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Remote Shutter Release on *istD
I take absolutely no responsibility for this information and the use you put it to! ;) Managed to buy a CS-205 shutter release for my *istD. For those electronic savvy out there, here's the pin out: 2.5mm stereo plug (like a smaller headphone plug) Sleeve - Common Ring - Focus Tip - Shutt...
Posted by MattMatic on 28/11/2003 - 15:38
Remote Shutter Release on *istD
Thanks Matt. For the price of a plug and a little bit of work, I now have a 3m cable release with a locking switch for long exposures, so I dont have to hold the button down for 5mins or so. Pressing the focus button appears to be the same as pressing the shutter release half way. Cool Dave. :D
Posted by Anonymous on 27/11/2004 - 09:36
Pentax *istD underexposed with AF-360FGZ
Thanks for the response about this problem. I have been trying to reproduce and experiment with this situation (just had a new grandson born so time is limited right now :) ). Like any good scientist I figured the best thing to do is sit back and look back at any changes that have been made recentl...
Posted by Anonymous on 07/12/2003 - 16:48
Pentax *istD underexposed with AF-360FGZ
Don, Thanks for the information. I have been trying to work out what goes on with the flash too, and I do remember having wireless probs with a Tokina 20-35mm - I took a few shots all underexposed (but corrected them in PS). Armed with that knowledge, I'll go back and retry all lense/flash com...
Posted by MattMatic on 19/12/2003 - 09:24
Pentax *istD underexposed with AF-360FGZ
Thanks for all the help Matt. I was able to find time to take several setup shots yesterday evening. I left the flash in PTTL mode, using two different lens systems (50mm f1.2, 100mm Macro f2.8). These were shot in a combination of finest jpg and raw. All shots came out perfect (with respect to ligh...
Posted by Anonymous on 19/12/2003 - 13:31
Pentax *istD underexposed with AF-360FGZ
Don, I've spent a little time this afternoon trying to test out the AF360... I have three Tokina zooms: AT-X 24-200, AT-X 28-70/f2.8, and 20-35mm (not ATX) I tried to take the same scene each time, using P-TTL, Auto sensitivity, ISO800 (starting at), and 35mm on each lense. I found the 28-70/f...
Posted by MattMatic on 20/12/2003 - 16:19
Pentax *istD underexposed with AF-360FGZ
Hi All! Ok, now I am more confused. I decided to go back and try a genuine Pentax-FA 28-70mm F4 and do some more comparisons and tests. Here's what I did: take the *istD with lense on a tripod looking at an evenly lit magnolia wall. Set focus to manual and infinity. Try different ISO settings ...
Posted by MattMatic on 24/12/2003 - 12:55
Pentax *istD underexposed with AF-360FGZ
Hi, I have been reading this thread with interest and has prompted me to join. Just got the *1st D and now the 360 flash. The camera is OK but the flash is under exposing by up to 3 stops. The confirmation flash ok does not blink in the camera or the P-ttl on the gun. Before I take the gun back...
Posted by Anonymous on 03/01/2004 - 14:02
Pentax *istD underexposed with AF-360FGZ
Guest, Malcolm and Matt have been doing the most work with the testing of this problem, but I can say that you seem to be experiencing the same problem that I have been. I have found that the flash works very well off-camera, in wireless mode, as a slave flash using the built in camera flash a...
Posted by Anonymous on 03/01/2004 - 17:10
Pentax *istD underexposed with AF-360FGZ
Hi Guest, No, not insulted ;) When I first decided to go digital, I considered the Dimage 7. Specification wise it looked great, but the handling - eurgh. Having a proper DSLR is just fantastic. Don't think I could go back now. Even film seems daunting having got used to the advantages of pure d...
Posted by MattMatic on 08/01/2004 - 13:32
Pentax *istD underexposed with AF-360FGZ
Just done the update myself. I would never bother replacing all my lenses totally of course but it could be argued that the M upgrade has saved me about £4000. Certainly my idea of buying the 31mm 1.7 Limited goes on the back burner, my 28mm F2 will do just fine until I get fed up with no auto-focus...
Posted by malcolmk on 09/01/2004 - 12:09
*istD underexposure?
Hi John U, Greetings!! I'm curious if this problem you encountered is consistent.. or could it just be the type of subjects you take (eg. bright backgrounds, something very relfective, etc...) that fools the camera's metering? I don't know if I'm seeing the same thing as you.... I also ow...
Posted by ShotGun on 19/12/2003 - 08:38
*istD underexposure?
Hi fbphx, It seems that you are having the same problem I have with my 500FTZ when used with the *ist-D, and it is consistent. I posted this problem here in a separate thread, and in other forums as well, but so far there isn't any solid solution. I also have tried bringing back my camera and...
Posted by ShotGun on 12/01/2004 - 06:08
*istD underexposure?
I thought I was the only one getting nuts about the underexposure of the Pentax *istD. On the green, it underexposes by at least 1 stop. I am not sure the whether upgrade firmware is to blame. When I use the built in flash, it also underexposes like crazy. It looks darker than when the flash is off....
Posted by Anonymous on 05/03/2004 - 14:29
*istD underexposure?
I have also been experiencing tremendous underexposure with my Pentax *ist D when used with flash (built in and Pentax flash) with green and P mode. If I use shutter or aperture-priority, I overexpose it by 1 stop. Now, the camera is in the shop. When using the browser, I noticed that the shoting mo...
Posted by Anonymous on 16/06/2004 - 15:44
*istD underexposure?
Yes, it underexposes by at least 1 stop to a max of 3 stops. Too dark. I did not have this experience with the Minolta 7, 7Hi, A1 or F300. The photos of the Minolta are also a lot brighter and jumps out on you when everything is within range. The built-in flash focus assist is very annoying. It ac...
Posted by Anonymous on 16/06/2004 - 15:54
*istD underexposure?
Jose B, Yes, underexposing is annoying (and I agree with the focus assist - grrr. However, when you use the AF360 that has a proper AF assist!). However, there are a few differences between the *istD (and all DSLRs) and the Minoltas you specify (and indeed all consumer digicams): * The *istD ha...
Posted by MattMatic on 17/06/2004 - 14:18
learning ist D
I just bought an ist D and am trying to learn how to use it. I find the book that came with it to be very complicated. So far I have only been able to take a picture with built in flash, bring it up on the back screen to view and delete it (this did look under exposed as I have been reading about)...
Posted by Anonymous on 20/12/2003 - 16:49
learning ist D
Hi Ava You have asked a series of very complex questions, so first a few basics. The *istD is usually packaged with its 18-35mm FAJ lens, so perhaps you should start with that. If your maual focus lenses are A series you will be able to use many features of the camera, but if they are M or K seri...
Posted by johnriley on 20/12/2003 - 19:13
learning ist D
Thank you for the information John. I am in the US and I could not find the camera and lens package here. The body is always sold alone. I do have the correct lenses that will work with the camera however, but they are all manual focus which is OK. I was just interested in trying an auto focus. ...
Posted by Anonymous on 20/12/2003 - 19:34
