Abstract: The Pentax *ist DL is another good DSLR camera from Pentax. It has two outstanding advantages over the competition: its great ergonomics and its use of standard AA batteries. The ability to use AA batteries (rechargeable or not) and even CR-V3 batteri...
Images looked soft; artifacts show up when shooting JPEGs.
If you already have lenses with a Pentax K, KA, KAF, or KAF2 mount and are looking to go digital, then the Pentax ist DL is an obvious choice. (Note that you can also use screw mount lenses or 645 and 67 series lenses with a special adapter.) If...
Published: 2006-03-16, Author: Lisa , review by: cnet.com
Svelte and affordable; logical interface; solid image quality.
Autofocus sometimes flustered by difficult scenes; auto white-balance setting mediocre for outdoor shadows or artificial light.
A great value per ounce, the Pentax *ist DL is a logical choice for budget-minded enthusiasts looking to upgrade to a digital SLR, but its not ideal for shooting action or running on full auto.
Abstract: The Pentax *ist DL is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. And Pentax has just made it the most affordable digital SLR in the world (as of Feb 2006) by lowering its price to just $599 USD including the 18-55mm zoom lens. Desp...
Abstract: Pentax is joining in with the digital reflex cameras for some time now, relatively quietly. The brand is aiming at the lower segment and Pentax is very strong here. Before it was with the analogue cameras, and now the same thing happens with the digita...
Large 2.5in screen with more detail than rivals, Smallest digital SLR at time of writing, Auto Pict gives beginners easier creative option, Compatible with almost any Pentax lens
Doesnt include rechargeable batteries, Default image settings look over-processed, Noise levels higher than rivals, Vignetting on kit lens worse than rivals
The Pentax *istDL follows the recent trend for simplifying an existing digital SLR to meet a lower price point, but fortunately does so without serious compromise - as far as the beginners its targeted at will be concerned anyway. Sure, compared to th...
Abstract: Pentaxs *ist DL is the companys second entry into the consumer DSLR market. With a 6.1 megapixel APS-format sensor, a maximum ISO of 3200, a 2.5-inch, 210,000 pixel display, RAW file capability, and a street price of about $750 with lens included, it...
Abstract: When the Pentax *ist DL came into the office, the first problem we encountered was exactly how we were going to talk about it. How does one pronounce *ist DL? Browsing the Internet revealed everything from "star-ist-dee-ell" to "eye-ess-tee". We here a...
