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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-24-2015, 11:55 AM
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I just wanted to update those who helped me troubleshoot and learn about my camera. I sent it in for warranty repair. There was a problem with the camera auto focus. Also, the repair receipt said the firmware needed adjustment even though I had the latest firmware. Both lenses checked out ok.
Now I can start working with AV mode and flip back to auto focus to get clear pictures. Thanks to all of you for offering your help. This forum rocks!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-22-2015, 08:24 PM
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Thanks Boatwidow! I'be never tried so hard and remained so clueless at anything. I've got a couple books and love the YouTube & Pinterest ideas.
Wishing you the best of luck as well!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-21-2015, 10:50 AM
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Thank you all so very much! It is a bright sunny day outside. I will take all of your advise into consideration and try each suggestion. Then I will report back. It is so nice to have such a kind group of people in this forum. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
---------- Post added 05-21-15 at 11:14 AM ----------
AF.C problem solved! Thank you so much!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-21-2015, 08:33 AM
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Help! Having a terrible experience with my new K50. First, I am brand new to DSLR land and am baffled by blurry pictures and inability to get the camer out of AF.C mode. It won't change to AF.A or M when I slide the lever around. Does this sound like a defective camera? The AF.C outcome is having 2- 3 pictures that have no focal consistency. Every now and then I'll get a clear shot but it is rare. The only modes I have tried for shooting are the auto and scene modes. The kit lenses 18-55 and 50-200mm are hit and miss for getting a clear focus. The closest Pentax camera shop is at least a 4 hour drive. I really don't want to send this entire camera to Pentax repair with summer coming up. Also, I had the camera for more than 60 days before I took a DSLR class. And so the retailer will not do a thing to help me.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
P.S. Since I'm new to the DSLR game, there could be other things not functioning correctly that I don't even know about at this time.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-01-2015, 03:44 AM
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Thanks for all of your help. I've contacted the retailer and they don't want to help. They told me to contact Pentax and I sent them a request for help. I'm also going to contact my credit card to see if they can advocate for a replacement of the entire kit. After looking at the receipt and owners manuals, I realized that the warranty information was not in the box. I've got a feeling someone already returned it as defective and it was accidentally resold.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-29-2015, 08:42 PM
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Help! I am brand new to DSLR and am trying to determine if something is wrong with my 18-55mm kit lens. If shaken, it rattles as if something inside is broken. I'm unsure if this is part of the shake resistant feature and it is supposed to sound that way or if something is wrong? I'd appreciate any and all feedback. Thank you!
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
04-29-2015, 05:43 AM
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I am brand new to Pentax and to the DSLR world. My camera is the k50. I am glad to have found this forum as I am a complete novice. Additionally, the nearest Pentax dealer is a 4 hour drive from my home and as such, I'm very handful for this forum!
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