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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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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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6.7x
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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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Compact
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Weight
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1.21 lb.
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0.24 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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14 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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-
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4x
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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6.3 Megapixel
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14 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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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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640 x 480
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3072 x 2304
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1920 x 1080
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4224 x 2376
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4288 x 3216
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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HD (1280 x 720)
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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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Video Speed
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30 fps
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| Lens |
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Interchangeable Lens
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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-
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4x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Autofocus
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Focal Length
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4.9 - 19.6 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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3.15 - 9.84 in. (w) / 5.91 - 19.69 in. (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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27.5 - 110 mm
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Focus Range
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15.75 in. to Infinity (w)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f3.2/f5.9 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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30 - 1/4000 sec
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1/4 - 1/2000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.6 Frames
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7.5 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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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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| Flash |
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Flash Off
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Flash Type
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Built-In & External
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Built-In
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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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6400
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| Storage |
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Memory Type
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CompactFlash Card Type I
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IBM Microdrive
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Built-in
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SD Card
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SDHC 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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DPOF
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DCF 2.0
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EXIF 2.3
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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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Built-in Memory Size
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21.6 MB
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 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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| Viewfinder / Display |
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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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Without Viewfinder
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LCD Screen Resolution
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118,000 pixels
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230,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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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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| Power Supply |
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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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210 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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Microsoft Windows 7
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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1.21 lb.
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0.24 lb.
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Depth
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2.4 in.
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0.89 in.
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Height
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3.7 in.
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2.2 in.
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Width
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5.1 in.
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3.62 in.
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| Warranty |
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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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Product ID
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20700816
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107249616
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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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Strap
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Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
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Family Line
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Pentax Optio
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| Product MPN |
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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 RS1500 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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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Compact size; lots of picture modes; large LCD display
Cons
Battery charging; soft focus; slightly complex user interface
Recommended it?
No
I bought this little camera so I would be more likely to have a digital camera with me whenever I went out. It fulfills that role well, as it easily slips in a pocket (this is a slightly larger model than the Pentax Optio that can fit in an Altoids tin). It was reasonably...
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