Pentax *ist D firmware update version 1.11

[Suhit Gupta]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.dpreview.com/news/0410/04101901pentax_istdfw111.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.dpreview.com/news/0410/04101901pentax_istdfw111.asp</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Pentax has today posted firmware version 1.11 for the *ist D digital SLR. The firmware will prepare the camera for use with the Pentax Remote Assistant software, which can also be downloaded, and will allow you to control various *ist D functions from your computer. Version 1.11 includes changes and additions from previous firmware updates."</i><br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/show_firmware?firmId=1">here</a> to download Pentax *ist D version 1.11 firmware. I know this is minor news but I remember that some of you own the Pentax *ist D DSLR.

[djh]

I came soooo close to buying a(n) *istD. I really didn't want to follow everyone else and get a DReb or D70.

So I ordered my *istD from an on-line store, only to find it was a bait and switch special. I escaped without too much trouble and bought a D70. Great decision so far!!

[Suhit Gupta]

Why not the 10D or 20D? Cost?

Suhit

[djh]

Why not the 10D or 20D? Cost?

Suhit
The 20D wasn't announced at the time. I did think hard about the 10D, but reading the reviews it seemed that the D70 was pretty much as good at a much lower price. I didn't have any lenses so that didn't have an effect.

I need to look into getting a second body soon, so the lower price is a nice deal. I have three lenses now, so I'm already locked into the Nikon system. The super wireless flash system is one of the best things I've found. A second SB800 is high on my Xmas list. :D