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Pentax *ist DS  
 
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Manufacturer: Pentax
Model name: *ist DS
Date announced: 2004-09-13
MSRP: $1000
Official site: *ist DS 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): N/A
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/2.0"
LCD resolution:
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 200/400/800/1600/3200
Movie mode (format): No
Movie resolution (max): N/A
Sound recording: No
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/MMC card (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card):
Batteries used: AA (4)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 in / 124.5 x 91.4 x 66.0 mm
Weight (empty): 17.8 oz / 505 g
Bundled software: Pentax Photo Browser, Photo Laboratory
 
Misc. notes: The smallest D-SLR gets even smaller with this latest model. Pronounced "ist-dee-s".