--- Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ugh, sounds like the orientation sensor has been
> schnockered.
Unfortunately, I think you are right. I hoped that if
the mechanical part of the sensor was stuck, it might
just spring loose over a few hours. But no luck...
>
> Try taking the battery out and leaving it sit for
> two-three days.
> These cameras have a capacitor to hold settings
> while you're charging
> or changing batteries, you have to give that
> capacitor time to be
> exhausted for the camera to re-set to all defaults
> unless you have
> access to the internal service routines.
I pulled the batteries today - with the way the
weather is heading I probably won't be doing much
shooting.
> Otherwise a trip to Pentax service would seem to be
> in order if you
> want it to work. I don't believe there is anything
> user-serviceable
> about the orientation sensor.
Yep - at least I can get the sensor cleaned as well.
Timing wise, this is an OK time to send it in for
repair - I'll change over to the 6x7 for fall
landscapes in a few weeks, and after that snow
crystals are still *ist-d territory, since I need TTL
flash with a reverse mounted lens...
- MCC
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