| Latest Review Posted | Pentax *ist DS
My first digital camera, is still perfectly working!
In 2004 was the best digital entry level camera ( and the smallest one), and its better features are a great value also today:
- first of all, the Sony CCD chip (not CMOS !) has a colour rendition that is second to none (IMHO Pentax K7 included..) .
- viewfinder has the best pentaprism I've ever seen on a digital .
- AA batteries use capability is a plus in remote or no electricity country (e.g. Africa or Australia desert...), every little store has it.
- small, sturdy and lightweight, is perfect for a backpacker trip.
- no gadget or unuseful tinsels, just takes wonderful pictures (great to use with Pentax-M lens, old style stuff).
In conclusion, I've travelled the world with it, have shot my best photos with it, and still I love use it!
Absolutely recommended! (if you could find one today: it begins to be a sort of "modern classic" or "digital vintage" camera to collect...)
P.s: in 2009 I purchased (used) a second camera for my wife (she wanted the same colour rendition of my beloved Pentax *ist DS, but
this was impossible with her Canons, so we bought another *ist DS...). |
