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Pentax *ist DS
Pentax *ist DS
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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Best DSLR for the $"
  • 5 out of 5
"I take professional fashion and portrait photos with this and it works great!!!"
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Pentax *ist DS News

Pentax dSLRs to Support High Capacity SD Cards

Following the release of the new SD-HC memory cards, Pentax is providing support with a firmware update for its popular SLRs.

From Pentax - Sep 8, 2006

The SDHC (HC for High Capacity) cards can potentially hold up to 32GB of data, though right now the highest available SDHC card is 8GB.

Pentax has released a firmware update for their '*ist' line of SLRs, as well as the new K100D. An update for the K110D is expected next week.

This update will allow pentax users to store an astonishing amount of photos on a single, wafer-thin memory card, perfect for shutter-happy SLR enthusiasts.

Pentax Rolls Out the Lightest SLR on the Market

Despite its funny name, the *ist DS looks like a winner. Look for a price that's competitive with the Canon 300D.

From Pentax USA - Sep 13, 2004

PENTAX DOWNSIZES DIGITAL AGAIN IN SECOND COMPACT DIGITAL SLR

*ist DS Delivers Outstanding Image Quality

GOLDEN, Colorado (September 13, 2004) PENTAX has downsized digital SLR photography once again with the introduction of the *ist DS digital SLR. Developed as a second, even smaller, PENTAX compact digital SLR, the *ist DS camera advances the PENTAX commitment to easy-to-use and portable digital.

The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. read more

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