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| We are distributing the “*istDS2 FAQ”.
The FAQ is based on the most received questions from Japanese customers, so we
believe it is useful for your service section. |
 <General
function and specification> |
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What is the major feature of *istDS2 compared
with *istDS? |
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*The *istDS2 features an extra-large 2.5-inch LCD monitor
to make image viewing extra easy during shooting and playback.
* In P / Tv / Av / M / B mode, AF mode can be switched to AF-single or AF-continuous
in menu setting.
* Soft filer in Digital filter can be selected from three levels.
* [Auto] is added in Sensitivity setting. |
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What is the [Auto] of sensitivity setting? |
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The camera automatically adjusts sensitivity within a
range of ISO200 to 800 on default setting.
Sensitivity setting can be changed [ISO200 to 400], [ISO200 to 1600] or [200
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What is the material of body? |
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The stainless-steel chassis has been adopted.
Material of external appearance is polycarbonate. |
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Why is ISO sensitivity available form
200? |
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The CCD for using *istDS2 is intended to exercise
the best performance with equivalent of ISO sensitivity 200. |
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Is there any protection form Dust for
CCD? |
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There is no special mechanics. |
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What is the A/D conversion rate? |
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The *istDS2 uses 12bit A/D conversion per color
channel. |
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What is the Image Tone in setting menu? |
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Bright: Images are finished brightly, with high contrast
and sharp.
Natural: Images are finished naturally and suitable for retouching. |
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Why the number of recorded pixels is difference
between 6M (3008x2000) of JPEG image and RAW data (3008x2008). |
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It is specification of image processing software.
The number of recorded pixels for JPEG image is limited to 2008x2000 pixels but
RAW data is recordable 3008x2008 pixels and so *istDS2 adopt 3008x2008
pixels. |
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How long does it take for the camera to
start up? |
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Start-up time for the *ist DS2 is approximately
0.8 sec. Start-up time is from turn on the power switch until the LCD panel shows
Number of recordable images.
It is different depending on the kind of memory card is used. |
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What is the magnification and the filed
of view of the Viewfinder? |
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Magnification: 0.95x (with 50mmf/1.4 lens at infinity)
Field of view: 95% |
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What is the Viewfinder Eye Relief? |
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Approx 20.9mm. |
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Is there dioptre adjustment for the Viewfinder? |
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Yes, adjustable range is -2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1 |
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If dioptre adjustment for the Viewfinder
is out of range, how should I do? |
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Remove Eyecup LF from eye piece then you can install
[SMC Correction Lenses M] on the viewfinder of a camera equipped with a built-in
dioptre adjuster to expand the adjustment range.
Eight kinds of SMC Correction Lenses M are available.
-5.0m-1, -4.0m-1, -3.0m-1, -2.0m-1,
-1.0m-1, +1.0m-1, +2.0m-1, +3.0m-1 |
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Is there an interchangeable focusing screen
available? |
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Yes, the AF divided Matte and AF scaled Matte are available
as optional
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What is the filed of view of the LCD monitor? |
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Approximately 100% |
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Can the AF function works in a dark area? |
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The built-in flash will discharge automatically several
times, enabling the auto focus to focus on the subject easier if the subject
is in a dark area and the built-in flash is up.
It will not function in Moving object mode and Flash OFF mode of Picture mode. |
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Is *ist DS2 deigned for waterproof
or dust-proof construction? |
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No. |
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How long does the date / time or setting
contents of menu stay in memory when the battery is removed? |
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The camera will remember the date/time, and the internal
clock will continue to run for approximately 48 hours after the battery is removed.
Note: The above data is based on testing after the camera has already run with
a new, fully charged battery for a minimum of 12 hours. A brand new camera that
has not yet passed 48 hours with a fully charged battery may display different
results. |
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Is there an exclusive camera case to the *istDS2? |
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Yes, 0-CC34 is available as optional. |
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What is the size and resolution of the
LCD monitor?
Is brightness adjustable? |
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2.5 inch, low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor
(with back light).
Approx. 210,000 pixels, brightness adjustable |
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Can I view image on a TV. |
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Yes. By using the AV cable (I-AVC28), you can capture
and play back images on a TV that has a Video-In (and Audio-In for sound) port.
Note: Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting
the cable. |
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Can the cable release be used? |
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Yes. CS-205 is available for exclusive use. |
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Can the remote control be used? |
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Yes. Remote Control F is available as optional.
You can select from immediately release and three-second delay for remote control
shooting.
The operating distance of the remote control unit is about 5m from front of camera. |
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Is there eyepiece shutter for viewfinder? |
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No.
Note: When using self timer or remote control, attach the ME viewfinder cap
to prevent light entering the viewfinder. |
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| <Storage
Medium> |
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What kind of memory does the *istDS2 for
storage? |
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The *istDS2 use Secure Digital (SD memory) Cards. |
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Which SD card can be used? |
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You should be able to use any SD card in your camera.
While Pentax does not guarantee compatibility with any particular manufacturer
or model, we have seen consistent compatibility with SD cards from Panasonic
(32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512MB / 1GB/2GB), SanDisk (32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512MB
/ 1GB/2GB), and Toshiba (32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512MB/1GB)
* Checked the SD card to 20 MB per second of transmission speed |
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Can the MMC (Multi-media card) be used
with *istDS? |
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No, |
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Does the performance of the SD memory
card influence a shooting interval? |
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When using an SD memory card with a slow recording speed
it may influence for the number of continuous shooting or start up time. |
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Are there any notes about SD memory card? |
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SD memory card should be format with istDS2 when use first
time or the SD card used with other devices. Method for format is follows.
(1) Press menu button.
(2) Press four-way controller (Right side) twice and select [Set -up] menu.
(3) Press four-way controller (bottom side) once and select [Format].
(4) Press four-way controller (Right side) once. (Format screen will be displayed)
(5) Press four-way controller (Top side) once and select [Format]
(6) Press OK button. Format will be started.
*The data such as images will be deleted after formatted
the SD card
*Do not remove the SD card or turn off the power while recording the images or
connecting the camera with computer via USB cable.
*Do not bent the SD card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water
and store way from high temperatures.
*Avoid using or storing the SD card where it may be exposed to static electricity
or electrical interference.
*If it not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable.
Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer. |
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| <Capture
and playback> |
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What is the continuous shooting mode? |
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Picture can be taken continuously while the shutter release
button is held down. The *ist DS2 records up to 8 images consecutively
at a speed of approximately 2.8 frames per second for high-speed consecutive
shooting when the noise reduction off. When setting JPEG (6M/  )
or RAW with the noise reduction off, it can be recorded up to 5 images. (When
the noise reduction on, it decrease by 1 image). The number of maximum frame
for consecutive shooting may differ depending on using SD memory card. |
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Can take the picture while looking LCD
monitor? |
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No. mainly reason is mechanism of Single Lens Reflex Camera.
For take the picture while looking LCD monitor, the CCD needs to catch the right
all the time for taking the picture while looking LCD monitor such as compact
digital camera.
On the other hand, Single Lens Reflex Camera has mirror at the front of CCD for
conducting light through the viewfinder. The CCD catches the light only shutter
is opening. |
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What is the mark that is next to “ON” mark
on main switch? |
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It is Preview. |
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What is the Preview? |
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When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range
in which object closer and farther will also be in focus. This called the depth
of field. If you use Preview, you can check the depth of field in the viewfinder
before taking a picture. |
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Can the Multi Exposure Shooting be used? |
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No, |
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Can the Guide display be turned off? |
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Yes, you can turn the Guide Display On and Off at [Guide display]
in the [Set-up] Menu. |
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Does *istDS2 equipped suppresses
hand shake function? |
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No, |
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Can Polarizing filter be used? |
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The Circular type Polarizing Filter (C-PL/ Circular PL) must
be used. The normal Polarizing Filter will effect exposure and AF therefore,
it can not be used for *istDS2 |
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The setting of the saturation, sharpness
and contrast can select from five levels compared with *istD (select from
three levels). Is the adjustment value of *istDS2 become wider compared
with *istD? |
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No, the total adjustment value is the same, each levels of
an adjustment value is smaller |
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What is the Hot Spot Warning? |
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If the [Hot Spot Warning] is selected on the instant Review
and playback screens, bright areas in the image blink. |
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Can the White balance be adjusted manually? |
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Yes, you can adjust the white balance depending on the light
source when taking pictures when you select the Manual White Balance in the Fn
menu. |
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What is the Guide umber of the built-
in flash? |
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GNO.15.6 (ISO200/m) |
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What focal length the Built-in flash cover? |
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Angle of coverage: 18mm lens angle of view (equivalent 28mm
in 35mm format) |
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Is there flash amount compensation available? |
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Yes, you can change the flash output in a range of -2.0EV ~
+1.0EV by setting the [Flash Exp. Comp] in the [Rec.Mode] menu when using built-in
Flash or External flash. |
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Can the built-in flash be used with any
type of lens? |
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The PENTAX DA,D FA, FA J, FA and F lens compatibility with
the built-in Flash., the built-in flash fully discharges when used the lens that
have no aperture A position., also vignetting may occur depending on the lens
being used and the capture condition. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm
this. |
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Is the synch terminal for professional
flash attached on *istDS2? |
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No, Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause
equipment breakdown. We recommend using the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes. |
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Can the flash be used in wireless? |
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Shooting using the flash without connecting the camera and
flash with a cord by using two AF360FGZ units. Built-in flash can not be used
wireless mode. |
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Do I have to set mode dial to the Flash
off position when built-in flash set in off ? |
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The built-in flash can be set in off when select Manual discharge
in Fn menu. |
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What is the auto picture mode? |
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The *ist DS2 is equipped to make camera operations simple
and effortless for the user. Its innovative Auto picture mode automatically and
instantly selects the optimum combination of exposure settings for a given subject
or situation, including shutter speed, aperture, white balance, saturation, contrast,
and intensity of edges. The built-in auto flash automatically pops up in dimly
lit or backlit situations. |
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| <Battery
and power sources> |
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What types of batteries are available
for *ist DS2? |
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The *ist DS2 can be powered by the
two CR-V3 lithium batteries, four AA lithium battery, AA Ni-MH rechargeable and
AA alkaline batteries. |
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Can the battery grip, D-BG1 (for istD)
be used with *istDS? |
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No, |
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Is an optional AC adapter available? |
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Yes. The AC adaptor kit (D-AC10) is available as an optional
accessory. We do not recommend the use of 3rd party AC adapters. |
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Can the AA rechargeable batteries in camera
be charged with AC adapter? |
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No, The rechargeable batteries in your camera will not charge
when connected to the AC adapter.
We recommend using the AC adapter when using the LCD monitor for a long time
or when connecting to your PC. |
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| <Lenses> |
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Can K mount lens be used with *istDS2?
And when the aperture ring is set at other than A (auto) position, is there any
restriction? |
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When [Using aperture ring] is set to [2
Permitted] in [C Custom Setting] menu, the shutter can be released even if the
aperture ring of the lens DFA,FA, F or A lens is not set to the A position or
lens without A position is attached. However, the features will be restricted
as shown in the table below.
The camera operates in Av (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at
P or Tv when the aperture is set to a value other than A.
| Lens used |
Exposure mode |
Restriction |
| D FA,FA,F,A,M(Lens only or with auto diaphragm accessories
such as auto extension tube K) |
Av (Aperture Priority) mode |
The aperture remains open regardless of the aperture ring
position. The shutter speed changes in relation to the open aperture but an exposure
error may occur. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. |
| D FA,FA,F,A,M,S(with diaphragm accessories such as extension
tube K) |
Av (Aperture Priority) mode |
Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture
value but an exposure error may occur. In the viewfinder,[F--] appears for the
aperture indicator. |
| Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens (lens only) |
Av (Aperture Priority) mode |
| FA,F Soft 85mm,FA Soft 28mm (lens only) |
Av (Aperture Priority) mode |
Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value
in the manual aperture range. In the viewfinder,[F--] appears for the aperture
indicator. When depth of field is checked(Preview), AE Metering is switched on.
Exposure check is possible. |
| All lenses |
M (Manual) mode |
Pictures can be taken with the set aperture value and shutter
speed. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. When depth
of field is checked (Preview), AE Metering is switched on. Exposure check is
possible. |
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Can PENTAX 645 lenses, 67 lenses and S
(Screw mount) type of lens be used with *istDS2? |
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PENTAX 645, 67-system lenses and S (Screw mount) type of lenses
can be used with an adapter, some function may not be available with certain
lenses.
When [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 Permitted] in [C Custom Setting] menu,
the shutter can be released.
Av (Aperture Priority) mode and M (Manual) mode can be used but an exposure error
may occur.
In the viewfinder,[F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
The camera operates in Av (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at
P or Tv. |
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Is angle of view different between film
camera and digital camera even the same lens? |
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Yes. The angle of view is different. Because the size of format
is different between 35mm film camera and CCD format.
When mounted on the *istDS2, the focal length of a lens must be multiplied
by approximately 1.5 times to determine the focal length equivalent in the 35mm
format. |
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Can non-PENTAX interchangeable lens be
used? |
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Not recommended. When assume no responsibility or liability
for damage resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufactures. |
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| <Connecting
with PC and software> |
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What is the communicate interface with
PC? |
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USB2.0 (high speed compatible) |
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What type of computer do I need with *istDS2? |
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Please note the following system requirements:
[For windows]
*USB Connection
The computer should be equipped with built-in USB ports and a pre-installed version
of Windows 2000/Me/XP Home Edition / Professional
*Application soft < PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
2.1>
OS Windows Me / 2000 / XP Home Edition / Professional
CPU: Pentium III or later (Pentium 4 or later recommended)
Memory: 256MB minimum (512Mb or higher recommended)
Monitor: 1024 x 768 (1280x 1024 or better resolution recommended) in 24bit full
color (approx. 16.77 million colors)
Free Disk Space: 250MB or more (500MB or more recommended)
[For Macintosh]
*USB Connection
The computer should be equipped with built-in USB ports and a pre-installed version
of Mac OS 9.01/ 9.2 / X(Ver. 10.1, or later)
*Application soft < PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
2.1>
OS Mac 9.0 or later ( Carbonlib later than 1.5 required), Mac OSX later than
10.1.3
CPU: PowerPC G3 or later (G4 1.0 GHz or higher recommended)
Memory: 256MB minimum (512 MB or higher recommended)
Monitor: 1024 x 768 (1280x 1024 or better resolution recommended) in 24bit full
color (approx. 16.77 million colors)
Free Disk Space: 250MB or more (500MB or more recommended) |
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What is included application software
in the CD-ROM of the *istDS2? |
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The following software is included
<PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1>
PENTAX PHOTO Browser is software for viewing and managing images taken on your
digital camera and saved on your computer. When you select a folder containing
saved images, PENTAX PHOTO Browser compatible images in the folder automatically
appear as thumbnails. You can select a thumbnail image to view an image. PENTAX
PHOTO Browser also does the following tasks.
- Save image files under a new name, change file names, copy, cut, delete and
paste.
- Create new folder, change folder name, copy, cut, delete and paste.
- Save image data list
- Check image data
- View RAW image data easily
<PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1>
Perform color separation processing and other processing on CCD RAW image data
recorded in PENTAX digital camera dedicated format, enabling them to appear on
commercially available image viewing and editing software. |
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Can PENTAX REMOTE Assistant be used with *istDS2? |
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No, PENTAX REMOTE Assistant software included in the
CD-ROM of *istD and it can not use with *istDS2. |
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| <Others> |
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Does the *istDS2 support “PIM
III” (PRINT Image Matching III) and “Exif Print” (Exif 2.2)? |
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The JPEG image which was took by *istDS2 will
be supported but RAW data will not be supported. |
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Can Refconverter A or M be used? |
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Refconverter A or M can be attached. |
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Can Magnifier be used? |
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Magnifier FB can be attached. |
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* PENTAX PHOTO Browser, PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory and PENTAX
REMOTE Assistant are trademarks of RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
* PENTAX is a trademark of RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
* *istDL2 is a trademark of RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
* All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of
their respective companies. |
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