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Pentax *ist DS

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General

Dimensions

125 x 93 x 66 mm
 

Weight

605 g

Inside The Camera

Optical sensor

CCD
 

Sensor Resolution (max)

6.3 megapixels
 

Resolution

6.1 megapixels
 

Photodetectors (max)

6.3 million
 

Photodetectors (effective)

6.1 million
 

Zoom range

By lens
 

Focal length

By lens
 

Light sensitivity (auto)

200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 ISO
 

Light sensitivity

ISO 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
 

Lens aperture

By lens
 

Focusing

TTL 11-area AF
 

Shutter speed

1/4000 to 30 sec (Bulb function)
 

Metering

Multi-segment/Multi-pattern, Center-weighted average, Spot

Outside The Camera

LCD size (new)

2 inch
 

Viewfinder type

Pentaprism
 

Type of flash

Pop-up
 

Tripod mount

Yes
 

Connection (new)

USB
 

Video out

Yes
 

Battery type(s) (new)

NiMH, AA
 

Storage type(s)

Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
 

Remote control

Yes
 

Hotshoe

Yes

Image Capture

Still image format (new)

JPEG, RAW
 

Still image capture speed

2.8 fps (8 frames)
 

Max. image resolution (new)

3008 x 2008
 

Digital video capture

No
 

Audio capture

Yes

Accessories Included

Cables

USB

Warranty

Service/Support

One-year limited warranty