On 20 Nov 2004 at 11:59, Jon Glass wrote: > I also just joined, and have been lurking for the past couple of days. > I've been a bit busy, so haven't taken the time to introduce myself > until now.
Hi Jon, welcome (you've been here before, late 2003?). > Actually, I've joined the list loaded with questions. I've wanted the > *ist D ever since they came out, but as you are all probably aware, > some reviewers aren't particularly happy with it. Its main problems > seem to come down to two: > > 1. The compact flash memory slot > 2. Lack of histogram. I have read nothing on the web that indicates > that a firmware upgrade fixed this problem, so I presume it's still an > issue? > > (and a third, not so important it seems) 3. some odd > ergonomic/interface quirks... > > For those of you who have used this camera extensively, how much of a > problem are the two (three) above-mentioned issues? Also, are there any > other weird problems you have had with the *istD that have bugged you > more and more over time (more related to the third question)? I've now had my *ist D for just on a year now, I've not found the CF slot such a problem since I put a tape handle on my CF cards but the strap does some times preclude the door from opening, it could have been done better none the less. The histogram is available just not as a fist up option (like on the *istDS), you have to hit the preview button then the info button, it's a bit inconvenient. What is sorely lacking is a blown highlight indication on the post view screen. I don't run a grip but I have ha d fair bit of trouble with the rear joy-stick control, mine is near impossible to get to react when pressing the left arrow, I really have to push hard. A couple of the top buttons don;t have any positive click and the remote cap was always coming loose and eventually broke off the body. Otherwise it's fine :-) > How well does the istD work with manual focus lenses? MF is quite good but not quite on par with the best manual focus bodies eg the LX. > I ask, because I have two lenses. The main glass is SMC Pentax A zoom, > 35-105mm F: 1:3.5. I have long loved this lens, and can hardly bring > myself to part with it! Will this lens work as a good main lens for > some time? or should I consider getting a "proper" DA lens? ... So, how would > this camera work > with this lens? I have owned this lens in the past but never had the opportunity to marry one to the *ist D, I can't see why it would work quite well, it's a fine lens, the FL range my prove a little restrictive if you are intending to treat it as a GP lens though. > Oh, and thanks for letting me speak up. (maybe it's bad form to > introduce and ask in the same email. Sorry if it's a bad thing.) > > P.S. oh, and if anybody is interested, I have some photography up all > over the web. But maybe I should post those links in another email? I > noticed the PAW and PESO images, so I get the impression that > displaying too many photos is not considered a good idea, so I want to > know how much is too much before I start throwing links out. :-) Links are great, those of us who are interested will check them with interest, some may even pass a comment or two :-) > P.P.S. Sorry for the long intro email... Har, welcome to the club. BTW I have a working SRT303 and Rokkor-PR 58/1.2 nice system. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
