Pentax launches *ist DL digital SLR camera

Posted on Thursday, June 02 2005 @ 0:26 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Pentax today announced a cheaper version of the *ist DS, the *ist DL digital SLR camera. This 6.1 megapixel camera has a 2.5-inch LCD color display and is an effort from Pentax to bring 'more affordable' digital SLR cameras to the market.

I took a quick look at Amazon and the new Pentax ist DL is pre-selling for $799 with the DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens. The camera will be available on August 10, 2005.

Pentax istDL dSLR camera

Summary of changes (compared to the *ist DS):

Auto ISO
3-area AF (*ist DS was 11 area)
Wide / spot AF
Three level 'soft' digital filter
Continuous shooting buffer reduced to 5 / 3 images (JPEG / RAW)
Penta-mirror viewfinder instead of Penta-prism, 0.82x magnification
Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen
Larger 2.5" LCD monitor
Removal of high speed sync flash
Two new languages: Swedish, Dutch
Slightly lighter (575g vs. 605g)
Available in black and silver

More info about the Pentax *ist DL can be found at DP Review

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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