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Pentax ist DS

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Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

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Product Description
The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, the *ist DS also delivers superior image... More
The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, the *ist DS also delivers superior image quality in compact design. Despite the size, the *ist DS offers 6.1 effective megapixels and PENTAX original image processing technology. The camera is designed to be compatible with most PENTAX interchangeable lenses to meet a wide range of applications and visual creativity. Less
The EOS Rebel T2i has an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.11 lb. 1.17 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.1 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.1 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 2592 x 1728 • 3456 x 2304 • 5184 x 3456
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 1920 x 1080
Video Format - QuickTime
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Fixed Focus & Manual Autofocus & Manual Focus
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames 30 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash   
Flash Functions - Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 400 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 11.11 MB (12 images on 128MB card) 6.4 MB (20 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21
File Size (Low Res.) 0.46 MB (about 278 images on 128MB card) 1.1 MB (about 116 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Digital
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries • Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 440 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.11 lb. 1.17 lb.
Depth 2.6 in. 3 in.
Height 3.6 in. 3.8 in.
Width 4.9 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027075086722 689466262469
Product ID 22822662 95827376
Included Accessories Software USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date November, 2004 -
Family Line - Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN KB89210 4462B003
 
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Pentax ist DS
Pentax ist DS Digital Camera
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Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D
Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
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Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 14 user reviews
86% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
2
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
Pros
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Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

1

The new standard for DSLRs!

bycraiggb Dec 21, 2004
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small size, SD memory, AA batteries, price, PENTAX lenses!
Cons a little underexposed on certain shots
Recommended it? Yes

I have been an amateur photographer for over 30 years and have mostly worked with film for my "good" photography efforts. I have been using digital Point and Shoot cameras for the past several years, but recently decided to replace my 35mm SLR with a "real" camera. Very glad I did.

I... Read full review »

5

Absolute gem of a camera

byandref Mar 1, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality, great ergonomics, small size, great picture quality for a consumer camera, lens...
Cons Buffer limited with RAW shooting
Recommended it? Yes

This model in the D-series camera range (D, DS, DS2, DL, DL2) is a truly capable and competent performer. I've had mine for close on 18 months now, so this is not a review based on the first rush of excitement. The very first impression is one of quality, with a solid, well-engineered body that has... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 30 user reviews
97% recommend this product
5 stars
24
4 stars
6
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (8)
  • Easy to Use (7)
  • Quality Construction (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Compact (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
  • Fast Shutter (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (3)
  • Bulky (1)
  • No Weather proofing (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • none (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Home (5)
  • Travel (5)
  • Gifts (3)
  • pictures to put on Websites (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • Upgrade (1)
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Consumer Reviews

1

Great for anyone

byjohnston1234 Aug 15, 2011
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy interface, beautiful renderings, fully customizable. 
Cons Could use more zoom, but different lenses can be purchased for distant shots.  
Recommended it? Yes

I recently purchased the Canon REBEL T2i / EOS for a family vacation to niagara falls.  I have never owned a professional camera beforehand so I figured it would be difficult to learn but it was really simple.  Beautiful pictures, ample shot settings, and quick changing to different style... Read full review »

1

The Canon Rebel rocks!

bychq4life Nov 10, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Many different shooting modes<br>Lovely contrast<br>Simple to master
Cons The camera cannot be set down without tipping forward, hard for self-timer.
Recommended it? Yes

I got this product as a gift and could not be happier with it.  I have been taking photography classes in school and became very interested in it, so I decided that I wanted a digital camera as well as a film camera.  I originally thought that it would never stand up to film, but so far... Read full review »

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