Just to be sure, I double-checked the requirements for using the istDS, and it seems that you need newer software than Win98. Like it or not, it may be time to upgrade your computer.
You'll get used to the menus. For the most part, once you've set the menu options, you can use the camera by just using the dials and wheels, and perhaps the Function menu. I'm probably an older fart than you, and it didn't take me too long to get used to the system. Shel > [Original Message] > From: luispaulodesa > Hiya. My DS just arrived yesterday. Still reading the manual and playing with the cam. I had a 'surprise'. When I tried to install the software in my computer which runs on Windows 98, I simply couldn't do it. It didn't bothered me much. It got worse, though. > > I plugged the camera and, at first, the system does recognise the existence of the Pentax *ist DS, but cannot install the drivers. I tried Microsoft, tried Pentax, but all software I found was related to newer versions of Windows. Any suggestions? I thought of buying a card reader, sounded the most reasonable solution for I do not feel like updating my computer at the moment. > > About the camera so far, looks insteresting and promising. It's my first digital slr, feels a bit odd, but so far so good. Still learning all the functions and everything. One thing I miss is certainly all the dials available on the body, instead of through lcd menus, but looks like I'll have to deal with that. Maybe I am just an old fart, but hey, who the heck said that old dogs can't learn new tricks? ;)
