*istD lens compatibility

[Boris Liberman]

Frank, there is a custom function in the camera menu that enables 
shutter to be released with non-A aperture setting on the lens. Then set 
camera to Manual mode. Then the green button trick would work.

Boris

frank theriault wrote:
> Okay, guys, don't hit me over the head, I know this has been discussed
> to death here, but I didn't care back then, and I care now.  ;-)
> 
> First, let me say how much fun I had this weekend with the *istD. I
> mean, boatloads of fun.  If only there were a "Tri-X" switch so I
> could get a proper B&W look without having to convert it later, it
> would save time, but still, I have to say, using digital's a blast.
> 
> Can't wait until I get a computer so I can actually post stuff...
> 
> So, here's my question.  I want to use old lenses, and I thought I
> just had to press the Infamous Green Button to get manual metering
> with pre A lenses.
> 
> It didn't work.
> 
> The manual tells me that I can't use pre A lenses.  I seem to recall
> that I can download something to allow my *ist D to do this?  Was it
> called firmware or some such thing?  Where do I find this firmware,
> and how do I download it?
> 
> Help!
> 
> -digi-virgin
>