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Pentax *ist D  
 
DCRP Review of *ist D
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Manufacturer: Pentax
Model name: *ist D
Date announced: 2003-02-26
MSRP: $1699
Official site: *ist D Home Page
 
Max resolution: 3008 x 2008 (6 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/1.8"
LCD resolution:
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, focus, white balance, shutter speed, aperture
ISO sensitivity: 200/400/800/1600/3200
Movie mode (format): No
Movie resolution (max): N/A
Sound recording: No
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW + TIFF
PictBridge support: No
 
Storage method: CompactFlash Type II (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: AA (4)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.1 x 3.7 x 2.4 in / 129.5 x 94.0 x 61.0 mm
Weight (empty): 19.4 oz / 550 g
Bundled software: Pentax Photo Browser, Photo Laboratory
 
Misc. notes: Pronounced "ist-dee", this is Pentax's first D-SLR. Uses any Pentax KAF lens.