Pentax *istDS Review
The Pentax *istDS is compatible with Pentax range of lenses and accessories and has 6.1 megapixels CCd with primary colour filter for the production of high quality images. The Pentax *istDS is easy to use having clear layout and controls.The Pentax *istDS is powered by 4x AA lithium/alkaline/rechargeable Ni-MH or by 2x CR-V3 lithium batteries with an optional AC adaptor available.
Exposure modes include; auto picture, picture, programme AE, shutter priority AE, aperture priority AE, metered manual and bulb. There are 7 preset picture modes such as standard, portrait, landscape, action, macro, night scene and standard flash-off, White Balance modes are manual, auto, shade, cloudy, daylight, tungsten and fluorescent with sensitivity choices of 200/400/800/1600/3200.
The Pentax *istDS has type TTL phase-matching 11-point autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) and a built-in retractable P-TTL auto flash. There are also 18 custom-programmable functions available.
The Pentax *istDS is PictBridge compatible.
Pentax *istDS Specifications & Features
- 6.0 Megapixels
- 2.0" polysilicon TFT, approx. 210,000 pixel
- Interline interlace CCD with a primary colour filter
- 11 Focus Areas
- 200 to 3200 ISO Equivalency
- Maximum Image Size 3008 x 2008 Pixels
- Secure Digital Memory Card
- 4x AA Batteries
- 125 x 92.5 x 66mm Dimensions
- Approximate Weight 505g
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Reviewer: Snapper - UK
Went in to buy a Nikon and ended up with this one instead.
I am a serious amateur and this camera fulfills my needs: it was a good price, lightweight, compatible with my other Pentax lenses, easy to use and gives excellent results.
Would recommend for anyone looking for a digital SLR
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Reviewer: Bette - UK
This camera is lightweight, feels good to hold and at the same time is of solid build. I paid a very good price for mine and have not been disappointed yet. I find it very easy to use as the menu is simple to understand and things just flow automatically. Have had some great results and appreciate that I can use AA batteries which are easy to get hold of.
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Reviewer: Francesca - UK
I have been fortunate enough to be given my camera together with some old Pentax lenses and have been delighted to find how easy it is to use. The manual has not yet been referred to and I have taken some great quality photographs already. The review screen is excellent quality and I can see my images very clearly. I think this will be used for some time to come. Highly recommended
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