| Latest Review Posted | Pentax *ist DS
I'm giving this a 10 because right now this is easily available for under 200 Euro second hand. Here it has just been replaced by a K5 - the first Pentax that really did all the DS did and more. The viewfinder of the DS is close to the K5 (not quite as bright) and lightyears ahead of the Canon/Nikons of it's age (looking at a postage stamp at the bottom of a well) - the single most critical part of a decent camera. Its light weight, compact size and AA batteries make it the perfect travel camera.
When I bought it it was to replace my 25 year-old MX - every other DSLR either felt like it was made from recycled plastic cups or was as big as my Mamiya 220.
For anyone wanting a first SLR this classic is perfect - with a budget of say 400 Euro you would have a kit of the 18-55mm, an M28 and M50 lens and maybe a 80-320 zoom for kicks , what more could a student photographer need?
My K5 just feels like a grown-up DS and that's huge praise to Pentax. |
