Pentax Istd

Pentax *ist D Digital SLR Camera with PENTAX-DA 16-45mm ED lens

Pentax - SLR - 6.1 megapixel - CompactFlash - Microdrive - ISO 3200 - Pop-up Flash - 20.8 ounce - Optical Viewfinder

Portability never looked like this. Weighing in at a mere 20 ounces with batteries, the lightweight, stylish *ist D does not sacrifice quality and performance. A 6.1 megapixel CCD with advanced data processing circuitry for astonishing image clarity and detail. A newly-developed 11 point autofocus with SAFOX Vlll for quick and accurate focus. A bright, high-precision viewfinder with superimposed AF-point display for super-clear views of any subject. And featuring a PENTAX K lens mount for compat...

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Technical specifications


General
Product TypeDigital camera - SLR
Width5.1 in
Depth2.4 in
Height3.7 in
Weight1.3 lbs
Main Features
Resolution6.1 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels6,310,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution6,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size15.7 x 23.5mm
Light SensitivityISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 3200
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed30 sec
X-sync Speed1/150 sec
Exposure MeteringEvaluative, center-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgram, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure RangeEV 0-21 ( ISO 200 )
Exposure Compensation±3 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering Zones16
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsCloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white)
Status LCD Display IlluminationYes
Status LCD Display InformationAutofocus mode, shutter speed, frame counter, aperture, manual focus mode, red-eye reduction, self-timer mode, film speed, photo quality, photos remaining, drive mode, white balance indicators, exposure compensation, battery condition, program, flash mode
Still Image FormatJPEG, TIFF, RAW
Continuous Shooting Speed6 frames per second, 2.6 frames per second
Remote ControlOptional
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemoryCompactFlash, Microdrive
Image StorageRAW 3008 x 2008 : 7 - with 128MB card TIFF 3008 x 2008 : 6 - with 128MB card Super-fine JPEG 3008 x 2008 : 25 - with 128MB card Fine JPEG 3008 x 2008 : 50 - with 128MB card Normal JPEG 3008 x 2008 : 106 - with 128MB card TIFF 2400 x 1600 : 10 - with 128MB card Super-fine JPEG 2400 x 1600 : 38 - with 128MB card Fine JPEG 2400 x 1600 : 80 - with 128MB card Normal JPEG 2400 x 1600 : 163 - with 128MB card TIFF 1536 x 1024 : 26 - with 128MB card Super-fine JPEG 1536 x 1024 : 106 - with 128MB card Fine JPEG 1536 x 1024 : 196 - with 128MB card Normal JPEG 1536 x 1024 : 346 - with 128MB card
Camera Flash
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)11
Flash ModesFP flash (high-speed synchro), auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionYes
FeaturesAF illuminator
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 16 mm - 45 mm - f/4.0
Focal Length16 mm - 45 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera25.5 - 69mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)11
Min Focus Range11 in
Max View Angle83 degrees
Lens ApertureF/4.0
Optical Zoom2.8 x
Zoom AdjustmentManual
Lens Construction10 group(s) / 13 element(s)
Filter Size67 mm
Lens System MountingPentax K
FeaturesED glass, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay2 sec, 12 sec
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesDirect print, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, depth-of-field preview button, PRINT Image Matching, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - fixed eye-level pentaprism
Field Coverage95%
Magnification0.95x
Dioptric Correction Range-2 to +1
Viewfinder FramesAutofocus frame
LCD Display InformationShutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, flash charge completion, red-eye reduction , aperture, metering system
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8" - color
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format118,000 pixels
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB 1 x composite video output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x CompactFlash Card - type I/II
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS 9.x
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesLens hood, body cap, lens cap, neck strap
Battery
Supported BatteryAA, CR-V3
Supported Battery Details4 x AA alkaline battery ( optional ) 4 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( optional ) 4 x AA NiCd rechargeable battery ( optional ) 4 x AA lithium battery ( optional ) 2 x CR-V3 lithium battery ( included )
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandPentax
Part Numbers89200, KB89200
GTIN00027075892002


Pentax Istd Support & Troubleshooting


Software Downloads : Support & Service : PENTAX Software Downloads : Support & Service : PENTAX
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