*ist DS
General Description
The *ist DS was the second digital Pentax K-mount camera on the market. Targeted at amateurs, it was the first one to use SD cards as storage media, and to offer “picture” exposure modes. Most other features were inherited from the more professional *ist D. Thanks to this and to its moderate price, the *ist DS became quite popular
| Product Variations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exact Name | *ist DS | *ist DS |
| Color | black | silver-black |
| Year of Introduction | 2004 | 2005 |
| Catalog Number | 18996 | 19006 |
| Sold with Case | — | — |
Technical Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | "crippled" KAF2 |
| Mount Limitations | digital A aperture or metered manual only |
| AF System (sensitivity) | SAFOX VIII, 11 sensors (0 ~ 19 EV) |
| AF with supersonic lenses | — |
| Power-Zoom Features | — |
| Self-Timer | 12 / 2 sec |
| Mirror Lock-Up | — |
| Cable Release | CS-205 |
| Infra-Red Release | remote control F |
| Custom Functions | 18 |
| Additional Features | DOF preview |
| Width x Height x Depth | 125 x 92.5 x 66 mm |
| Weight | 505 g |
| Image Sensor | |
| Effective Pixel Count | 6.1 megapixel |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 15.7 x 23.5 mm |
| Focal-Length Multiplication Factor | 1.53 x |
| Image Storage | |
| Data-Storage Formats | RAW (PEF), JPG |
| Storage Media | Secure Digital (SD and SDHC) |
| Digital Features | |
| Shake Reduction | — |
| Dust Removal | — |
| Live View | — |
| Orientation Sensor | — |
| Exposure System | |
| Exposure Modes | Auto-Picture, P, Paction, Pclose-up, Pflash off, Plandscape, Pnight-scene, Pportrait, Av, Tv, M |
| Metering Modes with K and M Lenses | center-weighted, spot |
| Metering Modes with A and newer Lenses | 16-segment, center-weighted, spot |
| Meter Material | SPD |
| Exposure Compensation (Step) | +/-2 (1/3 EV steps) -2/+4 (1/2 EV steps) |
| Exposure Lock | yes |
| Meter Range | 1 ~ 21.5 EV |
| ISO Range | 200 ~ 3200 ASA |
| Shutter | |
| Construction | electronic (vertical) |
| Material | metal |
| Shutter Speeds | 30 ~ 1/4000, B |
| Mechanical Speeds | — |
| Viewfinder | |
| Magnification [Coverage] | 0.95x [95%] |
| Aperture Indication | LED |
| Shutter-Speed Indication | LED |
| Interchangeable Screens | yes |
| Power Source | |
| Batteries | 4 x 1.5 Volt AA Size or 2 x CR-3V |
| External | — |
| Continuous Shooting | |
| Continuous Shooting | 2.8 frames per second |
| Flash System | |
| Command Protocol(s) | analog |
| Features | HS, P-TTL, TTL |
| Synchronization Speed(s) | 1/180 ~ 30, B |
| Built-In Flash | |
| Guide Number (GN) | 15.6 |
| Coverage (35mm equivalent) | 28 |
| Auto Pop-Up | yes |
| Red-Eye Reduction | yes |
| AF Assist | yes |
| Accessories | |
| Fitting Case(s) | soft case: O-CC28 |