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K1 shutter actuating without taking photos on start up

Hi all,

My K1 does this thing where, if it has been powered off for multiple days, it won't take a photo until I've pressed the shutter button several times. Sometimes I have to turn it off and back on. The mirror seems to flip up and the shutter actuates but no photo is saved. It's almost like it's been hibernating and needs to warm up before it can save photos. Anyone else have this issue?

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u/BeefStrokinOff — 14 days ago

Has anyone made a sleeper foundation like this?

I am designing a 4x8 garden shed to build on a sloped concrete slab. Was thinking of using 2x6 PT sleepers anchored to the slab and shimmed level.

A sheet of 3/4 PT plywood is fastened to the sleepers, and an additional 3/8 plywood board is fastened on top of that for added stiffness.

My concerns lie with the gaps between the sleepers and the lack of joists running along the 8' length. Does this look like enough support? Is it necessary to add boards running lengthwise to support the front and back walls? Or should I just add 2-3 more sleepers to shorten the gaps?

u/BeefStrokinOff — 27 days ago

Hi there,

My first shed build will be a 4x8 garden shed. Unfortunately the area I need to put it is concrete and slopes gently towards what would be the doorway/front side.

What would be the best way to make a level floor without demolishing the concrete? Pouring a wedge slab on top? Using sleepers and shimming the low side?

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u/BeefStrokinOff — 1 month ago