|
Portability never looked like this. Weighing in at a mere 20
ounces with batteries, the lightweight, stylish *ist D does not sacrifice
quality and performance. A 6.1 megapixel CCD with advanced data processing
circuitry for astonishing image clarity and detail. A newly-developed 11
point autofocus with SAFOX Vlll for quick and accurate focus. A bright,
high-precision viewfinder with superimposed AF-point display for super-clear
views of any subject. And featuring a PENTAX K lens mount for compatibility
with most existing PENTAX 35mm format lenses and accessories. All protected
by a super-rigid, black stainless-steel chassis. Portable and maneuverable,
the *ist D is the ideal go-anywhere traveling companion for advanced
amateurs and photography enthusiasts.
- Capture super-clear, high-resolution digital images
and accurately reproduce subtle hues and fine details. The *ist D
offers an impressive 6.1 effective megapixels by incorporating an
APS-sized CCD (23.5mm x 15.7mm) and high-performance data processing
circuitry.
- Enjoy outstanding portability and maneuverability in
a wide variety of photographic applications. The *ist D boasts one
of the world's smallest bodies (5.1 wide x 3.7 high x 2.4 inches
thick) (129 x 94.7 x 60.1mm) and weighs a mere 19.4 ounces (550 grams)
without batteries. A stainless-steel chassis offers exceptional
rigidity, especially against torsion, to protect the interior mechanisms
from shock.
- Get a super-clear, high-precision view of the
subject with the newly developed super-compact glass pentaprism.
Exclusively designed to complement the high-performance CCD, the *ist
D viewfinder offers a magnification of 0.95 times (with a 50mm
F1.4 lens at infinity, diopter at -1m-1) and improved focusing accuracy in
Manual focus operations, assuring precise framing. The display system
offers a wide range of information to inform users of the camera's
operational status at the shooting position. The *ist D is equipped
with a built-in diopter adjuster with an adjustable range of -2.5-1
~ +1.5m-1.
- Use your existing PENTAX 35mm lenses. Featuring the
acclaimed PENTAX K lens mount used in conventional 35mm-format SLR
cameras, the *ist D accepts a large number of existing 35mm-format
interchangeable zoom and special-application lenses and accessories to
help accommodate diversified photographic requirements and maximize
creativity and image quality.* (*Some restrictions and conditions may
apply to certain lenses and accessories.)
- Store and access images quickly. The *ist D
accepts the widely-available CompactFlash™ Type I and II memory cards
and the large-capacity MicroDrive™ for high storage volume and fast
access speed.
- See just-captured images instantly with the 1.8 inch
118,000-pixel LCD. Located on the back panel, the LCD monitor
enables the playback of recorded images with exceptional clarity and high
precision. The status LCD monitor, positioned at the upper right corner of
the top panel, provides a host of information on the camera's operational
status at a glance.
- Focus with accuracy and precision. With a
newly-developed SAFOX VIII phase-matching autofocus system, the
camera's 11 point AF sensor covers a wide area of both horizontal and
vertical image fields with exceptional speed and precision even under poor
lighting conditions. Nine of the 11 AF sensors are a horizontally
extended, cross-shaped type, improving focusing accuracy and aligned to
effectively cover the middle section, while two additional sensors are
positioned at each side of this section. In addition to the versatile Auto
mode and the pinpoint SPOT mode, the *ist D offers the innovative
SELECT mode, which allows users to select one of the 11 AF sensor points
using the four-way controller on the back panel. The user-selected sensor
point is superimposed in the viewfinder with a red LED indicator.
- Solve even the most complicated lighting conditions
efficiently and instantly with a sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern
metering system. Spot and Center-weighted metering modes are
also available to accommodate specialized applications.
- Choose from six distinctive exposure modes through a
sophisticated exposure system:
- All-purpose Green program mode
- Aperture-priority AE mode
- Shutter-priority AE mode
- Bulb mode
- The innovative “Hyper” exposure modes were
originally developed by PENTAX to simplify camera operations and
maximize creativity. In both Hyper modes, the photographer can instantly
jump back to the original program or settings using the IF button.
- The Hyper program mode allows users to
instantly shift the exposure program using the Tv and/or Av dials
without the trouble of resetting the exposure modes. Users can choose
from the High-shutter-speed-priority, Depth-priority or MTF-priority
programs as the default program, rather than Normal program, using one
of the custom functions.
- The Hyper manual mode allows fingertip
adjustment of shutter and/or aperture settings in Metered Manual
operation.
- Choose from 22 user-adjustable custom functions
to preprogram important camera functions to suit individual preferences.
The user-selected function is clearly displayed on the LCD image monitor
for at-a-glance confirmation.
- Successively record up to six images at the speed of
2.6 frames per second and capture the flow of the subject's motion by
using *ist D's Continuous AF mode.
- Freeze the decisive moment of the subject's action
or motion with a top shutter speed of 1/4000 second. The *ist
D also offers a high flash synchronization speed of 1/150 second
to create dramatic flash images using large apertures.
- Enjoy the convenience of multiple power sources. The
*ist D can operate from three different power sources to
maximize user convenience. In addition to the two accompanying CR-V3
batteries and the optional AC adapter, the *ist D can be powered by
four AA-sized batteries (Lithium, alkaline, and NiMH), which are commonly
available around the world. The optional battery grip can also be combined
with the batteries to accommodate extended photo sessions.
- Choose from four convenient playback modes by
using the large-image LCD monitor:
- The Single-frame mode displays captured
images one by one and allows users to magnify a selected image up to 12
times.
- The Multi-frame mode lets users view nine
recorded images simultaneously.
- The Quick view mode shows a just-captured
image for one, three or five seconds.
- The Slide show mode automatically displays
captured images one after the other at 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 second
intervals.
- Choose from three recording formats:
compressed JPEG, and uncompressed TIFF and RAW. The user can select one of
three file sizes (“L” at 3008x2008 pixels, “M” at 2400x1600 pixels,
and “S” at 1536x1024, 1152x768 or 960x640 pixels) and one of five image
quality levels (good, better, best, TIFF and RAW) to meet specific
requirements.
- Choose from three White balance modes: Auto,
Preset and Manual. The Preset mode allows the instant selection of one of
eight different white balance settings, while the Manual mode recalls one
of three settings preset by the user with pushbutton ease.
- Check images with greater accuracy. Exposure
levels can be displayed in graph form on the LCD image monitor during
both shooting and playback.
- Eliminate digital noise that may spoil the quality
of captured images by activating the Noise reduction function.
- Shed light on your subject and reduce red-eye. When
set in a pop-up position, the built-in auto flash automatically
discharges in the dark and against backlight to provide supplemental
illumination on the subject. Its Red-eye reduction function helps
the photographer avoid the annoying red-eye effect in the subject's eyes
in flash portraits.* The flash can be activated or turned off manually to
create specific visual effects or to comply with flash restrictions.
(*This feature does not eliminate red eyes in all instances.)
- Capture three different exposures of the same
subject — proper, under- and over-exposure — with a single shutter release
with the Auto bracketing mode. Users have a choice of three orders
(proper/under/over, under/proper/over, and over/proper/under) and six
exposure ranges (±0.3 EV, ±0.7 EV and ±1.0 EV in 1/3 EV increments; ±0.5
EV, ±1.0 EV and ±1.5 EV in 1/2 EV increments).
- Get instant confirmation of the depth of field
(in-focus area) for a selected aperture by turning the main switch to
“preview” position.
- Release the shutter from a distance instantly or
with a three-second delay with an optional remote controller.
- Extend your battery power. Powered by four AA-sized batteries,
the optional D-BG1 battery grip prolongs the *ist D's
operation time. It can be mounted onto the bottom of the *ist D
without removing the battery stored inside the camera, so the battery life
is extended considerably. It also comes equipped with a vertical-position
shutter release button, a preview lever, Tv/Av dials and an AE lock
button. The optional O-CC10 camera case stores an *ist D camera
body set with a standard zoom lens and features an inside pocket to hold a
lens cap and the optional remote controller.
Manual |
|
