Using laptop as viewfinder
Posted 03/05/2010 - 06:18 - Helpful Comment
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Do you have the software disc you got with your *ist?? The program you need is called Pentax Remote Assistant, I'm not 100% sure if it was supplied with the *ist or if it's compatible as I have never used the program personally, but others on the forum can give you more details.
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Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 03/05/2010 - 09:22 - Helpful Comment
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I cant remember remote assistant coming with the ist, though I think the software is available on the Pentax website.
But connecting to a laptop doesn't give you "live view" on the laptop screen, rather its a snapshot of what you've just taken so you'd still have a bit of messing about getting the composition right.
But connecting to a laptop doesn't give you "live view" on the laptop screen, rather its a snapshot of what you've just taken so you'd still have a bit of messing about getting the composition right.
Posted 03/05/2010 - 09:31 - Helpful Comment
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Remote Assistant available Here
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 03/05/2010 - 10:09
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Should'nt do, just download it to your computer
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
-------------------------------------------------------------
K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 17/05/2010 - 00:35
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Thanks to all who responded. The fact that Remote Assistant doesn't give a live view won't worry me. It sounds great.
So far, I have not been able to download a copy of RA for the *ist D and Mac OSX from http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html. However, I now know what I'm looking for...
Yours,
Jolyon
So far, I have not been able to download a copy of RA for the *ist D and Mac OSX from http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html. However, I now know what I'm looking for...
Yours,
Jolyon
Posted 19/05/2010 - 03:08
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No, I'm afraid it's a no go. I got the following reply from Pentax Australia:
Dear Customer,
Remote Assistant does not support ist DS.
Kind regards,
Consumer Support
So, unless anyone knows of an alternative, it's back to the newspaper copying for me. Thanks anyway, Jolyon
Dear Customer,
Remote Assistant does not support ist DS.
Kind regards,
Consumer Support
So, unless anyone knows of an alternative, it's back to the newspaper copying for me. Thanks anyway, Jolyon
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