35% off Dell's Most Popular LaptopsManufacturer: Pentax Part number: 18033
-
CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 8.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 47 reviews all user reviews
Where to buy
| store | customer rating | inventory | tax & shipping | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Marketplace |
|
Yes |
as of 12/14/2009 |
Product Summary
ist DS SLR Digital Camera with SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF Zoom Lens
price range: $988.00
A compact design, flexible power sources, and a strong feature set make the Pentax *ist DS a digital SLR for the on-the-move photo enthusiast.
Read moreUser reviews
User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 47 reviews
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
-
Showing 3 of 47 user reviewsSee all 47 user reviews
-
16 out of 16 people found this review helpful
by pomster on August 2, 2005
-
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
"Great Camera at an affordable price!!"
by G Rogers on June 5, 2005
-
10 out of 12 people found this review helpful
"Awesome camera. Amazingly sharp lens."
by dlachambre on February 26, 2005
- See all 47 user reviews Write review
Thank you for helping us maintain CNET's great community.
Submit your review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pentax
- Part Number: 18033
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 4.9 in
- Depth 2.6 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
Main Features
- Resolution 6.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 6,310,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,100,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200
- Shooting Modes Automatic, Manual
- Special Effects Black & White, Sepia
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/180 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Range EV 1-21.5 ( ISO 200 )
- Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 16
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
- Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
- Status LCD Display Information Program, Aperture, Drive mode, Film speed, Flash mode, Frame counter, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition, Manual focus mode, Red-eye reduction, Exposure compensation, White balance indicators
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 2.6 frames per second
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW 3008 x 2008 : 11 - With 128MB card, Super-fine JPEG 3008 x 2008 : 34 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 3008 x 2008 : 70 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 3008 x 2008 : 117 - With 128MB card, Super-fine JPEG 2400 x 1600 : 51 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 2400 x 1600 : 96 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 2400 x 1600 : 161 - With 128MB card, Super-fine JPEG 1536 x 1024 : 106 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 1536 x 1024 : 173 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 1536 x 1024 : 271 - With 128MB card
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 28 mm - 28 mm
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DA Pentax KAF
- Focal Length 18 mm - 55 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 11
- Min Focus Range 9.8 in
- Max View Angle 76 degrees
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 12 element(s)
- Filter Size 52 mm
- Lens System Mounting Pentax K
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 12 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, Depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.95x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1.5
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, Shutter speed, Metering system, Red-eye reduction, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 210,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.2 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Lens hood, Carrying strap, Eyepiece cover
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x Video cable
Power
- Power Device None
Battery
- Supported Battery CR-V3
- Supported Battery 2 x CR-V3
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year limited warranty
Product series
-
ist DS SLR Digital Camera with SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF Zoom Lens
Price: $988.00
Manufacturer: Pentax
Specs: SLR, 6.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2 in LCD display
-
Manufacturer: Pentax
Specs: SLR, 6.1 megapixels, 2 in LCD display
Manufacturer info
- Pentax
- Manufacturer profile
-
- Website: http://www.pentax.com/
- Address: 600 12th Street, Golden, CO. 80401
- Phone: 1-800-877-0155
- Fax: 1-303-799-9213
