I don't know if anyone FROM Pentax reads this list, but if so, I wanted
to publicly say thanks for the firmware update for the *ist-DS.
I installed Version 2.0 tonight. It was just as easy as the previous
upgrade, but with seemingly much more benefit. The greyed-out Fn menu
options is a helpful addition indeed. No more wondering why auto-flash
doesn't work in 'P' mode (hint, in v2.0 that option is grayed out to
reflect the fact that it's not really an option). The AF-C and AF-S
mode selection is probably the most important and meaningful addition.
This actually adds real-shooting functionality that was essentially
missing (or severely crippled) in the earlier firmware versions. And
putting Auto-ISO on the Fn menu is "where it belongs". The changes to
the custom menu are helpful as well.
The new artwork for the various pic modes is fluff, but why not I guess. ;)
Anyway, thanks for continuing to support us -DS users.