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Posted on Apr 16, 2012

Shutter clicks ever time I press a button & it won't take pictures

Unable to take a picture & the camera clicks like I've pressed the shutter button every time I press any button.

  • Betty Ong
    Betty Ong Nov 27, 2013

    this is an old model, not yet a digital one

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I had this problem this afternoon, and it resolved itself when I took the memory card out. It's been fine so far, all working as normal again! :)

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  • Posted on Mar 09, 2008

SOURCE: shutter on k100d

Hi,
Maybe you can try sensor cleaning mode;
Go to Menu>Set-up>Sensor cleaning, press right than choose "Mirror Up", wait a moment than power off the camera. Maybe this can help.
Regards.
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  • Posted on May 27, 2007

SOURCE: Shutter wont' release

Well either the relase switch has failed or another projection device has stalled it. Check through you menu of the back screen to be sure and then call Pentax technical support on thier web site.

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  • Posted on Oct 11, 2008

SOURCE: shutter release

take it back to the shop

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 03, 2010

SOURCE: When I press the shutter button, it will not take

Try cleaning the contacts on the camera body and lens where they meet with a cotton swab lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol.

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Why do i have to click my shutter button twice before it takes the picture?

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There is something you can do to reduce the time, however. If you know where the action is going to happen (a kid getting ready to blow out the candles on a cake, for example), press the shutter release button halfway to focus and meter. Hold the button there until the action happens, then press it the rest of the way. This lets the camera get most of the work done before taking the picture.
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And read the camera manual. It's a goot place to look for this kind of answers.
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