i noticed with my *istD images something really annoying that i had forgotten to check on images that others have uploaded. the JPEG files have an internal resolution of 72dpi. i was so happy that Nikon changed to 300dpi embedded resolution. that means i have to remember to change all the images i get out of the camera to 300dpi.
the bundled FAJ 18-35 might be a bottom feeder lens, but it is good enough for the *istD to produce decent results. i compared two of the images i took, one at at ISO 200 and one at ISO 800, and i can see leaving it in ISO 800 for a lot of situations. Herb.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 8:21 PM Subject: more notes on PhotoPlus > I went back there today with Nate, and we met up with Herb at - where > else - the Pentax booth. I learned even more today. This time I tried > the Canon Powershot S50, which isn't quite as advanced as the G5, but > the user interface is much more inuitive IMO. I'd figured out how to > change all the settings and modes in under 5 minutes. Again, where is > Pentax in this arena? > > I also found some great tripods, ballheads, and bags. A very informative > show all in all. > >

