Abstract: So this is it then, the second digital SLR by Pentax. With strong competition from big names such as Canon and Nikon we can safely say that the *ist Ds can easily hold its own among the other consumer DSLRs. With an array of advanced and user-friendly...
Abstract: The Pentax *ist DS has three outstanding characteristics, its great ergonomics, its large viewfinder and its use of AA batteries. For a photographer, these are very important reasons to buy the Pentax *ist DS. This camera helps the photographic proces...
Abstract: The primary difference between the *ist D and the *ist Ds is in the camera?s target market. As indicated in our chart of the most noteworthy changes, the newer model was specifically designed to attract the first-time SLR buyer. Hence, Pentax has omitt...
Abstract: The Pentax *ist DS is one of the smallest, lightest, and easiest to operate D-SLRs on the market?at a very affordable pr Specs: Megapixels: 6.1, Media Format: Secure Digital, Maximum Resolution: 3008 x 2008 pixels, Type: D-SLR
Abstract: Pentax first announced development of a digital SLR back in September 2000, and even demonstrated a prototype of the camera at the PMA show in February 2001. It was to have been a six megapixel machine with a CCD sensor the same size as a frame of 35mm fi...
Responsive in use, good buffering feels faster than other budget D-SLR models, Compact and lightweight, yet still has good ergonomics, Good auto focus, relatively quick, accurate, Large viewfinder view provides an eye full of the scene (x0.95 magnificatio...
Average resolution in JPEG mode, images can look over-processed, better to use RAW, Over-saturated default color setting, can lead to channel clipping, Natural Image tone setting should have had at least some sharpening included, Edge demosaic artifacts o...
The *ist DS is one of those cameras which grows on you, its certainly compact and well put together but when you first pick it up youd be forgiven for thinking its a bit basic. In actual fact it packs more features and controls than most other budg...
Abstract: Weighing in at 605g (21.3oz.) with the kit lens, the *ist DS is the lightest DSLR currently on the market and still offers compatibility with a wide selection of lenses, and the comfortable ergonomic design of an SLR body.
Abstract: and avid photographer The prosumer world of digital cameras was irrevocably changed in August of 2003 when Canon announced the Digital Rebel SLR for approximately $1,100 with lens. The Rebel was the first "consumer" digital SLR to hit the prosumer swe...
The Pentax *ist DS is a very good entry-level digital SLR that manages to achieve the difficult task of being easy to use without sacrificing functionality. The *ist DS will more than satisfy all those people who are keen to upgrade from a film-based ...
