Note: this camera was first sold in
Oct 2003.
There may be newer versions available.
Pentax *ist D
HQ Grade: D
| 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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This camera is ranked
- 39th of 40 in 6 Megapixel (#1 is Nikon D40)
- 51st of 51 in SLR/Professional (#1 is Canon 50D)
- 26th of 29 in Pentax (#1 is Pentax K-7)
- 89th of 94 in $350 - $600 (#1 is Canon S90 IS)
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Editors' Comments
The oddly-named Pentax *ist D offers excellent performance and a body that is smaller and lighter than other digital SLRs. The *ist D has received widespread acclaim from professional reviewers, who consistently praise its light weight and high-quality images. Current Pentax owners will no doubt be happy to hear that the *ist D is compatible with... read more
Specifications
- 6.1 megapixels (effective)
- auto and manual focus
- program and manual exposure
- JPEG
- TIFF
- and RAW file format
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Open Questions for the *ist D
- Q: Pentax istDS - the four way controller button stop functioning, please give advice?
- 15 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Power Loss on Pentax ist D
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
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