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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
"The perfect Digital SLR"
  • 5 out of 5
"The question was Nikon 70DS, Canon 350D or Pentax DS ? �..mmmm."
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  • 5 out of 5
Now I am taking professional quality pictures ! ( - 3/9/05)

I am pretty new in photography. Usually the cameras with this much settings are intimidating but *ist DS was not. With about a week of... read more

  • 5 out of 5
About time ( - 3/2/05)

I have been in the aerial photography business for 20 years and have used Pentax medium format all that time. I had been disappointed that... read more

  • 5 out of 5
The Pentax *ist DS is fantastic! ( - 2/25/05)

I've been shooting 35mm film with my Pentax zx-5n for several years and naturally I have a nice compliment of lenses to go with it. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Pentax lives again ( - 12/10/04) I started out with pentax 18 years ago. Switched to nikon then to canon. I have come full circle with the *ist ds. Almost every... read more
  • 4 out of 5
Pentax istDs (victor vesuna - 10/25/06)

An excellent and user friendly camera, my only comment is that it does'nt come with a proprietary recharble lithium ion batteryread more

  • 4 out of 5
It is a good Camera ( - 6/19/06)

I bought Pentax ist DL one month ago with Pentax 18:35 lenses the result is not good enough Pics.
Then I bought Tamaron 28-200mm Super... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Pentax brand loyalty paid off! ( - 11/23/05)

I've had a pentax SFX (film) SLR for the past 15 years and decided digital was now good enough to compete on quality. because I... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Bad Camera ( - 8/8/05)

Save your money, look elsewhere, its a beautiful camera and when it works the shots with the standard Pentax zoom are just gorgeous.
The problems... read more

  • 1 out of 5
72 res ( - 10/3/05)

This camera jpeg is set at 72 res when printed at lab from the SDcard. DO NOT buy this camera.read more

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