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Digital SLR Cameras

Pentax *ist DL

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Pentax *ist DL 4.00

Explain star rating

RRP

$999.00

Price range

$1050

Review Date

Thursday, 8th of September, 2005

Features

Camera Resolution : 6.1 MP

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 1600

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 3200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 800

ISO Speeds : Auto

What's Hot

Great transition camera, nice images, robust functionality

What's Not

Battery life is a bit of a problem, some minor layout irritations

The Final Word

A great budget SLR.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Digital Camera Features

Camera Resolution

6.1 MP

Interchangeable Lens?

Yes

Focus Type

Manual, Autofocus

Aperture Priority?

Yes

FlashType

Built-in, External

Flash Functions

Auto Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash

ISO Speeds

800, 1600, 3200, Auto , 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/4000th of a second

Min Shutter Speed

30 seconds

Shutter Priority?

Yes

White balance

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten

Fixed Image Resolutions

3008x2008, 2400x1600, 1536x1024

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Colour Viewfinder?

Yes

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Bracketing Function?

Yes

Self timer?

Yes

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

2.5 in

General

Available Colours

Black

Length (mm)

125

Width (mm)

92.5

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

Weight without battery (grams)

470

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Supported Picture File Formats

JPG, Raw

Power

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Disposable - (Alkaline), Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

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