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Extension tubes/faulty camera
Hi I.S., I'm guessing that you have PKA extension tubes (with the electrical contacts), as opposed to PK ones that have no contacts, just the aperture lever thing, otherwise there's no way the camera would know the aperture for the EXIF data. So I'm also guessing that the camera would need one p...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 10/08/2006 - 23:33
Extension tubes/faulty camera
Firmware version for the istD is 1.12, unless I've missed something :) Another thing to check is the AD2 adaptor on your Tamron lens, if it's this type - i.e. a manual focus lens with removable adaptor. It needs to be a PKA mount too, but I guess perhaps you would already know that. And...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 11/08/2006 - 13:48
White balance on istDs
Has anyone experienced a strange phenomenon with setting the white balance on the istDs. A colleague reports that when in certain exposure modes, she is unable to change the white balance settting. I suggested that she changes it in a mode that does work and then change to the mode she wants to use....
Posted by BobYoung on 22/08/2006 - 13:50
Strange fibres behind my LCD monitor
No, I didn't do anything with the LCD cover apart from give it a wipe. It looked to me like it was fixed in place. I took the camera back to Jessops in its original box and they are sending it to Pentax. I asked for an exchange but they said they didn't have any. I don't know how they send things bu...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 29/08/2006 - 21:30
Strange fibres behind my LCD monitor
That transparent cover is to protect the LCD screen during the manufacturing/shipping process. It is not supposed to stay on permanently. I would try and get your camera back if I were you, and simply remove the protective film. If you want to leave it on, take it off first, clean it with IPA,...
Posted by Mannesty on 29/08/2006 - 22:31
OPTIO WP Screen Trouble
My 2 year old Optio WP stopped displaying the live "composition" image or the created images (after the shutter is depressed) or videos. The camera displays the mode, battery life, focus area, etc but not the actual image. Strangely, I can view past archived images and video. I have...
Posted by scottkinwa on 24/08/2006 - 18:12
Manual focus is a problem
Hi. Has anyone else come across the problem in that that when the "in focus" indicator lights up in the viewfinder, is not actually the best focus ? I seem to be able to focus better without it using with an old 50mm lens. I just discovered the setting and thought "aha! that will...
Posted by Pete211 on 15/09/2006 - 20:52
Manual focus is a problem
Trust your eyes! Or at least trust them if the dioptre adjustment on the viewfinder has been set correctly....
Posted by johnriley on 15/09/2006 - 21:35
Problem with Optio WP over exposure and lines
Hello Mel, There is also a problem with your links! I had what sounds like a similar problem with my Optio WPi, which I took to Pentax UK and they diagnosed (and repaired under warranty) as a problem with the autofocus mechanism. It had a lot of horizontal banding, it looked very overexpose...
Posted by Ammonyte on 17/09/2006 - 20:32
Arctic Butterfly
Has anyone used an Arctc Butterfly brush from Visible Dust to clean their sensor? My sensor needs cleaning, and I'm really nervous about it. The Arctic Butterfly was recommended to me to try first before moving onto swabs etc. And I know that Pentax recommend just a blower but that surely just move...
Posted by Gwyn on 23/09/2006 - 12:37
Pentas DS not working with Sigma EX 105mm Macro
Buy Sigma at your peril. I have a Sigma lens (which I haven't used for years) which works with a Z1-P but not with an SF-X. Why? Who knows? The focussing ring on another Sigma lens (bought new) is attached by means of double-sided tape. Not a screw in sight. I discovered this when it refused ...
Posted by George Lazarette on 28/09/2006 - 01:07
Pentas DS not working with Sigma EX 105mm Macro
George, I can well see how you could be put off by some double sided tape :lol: , hopefully there's none lurking in any of mine. When I fancied a longer telephoto (300mm), with a large aperture (preferably f/2.8) I set about keeping an eye out - saw a S/H Pentax one at Ffordes, for (I think) £30...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 02/10/2006 - 22:38
Pentas DS not working with Sigma EX 105mm Macro
Sent the lens into Pentax USA. They said it was out of warranty, but fixed it for free. The contact was defective. I am very pleased that Sigma stands behind their lense line. The macro photos are as sharpe as those from my manual focus Pentax. Regards, Alchemist
Posted by alchemist on 01/12/2006 - 03:38
Pentas DS not working with Sigma EX 105mm Macro
Dan, You are correct. The thrill of getting it back from Sigma USA confused me and I gave credit to Pentax USA. The Pentax folks here have been excellent about keeping my four LX's in tip top shape and not overly charging for sevices rendered. Regards, Alchemist
Posted by alchemist on 03/12/2006 - 02:15
Problems with Data Back FD on Z-1
I wasn't looking for the FD, but it came with the camera. I therefore ran a test film through using all the combos of date, time & blank. Nothing has appeared on the film. Probably the FD's battery is on its way out, though the window display is OK. Can anyone confirm that the imprint will fa...
Posted by david13 on 28/09/2006 - 18:57
Pentax *istD L2 reports no battery
Hoping someone can help. I've recently bought a new camera - *istD L2 Digital SLR. For a few weeks it has been great - However it intermittently now reports no battery installed - even when I put in brand new ones. I'm using standard AA 1.5V (Philips Powerlife). I've tried cleaning the contacts....
Posted by markten on 28/09/2006 - 20:15
Optio S40 download to pc problem
Hi - I've been using my S40 for over a year with no problems. Now when I connect the USB cable to the camera and then to the USB port on my pc, the pc VDU switches off and the message 'No Signal' is displayed. Switching the camera on makes no difference - and the lense actually activcates and extend...
Posted by shaun on 23/10/2006 - 14:15
Disappointed with my first roll of T-Max, whats wrong?
I've been using my Pentax ME Super to take black-and-white pictures using HP5 and Tri-X. So far I have been really pleased with the results. I should say that I mostly rely on the in camera metering system. I've just got the first roll of Kodak T-Max 100 back from the lab. The entire roll seems ...
Posted by kubrick on 04/11/2006 - 12:44
Disappointed with my first roll of T-Max, whats wrong?
Thanks again for all the helpful replies so far. I returned the film to the lab, they have examined the negatives and the prints and returned them back to me. The lab claim there is no error in processing but that the most of the negatives are underexposed due to some ever I need when taking the...
Posted by kubrick on 18/11/2006 - 18:02
Disappointed with my first roll of T-Max, whats wrong?
Kubrick are you from the UK? did you by chance use a photo-processors whos name begins with K and ends with k? Try having your stuff developed through a photographic dealer like Jessops or Jacobs etc, at least if you have any problems you are then dealing with people who (should) know what the...
Posted by fatspider on 18/11/2006 - 20:53
