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*ist D - Pop up flash
I should start by introducing myself... Long time Pentax user, first time poster. I have several Pentax lenses, a ZX-L/MZ-6 and purchased an *ist D from the states 2 weeks ago as a friend was over there and brought it back for me. A great camera, the results and lens compatibility are excellen...
Posted by Anonymous on 02/06/2004 - 10:47
*ist D - Pop up flash
I had a related problem today. I was using studio flash which I was triggering with a flash (AF240Z) mounted on the camera and pointed away from the subject. After a while, the camera would trigger the flash, but not open the shutter until half a second later. Bizarre. I tried loads of dif...
Posted by George Lazarette on 02/06/2004 - 20:32
*ist D - Pop up flash
I should start by introducing myself... Long time Pentax user, first time poster. I have several Pentax lenses, a ZX-L/MZ-6 and purchased an *ist D from the states 2 weeks ago as a friend was over there and brought it back for me. A great camera, the results and lens compatibility are excellen...
Posted by rew1950 on 27/06/2004 - 07:26
Optio S4 shutter query
I have just purchased the S4 and have been going through the manual. The S4 has an electronic/mechanical shutter which can be adjusted to open between 1/2000 and 4 seconds. The electronic light sensor is comparable to actual film in that under and over exposure effects are possible. One function ...
Posted by steve500 on 01/04/2004 - 13:43
*istd Focusing Screens & Mirror-Lock-up
Hello all, I would like to know if its possible to replace the Focusing Sceeen that the camera comes with one that has a MicroPrism Collar w/ Split Screen. The reason being that I have a complete line up of Pentax Non-Auto Focus Lenses and would like to use them on the *istd - and manual foc...
Posted by jvora on 30/03/2004 - 19:03
*istd Focusing Screens & Mirror-Lock-up
I use M and A non AF lenses on my MZ-6. The focus confirmation light works perfectly, can't think of why I would need a split-image screen. Cheers, Bob
Posted by bobinarabia on 30/03/2004 - 20:27
*istd Focusing Screens & Mirror-Lock-up
On the *ist D the mirror lockup is real. Just set the delay timer to 2 seconds and then the mirror locks up, then the exposure starts 2 seconds after. After the exposure is complete, the mirror comes back down.
Posted by danbachmann on 01/05/2004 - 09:25
*istd Focusing Screens & Mirror-Lock-up
I also wondered about this, as I find the AF guidelines really annoying. And as for the focus confirmation light, it's not a patch on the eye (my eye, at least), and I certainly wouldn't rely on it. Anyway, I've asked Speed Graphic, who do all sorts of different screens for most cameras, but they...
Posted by Anonymous on 05/05/2004 - 15:31
*istd Focusing Screens & Mirror-Lock-up
split screens are available if you shop around. Try this; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Split-Image-Focus-Screen-Pentax-ist-D-Digital-Camera_W0QQitemZ190048510368QQihZ009QQcategoryZ15215QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem there are other advertisers occasionally, you may also want to check you get ...
Posted by fatspider on 08/11/2006 - 17:04
*istd Focusing Screens & Mirror-Lock-up
I use the Katz-eye screen on my *istD: http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/item--Katz-Eye-Focusing-Screen-for-the-Pentax-*istD-Series--prod_istD.html It works very well, if a little expensive :( To answer the question about why this is better than using the focus-confirmation light; I find that ...
Posted by Reuben0 on 11/11/2006 - 18:52
Pentax Optio S4 - AE Metering?
Try using spot focus and spot metering. Aim the centre of the frame (on my Optio 33L this is marked out with white brackets) at a mid-tone area of your subject, that is an area that is not too light or too dark. Half press the shutter release, then while still half pressing, move the camera to rec...
Posted by MarkP on 14/04/2004 - 18:05
Cataloging images
Dave, Yes, I have been trying IMatch - have catalogued a load of CDs and DVDs of images. It works very quickly, handles *istD RAW files, and manages EXIF and IPTC information too. I used it for a month (the free duration), but things have overtaken me and my intention of tagging my images has been...
Posted by MattMatic on 14/06/2004 - 21:31
Internet galleries
Thanks Matt for a quick, friendly & helpful reply!! I'll give ephotozine a try at some stage in the near future! I haven't got Elements, because of a serious lack of brass at the mo. I use a program called Select Photo Studio which cost about a tenner. It does the job. The brassic situati...
Posted by MarkP on 15/04/2004 - 14:41
Problems with istD and SMC 50mm f1.7 lens
I bought this autofocus lens a couple months ago, but have not used it very much. I just brought it with me on a trip and had the worst time with it. It seemed to have a very difficult time focusing and even if it looked focused I could not press the shutter (so I assume it did not think it was fo...
Posted by Ava on 28/04/2004 - 18:57
Problems with istD and SMC 50mm f1.7 lens
I would suggest trying the following: * Switch the autofocus to center only and try again * Try another lens. If neither of these work, then it's the *istD. If it focusses with another lens, then it's the 50mm. The SMC-F 50mm/f1.7 should have a silky smooth focus ring. Check that it's not ...
Posted by MattMatic on 29/04/2004 - 09:55
*ist D Auto Exposure
Here are my observations with the *istD... It's really easy to switch to spot metering by mistake and not notice. I've wondered a few times what's going wrong, so I'm trying to get into the mental habit of checking the metering switch before use (it's switched over pulling it out of the camera ba...
Posted by MattMatic on 29/04/2004 - 14:15
Major price drop for *ist D
Maybe Pentax have decided to stop subsidising the US market!! Seriouslywithin currency fluctuiations why should there be such a price difference when all the cameras are made in the same place. Maybe the ideais to stop all the grey imports from the East and USA. Whatever the reason, it must be good ...
Posted by Anonymous on 12/05/2004 - 13:16
Major price drop for *ist D
Nope - a grand is too much for me. That would put it again at £250 over what I could get it brought back from the States for. £899 was close enough to negate the £££ benefits. I'm a tad p'd off with the price rise. It could only have been on at £899 for 2 days before going up. Maybe it got ...
Posted by Anonymous on 12/05/2004 - 13:46
Major price drop for *ist D
Back down to 899 (VAT included)
Posted by Anonymous on 15/05/2004 - 04:38
Pentax S4i - I need help urgently !
the same thing happened to me with pixmania. when I complained they emailed back to inform me it says CLEARLY on the website that for all pentax and canon cameras they do not supply english manuals. on going back to look myself I was unable to see any mention anywhere on the site that this was t...
Posted by Tyranter on 08/07/2004 - 14:32
