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Relatively compact
Beginner-friendly mix of manual and automatic features.
Relatively compact; beginner-friendly mix of manual and automatic features.
Poor high-ISO photo quality; sluggish autofocus in dim lighting.
The compact and inexpensive Pentax *ist DS2 performs well and blends automation and manual controls into a beginner-friendly dSLR. For those approaching the dSLR market with a bag of Pentax lenses--or no lenses at all--its worth considering.
Abstract: A 6.1 megapixel CCD image sensor that is built to the same aspect ratio as 35mm film. A 2.5inch color LCD screen for browsing saved pictures, an optical viewfinder for framing photos, and a small LCD panel on top of the camera for viewing camera settin...
Abstract: The Pentax *ist DS2 has the same three outstanding characteristics as its predecessor, its great ergonomics, its large viewfinder and its use of AA batteries. For a photographer, these are very important reasons to buy the Pentax *ist DS2. This camera...
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Published: 2006-03-27, Author: Lisa , review by: cnet.com
Relatively compact; beginner-friendly mix of manual and automatic features.
Poor high-ISO photo quality; sluggish autofocus in dim lighting.
The compact and inexpensive Pentax *ist DS2 performs well and blends automation and manual controls into a beginner-friendly dSLR. For those approaching the dSLR market with a bag of Pentax lenses--or no lenses at all--its worth considering.
Abstract: The Pentax *ist DS2 is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, it has a durable stainless-steel chassis, multi-layered electronic circuit boards and delivers su...
