*istD 10th Anniversary Tribute.

**paulh** · 08-12-2013, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by old4570

Pentax istD ( Pentax 50th Anniversary model )
Sigma 28-90 Macro

Nice work. I'd love to see some photos of your Anniversary model!

When I bought my used *istD a few years ago, it came with the same Sigma (Quantaray) 28-90 macro as you have. Pretty nice all-around lens with a fun 'macro' (1:2) mode. I use mine quite a bit. Here's a shot taken with that combo (xposted from elsewhere in the forums):

Last edited by paulh; 08-16-2013 at 10:32 AM. Reason: added lens info

old4570 · 08-14-2013, 06:34 AM

Will do ... it's 11.34pm , so will post tomorrow ...

PS/ Im looking for the DBG1 grip .... No luck so far ...

old4570 · 08-14-2013, 05:39 PM

A picture I took this morning :

carrrlangas · 08-14-2013, 10:33 PM

Hi everybody,
I enjoyed looking at the pictures very much and quite surpriced by the IQ on some...
I have the chance to get a body in good condition for a very good price. But I am wondering what is the best way to power this non-proprietary-battery camera?
I searched and read a lot and the main reason I care is for improved AF speed with better batteries. Also, Lithium ones seem lighter and last longer but are also very expensive. From what I´ve read:
- Some are in favour of "hybrid" rechargable AA batteries such as Eneloops, Sony Cycle, Ray o Vac Hybrid, etc. But it´s a mixed bag of experiences for each user.
- Others say Lithium disposable batteries are the only ones that work as expected / reliable.
- "RCR-V3" batteries are tempting but difficult to find and dangerous to the camera if they are not "regulated". This one seems good and not so expensive for example: Amazon.com: 2 Lithium-Ion Battery&Charger for Kodak CR-V3 CRV3: Camera & Photo

So, anyone has any experience with this kind of batteries? Which are the ones that work for you?

PS: Now I realize I am perhaps highjacking the thread, I´ll make a new one if OP finds it suitable.

Thanks everyone,
Francisco

old4570 · 08-15-2013, 02:40 AM

Nimh - Eneloops .... LSD technology ( genuine eneloops should work fine )
Im also using Turnigy LSD ( nimh ) from hobby king dot com ...

My istD pictured is some what voltage sensitive , dont like Lithium at all ... ( Like the Turnigy LSD though )

T Evergreen · 08-15-2013, 02:28 PM

Liked those photos posted recently using the Qantaray 28-90, so took a look on e-bay and found a seller with 10 new ones with PK mount for $69.98 including shipping. He's keeping the lens caps at that price, but seems he was able to buy them from Ritz as they were going under. Should get mine next Tuesday.

Racer X 69 · 08-16-2013, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by T Evergreen

He's keeping the lens caps at that price, . . . . .

Huh?

Lens caps are cheap, so why would a seller hold them back simply because he was giving a low price on a lens?

carrrlangas · 08-16-2013, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by old4570

Nimh - Eneloops .... LSD technology ( genuine eneloops should work fine )
Im also using Turnigy LSD ( nimh ) from hobby king dot com ...

My istD pictured is some what voltage sensitive , dont like Lithium at all ... ( Like the Turnigy LSD though )

Thanks for your advice. Your camera looks great

**paulh** · 08-18-2013, 10:44 AM

Taken this morning using an *istD & a manual-focus Image 28mm/2.8:

and a little wider view. I'm not sure what type of plant this is, but I found it interesting.

**k0og** · 08-19-2013, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Taken this morning using an *istD & a manual-focus Image 28mm/2.8:

and a little wider view. I'm not sure what type of plant this is, but I found it interesting.

Paul,

The istD and 28mm are working well together. That is sumac (not poison sumac). The ripe red seeds can be used to make a lemonade kind of drink, or as a lemon-like spice.

-Joe-

**paulh** · 08-19-2013, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by k0og

Paul,

The istD and 28mm are working well together. That is sumac (not poison sumac). The ripe red seeds can be used to make a lemonade kind of drink, or as a lemon-like spice.

-Joe-

Thanks, Joe for the comment & the info! These are very common around these parts, and I like the way the leaves turn a deep red during the Fall.

**paulh** · 08-22-2013, 01:02 PM

*istD + Sigma (Quantaray) 28-90 macro (xposted from Bokeh Club)

awo425 · 10-14-2013, 08:23 PM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/191283d1381807385-istd-10th-anniversary-tribute-2009_li_4.jpg

Fire Island, NY

**paulh** · 10-24-2013, 11:05 AM

one from last week with the Quantaray 28-90 macro:

repaap · 10-25-2013, 01:05 AM

Nice shots with that Zoom Paulh.

08-14-2013, 10:33 PM	#94
carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	*Questions for istD owners** Hi everybody, I enjoyed looking at the pictures very much and quite surpriced by the IQ on some... I have the chance to get a body in good condition for a very good price. But I am wondering what is the best way to power this non-proprietary-battery camera? I searched and read a lot and the main reason I care is for improved AF speed with better batteries. Also, Lithium ones seem lighter and last longer but are also very expensive. From what I´ve read: - Some are in favour of "hybrid" rechargable AA batteries such as Eneloops, Sony Cycle, Ray o Vac Hybrid, etc. But it´s a mixed bag of experiences for each user. - Others say Lithium disposable batteries are the only ones that work as expected / reliable. - "RCR-V3" batteries are tempting but difficult to find and dangerous to the camera if they are not "regulated". This one seems good and not so expensive for example: Amazon.com: 2 Lithium-Ion Battery&Charger for Kodak CR-V3 CRV3: Camera & Photo So, anyone has any experience with this kind of batteries? Which are the ones that work for you? PS: Now I realize I am perhaps highjacking the thread, I´ll make a new one if OP finds it suitable. Thanks everyone, Francisco

08-15-2013, 02:28 PM	#96
T Evergreen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 197	Quantaray 28-90 Liked those photos posted recently using the Qantaray 28-90, so took a look on e-bay and found a seller with 10 new ones with PK mount for $69.98 including shipping. He's keeping the lens caps at that price, but seems he was able to buy them from Ritz as they were going under. Should get mine next Tuesday.

08-18-2013, 10:44 AM	#99
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Taken this morning using an istD & a manual-focus Image 28mm/2.8: and a little wider view. I'm not sure what type of plant this is, but I found it interesting. Last edited by paulh; 08-18-2013 at 10:50 AM.*

08-22-2013, 01:02 PM	#102
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	istD + Sigma (Quantaray) 28-90 macro (xposted from Bokeh Club) Last edited by paulh; 08-25-2013 at 08:02 AM.*

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08-12-2013, 02:15 PM	#91
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Originally posted by old4570 Pentax istD ( Pentax 50th Anniversary model ) Sigma 28-90 Macro Nice work. I'd love to see some photos of your Anniversary model! When I bought my used istD a few years ago, it came with the same Sigma (Quantaray) 28-90 macro as you have. Pretty nice all-around lens with a fun 'macro' (1:2) mode. I use mine quite a bit. Here's a shot taken with that combo (xposted from elsewhere in the forums): Last edited by paulh; 08-16-2013 at 10:32 AM. Reason: added lens info*

08-14-2013, 06:34 AM	#92
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	Will do ... it's 11.34pm , so will post tomorrow ... PS/ Im looking for the DBG1 grip .... No luck so far ...

08-14-2013, 05:39 PM	#93
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	A picture I took this morning :

08-15-2013, 02:40 AM	#95
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	Nimh - Eneloops .... LSD technology ( genuine eneloops should work fine ) Im also using Turnigy LSD ( nimh ) from hobby king dot com ... My istD pictured is some what voltage sensitive , dont like Lithium at all ... ( Like the Turnigy LSD though )

08-16-2013, 10:29 AM	#97
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by T Evergreen He's keeping the lens caps at that price, . . . . . Huh? Lens caps are cheap, so why would a seller hold them back simply because he was giving a low price on a lens?

08-16-2013, 12:30 PM	#98
carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	Originally posted by old4570 Nimh - Eneloops .... LSD technology ( genuine eneloops should work fine ) Im also using Turnigy LSD ( nimh ) from hobby king dot com ... My istD pictured is some what voltage sensitive , dont like Lithium at all ... ( Like the Turnigy LSD though ) Thanks for your advice. Your camera looks great

08-19-2013, 07:11 AM	#100
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	Originally posted by paulh Taken this morning using an *istD & a manual-focus Image 28mm/2.8: and a little wider view. I'm not sure what type of plant this is, but I found it interesting. Paul, The istD and 28mm are working well together. That is sumac (not poison sumac). The ripe red seeds can be used to make a lemonade kind of drink, or as a lemon-like spice. -Joe-

08-19-2013, 08:05 AM	#101
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Originally posted by k0og Paul, The istD and 28mm are working well together. That is sumac (not poison sumac). The ripe red seeds can be used to make a lemonade kind of drink, or as a lemon-like spice. -Joe- Thanks, Joe for the comment & the info! These are very common around these parts, and I like the way the leaves turn a deep red during the Fall.

10-24-2013, 11:05 AM	#104
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	one from last week with the Quantaray 28-90 macro:

10-25-2013, 01:05 AM	#105
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Nice shots with that Zoom Paulh.