While those with problems are vocal because they need help or to vent, those without don't comment as much (probably so as not to sound like they're gushing) because they don't really have to. I was unfortunate to have 2 ist D related problems, the first a backfocus issue with the Sigma 28-70 2.8 DF. While this is terribly annoying, it's not just a Pentax thing. Some C***n users have noticed backfocusing problems using the 20D with the 17-40L lens even. The N***n D70 was on the list too.. The problem really annoyed me when I discovered it because it was shooting 300 or so frames of the Aussie Olympians in a tickertape parade, and I only discovered the focus problems when I downloaded the images (on the LCD they looked fine!). I guess you could call that a loss of images.
The other problem was regarding the battery grip. While the power was from the grip, connecting it to my laptop would produce a 'battery depleted' message. If you're thinking of it as a supplementary system, and if you've got boxes of Pentax glass, and are ready to put in the effort to ensure you don't get a lemon, I'd say go for it. There are listers who constantly produce wonderful work with their ist D's. On the other hand, if you're only 20% convinced, I'd suggest crossing your fingers Pentax have something planned for next Photokina :-) Cheers, Ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 12:12 AM Subject: Concerns About Moving to Digital (Quality of istD) > Are these problems typical of the Pentax dslr, or are there just a few > people here with such problems who post a lot looking for help in resolving > these issues. From what I gather most of the regulars here are using an > istD. How many have had NO problems with their cameras, software, memory > cards, or what have you? Who has had serious problems, where the cameras > has had to go in for repair, or be replaced, within a year or less after > purchase? Who has had a problem, regardless of what it was, that caused a > loss of images, or prevented a shooting session from being completed? > > I've had my little Sony for 18 months or so, maybe more, and have not had a > single glitch with it. I just put in a card, make sure the battery has > juice, and point and shoot merrily all day long. Can that be expected from > the Pentax istD? > > Shel
