Housed in one of the world's smallest, lightest digital SLR camera bodies, the 6.1 MP *ist DS digital SLR camera comes equipped with an array of advanced functions and user-friendly features. The *ist DS is the next in the series of *ist D cameras and is compatible with existing Pentax 35mm-format interchangeable lenses and accessories.
This camera features:
- Outstanding image reproduction with a 6.1 megapixel CCD
- A high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis
- Compatibility with 35mm-format lenses and accessories
- Bright, high-precision viewfinder with superimposed AF-point display
- Fast, high-precision 11-point autofocus (nine cross-type sensors) with SAFOX VIII
- Sophisticated 16-segment multipattern metering
- Versatile white balance control
- User-friendly automatic operations
- SD memory card compatibility
- 18 user-programmable custom functions
- High-speed continuous shooting at 2.8 frames per second
- 1/4,000-second high-speed shutter with 1/180-second flash sync
- Versatile multisource power supply (AA-sized batteries, lithium batteries, and AC adapter)
- High-precision 2.0-inch LCD image monitor and multi-data status LCD monitor
- Choice of recording formats: JPEG (Good, Better, Best) or RAW
- Noise-reduction system to minimize digital noise during extended exposures
- Effortless data uploading to a PC using the included USB cable
- Functional playback options, including 12x zoom display and nine-image thumbnail display
- PictBridge compatibility
The *ist D and the *ist DS Compared
| | *ist D | *ist DS |
| Effective Pixels | 6.1 Megapixels | 6.1 Megapixels |
| LCD Monitor | 1.8-inch TFT Color LCD | 2.0-inch TFT Color LCD |
| Power Source | 4 AA, or 2 CR-V3 | 4 AA, or 2 CR-V3 |
| Storage Media | Compact Flash (I & II), MicroDrive | SD Memory Card |
| File Formats | 8-bit (JPEG), 8-bit (TIFF), 12-bit (RAW) | 8-bit (JPEG), 12-bit (RAW) |
| Exposure Modes | Auto w/Hyper Program Program AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Metered Manual Bulb | Program AE Auto Picture Picture Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Metered Manual Bulb |
| Interface | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 |
| Flash Sync | 1/150 sec | 1/180 sec |
| X-Sync Socket | YES | NO |
| Continuous Frame Advance | 2.6 fps | 2.8 fps |
| Continuous Autofocus | YES | YES (in Action Picture Mode only) |
| Mirror Lock | YES | YES |
| Wireless Flash Sync | YES | NO |
| Optional Vertical Grip | YES | NO |
| Stainless-Steel Chassis | YES | YES |
| Remote Assistant from PC | YES | NO |
| Interchangeable Focusing Screens | YES | YES |
| PictBridge Compatibility | NO | YES |
| Weight (w/o Batteries) | 19.4 oz | 17.8 oz |
Product Description:
This Pentax 6.1MP digital SLR camera with istDS kit has it all! It's one of the smallest, lightest digital SLR's with a high-rigidity stainless steel chassis, and delivers outstanding image reproduction with the 6.1MP CCD. Features a bright, high-precision viewfinder with superimposed AF-point display; 11-point autofocus with SAFOX VIII; 16-segment multi-pattern metering; D-memory card compatibility; 18 user-programmable custom function; high-speed continuous shooting at 2.8 frames per second; 2.0” LCD image monitor and multi-data status LCD monitor; recording formats between JPEG or RAW; noise-reduction system to minimize digital noise during extended exposures; effortless data uploading to a PC using USB cable; functional playback options, including 12x zoom display and 9-image thumbnail display; and much more. Includes camera; istDS kit; video cable; and USB cable. Made in USA. 2-1/2Lx6Wx5D".