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Shutter problems. Any ideas before my *istD goes back?
I had a similar problem with a brand new 77mm lens. A really good cleaning of the contacts fixed the problem.
Posted by Anonymous on 21/12/2004 - 22:44
Shutter problems. Any ideas before my *istD goes back?
Well my camera has now been returned to me and is working just great. I posted it on the 5 Jan and it arrived back yesterday (10 feb), which is longer than I would have liked but according to Pentax it has been away to the European repair centre as they could not facilitate the repairs in the UK. T...
Posted by stanwax on 11/02/2005 - 06:47
Shutter problems. Any ideas before my *istD goes back?
Well I spoke to Pentax about the scratched viewfinder and they did not argue, and just said that they would replace it if I sent it back. It was duly dispatched and a week later it was returned with a new viewfinder. The only problem now is that the parcel has obviously been thrown around in transit...
Posted by stanwax on 26/02/2005 - 12:24
digital tele lens advice please
I'm currently using an old but very good Vivitar series 1 (markII) 70-210 zoom on my new *istds. It works very well at the football as you can see here The manual focus is relatively simple as everything is almost at the infinity setting anyway fom my seat in the stands, so very little adjus...
Posted by john monaghan on 29/12/2004 - 12:25
Focus Screens
Anyone know where to buy the interchangeable screens for ist D and DS (Pentax says they're the same)? All I've found is a German site, but I only know English and Spanish so I'm out of luck there! Thanks!
Posted by Anonymous on 06/01/2005 - 10:23
Focus Screens
Any Pentax dealer should be able to order screens for you.
Posted by johnriley on 06/01/2005 - 11:44
Focus Screens
Two types are avaible from Pentax. These are grid types. The split-srceen is custom made. They us a MX Split-screen and size them down for *istD(s). Best choice for manual focusing! But at the moment the split screens are sold out. Contact Reimund [email protected] , he speaks a bit English....
Posted by -Linus- on 09/01/2005 - 05:52
poss. Ds meter problem
Either you are doing something wrong, or you have a faulty camera. Take it back to where you got it from, and ask them to fix or replace it. There's nothing anybody here can do to help you, other than to advise you to check that you are doing everything correctly. G
Posted by George Lazarette on 20/01/2005 - 08:16
poss. Ds meter problem
How often does one have to say it? If it isn't working, take it back to the shop. There are lots of highly competent photographers (as well as me) using these cameras without problems. Either you are doing something wrong, or there is a fault. Some considerations: Have you turned off Sens...
Posted by George Lazarette on 05/02/2005 - 13:31
poss. Ds meter problem
Hi George, Thanks for reply I have copied and pasted your list into a word doc and will go thro the settings again I do use pentax lens , one that came with the camera and other auto focus lens that I had with my film cameras. I can say yes to many of the questions. The contacts are clean also....
Posted by Anonymous on 06/02/2005 - 06:25
poss. Ds meter problem
Just getting back to the poss metering problem. I previously posted that my IstD was not exposing correctly. I have to say that I think the fault was caused by the user (errmm -Me!) and not the camera. The istD is certainly the most complex camera I have ever used and to be honest it is taking some ...
Posted by Anonymous on 26/02/2005 - 21:10
optio s40 autofocus
I got this camera at xmas, to have as a "take everywhere" camera, cus its nice and small. Im having real trouble trying to get photos of landscapes. Just moved into a new house and want to take local scenery shots of the beach and sea. Ive tried using the landscape setting and the mountain focus set...
Posted by courageous stumbling on 30/01/2005 - 13:56
*ist D or *ist DS???????
Here are a few things I couldn't do without on the *ist-D (which I believe are not on the DS): 1. Seperate Tv and Av dials. I have just shot a panto in fully manual mode, using spot metering. Having finger and thumb control of both was a real boon. 2. Hyper program. Being able to go with the a...
Posted by MattMatic on 14/02/2005 - 13:32
Post processing in Photoshop
Found another goodie that will probably be of great interest to all digital photographers, Focus Magic. A demo (10 pictures) is available for download at www.focusmagic.com , $45 to register. 8)
Posted by McBrian on 03/03/2005 - 18:40
Problems using *ist DS with 3rd party lenses?!?
I am considering a *ist DS. I don't particularly like the range of lenses Pentax offers. I'm after fast lenses as I am not fond of flash photography. The smc 28-70/2.8 seems rather bulky and expensive compared to good 3rd party offerings. So this is what I have in mind: - *ist DS body - Tamron ...
Posted by HerrB on 12/02/2005 - 06:39
Problems using *ist DS with 3rd party lenses?!?
I have heard that Sigma refuse to pay a royalty to camera manufacturers to obtain information on the data which the lens passes to the camera. As a result, when a new camera comes out, older lenses may not be as compatible as they might be. I don't know how true all this is, but I have also hear...
Posted by George Lazarette on 12/02/2005 - 10:35
Problems using *ist DS with 3rd party lenses?!?
The Sigma EX 70-200 F2.8 works fine with my *ist D. The Tamron also does. But both manufactures have minor problems with quality control . It is reported that some Tamrons XR-DI 28-75, made in China, do not perform as good as the Japan ones. My above mentioned Sigma has a faulty cemented lens. Si...
Posted by -Linus- on 12/02/2005 - 13:45
Problems using *ist DS with 3rd party lenses?!?
The Sigma EX 70-200 F2.8 works fine with my *ist D. Oh, good to hear. The Tamron also does. But both manufactures have minor problems with quality control . It is reported that some Tamrons XR-DI 28-75, made in China, do not perform as good as the Japan ones. What a bummer. So how do I find th...
Posted by HerrB on 12/02/2005 - 17:56
Problems using *ist DS with 3rd party lenses?!?
I have an *ist D and I can say it works exceptionally well with the Tamron XR Di 28-75 lense. Also, I have a couple of AF Sigma lenses (including a 170-500 APO) the results of which I also find wonderful wih the *ist D. I had the lenses prior to the aquistion of the *ist D and believe the meter...
Posted by art on 13/02/2005 - 01:21
changing the focussing screen on istDS
Hi Tater, The readers of this forum ARE interested in such things. This post was crossposted into the SLRs forum as well on the same date where I and another member answered it. As a matter of interest, I have done a fair amount of macro work with my LX. Personally, I find I can get more accurate f...
Posted by Kim C on 01/03/2005 - 06:40
