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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....
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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
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Go ahead and feed your photography obsession with the PENTAX K-5. For you, capturing that great shot isn't a casual interest. It's a part of your life. One spectacular image after...
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Go ahead and feed your photography obsession with the PENTAX K-5. For you, capturing that great shot isn't a casual interest. It's a part of your life. One spectacular image after another. This camera is the perfect piece of equipment to help you get your photo fix. With the compact, rugged K-5, the world is truly your studio. Less
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HD Recording Format
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720p (HDTV)
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Camera Type
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SLR/Professional
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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1.21 lb.
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1.46 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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1.8 in.
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3 in.
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Resolution
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6.3 Megapixel
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16.3 Megapixel
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Red-eye Correction
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function
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Camera Resolution
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6.3 Megapixel
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16.3 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CMOS
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Image Resolutions
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960 x 640
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3008 x 2008
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2400 x 1600
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1536 x 1024
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1152 x 768
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3072 x 2048
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1728 x 1152
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3936 x 2624
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Video Resolutions
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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HD (1280 x 720)
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1920 x 1080
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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HD (High Definition)
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Max Movie Length
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740 Seconds
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Video Speed
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25 fps
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Interchangeable Lens
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Shutter Speed
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30 - 1/4000 sec
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30 - 1/8000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.6 Frames
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7 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Manual
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In & External
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Built-In & External
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ISO Speeds
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200
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1600
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Auto
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100
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12800
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Memory Type
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CompactFlash Card Type I
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IBM Microdrive
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SDXC Card
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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TIFF
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Raw Image
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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DPOF
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EXIF 2.21
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DCF 2.0
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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12 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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Without Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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118,000 pixels
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921,000 pixels
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB
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USB 2.0
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HDMI
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Battery Type
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4 x AA Batteries
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Battery Life
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1,000 Images
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS 8
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Apple Mac OS 9
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Apple Mac OS X 10
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Microsoft Windows 7
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Weight
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1.21 lb.
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1.46 lb.
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Depth
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2.4 in.
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2.9 in.
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Height
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3.7 in.
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3.8 in.
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Width
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5.1 in.
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5.2 in.
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Warranty
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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027075892002
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27075176546
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Product ID
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20700816
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102385167
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Included Accessories
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Software
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USB Cable
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Battery Charger
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AC Power Adapter
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Strap
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AV Cable
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Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
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Family Line
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MPN
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*ist D
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Pentax *ist D Digital Camera
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Pentax K-5 Body Only Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
154
Pros
Compact size, rugged construction, outstanding performance.
Cons
Not as famous as it deserves to be.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Pentax K-5 is a third generation Digital SLRs camera from Pentax developed from their previous flagship, the superb Pentax K-7. Pentax went in a new direction with the K-7 and abandoned the blobby smooth bodies emerging seemingly everywhere for a minimum silhouette, compact, and...
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Pros
Very capable camera with extensive customization, great sensor. Good size and...
Cons
Definitely a minor brand so fewer lenses and accessories are available.
Recommended it?
Yes
I've had the K-5 for over a year and I'm quite pleased with it. You can use it right out of the box with auto settings or you can take as much control over it as you like. You can use the menus to control many aspects of how the camera works. There are many aspects of...
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