Product Description
Housed in one of the world´s smallest, lightest
Digital SLR
Camera bodies, the 6.1 MP *ist DS
Digital SLR
Camera comes equipped with an array of advanced functions and user-friendly features. The *ist DS is the next in the series of *ist D cameras and is compatible with existing
Pentax 35mm-format interchangeable lenses and accessories.
This
Camera features:
Outstanding image reproduction with a 6.1 megapixel CCD
A high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis
Compatibility with 35mm-format lenses and accessories
Bright, high-precision viewfinder with superimposed AF-point display
Fast, high-precision 11-point autofocus (nine cross-type sensors) with SAFOX VIII
Sophisticated 16-segment multipattern metering
Versatile white balance control
User-friendly automatic operations
SD memory card compatibility
18 user-programmable custom functions
High-speed continuous shooting at 2.8 frames per second
1/4,000-second high-speed shutter with 1/180-second flash sync
Versatile multisource power supply (AA-sized batteries, lithium batteries, and AC adapter)
High-precision 2.0-inch LCD image monitor and multi-data status LCD monitor
Choice of recording formats: JPEG (Good, Better, Best) or RAW
Noise-reduction system to minimize
Digital noise during extended exposures
Effortless data uploading to a PC using the included USB cable
Functional playback options, including 12x zoom display and nine-image thumbnail display
PictBridge compatibility
*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
Product Description
The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest
Digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, the *ist DS also delivers superior image quality in compact design. Despite the size, the *ist DS offers 6.1 effective megapixels and
Pentax original image processing technology. The
Camera is designed to be compatible with most
Pentax interchangeable lenses to meet a wide range of applications and visual creativity. The *ist DS hosts an array of advanced, user-friendly features including a high-magnification viewfinder, a 2.0 inch color LCD monitor, a generous LCD data panel, and an innovative Auto picture mode for automatic selection of the proper exposure program. Offering quick, effortless operation and easy portability, the *ist DS is the ideal
Digital SLR for all levels of photographers, including first-timer
Digital SLR users and families.s.
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