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Pentax *ist-D

Pentax's first d-SLR is a winner, with good color, low noise, and excellent "hand feel," all in a compact body.

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 03/30/2004

MSRP $1699 US

General
Model Name:	*Pentax ist D**
Model Number:	*ist D
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1699.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-05
Date Available:	2003-10-15
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wireless remote
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:	Metal
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	19.4 oz (550 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	5.1 x 3.7 x 2.4 in. (129 x 95 x 60 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3008x2008, 2400x1600, 1536x1024, 1152x768, 960x640
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	6.10
CCD Size (inches):	1.12
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:	Unknown CCD
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.52
Movie Audio:	No
Quality Levels:	5
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL phase-matching
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:
Aperture Range Description:	Varies with lens used
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	Varies with lens used
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Fixed eye-level pentaprism
Optical VF Accuracy:	95%
LCD Viewfinder:
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	200, 1600, 3200
ISO Rating Max:	3200
Number of White Balance Settings:	9
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, 3 Manual settings
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	30
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/4000
Exp Adj Range:	3.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	16-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Self Timer:	2 or 12
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	3
Flash Modes:	On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	16
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):
Flash Range Description:
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot shoe (with X-contact for dedicated flash unit)
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Other Memory Types:	Microdrive
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF, RAW
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	None
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	9
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	2.600
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA or 2 x CR-V3
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline disposable, Lithium or NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	CR-V3 disposable (type unknown)
Battery Charger Included:	No
More Information
Notes & Features:	Resolutions of 1536 x 1024, 1152 x 768 and 960 x 640 pixels are all accessible via the camera's "Small" setting, and must be selected via a custom function.
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website