Pentax *istD 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Pentax FA J 18-35mm F4-F5.6 AL Zoom Lens
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List Price: $1,899.99
Features
• 6.1 effective megapixels
• Pentax FA J 18-35mm F4-F5.6 AL zoom lens included
• Compatible with K, KA, KAF and KAF2 mount lenses and 645 / 67 lenses with an adapter
• Compatible with CompactFlash Type I/II cards and MicroDrives
• Powered by 4 AA batteries |
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Pentax *istD 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Pentax FA J 18-35mm F4-F5.6 AL Zoom Lens 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 | |
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Pentax *istD 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Pentax FA J 18-35mm F4-F5.6 AL Zoom Lens Customer Reviews
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A DSLR up to the High Pentax Standard
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I've been shooting Pentax SLRs since the Honeywell Spotmatic of the '60s with many photographs published in newspapers and magazines. For a while, I had been jealous of my compatriots as they switched to DSLRs while I waited for one on a par with my latest Pentax - a Z-1 of 10 years outstanding service. When the *ist D came out, I wasn't ready. About a year later, Pentax introduced the *ist DS, and I compared the two with the same lenses.
The D works like my Z-1 with similar functions and a hyper-mode which I could immediately jump from to automatic mode. It takes all of my old Pentax lenses and takes wonderful pictures - still better than the photographer can.
It has a sturdy build (the stainless steel frame shows up in the feel) and is very small for ease of carrying and use. It balances best with the optional battery grip which adds better vertical holding capability combined with additional shutter and exposure control.
I have had NO problems with the compactflash facility. Maybe this varies from camera to camera, but I use 4 different cards from 3 manufacturers and added a hand/wrist grip to the camera.
The 4-way controller on the back is fiddly and takes some getting used to. I think the similar controller on the DS works much better.
All-in-all, Pentax has a winner here. There is an extensive world of pre-existing lenses (including the old screw mounts) that work on the D pretty much as they did on their original target cameras, and, to offset the 1.5 magnification ratio, Pentax has come out with some super-wide angle lenses (e.g., 14mm - equivalent to 21mm on 35mm film cameras) with similar outstanding Pentax quality. |
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