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PC camera driver installation error
I think there's a minor misunderstanding...copying images is working just fine, what I'd like to do is set my camera as a web cam(I guess I forgot to mention that before). Advice: Get a dedicated webcam. Your camera will last longer, you'll not waste any time installing drivers for making an item pe...
Posted by purple on 19/03/2007 - 12:54
PC camera driver installation error
That's true, yeah ... so I'll be back with problems like "how to set up a web cam" I am sure someone here will help, but failing that try doing "what it says on the tin" Failing that try a computer orientated forum. I use http://forum.pcanswers.co.uk/ and they are excellen...
Posted by old timer on 19/03/2007 - 13:54
Spotmatic Flash Problems
So glad you're back George!
Posted by Mac on 28/03/2007 - 00:30
Polarisers
Chris, Like you I've been struggling with this one. From what I can find out the auto-focus issue is less of a problem than exposure. Linear filters can cause 2-3 stops under exposure in some cases depending on the exact nature of the metering system. What's happpening with your exposures? Lik...
Posted by wasleys on 31/03/2007 - 00:21
Polarisers
From what I can find out the auto-focus issue is less of a problem than exposure. Linear filters can cause 2-3 stops under exposure in some cases depending on the exact nature of the metering system. What's happening with your exposures? Thanks. I'll have a look tomorrow sometime and report back....
Posted by ChrisA on 31/03/2007 - 00:38
Polarisers
Couple on interesting points from one site. "LPs are simpler, less expensive and theoretically optically cleaner than their circular counterparts. If you know for a fact that your camera meters and auto-focuses properly with an LP, feel free to go linear. Otherwise, play it safe with a CP.&q...
Posted by Rodger Fooks on 31/03/2007 - 09:16
Polarisers
"Testing for Linear Polarizer Compatibility It's easy to test your camera's LP compatibility, at least with regard to metering: Mount the LP and fill the viewfinder with a large dull light-colored surface like an indoor wall. Make sure no specular reflections, atmospheric scatter or ot...
Posted by ChrisA on 31/03/2007 - 11:09
Polarisers
Very pleased to report that my K10D passes this test. So I'll stick with my linear polarisers! A quick check showed no exposure problems with a linear polariser on my K10D. Admittedly that was in the back garden rather than the sort of picture I would be most likely to use a polariser on so I will ...
Posted by wasleys on 31/03/2007 - 14:28
dust behind viewfinder
Welcome to the forum. Follow these instructions and you should clear the dust. 1. Take the lens off 2. At the top centre front under the penta prism there is a silver coloured latch - hold the camera upright and pull latch towards you with a small screwdriver (the screen mount will now drop do...
Posted by Rodger Fooks on 06/04/2007 - 15:21
Alkaline vs Ni-MH vs Lithium Batteries for Optio 60
Hi All! I posted something similar in the Optio Section, but only heard back from the crickets - and they weren't any help at all. I'm not sure if what I'm experiencing is a problem or not, but here goes: Alkaline (Duracell) batteries last about 10 minutes in Marjolaine's new Optio 60. ...
Posted by Mac on 08/04/2007 - 13:03
flat cable connector
I was experiencing the 'battery depleted' syndrome :-( on my Optio 30 and so I opened it. I accidentally damaged the little black connector on the end of the tiny flat cable that connects to the back of the camera. I just replugged the flat cable but I'm not sure whether it will stay in place. Doe...
Posted by chrisderoover on 09/04/2007 - 07:10
flat cable connector
Is the locking mechanism physically broken, or has it just been moved to its open position? If the latter, with the cable in place, simply push it back down with a small non-metallic tool. If it's broken, is it possible for you to secure it with a small (tiny) tie-wrap, rather than glue. If...
Posted by Mannesty on 09/04/2007 - 11:50
*ist DL DOF preview
Hi, I have read the manual and searched Google as well as this forum for this answer with no success. I suppose because the answer is supper easy and I am the only one struggling with it. :) I cannot figure out what the DOF preview does. The manual says that you can focus on your subject and u...
Posted by ccherrett on 18/04/2007 - 06:12
*ist DL DOF preview
Depth of field preview allows you to see how much will be in focus, and what happens to bright highlights. It has to stop the lens down to the aperture you have programmed to use (or the camera has chosen) - that's why the view finder goes dark. The camera turns off the lights so you can concentr...
Posted by MattMatic on 18/04/2007 - 06:35
*ist DL DOF preview
Depth of Field is a "zone" of what will be in focus depending on the aperture that is set. A small aperture (high number) will increase DOF while a bigger aperture (small number) will reduce it. Example; If you focus on a subject ten feet away and use an aperture of say f4 then not ...
Posted by fatspider on 18/04/2007 - 10:37
*ist DL DOF preview
Frankly, trying to determine what is in focus through a darkened viewfinder is very difficult. This is a feature I never use. On a DSLR it is better, if you have the time, to take a couple of pictures at different apertures and then zoom in to see what they look like. I suspect a majority of pho...
Posted by George Lazarette on 18/04/2007 - 10:49
Trouble Using Old Lenses On K100D
Hi Simon, and welcome to the forum.. ;) If they fit, they'll work.. which is the good news. I'm sure you'll get a better explanation, but basically, switch to manual focus on the front of the camera, and set the dial to M for manual. Set the aperture on the lens and off you go.. ish. have a l...
Posted by LiamD on 19/04/2007 - 19:15
Nasty stripes appearing on some pictures
I haven't yet been able to do any further tests, but will report back when I do. Thanks for the suggestions. G
Posted by George Lazarette on 03/05/2007 - 11:41
Nasty stripes appearing on some pictures
George, Any news on this problem? Regards, None yet. I've been rather constrained for the past couple of months, and haven't yet got my act together sufficently to get the wretched camera back to SRS. However, I have established one thing. The problem only affects PEFs (and perhaps DNGs, ...
Posted by George Lazarette on 14/07/2007 - 17:33
Nasty stripes appearing on some pictures
Well, problem solved - or at least narrowed down, and the K10D would appear to be innocent. This thing has been troubling me for months. I have been using my *istD while scratching my head. I didn't return the K10D because a small voice told me that the problem might lie elsewhere, and I didn't...
Posted by George Lazarette on 05/08/2007 - 19:01
