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Pentax *ist DS - Digital SLR

Author Cliff Smith
Published 19th Apr 2005
Manufacturer Pentax
Price £444.26 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £522.00 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 9 for Features
Image Quality Score 9 for Image Quality
Value Score 9 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
Pentax *ist DS - Digital SLR
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ManufacturerPentax
Nameist DS
Image sensor23.5mm x 15.7mm, 6.31MP
Max output resolution3008x2008
Other resolutions2400x1600, 1536x1024
ZoomBy lens
Optical focal length (35mm)By lens
Maximum lens apertureBy lens
Shutter speeds30-1/4000th, B (bulb)
ISO rating200/400/800/1600/3200
LCD screen2.0 inch, low-temperature polysilicon TFT colour, 210,000 pixels
ViewfinderTTL with shooting data, FOV approx 95%
Flash rangeApprox 4.5m, external flash hotshoe
Flash modesAuto, Auto with Red-Eye reduction, Manual, Manual with Red-Eye reduction
Exposure controlAuto Pict, Portrait, Sports action, Landscape, Night scene, Macro, P/A/S/M, B
Exposure meteringMatrix, Spot, Center-weighted
Exposure Compensation± 2 Ev with 1/3 Ev step
White balance modesAutomatic, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (3 types), Flash, Custom
Auto-FocusSingle AF, Continuous AF
Manual focusYes
Macro focus distanceBy lens
Recording ModesSingle, Continuous, Auto bracket
Image formatsJPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW
CompressionRAW, Best, Better, Good
Picture AdjustmentsSaturation, Contrast, Sharpness
Video (max res/format)N/A
Movie LengthN/A
Self-timer10 seconds/2 seconds
Memory card slotSecure Digital
Supplied MemoryNone
Batteries suppliedNone
Recharger suppliedNone
A/V outputPAL and NTSC
PortsUSB 2.0, DC socket, Video out, cable remote
AccessoriesNeck strap, Software CD
Dimensions (W x H x D)125 x 92.5 x 66mm
Weight (Body Only)505g
SoftwarePentax Photo Browser, Pentax Photo Laboratory
Warranty12 Months

 

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