Installed the update on both DS bodies.
For each body, I shot a frame while still on v1.02, swapped cards out
to my update card, did the update, returned the original card. No
problems with file number counters.
I tested one body a little bit before and after doing the update. It
seems
On Dec 1, 2005, at 4:54 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
No, it isn't - it's just that it would be more convenient on the Fn
menu.
I agree with that. I'd like to see a customizable Fn menu ... I
almost never use white balance or flash mode controls, meter pattern
and focus pattern choices would
On Dec 1, 2005, at 9:06 PM, David Mann wrote:
I want a digi with a centre-weighted match-needle meter and no LCD :)
Seems absurd to me. The saturation blinkies and histogram are the
most effective post-capture tool around to determine if what you did
is correct. Being able to review
Thanks for the report, Godfrey ...
Shel
You meet the nicest people with a Pentax
[Original Message]
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
Installed the update on both DS bodies.
For each body, I shot a frame while still on v1.02, swapped cards out
to my update card, did the update, returned the
Thanks for the report, Godfrey ...
Shel
You meet the nicest people with a Pentax
[Original Message]
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
Installed the update on both DS bodies.
For each body, I shot a frame while still on v1.02, swapped cards out
to my update card, did the update, returned the
-Original Message-
From: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, 1 December 2005 4:12 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: *ist DS Firmware 2.00
*ist DS firmware 2.00 is out -
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e.html
Changes -
- AF mode has been added to the [Rec
Fred wrote:
Oops - a report on the dpreview Pentax SLR forum that the photo count is
reset to 0 by the upgrade.
Well, here's another report on this -
I found that after the new firmware, when I put in a fresh card, it reset
the image counter to zero. However, once I put in a half filled
I'm wishing that Pentax would add quick access to metering modes. Possibly a
custom item to swap metering mode onto the Fn keys in place of flash mode,
which would then be back in the menus. It's unlikely that you'd frequently
be using both at the same time, but I'd switch in and out of spot
Brian Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anyone spot meter any more? I started using it with slide film, and
you'd think it'd be useful for digital as well.
I did so with a Contarex Super and I'd love to have it readily available
with the istDS without having to wade through several menu
Brian Dunn wrote:
I'm wishing that Pentax would add quick access to metering modes. Possibly a
custom item to swap metering mode onto the Fn keys in place of flash mode,
which would then be back in the menus. It's unlikely that you'd frequently
be using both at the same time, but I'd switch
Spot metering is readily available on the D, and I use it when the situation
warrants it.
Paul
Brian Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anyone spot meter any more? I started using it with slide film, and
you'd think it'd be useful for digital as well.
I did so with a Contarex Super
*ist DS firmware 2.00 is out -
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e.html
Well, I performed the update (1.02 to 2.00), and it worked like a charm.
I think it took just a little longer than the upgrade from 1.00 to 1.02.
Of course, all of the menu and Fn settings
Also see -
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e-1.html
This might be worth printing and (after folding in half) sticking into the
DS manual. It's sort of in English (just like the manual - g) -
seriously, it has a concise description of each of the new functions, along
with some
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e.html
Done.
Thank you Pentax!
Powell
Quoting Brian Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I'm wishing that Pentax would add quick access to metering modes.
Possibly a
custom item to swap metering mode onto the Fn keys in place of
flash mode,
which would then be back in the menus.
Yeah - Lack of quick access to metering modes remains
On Dec 1, 2005, at 5:26 AM, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote:
Does anyone spot meter any more? I started using it with slide
film, and
you'd think it'd be useful for digital as well.
I did so with a Contarex Super and I'd love to have it readily
available
with the istDS without having to wade
Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Record menu, press the up arrow two times. Really, it's not *that*
difficult.
Indeed. Never thought of it that way. Mind you, I've never had a camera
with menues, before. :-)
Ralf
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Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany
No, it isn't - it's just that it would be more convenient on the Fn
menu.
Cheers,
Brian
+
Brian Walters
Western Sydney, Australia
Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Record menu, press the up arrow two times. Really, it's not *that*
On Dec 2, 2005, at 1:13 AM, Brian Dunn wrote:
Does anyone spot meter any more?
Yes but not so often with 35mm.
I want a digi with a centre-weighted match-needle meter and no LCD :)
- Dave
*ist DS firmware 2.00 is out -
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e.html
Changes -
- AF mode has been added to the [Rec. Mode] in the Menu and the AF mode
- Auto Sensitivity has been added in the sensitivity mode
- AE-L button on M has been added in the Custom menu
- The effect
*ist DS firmware 2.00 is out -
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e.html
Changes -
Also see -
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e-1.html
Fred
Fred -
Looks like the additional functions turn the DS almost into a DS2.
Especially making continuous AF menu selectable in P, Tv, Av and M.
Thanks for passing the info along.
-P
Fred wrote:
*ist DS firmware 2.00 is out -
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e.html
*ist DS firmware 2.00 is out -
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e.html
Oops - a report on the dpreview Pentax SLR forum that the photo count is
reset to 0 by the upgrade.
Fred
Oops - a report on the dpreview Pentax SLR forum that the photo count is
reset to 0 by the upgrade.
Well, here's another report on this -
I found that after the new firmware, when I put in a fresh card, it reset
the image counter to zero. However, once I put in a half filled card, it
started
along.
-P
Fred wrote:
*ist DS firmware 2.00 is out -
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e.html
Changes -
Also see -
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/info/20050415e-1.html
Fred
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