Memory card full, Ricoh Imaging
What it means and what to do: it depends on the model; find yours below.
35Ricoh Imaging manuals we read list this message
In the 35 we read
| Camera | What it means† | What to do† | What its manual also says† |
|---|---|---|---|
| KF | The card is full, so new photos cannot be saved. | Insert a new card or delete unwanted files to free up space. | Not stated |
| Pentax 645D | The SD card has no space left to save new photos. | Insert a new SD card or delete existing images to free space. | SD card errors appear per slot; act on the specific slot. If a message persists, note the number and contact the maker's service. Turn the camera off and on or remove and reinsert the battery. Never touch contacts with fingers; avoid cleaners with solvents. |
| Pentax 645Z | The memory card has no space left to save new images. | Insert a new memory card or delete unwanted files. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-01 | The storage card is full, preventing new photos from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete files, or adjust image settings to save more. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. Check listed items before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-1 Mark II | The card is full or the folder limit is reached, so no new images can be saved. | Insert a new memory card, delete unwanted files, or format the card. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-1 | The card is full or the folder limit is reached, preventing new saves. | Insert a new card, delete files, or format the card. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III | The storage card has no space left, so new photos cannot be saved. | Put in a new card or remove unnecessary files to free up space. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome | The storage card has no space left for additional photos. | Put in a new card or remove unnecessary files to free up space. | If the camera shuts down due to heat, leave it off to cool down before restarting. Turn the lens zoom ring to a position where shooting is possible if a retractable lens is not extended. |
| Pentax K-3 | Card is full; no more images can be saved. | Insert a new card or delete unwanted files. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-30 | The storage card is full, preventing new photos from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete files, or change image settings to save more. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists after this, no repairs are needed. |
| Pentax K-3II | The card is full, so new photos cannot be saved. | Insert a new card or delete unwanted files to free space. | Use the optional Image Sensor Cleaning Kit when cleaning the CMOS sensor, as it is a precision part. |
| Pentax K-5 | The storage card is full, preventing new images from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete old images, or change settings to save less data. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-50 | The storage card is full, preventing new images from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete files, or change capture settings to save more images. | If static electricity causes issues, take the battery out and put it back in. Check listed items before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-5II | The storage card is full, preventing new images from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete old images, or change settings to save space. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. If the mirror stays up, remove and reinsert the battery, then turn the camera on to retract it. Check these steps before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-7 | The storage card is full, preventing new images from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete old images, or change settings to save space. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery, then turn power on. If the mirror stays up, repeat battery removal and power on to retract it. Check these steps before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-70 | The card is full, so new photos cannot be saved. | Insert a new card or delete unwanted files to free up space. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-S1 | The card is full, so new photos cannot be saved. | Insert a new card or delete unwanted files to free up space. | Use the optional kit for cleaning as the sensor is a precision part. |
| Pentax K-S2 | The memory card has no space left to save new images. | Insert a new memory card or delete unwanted files to free space. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-m | The storage card is full, preventing new images from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete old images, or change settings to save space. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Pentax K-r | The storage card is full, preventing new images from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete old images, or change settings to save less data. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-x | The SD card has no space left to save new photos. | Insert a new card, delete old images, or change settings to save less data. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert batteries, then turn power on. If the mirror stays up, repeat battery removal and power on to retract it. Check troubleshooting items before contacting service. |
| Pentax K100D | The storage card is full, preventing new photos from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete old images, or lower the image quality settings. | Not stated |
| Pentax K100D Super | The storage card is full, preventing new photos from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete old images, or lower the image quality settings. | Not stated |
| Pentax K10D | Card capacity is exhausted, blocking new image storage. | Switch to JPEG format or adjust pixel count and quality settings to save space. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Pentax K200D | Card capacity is exhausted, blocking new image storage. | Switch to JPEG format or adjust pixel count and quality settings. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Pentax K20D | The storage card is full, preventing new images from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete old images, or change settings to save space. | Not stated |
| Pentax KP | The storage device is out of space, preventing new images from being saved. | Add a new card or remove unnecessary files to free up space. | Not stated |
| Pentax Q | The storage card is full, preventing new images from being saved. | Insert a new card, delete unwanted images, or change capture settings to save more. | Not stated |
| Pentax Q-S1 | The storage is full, preventing new photos from being saved. | Insert a fresh card or remove unnecessary files to free up space. | Use a brush-less blower to clean the sensor, avoiding brushes or cloths that may scratch it. Install a fully charged battery before pixel mapping or firmware updates. |
| Pentax Q10 | The SD card has no space left for new photos. | Insert a new card, delete old images, or adjust capture settings. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. Check troubleshooting items before contacting service. |
| Pentax Q7 | Storage is full, preventing new image saves. | Insert a new card or delete existing files to free space. | Use brush-less blower only; never wipe sensor with cloth or use brush. Install fully charged battery for Pixel Mapping or firmware updates. Leave camera off to cool if overheating. |
| Ricoh GR III | The card is full, so new photos cannot be saved. | Put in a new card or remove unwanted files to free space. | Not stated |
| Ricoh GR IIIx | The card is full, so new photos cannot be saved. | Put in a new card or remove unwanted files to free space. | Not stated |
| Ricoh GR IV | The card is full, so new photos cannot be saved. | Insert a new card or delete unwanted files. | Not stated |
| Ricoh GR IV Monochrome | The card is full, preventing new image saves. | Insert a new card or delete unwanted files. | Not stated |
What the manuals also say
- If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert batteries, then turn power on. If the mirror stays up, repeat battery removal and power on to retract it (Pentax K-m, Pentax K10D and Pentax K200D).
Not carried here
- KF: “What its manual also says” is not carried here: it is too long for us to restate in a few words. Its document, linked in its row, gives it.
- Pentax K-70: “What its manual also says” is not carried here: it is too long for us to restate in a few words. Its document, linked in its row, gives it.
Other Ricoh Imaging messages
Sources
- RICOH IMAGING camera manuals (PENTAX and RICOH), one per model, checked Oct 6, 2026
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† What it means and What to do and What its manual also says: restated in plain words from the sources linked here; each source has the exact wording.