Get to know the Zune HD>>Manufacturer: Pentax Part number: 18428
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 8.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Pentax *ist DL (with 18mm-to-55mm lens)
price range: $499.99
A great value per ounce, the Pentax *ist DL is a logical choice for budget-minded enthusiasts looking to upgrade to a digital SLR, but it's not ideal for shooting action or running on full auto.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews
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18 out of 23 people found this review helpful
by dapjang on November 5, 2005
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
by codiac2600 on March 28, 2006
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"exceptional - simple and versatile"
by jonessp1 on August 6, 2005
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Awesome camera...awesome photos! Easy to use."
by Mulizza on May 25, 2006
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
by NJAnalyst on May 21, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pentax
- Part Number: 18428
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, ISO auto
- Analog Video Format NTSC, PAL
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode, Program mode
- Shooting Programs Macro, Action, Landscape, Portrait mode, Night scene with portrait
- Special Effects Slim, Soft, Sepia, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/180 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Range EV 1-21.5 ( ISO 200 )
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 16
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
- Status LCD Display Information Aperture, Drive mode, Flash mode, Focus area, Frame counter, Metering mode, Shutter speed, Self-timer mode, Battery condition, Bracketing indicator, Exposure compensation, Remote control indicator, White balance indicators
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 5 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 P-TTL, Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
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) 3
- 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 image rotation, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Camera orientation detection, Depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 96%
- Magnification 0.85x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1.5
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, AF-in-focus, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, White balance, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 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, Pentax Photo Browser, Pentax Photo Laboratory
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.0 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Lens hood, Carrying strap, Eyepiece cover
- Cables Included Video cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device None
Battery
- Supported Battery AA, CR-V3
- Supported Battery 4 x AA Alkaline battery, 4 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery, 4 x AA Lithium battery, 2 x CR-V3 Lithium battery
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Pentax *ist DL (with 18mm-to-55mm lens)
Price: $499.99
Manufacturer: Pentax
Specs: SLR, 6.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display
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Price: $499.95
Manufacturer: Pentax
Specs: SLR, 6.1 megapixels, 2.5 in LCD display
Manufacturer info
- Pentax
- Manufacturer profile
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- Address: Pentax Imaging Company, Englewood, CO.
- Phone: 1-800-877-0155
- Fax: 303-799-9213
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