Peter!

Thank Goodness for you guys!

Maybe that's why there are so few of these adapters around - don't need 'em.

Thanks!

Told you I'd be a newbie Digital Pain!

As I figure out my battery issues (can't understand why Pentax isn't more informative in their Quick Start or Detailed CD), I realize that I'll need the 3 volt AC Adapter if I'm to spend any time connected to my computer.

Explorer and eBay searches have yielded zip for the Optio 60.

Pentax Canada shows the optional adapter for the Optio S60 as K-AC5U Model no. 39530. (I'm ass-of-u-and-me-ing that they're using the same adapter?)

I've asked them how I can order one, but just in case they come up dry, any leads?

Hey! I haven't even started my COMPUTER adventures yet!

WooHoo!

Cheers Everyone

Thanks, Don,

We're on to something - mine are 1800mh - WIMPS! And Duracell Alkaline are only 1500!

Off to the camera store.....Oh, wait Easter Sunday - closed!

HAPPY EASTER everyone!

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.

The instruction booklet and CD both say that Alkaline should only be used in an emergency. "Due to the characteristics of alkaline AA battery, camera performance may deteriorate". The other option they suggest are rechargeable Ni-MH. They don't mention Lithium.

I'm presently charging the begeebers out of a set of Ni-MH's to see if I can get at least 10 flash shots out of them - will let you know.

How about lithium?

And what is the problem with alkaline? (Had the same problem with rechargeable alkaline's).

Or (shudder) do I have a problem with the camera? All other functions seem fine - at least those I can try before the batteries quickly expire.

From your experirnces, which functions drain the most power? Seems powering on and off equals zooming, as the motor engages each time.

Thanks for any help or ideas.

(As I run back to hug my Spotmatics)

Ben,

I like your brother.

As a music (guitar) teacher, I'm constantly having to rein-in my enthusiastic wealthier students who, after they acquire a serviceable instrument, go on this mad hunt for "the best".

It will take them years of serious playing before:

- they can hear the difference and, more importantly

- make use of it.

Meanwhile, put the effort into learning the craft!

Cheers

What struck me most in this pleasing image is the amazing range of shades in everything - the water, the bridge, the trees....

The exposure is perfect and so is the lighting - time of day.

I like it.

All shots are very good.

I find the fourth shot to be especially charming.

It tells a lot.

The lady seems to know that you can dress a little guy up all you want, but he'll find a stick and go poking in the mud anyway.

That picture should be included in the album.

All the Best!

EX-TER-MIN-ATE

I've been afraid of toilet plungers for most of my life!

Seroiusly, I'm so glad the series will continue. I was in doubt.

Long time fan. REALLY long time.

There's a series running here in North America called Heros in which the second-to-last Dr. Who actor plays a great role.

Super picture John.

Lilly,

You've just provided two stunning examples that prove that lighting is one of the most important elements in all visual arts.

Excellent eye!

What does APO stand for?

What? No Auto Focus?

Will the 10D antishake handle this? Handheld?

George loves Sigma! He's gonna order two

As soon as someone comes up with a bright lens - 2.8, we slap a teleconverter on it. Sigma knows this and throws one in! Depth of field = same as a microscope.

They'll sell like hotcakes.