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Pentax *ist D

Pentax *ist D Digital Camera

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Product Description
Housed in one of the world's smallest, lightest Digital SLR camera bodies, the *ist D is compatible with all existing K mount PENTAX 35mm Format interchangeable lenses and accessories.... More
Housed in one of the world's smallest, lightest Digital SLR camera bodies, the *ist D is compatible with all existing K mount PENTAX 35mm Format interchangeable lenses and accessories. And this supremely portable, User friendly camera comes loaded an impressive 6.1 effective megapixels for super-clear, high Resolution images that accurately reproduce subtle hues and fine details. Less
The compact, lightweight PENTAX K-r is easy to use with Auto Picture, Scene, and Custom Image Processing modes that take the guesswork out of shooting stunning images while still offering a... More
The compact, lightweight PENTAX K-r is easy to use with Auto Picture, Scene, and Custom Image Processing modes that take the guesswork out of shooting stunning images while still offering a high degree of manual and priority control. The K-r offers a variety of features including a fast frame rate, high ISO sensitivity, responsive autofocus, an improved 12.4 megapixel low-noise sensor and widescreen HD video capture that take it a step above an entry-level DSLR camera. Less
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Key Features   
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.21 lb. 1.2 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.3 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 960 x 640 • 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 • 1152 x 768 3072 x 2048 • 1728 x 1152 • 4288 x 2848 • 3936 x 2624
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480 (VGA) • HD (1280 x 720)
Video Format - AVI • Motion JPEG • HD (High Definition)
Max Movie Length - Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Speed - 25 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus -
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/6000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.6 Frames 6 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In & External External
ISO Speeds 200 • 1600 Auto • 100 • 200 • 1600 • 12800 • 25600
Storage   
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • IBM Microdrive SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. 2 Sec. • 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 118,000 pixels 921,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 1,000 Images 1,600 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10 • Microsoft Windows 7
Dimensions   
Weight 1.21 lb. 1.2 lb.
Depth 2.4 in. 2.7 in.
Height 3.7 in. 3.8 in.
Width 5.1 in. 4.9 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027075892002 27075175709
Product ID 20700816 102385172
Included Accessories USB Cable • Video Cable Software • USB Cable • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Strap • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Family Line - Pentax K
Product MPN   
MPN *ist D 14664
 
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Pentax *ist D
Pentax *ist D Digital Camera
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Pentax K-r Body Only Digital Camera
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Pentax *istD Digital SLR Camera

bydkozin Jul 26, 2004
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Solidly built, SLR, easy manual zooming/focusing, TIFF/RAW, picture quality
Cons No 640x480 resolution, no ISO100 setting, slow image writing, solid disc for menu control
Recommended it? Yes

I had a chance to use the Pentax *istD Digital SLR camera over the last weekend. It is owned by a relative of mine, who has been using it in the full auto mode.

The camera uses an APS-sized CCD, which is larger than consumer digital cameras and lets you control depth of field much better... Read full review »

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Finally, I've got it! So, here's my *ist D review:-

byricehigh Oct 23, 2003
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact, Lightweight, Excellent Viewfinder, Very User Friendly, Top Notch Image Quality,...
Cons No major drawbacks but simply some minor aspects aren't ideal - see review text.
Recommended it? Yes

After several brief trials during these few months, I finally got my *ist D on the 10th of January. And now, I have already used it to shoot hundreds of wonderful photos. In this review, I shall focus mainly on my personal observations and findings which are summarised below:-

(If you... Read full review »

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