70 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING for details. FWIW, I don't remember my K-70 having this problem in nearly 25k exposures, though my K-3iii suffers occasionally … I just live with it (and cuss), it's too intermittent to expect a definitive repair! Did the K-70 come with a new lens, or are you using lenses from your older camera? Whilst the lenses shouldn't be a problem, per se, the contacts may need cleaning Thanks, great points! The firmware is the latest. I'm using my old lenses, and in fact I had just changed lenses, so that might be it! I'll clean the contacts. ---------- Post added 12-05-21 at 02:09 PM ---------- Thanks everybody, I feel better knowing that a few crashes are normal. I'm not really used to electronics crashing, but I'm also a linux user with a dumb TV and almost no apps on my phone, etc.

12-06-2021, 02:53 AM	#11
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	My K5 had a tendency to freeze up on me and only with one lens, the 70-300 Sigma DG. I rarely use that lens with the K-1ii but it has never occurred on the K-1ii. Interestingly, it only ever did it with the lens at the 300mm end of the zoom. So, if I was you, I'd see first if the problem occurs with a specific lens and based on that, make the decision on whether the problem is really a camera one or a lens one.