Rob is correct. I use my D in the studio tethered to the computer, and
all the images are transfered directly to the hard drive. I usually
keep a card in the slot anyway, but I believe there is a special
function that allows you to select "shutter release without CF card." I
believe that the shutter won't release unless this is turned on.
Paul
On Oct 20, 2005, at 8:36 AM, Rob Studdert wrote:
On 20 Oct 2005 at 13:04, Michael Spivak wrote:
Hi Don
The camera will _NOT_ work without a card. usually it won't even let
you make the "click"... Anyway, i use the CF cards with the Canon
system i have and the most effective value/cost is the 1G cards. it's
pretty cheap here. the 2X512 is a good option also. if you shoot alot,
i would suggest you to get 2X1G SanDisk Ultra II or Extreme III (those
are the cards i use for their speed and ability to work in different
temperatures).
Don,
The camera can work without a card, I've used it sans card. It can be
tethered
to a computer via the USB card and remote controlled using the Pentax
Remote
Assistant software. Probably not a bad way to go with it microscope
mounted
actually.
Cheers,
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
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