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starrock · 12-23-2009, 05:59 PM

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...click-click-click-click in continous rapid succession regardless of which button i press (shutter or otherwise). seems very odd that i get the same sound whether i press the shutter or the menu button.

any ideas?

this was given to me to resolve

thanks

bogiesbad · 12-23-2009, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by starrock

...click-click-click-click in continous rapid succession regardless of which button i press (shutter or otherwise). seems very odd that i get the same sound whether i press the shutter or the menu button.

any ideas?

this was given to me to resolve

thanks

The obvious first....remove battery and card, unstick butttons, different lens,etc. I would try to start the camera in debug-mode. Not too sure what to do once in there but perhaps that different start-up will re-set the camera.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/67897-pentax-firmware-hack-site.html

Go to the above thread for more info.

starrock · 12-23-2009, 08:39 PM

thanks for the reply. i have done the standard fleet of checks. swapped batteries, lenses (happens even with no lens attached), pressed all buttons, etc.

seems like the camera has a volkswagen electrical system style of glitch..no offense vdub fans...im one too!

**tomwil** · 12-23-2009, 10:54 PM

Sounds like your camera is not alone. There were a couple of K100D's on eBay with the same symptom that went for $102 and $107.

LightBug · 12-24-2009, 12:57 AM

Sounds like it's saying "K-x, K-x, K-x, K-x..."

inferno10 · 12-24-2009, 01:44 AM

What happens if you hold down the menu button while turning on the camera?

starrock · 12-24-2009, 10:21 AM

holding the menu button down upon startup reveals that i just upgraded the firmware to 1.02

eh, guess it's time to break out the tiny screwdriver set and eggnogg!

starrock · 12-24-2009, 10:24 AM

already have the k-x in sexy ferrari red (already had comments of "you sold your other one for that?" guess they think it's a toy??) hah! "highly recommended" toy from dpreview!

bogiesbad · 12-24-2009, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by starrock

holding the menu button down upon startup reveals that i just upgraded the firmware to 1.02

eh, guess it's time to break out the tiny screwdriver set and eggnogg!

There is a sequence using a SD card with specific command line to enter the service menu. Different models vary slightly but I think one sequence is to leave the memory door open while holding the menu button on start-up. I think it would be worth a try but you would need the info for the 100D from the site I referenced above.
Good luck with whatever you do and Merry X-mas.

GerryL · 12-25-2009, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by starrock

holding the menu button down upon startup reveals that i just upgraded the firmware to 1.02

eh, guess it's time to break out the tiny screwdriver set and eggnogg!

LOL!

Raptorman · 12-27-2009, 01:03 PM

Does the mirror do anything?

Does the shutter do anything?

From my experience with film cameras, moving the stopdown lever around up or down usually reset the mirror/shutter and unstuck things.

Its worth a try at least, its already broken so its not like you'll really hurt anything poking around.

12-23-2009, 05:59 PM	#1
starrock New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8	K100D broken, just makes this sound... Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. ...click-click-click-click in continous rapid succession regardless of which button i press (shutter or otherwise). seems very odd that i get the same sound whether i press the shutter or the menu button. any ideas? this was given to me to resolve thanks

12-23-2009, 06:23 PM	#2
bogiesbad Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lower AL Photos: Albums Posts: 355	Originally posted by starrock ...click-click-click-click in continous rapid succession regardless of which button i press (shutter or otherwise). seems very odd that i get the same sound whether i press the shutter or the menu button. any ideas? this was given to me to resolve thanks The obvious first....remove battery and card, unstick butttons, different lens,etc. I would try to start the camera in debug-mode. Not too sure what to do once in there but perhaps that different start-up will re-set the camera. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/67897-pentax-firmware-hack-site.html Go to the above thread for more info. Last edited by bogiesbad; 12-23-2009 at 06:26 PM. Reason: ehh...

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12-23-2009, 08:39 PM	#3
starrock New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8 Original Poster	thanks for the reply. i have done the standard fleet of checks. swapped batteries, lenses (happens even with no lens attached), pressed all buttons, etc. seems like the camera has a volkswagen electrical system style of glitch..no offense vdub fans...im one too!

12-23-2009, 10:54 PM	#4
tomwil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 778	Sounds like your camera is not alone. There were a couple of K100D's on eBay with the same symptom that went for $102 and $107.

12-24-2009, 12:57 AM	#5
LightBug Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OC, CA, USA Posts: 506	Sounds like it's saying "K-x, K-x, K-x, K-x..."

12-24-2009, 01:44 AM	#6
inferno10 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 342	What happens if you hold down the menu button while turning on the camera?

12-24-2009, 10:21 AM	#7
starrock New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8 Original Poster	holding the menu button down upon startup reveals that i just upgraded the firmware to 1.02 eh, guess it's time to break out the tiny screwdriver set and eggnogg!

12-24-2009, 10:24 AM	#8
starrock New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8 Original Poster	already have the k-x in sexy ferrari red (already had comments of "you sold your other one for that?" guess they think it's a toy??) hah! "highly recommended" toy from dpreview!

12-24-2009, 06:33 PM	#9
bogiesbad Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lower AL Photos: Albums Posts: 355	Originally posted by starrock holding the menu button down upon startup reveals that i just upgraded the firmware to 1.02 eh, guess it's time to break out the tiny screwdriver set and eggnogg! There is a sequence using a SD card with specific command line to enter the service menu. Different models vary slightly but I think one sequence is to leave the memory door open while holding the menu button on start-up. I think it would be worth a try but you would need the info for the 100D from the site I referenced above. Good luck with whatever you do and Merry X-mas.

12-25-2009, 05:49 PM	#10
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Originally posted by starrock holding the menu button down upon startup reveals that i just upgraded the firmware to 1.02 eh, guess it's time to break out the tiny screwdriver set and eggnogg! LOL!

12-27-2009, 01:03 PM	#11
Raptorman Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Somewhere in VA Posts: 104	Does the mirror do anything? Does the shutter do anything? From my experience with film cameras, moving the stopdown lever around up or down usually reset the mirror/shutter and unstuck things. Its worth a try at least, its already broken so its not like you'll really hurt anything poking around.

K100D broken, just makes this sound...

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