Pentax *ist ds firmware

TeamPentax · 09-10-2010, 04:06 AM

Hello, so I updated the firmware on my *ist Ds to the latest which I think is ver 2.02 so I could use a bigger Memory card.
I 've had a look around and couldn't find any information on what limits it has or what other features the updated firmware had.

Is there a list somewhere that explains what has changed and what the memory card limit is, I don't want buy a big memory card only for it to see only half of it. Will it accept one of the SDHC cards ?

Thank you to anyone that can point me in the right direction.

Take care.

atupdate · 09-10-2010, 04:44 AM

I use a 2 GB card with no problems. I've never tried anything higher, as the 2 GB card holds 184 Raw images.

Tim

TeamPentax · 09-10-2010, 05:00 AM

Yes, thats what I'm using also, but I'd like to go higher, 4 or may be even 8Gb, but before I buy I'd really like to know if it can use it.

Why do I want so much space, why not, I don't want to run out of memory if I stumble onto something news worthy, I've had one of my photos on TV for 1/2 a second a few years ago, I'd like to try for a whole second this time around.
I just want to maximise what I have to the BEST I can.

uccemebug · 09-10-2010, 05:07 AM

This thread might help.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/108530-yaaay-succe...card-card.html

wjjstu · 09-11-2010, 06:34 PM

The final DS firmware adds SDHC support (I've used 4GB and 8GB cards with no issue) and other features that were added in the DS2 like AF-C selectable in all modes.

wlachan · 09-11-2010, 08:04 PM

It supports SDHC which goes up to 32GB.

TeamPentax · 09-11-2010, 10:26 PM

Thank you so much, now has any one out there actually used a 32Gb SDHC, mind you why would you for this camera but has any one actually tried it ?

Thanks to every one for their tips, It makes this forum one of the best of it's kind.

wlachan · 09-12-2010, 03:43 AM

I only used 8GB with my Ds but Toshiba C4 32GB SDHC with the K-m w/o problem. I don't see why the Ds would have any issue since it supports SDHC. Mind you that card quality varies a lot so if you fish cheap, beware of the risk.

TeamPentax · 09-12-2010, 10:37 PM

Yes I only plan to use a brand name, San Disk seems to be popular so I'll get that in may be 8Gb. how many pictures will a *ist Ds hold using a 8Gb ? yeah I know I could work it out but what my maths say's and what the camera say's I'm sure the two will be different.
A heads up would help me know if I want even bigger than 8 Gb.

wjjstu · 09-13-2010, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by TeamPentax

Yes I only plan to use a brand name, San Disk seems to be popular so I'll get that in may be 8Gb. how many pictures will a *ist Ds hold using a 8Gb ? yeah I know I could work it out but what my maths say's and what the camera say's I'm sure the two will be different.
A heads up would help me know if I want even bigger than 8 Gb.

Around 2700 highest quality/resolution JPEG's or about 700 raw PEF's.

wlachan · 09-13-2010, 12:08 AM

Should be around 720 RAW or 2640 jpeg highest settings.

TeamPentax · 09-16-2010, 04:04 AM

Thank you everyone for all your help.

8Gb seems to be a very good size, 700+ Raw sounds like a full battery worth.

thank you.
It's much appreciated.

09-10-2010, 04:06 AM	#1
TeamPentax Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 83	*Pentax ist ds firmware** Hello, so I updated the firmware on my *ist Ds to the latest which I think is ver 2.02 so I could use a bigger Memory card. I 've had a look around and couldn't find any information on what limits it has or what other features the updated firmware had. Is there a list somewhere that explains what has changed and what the memory card limit is, I don't want buy a big memory card only for it to see only half of it. Will it accept one of the SDHC cards ? Thank you to anyone that can point me in the right direction. Take care.

09-10-2010, 05:00 AM	#3
TeamPentax Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 83 Original Poster	Yes, thats what I'm using also, but I'd like to go higher, 4 or may be even 8Gb, but before I buy I'd really like to know if it can use it. Why do I want so much space, why not, I don't want to run out of memory if I stumble onto something news worthy, I've had one of my photos on TV for 1/2 a second a few years ago, I'd like to try for a whole second this time around. I just want to maximise what I have to the BEST I can. Last edited by TeamPentax; 09-10-2010 at 05:05 AM.

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09-10-2010, 04:44 AM	#2
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,723	I use a 2 GB card with no problems. I've never tried anything higher, as the 2 GB card holds 184 Raw images. Tim

09-10-2010, 05:07 AM	#4
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	This thread might help. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/108530-yaaay-succe...card-card.html

09-11-2010, 06:34 PM	#5
wjjstu Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 181	The final DS firmware adds SDHC support (I've used 4GB and 8GB cards with no issue) and other features that were added in the DS2 like AF-C selectable in all modes.

09-11-2010, 08:04 PM	#6
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	It supports SDHC which goes up to 32GB.

09-11-2010, 10:26 PM	#7
TeamPentax Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 83 Original Poster	Thank you so much, now has any one out there actually used a 32Gb SDHC, mind you why would you for this camera but has any one actually tried it ? Thanks to every one for their tips, It makes this forum one of the best of it's kind.

09-12-2010, 03:43 AM	#8
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	I only used 8GB with my Ds but Toshiba C4 32GB SDHC with the K-m w/o problem. I don't see why the Ds would have any issue since it supports SDHC. Mind you that card quality varies a lot so if you fish cheap, beware of the risk.

09-12-2010, 10:37 PM	#9
TeamPentax Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 83 Original Poster	Yes I only plan to use a brand name, San Disk seems to be popular so I'll get that in may be 8Gb. how many pictures will a *ist Ds hold using a 8Gb ? yeah I know I could work it out but what my maths say's and what the camera say's I'm sure the two will be different. A heads up would help me know if I want even bigger than 8 Gb.

09-13-2010, 12:05 AM	#10
wjjstu Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 181	Originally posted by TeamPentax Yes I only plan to use a brand name, San Disk seems to be popular so I'll get that in may be 8Gb. how many pictures will a *ist Ds hold using a 8Gb ? yeah I know I could work it out but what my maths say's and what the camera say's I'm sure the two will be different. A heads up would help me know if I want even bigger than 8 Gb. Around 2700 highest quality/resolution JPEG's or about 700 raw PEF's.

09-13-2010, 12:08 AM	#11
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Should be around 720 RAW or 2640 jpeg highest settings.

09-16-2010, 04:04 AM	#12
TeamPentax Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 83 Original Poster	Thank you everyone for all your help. 8Gb seems to be a very good size, 700+ Raw sounds like a full battery worth. thank you. It's much appreciated.

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