Compact size; simple controls; good feature set....Images looked soft; artifacts show up when shooting JPEGs....The istDL is a very well designed camera...You access basic shooting functions by pressing the Function button on the back of the camera...The power on the istDL is actually on a rocker switch that surrounds the shutter button, making it simple and easy to access...If
No external controls for ISO and flash
Images didn't look very sharp...With a street price of $600 (as of March 21, 2006) and a basic feature set, the Pentax *istDL represents a good entry-level option for aspiring digital SLR shooters on a budget...Though it isn't long on features, the *istDL provides the automatic and manual features...
Svelte and affordable; logical interface; solid image quality....Autofocus sometimes flustered by difficult scenes; auto white-balance setting mediocre for outdoor shadows...Despite its slight stature and modest price point, the *istDL handily produces crisp, vibrant photos that should please any photographer taking the step up from a digital point-and-shoot...a few automatic features,...
"What sold me on this one was that I am able to use my very old, but very good, lenses..."
"I decided to take the plunge, and haven't looked back! The pictures are unfailingly good, and the camera performs just as capably as my old Canon (film) SLR..."
"It takes amazing pictures when printed on my Sony DPP-FP30 photo printer, I would recommend this camera to anyone thats on a budget and wants good quality..."
"Good size and weight to fit hands, excellent image quality as a Digital SLR at this price level (around $500), 2.5" LCD looks much better than 1.8" and smaller LCDs..."
"I've already purchased an old Pentax manual 50mm lens, and its very easy to focus - takes some getting used to of course, but not bad..."
"Built to last,comfortable, through the lense focusing easy menu choices ,well..."
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