Pentax ist DS - built in flash problem
Posted 30/06/2024 - 14:28
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Is the flash set on trailing sync?? It could be that, but it's been that long since I've used the built in the flash that I can'tremember. It's akso been even longer since I used an IST!
Posted 30/06/2024 - 21:02
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Spad wrote:
Is the flash set on trailing sync?? It could be that, but it's been that long since I've used the built in the flash that I can'tremember. It's akso been even longer since I used an IST!
The ist DS is fairly basic and doesn’t have that function. Probably not worth getting a repair due to age of the camera so I’ll just have to put up with the issue.
Is the flash set on trailing sync?? It could be that, but it's been that long since I've used the built in the flash that I can'tremember. It's akso been even longer since I used an IST!
It all started with a ME now look at me!
Posted 01/07/2024 - 12:58
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Hi
Would doing a factory reset solve the issue. Probably a long shot, but...
Michael
Would doing a factory reset solve the issue. Probably a long shot, but...
Michael
Posted 01/07/2024 - 14:04
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MHOL190246 wrote:
Hi
Would doing a factory reset solve the issue. Probably a long shot, but...
Michael
Hi Michael,Hi
Would doing a factory reset solve the issue. Probably a long shot, but...
Michael
I thought about doing that but the firmware won’t download on my computer (it’s a MAC and the software expander doesn’t want to open the files - probably too old for Ricoh to support now?)
It all started with a ME now look at me!
Posted 01/07/2024 - 17:12 - Helpful Comment
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Alternatively, could you ask a friend, neighbour or colleague to download it for you???
Posted 11/07/2024 - 16:03
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Maybe it is time for an upgrade. There was a good priced k20d on here recently. It might be still for sale.
Posted 11/07/2024 - 17:13
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Steve
When your shot was underexposed, how close to the subject were you? I gather that the ist DS would underexpose when flash was used in close up, for want of a better word, but behaved correctly with wider scenes. Just a thought
Michael
When your shot was underexposed, how close to the subject were you? I gather that the ist DS would underexpose when flash was used in close up, for want of a better word, but behaved correctly with wider scenes. Just a thought
Michael
Posted 11/07/2024 - 23:02
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MHOL190246 wrote:
Steve
When your shot was underexposed, how close to the subject were you? I gather that the ist DS would underexpose when flash was used in close up, for want of a better word, but behaved correctly with wider scenes. Just a thought
Michael
Hi Michael,Steve
When your shot was underexposed, how close to the subject were you? I gather that the ist DS would underexpose when flash was used in close up, for want of a better word, but behaved correctly with wider scenes. Just a thought
Michael
I've tried with a variety of distances and get the same issue - The flash is going off but I have a feeling that the shutter is delayed. I haven't got around to reloading the firmware yet perhaps the reset might help.
Steve
It all started with a ME now look at me!
Posted 11/07/2024 - 23:05
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Cayman wrote:
Maybe it is time for an upgrade. There was a good priced k20d on here recently. It might be still for sale.
I already have other options but the DS is in good nick and has always produced good images - I quite like the 6MP images which have great colour reproduction.
Maybe it is time for an upgrade. There was a good priced k20d on here recently. It might be still for sale.
It all started with a ME now look at me!
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28 posts
18 years
East Sussex
My old DS has developed a lag between the flash going off and the shutter releasing - photos with flash are very underexposed.
Tried to download latest firmware (currently running 2.00 and latest version is 2.02) as I thought it might reset things but the software expander won't open the file on my MACBook!
May just have to continue without the flash, hey-ho!
Steve