"Memory Error" with re: New SD Card inserted

Midnight Rider · 02-27-2022, 09:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ed Photog

Thanks, PDL. Sad thing about the manual ; it doesn't state this. Yes, mine is an IST-DS
VERY glad to have found you all, and to be aboard here. Thanks again to ALL!!!

The manual doesn't provide this information, because it was printed before the istDs was capable of using SD cards bigger than 2GB. The istDs is a great little camera, and I still use mine (with a 32GB SD card), and still get images that make me happy.

35mmfilmfan · 02-28-2022, 12:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ed Photog

Thanks, PDL. Sad thing about the manual ; it doesn't state this.

The reason this is not stated in the manual is probably that, when the camera was manufactured and the manual written, there were no cards with such high capacities. I had the same issue trying to use 64GB cards in my K20D. My solution was to buy a K3 !

@Midnight Rider - snap !

Ed Photog · 02-28-2022, 03:31 PM

Back again with this whole Card & "memory" problem: Got it up and running finally, using a standard 2g card.
NOW: have the firmware update ready on this card, and it's VERY unclear how it updates in the camera.
I copied the update onto the 2g card, and inserted it into the camera. Instructions are unclear as to what to do next, to make the camera TAKE the update.
BUT good news: I've been able to successfully shoot on the camera. JUST NEED to get the firmware updated.
Any ideas, good friends?
THanks in advance!

**paulh** · 02-28-2022, 03:55 PM - **1 Like**

Full instructions here: Software Downloads : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING
Read the "readme.txt" file after you extract the firmware.

**aslyfox** · 02-28-2022, 04:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ed Photog

. . . Any ideas, . . . !

ideas

yeah,

take a look at this:

Useful Pentax/Photo Resources, About - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

especially

Pentax DSLR Firmware Update Guide - Page 3 - PentaxForums.com

these charts might help should you want to learn about Pentax Cameras

The Pentax K-mount Camera Lens Compatibility Chart

and Lenses

Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

Ed Photog · 02-28-2022, 04:26 PM - **1 Like**

Dear Members:
Solution Solved. It's updated. Finally. Can I buy y'all a beer?
Many many thanks to all.

-Ed

35mmfilmfan · 03-01-2022, 02:23 PM

Glad it's sorted. Guinness, please.

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02-27-2022, 09:37 PM - 1 Like	#16
Midnight Rider Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 204	Originally posted by Ed Photog Thanks, PDL. Sad thing about the manual ; it doesn't state this. Yes, mine is an IST-DS VERY glad to have found you all, and to be aboard here. Thanks again to ALL!!! The manual doesn't provide this information, because it was printed before the istDs was capable of using SD cards bigger than 2GB. The istDs is a great little camera, and I still use mine (with a 32GB SD card), and still get images that make me happy.

02-28-2022, 12:14 AM - 1 Like	#17
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,322	Originally posted by Ed Photog Thanks, PDL. Sad thing about the manual ; it doesn't state this. The reason this is not stated in the manual is probably that, when the camera was manufactured and the manual written, there were no cards with such high capacities. I had the same issue trying to use 64GB cards in my K20D. My solution was to buy a K3 ! @Midnight Rider - snap !

02-28-2022, 03:31 PM	#18
Ed Photog New Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Back again with this whole Card & "memory" problem: Got it up and running finally, using a standard 2g card. NOW: have the firmware update ready on this card, and it's VERY unclear how it updates in the camera. I copied the update onto the 2g card, and inserted it into the camera. Instructions are unclear as to what to do next, to make the camera TAKE the update. BUT good news: I've been able to successfully shoot on the camera. JUST NEED to get the firmware updated. Any ideas, good friends? THanks in advance!

02-28-2022, 03:55 PM - 1 Like	#19
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,252	Full instructions here: Software Downloads : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING Read the "readme.txt" file after you extract the firmware.

02-28-2022, 04:04 PM - 1 Like	#20
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Ed Photog . . . Any ideas, . . . ! ideas yeah, take a look at this: Useful Pentax/Photo Resources, About - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com especially Pentax DSLR Firmware Update Guide - Page 3 - PentaxForums.com these charts might help should you want to learn about Pentax Cameras The Pentax K-mount Camera Lens Compatibility Chart and Lenses Pentax K-Mount Lenses Explained: The differences between various Pentax lens series

02-28-2022, 04:26 PM - 1 Like	#21
Ed Photog New Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Dear Members: Solution Solved. It's updated. Finally. Can I buy y'all a beer? Many many thanks to all. -Ed

03-01-2022, 02:23 PM	#22
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,322	Glad it's sorted. Guinness, please.

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