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Pentax *ist DS

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RRP

$1349.00

Price range

$1245

Review Date

Thursday, 2nd of June, 2005

Features

Camera Resolution : 6.1 MP

ISO Speeds : 1600

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 3200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 800

What's Hot

Compact, fast startup times

What's Not

Image quality is slightly lower than competitors

The Final Word

The *ist DS is certainly a great camera, combining 6.1 megapixel resolution, decent build quality and great controls for beginners.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Digital Camera Features

Camera Resolution

6.1 MP

Interchangeable Lens?

Yes

Focus Type

Manual, Autofocus

Aperture Priority?

Yes

FlashType

Built-in, External

ISO Speeds

800, 1600, 3200, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/4000th of a second

Min Shutter Speed

30 seconds

Shutter Priority?

Yes

White balance

Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten

Fixed Image Resolutions

3008x2008, 2400x1600, 1536x1024

Colour Viewfinder?

Yes

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

General

Available Colours

Black

Length (mm)

125

Width (mm)

92.5

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

Weight without battery (grams)

504

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Supported Picture File Formats

JPG, Raw

Power

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Disposable - (Alkaline), Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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