Pentax *ist DS2

A 6.1 megapixel CCD image sensor that is built to the same aspect ratio as 35mm film. A 2.5inch color LCD screen for browsing saved pictures, an optical viewfinder for framing photos, and a small LCD panel on top of the camera for viewing camera settin...

A 6.1 megapixel CCD image sensor that is built to the same aspect ratio as 35mm film. A 2.5inch color LCD screen for browsing saved pictures, an optical viewfinder for framing photos, and a small LCD panel on top of the camera for viewing camera settin...

The Pentax *ist DS2 has the same three outstanding characteristics as its predecessor, its great ergonomics, its large viewfinder and its use of AA batteries. For a photographer, these are very important reasons to buy the Pentax *ist DS2. This camera...

The Pentax *ist DS2 has the same three outstanding characteristics as its predecessor, its great ergonomics, its large viewfinder and its use of AA batteries. For a photographer, these are very important reasons to buy the Pentax *ist DS2. This camera...

The compact and inexpensive Pentax *ist DS2 performs well and blends automation and manual controls into a beginner-friendly dSLR. For those approaching the dSLR market with a bag of Pentax lenses--or no lenses at all--its worth considering.

The compact and inexpensive Pentax *ist DS2 performs well and blends automation and manual controls into a beginner-friendly dSLR. For those approaching the dSLR market with a bag of Pentax lenses--or no lenses at all--its worth considering.

Spec: Digital camera, 6,100,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color Good: Relatively compact; beginner-friendly mix of manual and automatic features. Bad: Poor high-ISO photo quality; sluggish autofocus in dim lighting. Bottomline: The compact and inexpensive Pentax *ist DS2 performs well and blends automation and manual controls into a beginner-friendly dSLR. For those approaching the dSLR market with a bag of Pentax lenses--or no lenses at all--its worth considering.

The Pentax *ist DS2 ($750 street, body only) may be the companys newest digital SLR, but it falls well short of the standard set by its counterparts. Aside from a large LCD screen and its ability to run on double-A batteries, which is convenient, we...

The Pentax *ist DS2 is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, it has a durable stainless-steel chassis, multi-layered electronic circuit boards and delivers su...