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Pentax *ist DS
Pentax *ist DS
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HQ Grade: C
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 DS Details

Editors' Comments

The Pentax *ist DS offers a remarkable combination of portability and power. With a 6-megapixel image sensor and a body that is noticeably smaller than the competition, the *ist DS offers all the capability of an SLR without usual size and weight. Despite it's small size, the Pentax *ist DS offers big camera features like a 2" LCD screen, high speed shooting, and an 11-point autofocus system. Unlike most other digital SLRs, the Pentax *ist DS is compatible with AA-size batteries, which is a great advantage for travelers who may not always have access to a power source.

Pentax *ist DS Specifications

  • 6.1 megapixels (effective)
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file format
  • ISO range 200 - 3200
  • 4 AA batteries. Accepts interchangeable Pentax KAF
  • KAF2
  • and KA lenses -- lens not included
  • More *ist DS Specifications...

Product Information

Manufacturer Pentax
Part Number *ist DS
UPC 027075110618
Release Date Sep 15, 2004

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Grade: C+
HQ Grade: C+
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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Grade: 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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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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