*istD 10th Anniversary Tribute.

**paulh** · 02-07-2014, 11:10 PM

The only software that worked for me in getting my *istD shutter count is a free utility for Windows called PhotoMe. None of the online shutter count sites worked on the *istD, although they worked fine on my K100D & K10D. Nice sunset shot!
PhotoME - Exif, IPTC & ICC Metadata Editor

Here's a recent *istD shot using a Zenitar 16 fisheye (xposted):

**skid2964** · 02-08-2014, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by paulh

The only software that worked for me in getting my *istD shutter count is a free utility for Windows called PhotoMe.

I have never been able to find the shutter count of my *istD cameras. Not even with PhotoME.
Is there a hidden field somewhere?

**k0og** · 02-08-2014, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by skid2964

I have never been able to find the shutter count of my *istD cameras. Not even with PhotoME.
Is there a hidden field somewhere?

In PhotoME, it is somewhere down the "Manufacturer's Notes" section.

<<<P.S. - at the bottom of the data window on the right is a "filter" field. Type "shutter" in there and it will pop right up -- if you have an appropriate file with EXIF, either RAW or as detailed below.>>>

If you shoot .jpg, make sure you open an un-edited .jpg straight from the camera to see the shutter count. Some editing software will strip components from the EXIF data. If you shoot RAW, you can edit the file with Pentax Digital Camera Utility and the EXIF will be intact in a .jpg saved from PDCU.

Following the above guidelines, you can open an appropriate .jpg file here at the PF shutter-count tool to read the shutter count:

Check Shutter Count & Camera Manufacture Date Online - EXIF Reader

-Joe-

P.S. I don't have an istD, but the K100D Super (same sensor). I have never felt the need to upgrade to a newer camera, even though I have tried newer Pentax DSLRs. Sure, newer ones have great features, but when it comes to just making a photograph, the K100DS suits me fine. I don't "machine gun" photographs, and never will, and will leave video to others with their cell phones.

**paulh** · 02-08-2014, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by skid2964

I have never been able to find the shutter count of my *istD cameras. Not even with PhotoME.
Is there a hidden field somewhere?

It's been awhile since I checked mine, but it could be under "frame count" instead of "shutter count" for the *istD. I'm off to work now, but you could do a forum search on the subject - I think that's how I discovered it.

condor27596 · 02-08-2014, 07:13 AM

I will wait until I am more experienced. What I need will be revealed over time.

It seems the lenses are interchangeable.

My kit was under $200 with not a scratch on it original boxes.

TaoMaas · 02-08-2014, 07:29 AM

The *ist D is an under-rated camera. Ignoring it's megapixel size, the build-quality is fantastic! My fantasy is that we somehow take all the un-used DSLRs, like the *ist D, and magically put them into the hands of people using P&S cameras or their phone for all their pics.

Racer X 69 · 02-08-2014, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by TaoMaas

My fantasy is that we somehow take all the un-used DSLRs, like the *ist D, and magically put them into the hands of people using P&S cameras or their phone for all their pics.

That would be a great thing to do.

But we would also have to teach them all to put their elbows down by their sides too.

Attached Images

Racer X 69 · 02-14-2014, 12:00 AM

A friend in the club I race with, in his 350Z GT2 car, getting ready to go out on track. *istDL with DA10-17.

**k0og** · 02-14-2014, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

A friend in the club I race with, in his 350Z GT2 car, getting ready to go out on track. *istDL with DA10-17.

NICE use of the wide-angle in that first shot!

-Joe-

TaoMaas · 02-14-2014, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

But we would also have to teach them all to put their elbows down by their sides too.

I think getting them to stop making duck faces would be even more challenging. lol On a side note...the daughter of my best friend started ranking her Facebook friends based upon the number of "selfies" they take. It was really pretty eye-opening how enamored with themselves some people are.

Racer X 69 · 02-14-2014, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by k0og

NICE use of the wide-angle in that first shot!

-Joe-

Thank you so much Joe!

Originally posted by TaoMaas

I think getting them to stop making duck faces would be even more challenging. lol On a side note...the daughter of my best friend started ranking her Facebook friends based upon the number of "selfies" they take. It was really pretty eye-opening how enamored with themselves some people are.

Narcissism gone wild!

penguinsoda · 02-14-2014, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by paulh

The only software that worked for me in getting my *istD shutter count is a free utility for Windows called PhotoMe. None of the online shutter count sites worked on the *istD, although they worked fine on my K100D & K10D. Nice sunset shot!
PhotoME - Exif, IPTC & ICC Metadata Editor

Alas, I have a Mac.

Racer X 69 · 02-14-2014, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by penguinsoda

Thanks!

Yup.... tried that one.... this is what I get:

Even made sure the pick was unedited in any way. *shrugs* It will forever be a mystery I guess.

As long as it keeps working I'll just keep shooting with it.

In the mean time here's one I took last week.

Originally posted by penguinsoda

Alas, I have a Mac.

How are you extracting the jpeg from the raw file?

**paulh** · 02-14-2014, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by penguinsoda

Alas, I have a Mac.

I think the shuttercount concern is overstated on these older cameras. IMO the biggest cause of failure would be from the aging electronic components, not the shutter. FWIW, my *istD is still clicking at about 35k shots.

penguinsoda · 02-14-2014, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

How are you extracting the jpeg from the raw file?

I'm not shooting RAW. I shoot straight jpg.

Originally posted by paulh

I think the shuttercount concern is overstated on these older cameras. IMO the biggest cause of failure would be from the aging electronic components, not the shutter. FWIW, my *istD is still clicking at about 35k shots.

I'm not overly concerned with it, its just something that would be interesting to know since I'm the second owner of the camera. But everything on it seems to be functioning and working just the way its suppose to so as long as it keeps clicking away I'm good. Curious... but still good.

02-08-2014, 06:51 AM	#123
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	Originally posted by skid2964 I have never been able to find the shutter count of my istD cameras. Not even with PhotoME. Is there a hidden field somewhere? In PhotoME, it is somewhere down the "Manufacturer's Notes" section. <<<P.S. - at the bottom of the data window on the right is a "filter" field. Type "shutter" in there and it will pop right up -- if you have an appropriate file with EXIF, either RAW or as detailed below.>>> If you shoot .jpg, make sure you open an un-edited .jpg straight from the camera to see the shutter count. Some editing software will strip components from the EXIF data. If you shoot RAW, you can edit the file with Pentax Digital Camera Utility and the EXIF will be intact in a .jpg saved from PDCU. Following the above guidelines, you can open an appropriate .jpg file here at the PF shutter-count tool to read the shutter count: Check Shutter Count & Camera Manufacture Date Online - EXIF Reader -Joe- P.S. I don't have an istD, but the K100D Super (same sensor). I have never felt the need to upgrade to a newer camera, even though I have tried newer Pentax DSLRs. Sure, newer ones have great features, but when it comes to just making a photograph, the K100DS suits me fine. I don't "machine gun" photographs, and never will, and will leave video to others with their cell phones. Last edited by k0og; 02-08-2014 at 07:21 AM.*

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02-07-2014, 11:10 PM	#121
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	The only software that worked for me in getting my istD shutter count is a free utility for Windows called PhotoMe. None of the online shutter count sites worked on the istD, although they worked fine on my K100D & K10D. Nice sunset shot! PhotoME - Exif, IPTC & ICC Metadata Editor Here's a recent *istD shot using a Zenitar 16 fisheye (xposted):

02-08-2014, 12:20 AM	#122
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	Originally posted by paulh The only software that worked for me in getting my istD shutter count is a free utility for Windows called PhotoMe. I have never been able to find the shutter count of my istD cameras. Not even with PhotoME. Is there a hidden field somewhere?

02-08-2014, 07:04 AM	#124
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Originally posted by skid2964 I have never been able to find the shutter count of my istD cameras. Not even with PhotoME. Is there a hidden field somewhere? It's been awhile since I checked mine, but it could be under "frame count" instead of "shutter count" for the istD. I'm off to work now, but you could do a forum search on the subject - I think that's how I discovered it.

02-08-2014, 07:13 AM	#125
condor27596 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 870	I will wait until I am more experienced. What I need will be revealed over time. It seems the lenses are interchangeable. My kit was under $200 with not a scratch on it original boxes.

02-08-2014, 07:29 AM	#126
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	The ist D is an under-rated camera. Ignoring it's megapixel size, the build-quality is fantastic! My fantasy is that we somehow take all the un-used DSLRs, like the ist D, and magically put them into the hands of people using P&S cameras or their phone for all their pics.

02-08-2014, 08:06 AM	#127
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: 28,068	Originally posted by TaoMaas My fantasy is that we somehow take all the un-used DSLRs, like the *ist D, and magically put them into the hands of people using P&S cameras or their phone for all their pics. That would be a great thing to do. But we would also have to teach them all to put their elbows down by their sides too. Attached Images

02-14-2014, 12:00 AM	#128
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: 28,068	A friend in the club I race with, in his 350Z GT2 car, getting ready to go out on track. *istDL with DA10-17.

02-14-2014, 06:29 AM	#129
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	Originally posted by Racer X 69 A friend in the club I race with, in his 350Z GT2 car, getting ready to go out on track. *istDL with DA10-17. NICE use of the wide-angle in that first shot! -Joe-

02-14-2014, 06:36 AM	#130
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by Racer X 69 But we would also have to teach them all to put their elbows down by their sides too. I think getting them to stop making duck faces would be even more challenging. lol On a side note...the daughter of my best friend started ranking her Facebook friends based upon the number of "selfies" they take. It was really pretty eye-opening how enamored with themselves some people are.

02-14-2014, 08:51 AM	#131
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: 28,068	Originally posted by k0og NICE use of the wide-angle in that first shot! -Joe- Thank you so much Joe! Originally posted by TaoMaas I think getting them to stop making duck faces would be even more challenging. lol On a side note...the daughter of my best friend started ranking her Facebook friends based upon the number of "selfies" they take. It was really pretty eye-opening how enamored with themselves some people are. Narcissism gone wild!

02-14-2014, 11:30 AM	#132
penguinsoda Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: So Cal Desert Posts: 124	Originally posted by paulh The only software that worked for me in getting my istD shutter count is a free utility for Windows called PhotoMe. None of the online shutter count sites worked on the istD, although they worked fine on my K100D & K10D. Nice sunset shot! PhotoME - Exif, IPTC & ICC Metadata Editor Alas, I have a Mac.

02-14-2014, 11:44 AM	#133
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: 28,068	Originally posted by penguinsoda Thanks! Yup.... tried that one.... this is what I get: Even made sure the pick was unedited in any way. shrugs It will forever be a mystery I guess. As long as it keeps working I'll just keep shooting with it. In the mean time here's one I took last week. Originally posted by penguinsoda Alas, I have a Mac. How are you extracting the jpeg from the raw file?

02-14-2014, 12:01 PM	#134
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Originally posted by penguinsoda Alas, I have a Mac. I think the shuttercount concern is overstated on these older cameras. IMO the biggest cause of failure would be from the aging electronic components, not the shutter. FWIW, my *istD is still clicking at about 35k shots.

02-14-2014, 03:15 PM	#135
penguinsoda Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: So Cal Desert Posts: 124	Originally posted by Racer X 69 How are you extracting the jpeg from the raw file? I'm not shooting RAW. I shoot straight jpg. Originally posted by paulh I think the shuttercount concern is overstated on these older cameras. IMO the biggest cause of failure would be from the aging electronic components, not the shutter. FWIW, my *istD is still clicking at about 35k shots. I'm not overly concerned with it, its just something that would be interesting to know since I'm the second owner of the camera. But everything on it seems to be functioning and working just the way its suppose to so as long as it keeps clicking away I'm good. Curious... but still good.