| 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 DL Reviews
- 4.64 out of 5
Professional Reviews of the Pentax *ist DL
- 4 out of 5
Though not as versatile as its older cousin, the *ist DS, the Pentax *ist DL offers big pictures from a small camera, and at a highly competitive price. read original review
Pentax *ist DL Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users
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- 5 out of 5
I have taken over 3500 photos with it. Tried all types of SD cards with no problems. I use 2700 rechargeable batteries.
All my 12...
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- 2 out of 5
The camera itself works fine for the most part. My camera was purchased new, but after a brief period, the auto-focus stopped working and now... read more
- 5 out of 5
This is truely the most user friendly digital SLR i have ever owned. Makes perfect shots over and over. Some of the most difficult shots... read more
- 5 out of 5
This ia a great camera. I bought mine last January and have carried it everywhere I go ever since it came in. I have shot... read more
- 5 out of 5
this camera for its value is 5 star hands down and im now up grading to a pentax k10d only for the pixelation and anti... read more
- 5 out of 5
That just about says it all. It's a great camera. I also have the 70-300 telephoto lens. One day on a whim I grabbed the... read more
- 5 out of 5
I am very pleased with this camera. I upgraded from a point and shoot and this *ist DL was easy to use right out of... read more
- 5 out of 5
I've used several different film cameras for the past 12 years, starting with the Pentax K1000 then going to Nikon, Minolta, etc. When digital cameras... read more
- 5 out of 5
Disagree with the previous reviewer. you should never expect so much from a built-in flash on a DSLR camera, after all it is a DSLR. read more
- 4 out of 5
If I wrote this review 2 months ago I would have rated this camera very poorly, but I have learned many things about digital photography... read more
- 5 out of 5
To quote the first reviewer: "It's only glaring deficiency is that the on-board flash, it works very poorly, takes all kinds of fooling around to... read more
- 5 out of 5
I swore off Pentax years ago for reasons i can no longer remember. I also swore off digital SLRs following my mediocre experience with Canon... read more
- 5 out of 5
I have shot 35mm for 30+ years and own Minoltas, Canons, Yashicas, and Nikons. I never thought I could give up my 35mm's but now... read more
- 5 out of 5
My son is currently very interested in photography and he wanted an SLR for his birthday, I got him this camera and let me tell... read more
- 5 out of 5
My film slr camera was a PENTAX K1000 it was a great camera and served our needs until we drove over it a few years... read more
- 5 out of 5
I am very pleased! The size is just right, sturdy and not too heavy. This is my first SLR as I have taken my Cyber-Shot... read more
- 4 out of 5
well built little machine, fits beautifully in my hands and feels good too. picture quality is most impressive far superior to any slr 35mm i... read more
- 5 out of 5
I've used 35mm film cameras for almost 40 years and have owned many SLRs, including Nikon, Canon and Leica cameras. I bought my first digital... read more
- 5 out of 5
I am very happy with this camera. Takes wonderful pictures and the detail on a 8x10 is fantastic. The auto focus is fast and accurate. read more
- 4 out of 5
I've had no problems with flash, in fact I'm really rather impressed with the flash performance - but I'm a daylight man. Hope you get... read more
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