K10 Help Needed - Manual Focus Problem

izzyinstl · 04-03-2007, 01:04 PM

When the Focus mode lever is on MF when the Shutter release button is pushed the lens focus motor is turning as if it were trying to focus, although the lens is not moving. This occurs on all lens I have. Ive tried to resetting the camera however the motor is still turning when pushing down half way. The pictures are fine as it's not actually turning the lens. Is this normal? Its like mechanically - the motor is not engaged with the lens- but the computer thinks it should try to focus and is spinning. This is a brand new camera

any thoughts?

UltraWide · 04-03-2007, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by izzyinstl

When the Focus mode lever is on MF when the Shutter release button is pushed the lens focus motor is turning as if it were trying to focus, although the lens is not moving. This occurs on all lens I have. Ive tried to resetting the camera however the motor is still turning when pushing down half way. The pictures are fine as it's not actually turning the lens. Is this normal? Its like mechanically - the motor is not engaged with the lens- but the computer thinks it should try to focus and is spinning. This is a brand new camera

any thoughts?

Just tried on my K10D with DA16-45 attached. All I get is the focus spot and in focus indication

Cheers from Oz

roy · 04-03-2007, 04:55 PM

in other words, i'ts time for warranty work.

04-03-2007, 01:04 PM	#1
izzyinstl Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 17	K10 Help Needed - Manual Focus Problem When the Focus mode lever is on MF when the Shutter release button is pushed the lens focus motor is turning as if it were trying to focus, although the lens is not moving. This occurs on all lens I have. Ive tried to resetting the camera however the motor is still turning when pushing down half way. The pictures are fine as it's not actually turning the lens. Is this normal? Its like mechanically - the motor is not engaged with the lens- but the computer thinks it should try to focus and is spinning. This is a brand new camera any thoughts?

04-03-2007, 02:53 PM	#2
UltraWide Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 61	No motor noise in MF Originally posted by izzyinstl When the Focus mode lever is on MF when the Shutter release button is pushed the lens focus motor is turning as if it were trying to focus, although the lens is not moving. This occurs on all lens I have. Ive tried to resetting the camera however the motor is still turning when pushing down half way. The pictures are fine as it's not actually turning the lens. Is this normal? Its like mechanically - the motor is not engaged with the lens- but the computer thinks it should try to focus and is spinning. This is a brand new camera any thoughts? Just tried on my K10D with DA16-45 attached. All I get is the focus spot and in focus indication Cheers from Oz

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04-03-2007, 04:55 PM	#3
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	in other words, i'ts time for warranty work.