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Pentax ist DS2
Price (MSRP): $799.00
Megapixel: 6.1
TYPE: Digital SLR
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A very compact, lightweight digital SLR, the *ist DS offers amateur photographers standard manual and automatic exposure modes and a modest selection of programmed automatic scene modes. This camera provides ample color options and image-parameter adjustments. Among its notable features are a high-quality viewfinder, depth-of-field previewing, high-speed external flash sync, wireless off-camera flash control, continuous autofocus, spot metering, a bulb mode, 2.8fps continuous shooting, and 18 custom functions. This camera is also sold as the Samsung GX-1S.
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| Slowest Shutter Speed |
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30 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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4000 |
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| Built-In Flash |
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No |
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| Continuous Shooting |
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2.8 images/sec |
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| Flash Sync Speed |
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1/180 |
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| AF Points |
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11 |
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| Metering Zones |
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16 |
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| Lens Mount |
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Pentax AF (digital only) |
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| Screen Size |
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2.5 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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210,000 |
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| Screen Type |
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LCD |
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| Maximum ISO |
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3200 |
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| Max Continuous JPG |
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8 |
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| Max Continuous RAW |
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5 |
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| Media Type |
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SD |
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| Battery |
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AA |
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| Width |
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4.9 in |
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| Height |
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3.6 in |
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| Depth |
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2.6 in |
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| Weight |
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17.6 oz |
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| Release Date |
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August 2005 |
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