I would try removing the battery for a couple of hours, then replacing it. Sometimes resetting a camera in this manner resolves operating system problems.
> On Mar 22, 2018, at 11:31 AM, Jack Davis <jdavi...@comcast.net> wrote: > > > > Help! > > I think I know what needs to be done, but would rather tap the vast intellect > > of the PDML first..in case. > > I've been shooting Tav for some time when chasing the Fall-Spring bird > migration. > > Yesterday, when I tried to set the K3, I couldn't increase the shutter speed > beyond 30. > > That had been preceded by a blink of light, either seen or imagined, emitted > from the > > upper area of the camera back. Reading the manual "pamphlet" has been no help. > > Also, any attempt to take a pic results in a lengthy period of waiting for > the shutter to close. > > Yes, continuous shooting is set, but a time exposure is being attempted.(?) > > Am considering contacting Ricoh for help or replacing this K3. In addition to > the above > > described problem, the auto focus will, at times, fail to hunt when the scene > is soft and without contrasty > > edges. Don't know how much of a problem that may be, but seems the camera > should "hunt" > > regardless of the scene. Have missed a few shots due to it's failure to do so. > > > Anyone? > > > Thanks much!! > > > J > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
