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Pentax *ist DL2
73 PixelMeter Score 3 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Excellent handling and ease of use
  • Wide compatibility with Pentax lenses
  • Superb image quality
  • Fast startup and responsive performance
Cons Cons
  • Missing advanced features and live preview
  • Unreliable automatic settings and metering
  • Poor performance for action photography
  • Fiddly menu system and high power consumption
  • Slow raw file conversion

Announcement date Announcement date January 24, 2006
Launch price Launch price $649 with 18-55mm
Sensor Sensor 6.1MP CCD

Announcement date Announcement date January 24, 2006
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $649 with 18-55mm
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Pentax K

Effective resolution Effective resolution 6.1MP
Sensor technology Sensor technology CCD
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

AF architecture AF architecture Phase detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 30s, Bulb

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 2.5-inch

CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 850 shots

Weight Weight 565g (1 lb 3.9 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None