Okay, guys, don't hit me over the head, I know this has been discussed
to death here, but I didn't care back then, and I care now. ;-)
First, let me say how much fun I had this weekend with the *istD. I
mean, boatloads of fun. If only there were a Tri-X switch so I
could get a proper BW look
Frank, there is a custom function in the camera menu that enables
shutter to be released with non-A aperture setting on the lens. Then set
camera to Manual mode. Then the green button trick would work.
Boris
frank theriault wrote:
Okay, guys, don't hit me over the head, I know this has been
Ignore me.
I panic so easily when it comes to matters of technology.
I went to the Pentax site and found the firmware update page.
I guess it can wait until I get a puter - at least I know it's available.
thanks anyway!
cheers,
frank
On 4/9/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Okay,
Following on from Boris' post, if it hasn't been done already, you
need to update the firmware to the latest rev for the *ist D.
First check what firmware version it's running: With the power off,
hold down the Menu button and keep holding it when you turn on the
power. The firmware
Dont forget I have to set a custom fuction to allow shutter release
with lens on any other setting than A (also for A and later lenses set
to any other than 'A' aperture ring).
Use M mode only !! Press green button and voila :) Of course matrix
metering doesn't work and reverts to CW. Spot works
On 4/9/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Following on from Boris' post, if it hasn't been done already, you
need to update the firmware to the latest rev for the *ist D.
First check what firmware version it's running: With the power off,
hold down the Menu button and keep holding
On Apr 9, 2007, at 10:16 AM, frank theriault wrote:
I decided to e-mail the camera's initial owner to see if he downloaded
the firmware upgrades, but thanks to you, Godfrey, I've now checked
myself, and it says ver 1.0 which I assume means it's never been
upgraded.
Glad to help. That's
Two things.
You have to go into the custom menu to set the camera to use a lens off
the A position.
It could be that the Green Button has failed and the camera needs
repair, as well. It's been know to happen.
frank theriault wrote:
Okay, guys, don't hit me over the head, I know this has
You don't have to download anything to get it to work with K and M
lenses. The camera comes setup Idiot Proof. There is a custom function
that allows the camera shutter to fire with the lens on other than A.
Unfortunately I have not played with one since they first came out and
can not give
theriault
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Okay, guys, don't hit me over the head, I know this has been discussed
to death here, but I didn't care back then, and I care now. ;-)
First, let me say how much fun I had this weekend
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