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Pentax *istD 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Description.

Product Description:

Amazon.com Product Description
Pentax's *ist D is the world's smallest and lightest digital SLR (as of April 2003), measuring just 5.0 by 3.7 by 2.3 inches and weighing 18 ounces. It features a clarity of 6.1 effective megapixels, a 16 segment metering system, an-11 point AF sensor, and a continuous shooting rate of 2.7 frames per second. It's also compatible with K, KA, KAF, and KAF2 mount lenses and 645/67 lenses with an adapter.

Optics and Resolution
Employing a high-performance CCD with dimensions of 23.5mm by 15.7mm and embracing Pentax's unique image processing technology, the *ist D offers 6.1-megapixel resolution for the recording of precise, superior-quality images.

Storage and Transfer
The *ist D is compatible with CompactFlash Type I/II memory cards, and is also compatible with MicroDrives.

More Features
An optical pentaprism viewfinder was developed especially for the *ist D. This makes viewing easy with an ample 95% field of view and 0.95x magnification. There is also a superimposed display function that assists composition by illuminating the AF points in red.

Other features include:

  • New 16-segment metering system achieves more accurate exposure

  • New 11-point AF sensor (SAFOX VIII) for enhanced focusing

  • Fast 1/4,000 second shutter speed and high-speed flash sync at 1/150 seconds

  • Custom function allows functionality to be tuned to satisfy user preferences

  • Noise reduction function activates for long exposures

  • 1.8-inch, 118,000-pixel LCD monitor

  • Choice of JPEG, TIFF, and RAW recording formats

  • Convenient playback functions, such as nine-image and 12x magnification display

Power and Size
The camera is powered by 4 AA batteries; rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended. It measures 5.0 by 3.7 by 2.3 inches and weighs 18 ounces.

The *ist D and the *ist DS Compared

 

 

*ist D

*ist DS

Effective Pixels

6.1 Megapixels

6.1 Megapixels

LCD Monitor

1.8-inch TFT Color LCD

2.0-inch TFT Color LCD

Power Source

4 AA, or 2 CR-V3

4 AA, or 2 CR-V3

Storage Media

Compact Flash (I & II),
MicroDrive

SD Memory Card

File Formats

8-bit (JPEG), 8-bit (TIFF) 12-bit (RAW)

8-bit (JPEG),
12-bit (RAW)

Exposure Modes

Auto w/Hyper Program
Program AE
Shutter-Priority AE
Aperture-Priority AE
Metered Manual
Bulb

Program AE
Auto Picture
Picture
Shutter-Priority AE
Aperture-Priority AE
Metered Manual
Bulb

Interface

USB 1.1

USB 2.0

Flash Sync

1/150 sec

1/180 sec

X-Sync Socket

YES

NO

Continuous Frame Advance

2.6 fps

2.8 fps

Continuous Autofocus

YES

YES (in Action Picture Mode only)

Mirror Lock

YES

YES

Wireless Flash Sync

YES

NO

Optional Vertical Grip

YES

NO

Stainless-Steel Chassis

YES

YES

Remote Assistant from PC

YES

NO

Interchangeable Focusing Screens

YES

YES

PictBridge Compatibility

NO

YES

Weight (w/o Batteries)

19.4 oz

17.8 oz



Product Description
Housed in one of the world's smallest, lightest digital SLR camera bodies, the *ist D comes equipped with an array of advanced functions and user-friendly features. The *ist D is compatible with existing PENTAX 35mm-format interchangeable lenses and accessories.

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Product Reviews:

 

          
Pentax gets it right, November 9, 2004
Reviewer: Mark Addis

I have been using an old Pentax SF7 for years with great results and I finally upgraded to digital. I have been very happy with the results from this camera and I can't say enough good things about it. I agree the card is hard to remove but I tend to download quickly from a 1GB card without needing to keep removing it. I am glad Pentax maintained their usual high standard with this product, plus I get to use my old lenses without having to invest in more just for the digital.

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