Pentax *ist D Digital Camera Accessories
Now it is time to introduce you to the many resources available to you, for maintaining good care of your Pentax *ist D body digital camera. The Pentax *ist D camera is an exquisite piece of engineering and mastery, coming together to take the ultimate high-resolution image/picture. As you will read in the following Pentax *ist D review, this camera was developed with a broad user base in mind, delivering high quality and reliable images for the professional, and quick and easy to use handling for the novice. The Pentax *ist D digital camera is definitely a camera for the people. Pentax *ist D Digital Camera
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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. |
| Performance Timing |
Buffer Frames, Max Res |
9 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
2.6 |
| 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 |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
95% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| Lens |
Digital Zoom |
No |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
TTL phase-matching |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Aperture Range Description |
Varies with lens used |
| Lens Thread Type |
Varies with lens used |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
Microdrive |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF, RAW |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
None |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
3 |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters) |
16 |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot shoe (with X-contact for dedicated flash unit) |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3008x2008, 2400x1600, 1536x1024, 1152x768, 960x640 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
6.31 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1.12 |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Unknown CCD |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
1.52 |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
5 |
| General |
Model Number |
*ist D |
| Camera Format |
SLR |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$1699.00 |
| Street Price |
$1128.99 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-04-22 |
| 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 |
550 g
19.2 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
129 x 95 x 60 mm
5.1 x 3.7 x 2.4 in |
| 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 |
1/4000 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
30 |
| 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 |
Pentax *ist D Review
Pentax *ist D Accessories are part of what make this such a wonderful purchase. As with any camera found on the market these days, the Pentax *ist D manual which accompanies the Pentax *ist D digital camera takes you through the steps of taking the basic photo, and how to download or access you images you have captured. Your Pentax *ist D digital SLR camera will take perfect pictures and make them easy to access from any PC or Pentax *ist D cradle designed for recharging or accessing your Pentax *ist D digital camera. One of the better features of deciding on this model is the Pentax *ist D rebate available from the manufacturer. This is something you will find with many of the models and Pentax *ist D lenses that immediately fall into the category of Pentax *ist D accessories. Your Pentax *ist D digital SLR camera is already equipped with all that is required for capturing perfect images, however you may find that you require the Pentax *ist D kit to provide you with all the additional tools and supplies required for maintaining the camera and insuring a long Pentax *ist D camera life. Complete with the Pentax *ist D powergrip, you can easily find the camera available at prices below Pentax *ist D camera wholesale - provided you don’t mind exchanging the Pentax *ist D price for a decent service contract designed to extend the life of your Pentax *ist D body. Even though the Pentax *ist D body is built to take daily punishment, use the patented Pentax *ist D leather case to secure your investment and keep the Pentax *ist D power grip in satisfactory condition - regardless of your location/situation.
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