| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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Pentax *ist D Reviews
- 4.27 out of 5
Professional Reviews of the Pentax *ist D
- 4.53 out of 5
Top-of-the-line image quality, a remarkably small body, and good performance earn the Pentax *ist D a very positive review. Relatively minor complaints include the awkward 4-way switch on the back and Pentax's decision not to include remote control software for studio artists. read original review
- 4.8 out of 5
The Pentax *ist D's compact size, light weight, and excellent viewfinder make it a pleasure to use. Image quality is very good, though users may wish to alter some of the default settings, which can yield somewhat bland color and saturation. Novice users will appreciate the *ist D's simple auto mode. read original review
- 4.4 out of 5
Low noise levels, "top-notch" performance, and easy operation make the Pentax *ist D an excellent digital SLR. On the downside, its JPEG images are very soft, though this problem can be solved by shooting in RAW mode. The *ist D's compatibility with AA batteries is a big plus. read original review
- 5 out of 5
Easy-to-use controls, a well-designed body, and a "crisp and responsive" shutter impressed these professional reviewers, who offer no conclusion in this first-look review. Unlike other Digital SLRs, the *ist D uses a CCD instead of a CMOS chip. read original review
Pentax *ist D Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users
- 5 out of 5
I lam using an older pentax lens with this camera. I get clear, sharp images. I am happy with this camera.read more
- 5 out of 5
I have two DS's and have dropped them 3 times each from a height over 4 feet causing one to crack and displacing the focussing... read more
- 5 out of 5
My only regret is not buying it sooner. With my FA* series lenses, the images quality is simply stunning, what I always wanted film to... read more
- 5 out of 5
As a medium and large format user who only ever used 35mm to be used in AV shows I bought the istD as an introduction... read more
- 5 out of 5
Initially purchased the Pentax *istD with the 18-35mm lens and was satisfied the images, but they were on the soft side. After Pentax released the... read more
- 5 out of 5
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- 3 out of 5
My major problem with the Pentax *ist D is the sky. If there are clouds or a light gray sky I always get an unusable... read more
- 2 out of 5
While shooting a news story using the *istD with a Pentax AF360 I head a sound like a gunshot from the flash. Obviously a condenser... read more
- 2 out of 5
I love the idea of using my Pentax lenses with this camera. But I want clear, sharp images. The biggest problem is with studio lights. read more
- 2 out of 5
They claim that their Flash's are compatible. Most of the flash's functions are not available. I have the AF500 and the AF360. The TTL functions... read more
- 1 out of 5
EVER SINCE IS BOUGHT THIS CAMERA AND 500MM LENS I WAS UNHAPPY AND THE CAMERA TAKES ONE PERFECT PHOTO AND THE NEXT IS IS DISASTER... read more
