The Six-Megapixel Club

**paulh** · 12-23-2020, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

I have an istD that has been sitting in my bag unused for years. Probably has less than 5,000 shutter releases. Pulled it out the other day to see if it would work. With new batteries, and formatting the card, i get weird photos. Like they are just a solid photo of weird colors. Is the card bad? Or is the camera bad? I hate to buy a new card if the camera is bad.

Is it the original *ist D? (not the DL or DS) They use a compact flash card, which can be difficult to find, although they are available on ebay. Try formatting the card in-camera if you haven't already. Good luck.

nicolpa47 · 12-23-2020, 12:42 PM - **4 Likes**

Figurehead on the tall ship "Cuauhtemoc" at Liverpool for the 2008 Tall Ships Race

**87Duckfan** · 12-23-2020, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Is it the original *ist D? (not the DL or DS) They use a compact flash card, which can be difficult to find, although they are available on ebay. Try formatting the card in-camera if you haven't already. Good luck.

Yes, it's the original istD.

I tried formatting the card, but get the same results.

**paulh** · 12-23-2020, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

Yes, it's the original istD.

I tried formatting the card, but get the same results.

I'm guessing its a bad card - I had a similar problem when I first purchased my *ist D (second-hand). If you decide to replace it, make sure its 4 gb or less. I think 4 gb is supported by newest firmware.

Last edited by paulh; 12-23-2020 at 06:45 PM.

Simon K · 12-23-2020, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Is it the original *ist D?

Hi Paul, on the K100D if you take a picture without the card inserted the camera still shows an instant review if this is set. If instand review works the same way on the *istD, with the card out of the game, 87Duckfan at least could check if the camera internally works fine, because otherwise he should see a flawed picture then too I think.

mirceattl · 12-24-2020, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by Bluestem

*ist DL + 18-55MM

Abandoned Subway.

B&W is a good option for this composition. Nice!

**paulh** · 12-24-2020, 10:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Simon K

Hi Paul, on the K100D if you take a picture without the card inserted the camera still shows an instant review if this is set. If instand review works the same way on the *istD, with the card out of the game, 87Duckfan at least could check if the camera internally works fine, because otherwise he should see a flawed picture then too I think.

Good idea - I'll give it a try & report back!

SMC-A24/2.8 on *ist D:

**YeOldePentaxian** · 12-24-2020, 05:55 PM - **6 Likes**

Pool at the Rockhouse Hotel, Jamaica

Simon K · 12-25-2020, 08:49 AM - **4 Likes**

K100D + DA 55-300

Peka · 12-25-2020, 08:50 AM - **6 Likes**

K110D + smc DA 18-55

mirceattl · 12-25-2020, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by Peka

K110D + smc DA 18-55

Nice colours!

**paulh** · 12-25-2020, 11:28 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Simon K

Hi Paul, on the K100D if you take a picture without the card inserted the camera still shows an instant review if this is set. If instand review works the same way on the *istD, with the card out of the game, 87Duckfan at least could check if the camera internally works fine, because otherwise he should see a flawed picture then too I think.

I can confirm this works with my *ist D. The camera will warn you that there's no card in the camera, but will display the shot on the rear LCD. Give it a try!

Merry Christmas everyone!
F35-80 on *ist D:

Simon K · 12-25-2020, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by paulh

I can confirm this works with my *ist D.

Cool, now only 87duckfan has to notice this in order to check the case.
Merry christmas to you too Paul

**paulh** · 12-25-2020, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

Yes, it's the original istD.

I tried formatting the card, but get the same results.

Please see my reply to @Simon K above. Try taking the shot without the memory card & check if the image shows up on the LCD.

Simon K · 12-26-2020, 04:28 AM - **3 Likes**

K100D + DA 55-300

12-23-2020, 05:35 PM	#2043
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 397	istD Originally posted by paulh Is it the original *ist D? (not the DL or DS) They use a compact flash card, which can be difficult to find, although they are available on ebay. Try formatting the card in-camera if you haven't already. Good luck. Yes, it's the original istD. I tried formatting the card, but get the same results.

12-26-2020, 04:28 AM - 3 Likes	#2055
Simon K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 466	What a mess K100D + DA 55-300

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12-23-2020, 11:18 AM	#2041
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271 Original Poster	Originally posted by 87Duckfan I have an istD that has been sitting in my bag unused for years. Probably has less than 5,000 shutter releases. Pulled it out the other day to see if it would work. With new batteries, and formatting the card, i get weird photos. Like they are just a solid photo of weird colors. Is the card bad? Or is the camera bad? I hate to buy a new card if the camera is bad. Is it the original *ist D? (not the DL or DS) They use a compact flash card, which can be difficult to find, although they are available on ebay. Try formatting the card in-camera if you haven't already. Good luck.

12-23-2020, 12:42 PM - 4 Likes	#2042
nicolpa47 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,031	Figurehead on the tall ship "Cuauhtemoc" at Liverpool for the 2008 Tall Ships Race

12-23-2020, 05:59 PM	#2044
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271 Original Poster	Originally posted by 87Duckfan Yes, it's the original istD. I tried formatting the card, but get the same results. I'm guessing its a bad card - I had a similar problem when I first purchased my ist D (second-hand). If you decide to replace it, make sure its 4 gb or less. I think 4 gb is supported by newest firmware. Last edited by paulh; 12-23-2020 at 06:45 PM.*

12-23-2020, 09:03 PM	#2045
Simon K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 466	Originally posted by paulh Is it the original ist D? Hi Paul, on the K100D if you take a picture without the card inserted the camera still shows an instant review if this is set. If instand review works the same way on the istD, with the card out of the game, 87Duckfan at least could check if the camera internally works fine, because otherwise he should see a flawed picture then too I think.

12-24-2020, 10:32 AM	#2046
mirceattl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 157	Originally posted by Bluestem *ist DL + 18-55MM Abandoned Subway. B&W is a good option for this composition. Nice!

12-24-2020, 10:41 AM - 2 Likes	#2047
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271 Original Poster	Originally posted by Simon K Hi Paul, on the K100D if you take a picture without the card inserted the camera still shows an instant review if this is set. If instand review works the same way on the istD, with the card out of the game, 87Duckfan at least could check if the camera internally works fine, because otherwise he should see a flawed picture then too I think. Good idea - I'll give it a try & report back! SMC-A24/2.8 on ist D:

12-25-2020, 08:49 AM - 4 Likes	#2049
Simon K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 466	K100D + DA 55-300

12-25-2020, 08:55 AM	#2051
mirceattl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 157	Originally posted by Peka K110D + smc DA 18-55 Nice colours!

12-25-2020, 11:28 AM - 2 Likes	#2052
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271 Original Poster	Originally posted by Simon K Hi Paul, on the K100D if you take a picture without the card inserted the camera still shows an instant review if this is set. If instand review works the same way on the istD, with the card out of the game, 87Duckfan at least could check if the camera internally works fine, because otherwise he should see a flawed picture then too I think. I can confirm this works with my ist D. The camera will warn you that there's no card in the camera, but will display the shot on the rear LCD. Give it a try! Merry Christmas everyone! F35-80 on *ist D:

12-25-2020, 01:23 PM	#2053
Simon K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 466	Originally posted by paulh I can confirm this works with my *ist D. Cool, now only 87duckfan has to notice this in order to check the case. Merry christmas to you too Paul

12-25-2020, 01:56 PM	#2054
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271 Original Poster	Originally posted by 87Duckfan Yes, it's the original istD. I tried formatting the card, but get the same results. Please see my reply to @Simon K above. Try taking the shot without the memory card & check if the image shows up on the LCD.