Reviews of the Pentax *istD
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dpnow.com
Review Summary: I also currently have a Canon EOS-10D in the office. This is probably the camera the Pentax *ist D will be compared with the most. So to start the ball rolling, I've produced some back to back comparison shots for you to peruse.
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luminous-landscape.com
Review Summary: This, like many of my equipment reviews is a subjective evaluation based on hands-on experience. I do not detail all of the camera's knobs and menu screen settings. Rather, what I attempt is to provide you with an idea of what a
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whatdigitalcamera.com
Review Summary: The smallest and lightest D-SLR available at the time of its launch, the long awaited *ist D has a strange name that masks a possible gem...
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ephotozine.com
Review Summary: The *ist D is a very good first offering from Pentax and should silence a lot of their critics. It provides excellent handling, one of the smallest and lightest bodies, good image quality and features at a reasonably competitive price.
Manufacturer: Pentax
Part number: PENTAXISTD
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 5.1 in
- Depth 2.4 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
Main Features
- Resolution 6.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 6,310,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,100,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/150 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Range EV 0-21 ( ISO 200 )
- Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 16
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
- Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
- Status LCD Display Information Program, Aperture, Drive mode, Film speed, Flash mode, Frame counter, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition, Manual focus mode, Red-eye reduction, Exposure compensation, White balance indicators
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG, TIFF
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Supported Flash Memory CompactFlash
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW 3008 x 2008 : 7 - With 128MB card, TIFF 3008 x 2008 : 6 - With 128MB card, Super-fine JPEG 3008 x 2008 : 25 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 3008 x 2008 : 50 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 3008 x 2008 : 106 - With 128MB card, TIFF 2400 x 1600 : 10 - With 128MB card, Super-fine JPEG 2400 x 1600 : 38 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 2400 x 1600 : 80 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 2400 x 1600 : 163 - With 128MB card, TIFF 1536 x 1024 : 26 - With 128MB card, Super-fine JPEG 1536 x 1024 : 106 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 1536 x 1024 : 196 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 1536 x 1024 : 346 - With 128MB card
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction, FP flash (high-speed synchro)
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
Lens System
- Type None
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 11
- Lens System Mounting Pentax K
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 12 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features DPOF support, Depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.95x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, Shutter speed, Metering system, Red-eye reduction, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 118,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Body cap, Neck strap
Battery
- Supported Battery AA
- Supported Battery 4 x AA
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