| Latest Review Posted | Pentax *ist D
Cons | Technology has moved on
Pros | TTL flash, Excellent metering with K mount lenses, ISO 3200 performance
Rating | 8
Price | $2100 Cdn
Years Owned | 6 1/2
I can recommend this camera: Yes
Value, Features, Performance & Size
This camera was expensive at the time, and follow on models were lower initial purchase price, however for someone looking for a second body on the used market today, these are great cameras for the value.
They provide all the necessary features, and the TTL flash cability and accurate metering with Manual aperture lenses make this a must have body for anyone shooting legacy glass.
Camera Review
This really should be labelled the little camera that could, because the *istD can do it all.
I bought this camera within 1 month of the release, as the cost of this camera with the FA-J 18-35 kit lens actually exceeded the combined cost of my later camera purchases, the K10D and K7.
It was expensive at the time, but coming from film, I neither found it slow, or the viewing screen too small, because it was infinitely faster than film.
I have used, and still use this camera specifically with older lenses and flash, and in low light situations, because I feel it offers images with a quality that newer cameras can't offer.
The camera does lack hot pixel compensation however, and has more than a few which have developed over time, and compared to newer models, yes it does now seem slow, and have a small screen, but th... |
