Re[2]: *ist D sensor and 35mm lens resolution
Hello Rob, Wednesday, March 10, 2004, 1:34:44 AM, you wrote: RS On 9 Mar 2004 at 18:24, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Oh no, very mistaken! Yes of course a 14mp FF sensor will be better than a 6Mp FF sensor in terms of resolution, but a 6MP FF sensor is DEFINATELY better than a 6MP APS sensor, not only will the image be sharper due to lens limitations, the FF image will be less noiser due to larger pixel area. The only downside to FF vs. APS for a given Mp is cost. RS John, you're not listening, many of us are very happy with the noise RS performance and latitude afforded by our puny APS sized 6MP sensors, many of us RS however would like full frame coverage. The cost is mainly a function of the RS substrate size not the density, CCD sensors of any density have huge structures RS compared with most any other type of VLSI semiconductor in production. In other RS words the cost to produce a 6MP or 14MP FF sensor is going to be similar. RS Rob Studdert RS HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA RS Tel +61-2-9554-4110 RS UTC(GMT) +10 Hours RS [EMAIL PROTECTED] RS http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ RS Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- Best regards, Haroldmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re[3]: *ist D sensor and 35mm lens resolution
Please ignore my previous message that was originated by my mail program! I am playing catch-up on over 7,000 odd messages and my mail reader program must have had a fit! Harryo
Re[2]: Windows Freeware Imaging Program
Hello Shel, Tuesday, January 20, 2004, 6:27:09 PM, you wrote: SB It might be helpful to know which programs you're comparing it to ... I should have clarified that! It is no Photoshop but compares well with mid-priced imaging programs and its free. For a freeware program it is fairly well specified but lacks curves and layers. Each imaging program has its own particular strengths and amongst the ones I tend to use most when working in RGB are the following in no particular order:- Tacmi Pixia, Photo Brush, Picture Window Pro 3.5, Ulead PhotoImpact XL. If I need to work in CMYK I tend to use Photoshop or Eye Spring Studio. So if anyone is looking for a 'free' program PhotoFiltre is well worth trying and if you need a program for imaging and paint Tacmi Pixia is another good free program. -- Best regards, Harold
Re: istD review - finally
You should check dpreview - it's there! http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxistd/ Alex Sarbu At last a comprehensive review on the *ist D has finally filtered through! It is a pretty extensive and balanced review, I am glad he used the FA 50mm 1.4 lens in the tests but would have liked to have seen results from some of Pentaxes more exotic zoom lenses included. It will be interesting to see the final conclusion on the *ist D on Steve's Digicams site, he completed the review a while ago but the conclusion is still to come. Harry -- Harold Owen
Re: The Bat
Hello MyHosting, Sunday, October 26, 2003, 9:07:25 PM, you wrote: M Could one of the users of the Bat very kindly tell me how to M pre-process my mail on the server? M Regards M mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 1) From the toolbar select Account. 2) From the dropdown menu select either New messages only All messages 3) The Bat will then start displaying the email headers on the server. 4) From the list of emails displayed select any emails you wish to remove and click on the delete box, and also click on the read and receive boxes so that they are no longer 'ticked'. 5) Lastly click on the first icon on the toolbar to Start transfer, which will then download your emails. The other email program that I use Becky is slightly simpler when accessing emails on the server, you can check out Becky at this Japanese website:- http://www.rimarts.co.jp/becky.htm -- Best regards, Haroldmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re[2]: Digital Camera Lens Optimization
Keith Whalley wrote:- While 96.8% of our audience uses a standards-compliant web browser, you appear not to be using one. If that's not sufficient motive, I guess I won't have far to look! I'm getting that all over the place. Kodak was merely the most recent! This is one of the reasons that I was forced to stop using Opera for web browsing! Basically the Kodak website gives details for its lens optimization in the cameras firmware. They rate lenses as either type1, type2 or type3. Type 1 covers normal lenses Type 2 covers macro and some wide-angle lenses Type 3 covers some wide-angle and wide-angle zoom lenses The cameras firmware will detect what lens is in use and applies a correction for each image. They include a chart of the lenses that are currently included in the Pro 14n firmware. Harry -- Harold Owen
Re[4]: Ist D production samples (WAS: UK Street Price of *ist D)
Rob wrote:- Srgb I think. Some of the bigger ones over 1Mb are straight from the camera (2, 44, 47 and 49 at least - because the filenames are still in caps). Thanks for the info. I have downloaded a couple of the larger files (the one of the pretty little girl) which has all the EXIF information attached. As someone else mentioned the EXIF information can be viewed in IrfanView and also Exifer. IrfanView is available from:- http://www.irfanview.com/ Exifer is available from:- http://www.exifer.friedemann.info/ For purely checking just EXIF information I prefer to use Exifer although IrfanView is a more versatile program. Harry -- Harold Owen
Re[4]: Ist D production samples (WAS: UK Street Price of*ist D)
Rob wrote:- 63,64 at 1600 ISO also still have the EXIF. Rob, I have downloaded a number of your images and see that images IMGP0047, IMGP0049, IMGP0063 and IMGP0064 all have EXIF information attached to them. Not sure about the rest as I only downloaded the larger files. I used Picture Window Pro 3.5 to adjust curves and the images look excellent, I was impressed with image no IMGP0077 taken at iso3200 after adjusting curves and using Photo Brush 2.1 to remove noise using the 'auto clean skin' feature of that program the image is very good. Harry -- Harold Owen
Re[2]: *istD German Dealers price 1699 euros
Frits wrote:- Could you share with us who this supplier is? I assume he also ships to the Netherlands. Hi Frits, he appears to ship all over Europe and elsewhere. It is New York Camera, full details as regards ordering and shipping is on their website:- http://www.ny-camera.net/language/english/index.htm Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: UK pricing for *istD!
Gotta remember that the SRP of the 10D is £1500 - STREET price is £1250. Once initial demand has passed (possibly even before), I can see the istD selling for £1200 or maybe even less... It is just that the SRP of £1,400 appeared to be a lot higher than many UK photo magazines had been suggesting! I am waiting to see what the online dealer who sold me the *ist SLR at a great price is going to sell the *istD at. The *ist SLR camera was being discounted as soon as it was available for sale and I am hoping the same thing will happen with the *istD, although if it is going to be in short supply this might not be likely. In addition I am checking on a number of German online retailers to see what their prices are going to be, Harry Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
UK pricing for *istD!
It would appear that the Pentax *istD body only is going to cost £1,400 here in the UK. See this link:- http://www.ephotozine.com/news/fullnews.cfm?NewsID=1327 It will be interesting to see what the discounted price will be. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Congrats to Cotty!!!
Congratulations to the Cotty Clan on their recent wedding, may the happiness continue for years to come. My admiration to the photographer who was still able to remain upright and operate a camera after all the 'wee drams' that must have been consumed during the celebrations! Cheers - Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Question on SMC-FA 35mm f/2 lens and hood ...
I just received an SMC-FA 35mm f/2 from BH, new in the box. It's a beautiful lens, and the manual focus feel and the width of the focusing ring is a bit better than my FA 50/1.4 and 28/2.8, as others have commented. My question is about mounting the tulip hood -- unless I'm missing something completely, it seems the hood mounting bayonet grooves on my lens aren't lined up correctly. The white line on my lens that is used for lining up with the white line on the hood for mounting purposes (line them up, then rotate the hood until it clicks into place) is located at between 2 and 3 o'clock on the lens barrel with the front of the lens facing me. I have just checked my SMC-FA 35m f/2 lens and viewed from the front of the lens the white mark you describe is at approximately eleven o'clock. My lens hood lines up correctly with the Pentax logo on the hood at 12 o'clock and the removable section of the lens hood is at 6 o'clock. It is possible that you have a lens that has not been assembled correctly. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Photography Monthly reviews the *ist
The UK magazine 'Photography Monthly' reviews the Pentax *ist in the August issue. Overall it is a favourable review for the new camera, the whats bad items are:- HANDLING:-'light spill from the AF points irritating' EASE OF USE:- 'Very little to complain about' FEATURES:- 'Little missing to be honest' PERFORMANCE:- 'The AF and shutter are relatively loud' The pluses they give the camera under the above sections far outweigh the minuses. The magazine gives the camera a score of 9/10 A second opinion is given by the magazines technical writer who noted the following:- The camera does want to always drop the shutter speed down as opposed to the aperture, which can prove tricky for handholding. The mirror does seem very clunky. Maybe the lightweight body has a big part to play in this problem, but even when mounted on a tripod, I could see the whole camera moving when firing. As regard the above points use of shutter priority would overcome the first problem and using the mirror lock should ensure minimal movement of the camera when mounted on a tripod. In its VERDICT panel one small quote is:- The Pentax *ist represents a major improvement over the MZ-series cameras. In fact, bar the semi-pro MZ-S model, it's the best Pentax 35mm SLR on the market. One final quote from the magazines technical writer:- With a digital version of this camera on the way, could the *ist range of cameras be the new EOS? Only time will tell. As an owner of an *ist I am happy with the features that the camera has but it can be improved as regards AF and mirror noise, lets hope that Pentax introduce some high end models based on the basic *ist design. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: anyone heard of swiftpay
www.swiftpay.com fraud??? or paypal alternative There is a thread that has just started on rec.photo.equipment.35mm called 'swiftpay'. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Will Digital SLRs improve consumer 35mm zoom lenses?
Will lenses such as the Pentax 80-320mm (which according to reports I have read is slightly soft at the 200-320mm range) be improved with the advent of the forthcoming Pentax digital SLR? Digital cameras in general allow you to alter the sharpness, contrast and saturation settings, and numerous imaging programs allow one to adjust barrel and pincushion distortion. It is also my understanding that a lens that is not sharp at the edges would be improved on a digital camera due to the size of the ccd sensor. My reason for asking this question is that I have the opportunity to buy a Pentax 80-320mm at a reasonable price and whilst it would be a reasonable consumer lens on a SLR could in theory be improved by tweaking controls on a digital camera. Does this make sense or am I barking up the wrong tree! Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Will Digital SLRs improve consumer 35mm zoom lenses?
Harold, the 80-320 at the long end is not much better in the center than at the corners, and it doesn't improve a lot by stopping down either. I think it's a nice lens just by this consistency of image quality. However, I don't think that above 200 mm it'll fit the sharpness requirements of the *ist d sensor (60 lppm). Thanks for the information on the 80-320 Alin. I was hoping that centre sharpness would have been a lot better than the edges. As I more interested in the 320 end of the lens I will just have to keep an eye out for a reasonably priced 300mm prime, preferably Pentax or any 3rd party manufacturer who makes a decent 300mm f4. From what other people have said about digital cameras and 35mm designed zoom lenses I think I will wait until the ist D is on the market before making any lens purchases! Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Will Digital SLRs improve consumer 35mm zoom lenses?
I think the only one of the scenarios you mentioned that really works is edge sharpness improvements with small frame sensors. Otherwise digital is very brutal about showing lens flaws. When the Canon 1DS came out, lenses that seemed perfectly fine for 35mm all of a sudden sucked. tv From what you have said Tom regarding the Canon scenario, one is going to have problems with some of the cheaper Pentax consumer zooms. Just hope that the prime FA lenses will be more adaptable to the Pentax *ist D. At the moment there is virtually no information coming from Pentax on possible 'D' type lenses for the digital SLR. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Will Digital SLRs improve consumer 35mm zoom lenses?
I have been warned by some dSLR enthusiasts (among them the guy mentioned here: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0307/03070801nikkor1224review.asp) that some of my lenses, especially zoom lenses, may not be good enough to use on a digital SLR, even if they are quite good with my current cameras. DagT Thanks for that link DagT the review of the Nikon 'DX' lens was interesting. I have a number of prime lenses that will hopefully work ok with the *ist D when it arrives. The small number of zoom lenses that I have will be used with film SLRs if they are not good enought for use with a digital camera. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: My Son...
Bob, sorry to hear the news about the injury that your son sustained in Iraq. I wish him a speed recovery and that he is soon reunited with his family. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*ist SLR BG-20 battery grip.
I have recently received an email from Pentax UK regarding the pricing of the BG-20 battery grip for the Pentax *ist SLR. They quote the following price for the grip:- the BG-20 grip, part number 39555 will be available soon, the price is £89.99. This item should improve the handling of the *ist. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: The Myth of the *ist is entry level
I have read this a couple of time on this list, but it is is wrong. The *ist has separate dials for shutter and aperture (unlike the MZ/ZX7) Alexander As has already been mentioned the *ist SLR has a single dial for setting shutter speeds and aperture. This is not a great problem (to me at least) as when in aperture priority mode or shutter priority mode the single dial is sufficient. Even when in manual mode the single dial controls the shutter speed and a combination of the Av button and the single dial controls the aperture. Not as convenient as having individual dials for the shutter speeds and aperture but one adapts! Harry Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: *ist
The should come out with smaller lenses for it, the one I saw looked ridiculous on the Asterist. William Robb I have been trying a number of secondhand F FA lenses on the camera basically to check the function of the lenses before the guarantees on the individual lenses expire. So far I prefer the FA 35mm 2.0, FA 50mm 1.7 and for a zoom an FA 28-70 f4 on this camera the physical size of the lenses seem to match the *ist SLR quite well. Pentax will have to release quality FAJ lenses for the *ist D rather than the 'economy' type lenses supplied for the *ist SLR. Harry Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: *ist in stock
But, how is the metering system activated? Isn't it by pressing the shutter button? And it stays on for 10 seconds. Half pressing the shutter release button will activate the metering system, LCD display etc, or alternatively you can press the AV button adjacent to the shutter release button. Also rotating the select dial or I have just found out pressing the AE lock button will activate the metering system etc. The metering and LCD displays will remain active for the time you are operating either the select dial or any of the other alternative buttons, once you remove your finger from either dial or buttons the display etc, remain active for a further 10-seconds before switching off. Harry Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Cruelty (re Re: *ist SLR now available in UK)
I've found the explanation and remedy for the LX sticky mirror problem. The DIY fix involves a syringe, Q-tips and isopropyl alcohol. There's no camera disassembly needed. I will post the complete solution two weeks after Harold tests his camera. cheers, caveman There is a strong possibility that you will have remedied the sticky mirror problem before I even get to the end of the *ist manual! bg There appears to be a large number of camera settings to configure, the eleven point focussing system seems to have a mind of its own when set on 'auto', so this has been set to centre point focussing at the moment. Harry Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: *ist SLR now available in UK
And can you try with lens monut insulated (with tape) to simulate KA mount ? See http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/Photo/multizone.htm or http://www.robertstech.com/matrix.htm Michel When I get a chance will try what you have suggested Michel. Those URLs that you posted were very good I particularly liked the French website. The rangefinder shown on one of the pages is interesting, I purchased a couple of rangefinders a few years ago to use with an old German 35mm camera which did not possess an integral rangefinder. It is amazing the number of young assistants in photo shops that did not know what an accessory rangefinder was, they made me feel really ancient! s Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*ist SLR and K-mount lenses
I have been trying the *ist this morning with a couple of K-mount lenses with the following results:- Firstly custom function 17 has to be set to 2 to enable the shutter release. The K-mount lenses only function with the camera when it is either set on AV mode or Manual mode. On AV mode the camera shutter speed seems to relate to the maximum aperture of the lens in use irrespective of what aperture you have selected on the lens itself, Therefore although you know what your aperture is you have no idea what the corresponding shutter speed is going to be, I tried using the depth of field preview to see if this would enable me to gauge the shutter speed but depth of field preview does not work in AV mode with a K-mount lens. Hopefully when the shutter release is pressed an appropriate speed is selected by the camera, will have to see what the colour negs look like! Manual mode appears to be the only worthwhile mode with the K-mount lenses, although you will need a hand-held meter as the integral one does not function with the K-mount lenses, although the depth of field preview does. I found it easier to take a reading with a Weston meter and transfer the shutter speed and aperture readings to the camera and lens, after setting the aperture on the lens it is just a case of using the dial on the camera to set the shutter speed. I have been thinking of buying a modern hand-held meter for a while so now might be the ideal time to purchase one, any recommendations for a reasonably priced incident type meter? Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*ist SLR now available in UK
A courier firm delivered an *ist SLR this morning. Initial observations are that it is compact ! The camera body has been assembled in the Philippines and the lens was assembled in Vietnam the overall finish of the camera is good. At the moment I have not put the batteries in it or read the handbook yet. As a spectacle wearer I was keen to see how easy it was to see through the viewfinder and it is excellent if I position my eye correctly all the viewfinder area is visible. Holding the camera in the right hand in the shooting position is quite comfortable and being a left handed person I also tend to use my left eye for focussing, which means my nose then comes into contact with my thumb when holding the camera to my eye. The nose/thumb contact would not occur with most people who I assume use their right eye for focussing. At the moment I am waiting for a BG-20 battery grip which is also on order which should further improve the handling of the camera. The camera/lens combination is relatively light and should be ideal when cycling and not wishing to carry a heavy camera and additional lenses. I would like to see a high-end camera based on this entry-level model. Harry Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: good things come in threes
Harry Why not buy three lotttery tickets? Clive Antibes France Good idea that Clive, I like a flutter! Have just selected the numbers using a combination taken from the serial numbers of the latest Pentax lenses I received today. If I win anything I'll eat my hat!! g Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: What a super Friday!!
You definitely should! I hope you have the time to test all this new equipment :-) Regards, Lukasz At the moment I am testing the MX with various lenses to see how it is working, Once I have done this the MX is going to a camera repairers so that it can be checked and cleaned. I am waiting for the *ist to arrive first before sending off the MX. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Provia 100F bluish color cast
Depends on how you shoot. Raw shooters typically work this way, but people who shoot in jpg generally take more care to get it right in the camera, as it's more of a pain to fix a jpg in PS then applying a color temp during raw conversion. You could always use an imaging program that has a nice set of Kodak Wratten filters incorporated into it. Much easier to view results this way just by going through the various filters to see the effect it has on the image. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MX Repair recommendations - PLEA
Now who bought the SMC 200m f2.8*ED over at KEH? I was going to buy that! Oh well, you snooze... He who hesitates... First come... Opportunity knocks... Despite my previous claim I have just remembered I was going to buy this lens but changed my mind and went for the FA200mm f2.8 (classed as Like new minus) so I'm not the guilty person! bg They had quite a few 200mm lenses when I first looked but they are now only listing three. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MX Repair recommendations - PLEA
What's next Harry? I'm looking at the 100mm 2.8 and the 50mm 2.8 macro they have, maybe you should move first! :-) It will save me money! That brought a big smile to my face. Before making any other purchases I am waiting to see what additional taxes I have to pay on the lens when it arrives here. Firstly I have to pay import duty and VAT (Value added tax -17.5%), at the moment I have budgeted an additional 30% on top of the price that I payed for the lens. The new price for this lens in the UK is £1,299.99 ($2,148.44). Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What a super Friday!!
What a super day, early this morning I received three excellent 'M' type lenses in the post, a 28mm f3.5, 35mm f2.8 and a 135mm f3.5 for use with my recently acquired MX, the previous owner certainly took care of his equipment. Then an hour or so later a UPS delivery driver turns up with a 200mm f2.8 FA lens sent from KEH in Atlanta, and the taxes I had to pay were less than I thought. The lens is top notch, I can only describe it as new. I find it incredible that an item that left a store in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA on the 28th May can arrive here in the UK at 0925hours today Friday 30th May. They say good things come in threes! I have just received an email this morning informing me that Pentax UK has despatched two *ist cameras to the dealer from whom I have ordered an *ist, They hope to receive the two cameras this morning and will despatch one to me as soon as possible. I think I will pop out and buy a lottery ticket!! s Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: OT: Crumpler bags
I was filming a peace demo in Oxford recently and happened across a photographer from the Oxford Times. He was carrying a Crumpler bag and I was impressed with the styling and looks. I have one of the small Crumpler bags which holds an Olympus C5050 with the 'body armour' fitted. In addition it also has a front pocket which holds cards etc. I am very pleased with it and purchased it online from:- http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk This is an Oxford based photo shop which might explain why the photographer from the Oxford Times was using a Crumpler bag. Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: OT: Crumpler bags
or now maybe a Crumpler. But...a bag called 'McBain's Love Child' ?? What in blazes is going on there? Too many blooming tinny's ! If you think the names of their bags are mad you want to try visiting the Australian website!! http://www.crumpler.com.au/public/home.ehtml I don't know what they are on but I wish I had some. :-) My sort of company!! Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Suitable body for FA24mm lens?
Thanks for the explanation Roland. I have been in touch with Pentax U.K. and they told me the *ist SLR should be available in the U.K. early April. Rather than buy a secondhand body will wait a few weeks for the *ist. Harry The *ist will not meter properly with K and M lenses (1976-1982) set to other apertures than the widest. No problems with A, F and FA lenses (1982 and newer). -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Suitable body for FA24mm lens?
Thanks Alan and everyone who gave me advice on a suitable body for the Pentax prime lenses that I am in the process of purchasing. At the moment I am waiting for the *ist SLR due in April, if it is not available at that time, I will then buy a secondhand body. After reading all the advice posted it will most probably be an MZ-5n although I have not ruled out the MZ-3 or MZ-S as they are all within my price range. Cheers - Harry I think if you will use AF most of the time, choose MZ-5n or even MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-6. MX is a fine camera if you want manual focus. However, many parts are gone for the MX and you might need to pay the service bill for a 2ndhand body. Something to think about if you just want a backup. regards, Alan Chan _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Suitable body for FA24mm lens?
Whilst waiting for the release of the forthcoming * ist D I am looking for advice regarding a camera body for use with FA lenses. The body will be purchased second-hand to be used as a back-up to the * * ist D, so far after reading advice about camera bodies on Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Page page I am tending to favour the MX and MZ5n models. Any other recommendations? Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: No politics, please
I've noticed a few jibes and pokes at the French over the past couple of days or week, what with their veto threat on Security Council. So far nothing really terrible has been said, but it's starting... I endorse what you have said, please refrain from making obnoxious comments about the French it causes great offence to our French members of this group. They as individuals are not responsible for the decisions made by French politicians no more than I am for the decisions made by English politicians. The weeks ahead are going to be difficult for all nationalities associated with the forthcoming war on Iraq and though like many English people I would have liked a second resolution in the U.N. it was not to be. Now the decisions have been made I will give 100% support to our British and American forces in their efforts to destroy 'weapons of mass destruction' and overthrow the Saddam regime. My thoughts are with the members of our Armed forces and their families at this sad time and also with the Iraqi people who are the innocent victims of Saddam's regime. Please end the vitriol and 'gung-ho' remarks on this group, there is no glory in war only killing and sadness. Harry Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: CeBit report: *ist, *istD, FAJ and Optios
Any chance of asking them what the ISO settings are for the *ist D? Are there any features that PDML members would like me to check, and what questions should I ask? Arnold -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: CeBit report: *ist, *istD, FAJ and Optios
Hi Arnold, Just one additional question will it be possible to find out whether owners of the *ist D will be able to update the camera 'firmware' via downloads from the various Pentax websites? My present digital camera that I recently purchased requires for the camera to be returned to the manufacturers service department (in Portugal) for any firmware updates, and of course there is a charge for this service, in addition I have been told that it takes six weeks! Harry Are there any features that PDML members would like me to check, and what questions should I ask? Arnold -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*ist D Pentax prime lenses
My favourite lens for use with a 35mm SLR is a 35mm F2. From the Pentax prime lenses available at present which is the most suitable for use with the *ist D that will give me more or less a 35mm equivalent.? Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: strange button on *ist-D (IS?)
After looking at some pictures of the *ist-D on DPReview I rather think it is for allowing the camera to communicate with ones computer when it is necessary to upload images. On the majority of digital cameras there is a 'play' mode and one has to switch the camera into that mode before it will communicate with the computer in order upload image files. Possibly pressing this button on the Pentax serves the same purpose. Just a guess. :-) Harry -- Harold Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
