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The 18-55mm SMC Pentax DA lens sold with the *ist DS is equivalent to a 27-83mm lens on a 355mm system, ideal for wide-angle shots like this.

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Colour reproduction is outstanding on all channels, with lots of detail even on the brightest highlights.

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The built-in flash has a guide number of 17.5 at 200ISO, so it has plenty of range, and can cover the same area as the 18mm lens.

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No, not taken in Australia but in Dawlish, Devon, which is famous for the black swans that live right in the town centre.