Jul 5, 2009
Pentax *ist DS 6.1MP Digital Camera with Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Digital SLR Lens
From the Manufacturer
Housed in one of the world’s smallest, lightest digital SLR camera bodies, the 6.1 MP *ist DS digital SLR camera comes equipped with an array of advanced functions and user-friendly features. The *ist DS is the next in the series of *ist D cameras and is compatible with existing Pentax 35mm-format interchangeable lenses and accessories. This camera features: Outstanding image reproduction with a 6.1 megapixel CCD A high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis Compatibility with 35mm-format lenses and accessories Bright, high-precision viewfinder with superimposed AF-point display Fast, high-precision 11-point autofocus (nine cross-type sensors) with SAFOX VIII Sophisticated 16-segment multipattern metering Versatile white balance control User-friendly automatic operations SD memory card compatibility 18 user-programmable custom functions High-speed continuous shooting at 2.8 frames per second 1/4,000-second high-speed shutter with 1/180-second flash sync Versatile multisource power supply (AA-sized batteries, lithium batteries, and AC adapter) High-precision 2.0-inch LCD image monitor and multi-data status LCD monitor Choice of recording formats: JPEG (Good, Better, Best) or RAW Noise-reduction system (more…)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A Best Buy if you are moving from a film SLR
My camera battery consists of a Pentax ZX-5 (film SLR), a Panasonic DMC-FZ4 (digital P&S0) and now the Pentax DS digital SLR.
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Worth the wait
The only thing which could make me happier would be having a 500mm telephoto lenses for my nature/birding photography!
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Retro style.
The overal build, body operation and lense quality is superb. Unless you have some very specific needs from a dSLR when comparing features, this camera can win your heart easily…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Digital SLR for Advance Amateurs
I am a long time Pentax user since the days of the Asahi body with screw mount lens and no light meter.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Second Pentax – First Digital SLR
Pentax – name associated with quality photography. This lightweight, easy to use – great quaility build DSLR is a fantastic choice for anyone that is thinking about upgrading from…
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Extended lens life
Owning a Pentax SFX SLR with multiple zoom lens, fixed lens, Super Flash, filters and various additional attachments, going to the *ist was a no brainer.
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Great to recycle my old Pentax lenses!
Being a Pentax fan from the SF-10 film days, I was delighted to see the Pentax *ist DS body at an affordable price.
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Excellent Camera For The Price!
I am by no means a professional photographer but based on the several reviews I read on the web I purchased this camera.
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Most highly recommended — Great value for the money!
This is a very very good camera for anyone considering a digital SLR. Especially considering the price.
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Great mix of price and performance for entree into DSLR
As an enthusiastic early adopter of digital photography, there were simply some aspects of SLR photography that I missed, especially for situations when I wanted specific control…