<>1-Why did you buy a Pentax *istD.
I wanted a digital SLR, and had lots of Pentax lenses. Yes: Optio S
3-Did you compare printed quality of the D to scanned images before and or after the purchase?
To some extent. I'm very happy with the quality.
4-What problems have you had with the D?
No serious problems.
5-What do you like about the images printed from the camera.
Good quality.
6-What DON’T you like about the images printed from the camera.
No real complaints for small prints. I haven't done any large prints yet.
7-What lenses, Pentax or other, do you find work well with your camera/shooting style.(sharpness etc).
I have used all my fa and f lenses without any problem. It works really well with my Pentax fisheye zoom.
8-Has digital taken the place of 35mm film shooting for you
Mostly, but not yet completely.
9-Do you still shoot film, if so what format(s)
6X& Black and White.
10-How do you post process.(PS, Corel etc)
PS.
11-Do you shoot RAW or JPEG or what is needed for the job at hand
Mostly jpeg so far.
11a-How big have you printed with quality you are happy with.
8x10 inches. Quite pleased so far.
12-How do you rate flash shooting.
Internal flash is only marginal. I need a better flash to go with the *ist D.
13-If a Pentax rep stopped by your house, what would you like to tell him/her to fix or change or add..
Better autofocus in low light.
14-What do you use the D for mostly ie: Portraits, sports, weddings etc.
Mostly travel photos and family photos, although I shot a friends wedding and got some good results.
Dan
