Pentax *ist Ds

  • Evaluative metering ( 16 zones )
  • Partial metering
  • Center-weighted average metering

Introduced in the fall of 2004 digital SLR camera Pentax * ist DS is a further development of the Pentax * ist D. This model reinforces beginners should be addressed in the digital SLR photography.

Thus, the screen has been increased to 2 inches and added some scene modes. In contrast to the * ist D, the data is stored on the smaller SD card, which is to the fact that the size and weight of the camera could be further reduced. Keeping with this camera was the interchangeable focusing screen through which the cheaper sister model, * ist DL does not have, and the pentaprism viewfinder, which is in the * DL and has the following entry-level models replaced by a lighter and cheaper mirror viewfinder.

For the * ist DS firmware updates are available up to version 2.02 with support for SDHC memory cards with 4 GB or more available.

Pentax * ist Ds2 and Samsung GX -1S

In August 2005, Pentax announced a slightly modified successor model, which was originally intended only for the non-European market. The salient feature of the Pentax * ist Ds2 over its predecessor is an enlarged 2.5 -inch monitor. Additional firmware changes the * ist Ds2 presented for the Pentax * Ds is available. In Europe, initially only the identical sister model Samsung GX -1S offered, however, brought the fall of 2006, the * istDs2 in the trade.

Image sensor Electronic visual display Metering mode Flash synchronization Pentax *ist DL Pentax K200D Pentax K2000 Pentax K-x Pentax K-r Pentax K-30 Pentax K-5 Pentax K-3
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