1st DL2

Langtoun Wullie
Posted 01/04/2008 - 10:18 Link
Hi all..from a silver surfer.
I've recently purchased a used 1st DL2 without the original SOFTWARE CD-ROM, S-SW34.
Can anyone advise as to where I can obtain one of these.
Thanks
Wullie.D
McBrian
Posted 01/04/2008 - 10:54 Link
Hi Wullie

Have a look in http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care but I don't think you can download the original software, only updates.

You can always download the free version of Silkypix which will get you started (the Pentax software uses a version of the Silkypix engine).

BTW, Langtoun!! your not in Kirkcaldy by any chance ?[/url][/code]
Cheers
Brian.
LBA is good for you, a Lens a day helps you work, rest and play.
pschlute
Posted 01/04/2008 - 10:56 Link
Hi

You can download the software and firmware 9camera) updates from here
http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html

However, there are other products around for both storing your photos and for raw conversion/editing, other than the software that Pentax provide.

I use Photoshop Elements for storing and Silkypix for raw conversion. i dont use the pentax supplied software at all.
George Lazarette
Posted 01/04/2008 - 10:57 Link
Quote:
Hi Wullie

Have a look in http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care but I don't think you can download the original software, only updates.

You can always download the free version of Silkypix which will get you started (the Pentax software uses a version of the Silkypix engine).

BTW, Langtoun!! your not in Kirkcaldy by any chance ?[/url][/code]
To misquote Rabbie,

Some sae the de'il's dead,
And buried in Kirkaldy,
But others that he's ris
And is now in 10 Downing Street.

G
Keywords: Charming, polite, and generally agreeable.
Langtoun Wullie
Posted 01/04/2008 - 11:11 Link
Hello again ,all...will take your advice re websites.

Thanks, frae Wullie in the Lang Toun o' Kirkcaldy

www.wawd.supanet.com
Wullie.D
iceblinker
Posted 02/04/2008 - 09:56 Link
LW, for the cost of postage I can send you a copy of Pentax software on CD. Let me know your address via Personal Message if interested.

Pentax Lab isn't much good in my opinion, but Pentax Browser is quite handy - for the Exif info at least. Not all other viewers display the same info, eg. model of lens.
~Pete
George Lazarette
Posted 02/04/2008 - 10:04 Link
Quote:
Pentax Lab isn't much good in my opinion, but Pentax Browser is quite handy - for the Exif info at least. Not all other viewers display the same info, eg. model of lens.
I never realised that. Thank you for the information.

G
Keywords: Charming, polite, and generally agreeable.
McBrian
Posted 02/04/2008 - 10:23 Link
Quote:
LW, for the cost of postage I can send you a copy of Pentax software on CD. Let me know your address via Personal Message if interested.
Hi Wullie

I can personally hand you a copy, just let me know where in Kirkcaldy you are or where and when we can meet that is convenient, I'm in Leven and pass though Kirkcaldy every day.
Cheers
Brian.
LBA is good for you, a Lens a day helps you work, rest and play.
Mongoose
Posted 02/04/2008 - 12:29 Link
Pentax Lab is very basic in what it allows you to do. It does have one feature which I miss though.

In Pentax Lab you can draw a line along the horizon and it will rotate the image for you to get that horizon level. This is a very simple solution to a common problem, and I haven't seen it done this way in any other program. Not even the much beloved Silkypix.
you don't have to be mad to post here



but it does help
Malo1961
Posted 02/04/2008 - 12:40 Link
Quote:
Pentax Lab is very basic in what it allows you to do. It does have one feature which I miss though.

In Pentax Lab you can draw a line along the horizon and it will rotate the image for you to get that horizon level. This is a very simple solution to a common problem, and I haven't seen it done this way in any other program. Not even the much beloved Silkypix.
Eeeehhhh,
Adobe Lightroom does it, Adobe camera Raw does it. Even Bibble Pro does it.
Martin.
Best regards,

Martin.


Curious about my photography?? Just Follow the Light.
Langtoun Wullie
Posted 02/04/2008 - 12:53 Link
Hi again all....all advice appreciated...thanks.
Will take up 'McBrian's ' offer of a CD

Regards, Bill D
Wullie.D
Don
Posted 02/04/2008 - 13:26 Link
aperture was recently updated to support all pentax slrs!
(if your a mac user)
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
iceblinker
Posted 02/04/2008 - 13:27 Link
Quote:
Pentax Lab is very basic in what it allows you to do. It does have one feature which I miss though.

In Pentax Lab you can draw a line along the horizon and it will rotate the image for you to get that horizon level. This is a very simple solution to a common problem, and I haven't seen it done this way in any other program. Not even the much beloved Silkypix.
I have good news: You are mistaken!

In Silkypix, bring up the Rotation/Digital shift window and look for the triangular-shape thing towards the top right. This is an icon. Click it! It is the Rotation tool that lets you draw a line, etc. It works in the vertical as well as horizontal plane.

Must admit I forgot all about it myself. Your post reminded me of it.
~Pete
Father Ted
Posted 02/04/2008 - 13:32 Link
Having had a look around this site I've seen Silkypix mentioned a few times.
Where can I get hold of a copy and is it expensive?
Getting there! Thanks to you guys

Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.
iceblinker
Posted 02/04/2008 - 13:42 Link
Quote:
Having had a look around this site I've seen Silkypix mentioned a few times.
Where can I get hold of a copy and is it expensive?
You can download a copy from www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/

It costs $149. That was a lot of money for me (I rarely buy any software at all), but I don't regret a penny of it.
~Pete

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