Pentax optio t10 when camera switched on/off lens makes clicking noise lens does not go into home position when camera switched off. Also when camera switched on the picture is out of focus.we like the camera when working and wonder if it would be worth getting it repaired or would we be able to get it part exchanged for new updated camera
Re: Pentax optio t10 when camera switched on/off lens...
Pentax did not support this model well, you would need to get a new lens unit - very costly. I would suggest you upgrade - Sony sell similar slimline cameras with touch screens.
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Look at your memory card. SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.
It sounds like you may have a bad lens assembly. If it is sticking, it will buzz. If it fails to open all the way, it will turn itself back off. This is what it sounds like you are saying. I can fix this for $40, or you can send it to Pentax in Arizona. I don't know what they charge for a lens assembly, but the minimum charge for this camera seems to be about $90. If you just want to get rid of this camera, I also buy all Pentax Option a10, a20, a30, a40 cameras.
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I must say credit where credit is due, Pentax Head Office
Customer service was fantastic, they contacted the repairer, whom confirmed
that my camera was in excellent condition and they took full responsibility for
the repair cost. WELL DONE PENTAX!! I shall recommend to any of my friends whom
are looking to buy a camera and any future replacement camera, will be PENTAX
from now on. Great customer service, quick response all in FANTASTIC
Here is the information on the lens system for the Pentax...
The Sliding Lens system is a proprietary PENTAX lens system that offsets the central lens groups from the optical lens axis and retracts the lens in two steps in the cylinder for minimized overall body depth.
I think from what you have stated, the lens system is off track, hense the noise and the blurry image...
Is looks like a problem with the zooming mechanism. Press the power button on and hold it down while extending and twisting the telescopic zoom lens. It might fix your problem.
In any case it could not make it worse
Good luck!
My optio t10 did basically the same thing...turned on, lens goes out, then automatically shut off. I took the advice of a solution listed here for another problem...hit the camera. For whatever reason it worked.
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