Pentax *ist DS
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PENTAX *ist DS is a digital SLR camera produced by Pentax. The *ist DS produces a 6.1 megapixel resolution image.
In September 2005 the DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), a world-wide organization of collaborating websites announced that Pentax has received their first DIWA Award for a D-SLR camera. The *istDS model was awarded with a Silver medal for outstanding test results.
The *ist DS uses a Pentax KAF bayonet mount and can use older lenses using the KA-mount without limitations. Original K mount lenses and, with adapter also old M42 mount lenses, can be used in manual mode by selecting a menu option. Centre-weighted metering, aperture priority and focus indication are maintained, even with adapter mounted lenses.
Additional Specifications:
Firmware version 2.02 adds SDHC cards support, continuous AF support, auto ISO mode (selectable from 200-400, 200-800, 200-1600, 200-3200 ISO)
In comparison with other Pentax DSLRs, Pentax *ist Ds Pentax *ist Ds2 Pentax *ist D Pentax *ist Dl have TTL-mode (not only p-TTL) for external flash. This allows photograph to use old cheaper TTL flashes. This allows photograph to get right enough exposure without 'pre-flash'.
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