Pentax *ist-DPentax's first d-SLR is a winner, with good color, low noise, and excellent "hand feel," all in a compact body.<<Test Results & Conclusion :(Previous) | (Next): ISTD Photo Gallery!>> Reference: DatasheetReview First Posted: 03/30/2004 |
Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Pentax *ist D
| 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? | |
| Size: |
5.1 x 3.7 x 2.4 in. (129 x 95 x 60 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 3008x2008, 2400x1600, 1536x1024, 1152x768, 960x640 |
| Movie Resolution: | |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 6.10 |
| CCD Size (inches): | APS-C |
| 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: 11 points with 9 cross-type |
| 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: | No |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | n/a |
| LCD Size (inches): | 1.8 |
| LCD Resolution: | |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 200, 400, 800, 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): | 11 |
| 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 |
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