Where are all those *ists ?

**fs999** · 02-12-2009, 03:25 PM

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I'm searching a *ist for a friend since three months and nothing !

Where are all those *ists ?

k100d · 02-12-2009, 03:28 PM

there was one on the forum a while ago.
doesn't seem like they were particularly popular.

Peter Zack · 02-12-2009, 03:49 PM

Actually I'd say the opposite. I have a *istD as well as a K10D and K20D. The *istD still gets tons of use. Nice and light with very similar controls to the to bigger cameras. It's a slower camera but still a very good performer. many users just keep them as backups and street shooting cameras.

They come up on Ebay sometimes at a reasonable price but the used prices on K10D's are very low (-$400) so consider one of those as well.

**fs999** · 02-12-2009, 04:12 PM

K100d, last year a lot of them were to buy... perhaps all these buyers are satisfied with...

Peter, *ist is a film camera

Peter Zack · 02-12-2009, 04:22 PM

Duh I didn't notice that he said *ist and not *istD. But if I was going to recommend a film camera, get a PZ-1, PZ-1p, ZX-7 or MZ-5n. All better cameras IMO. here's a sweet package.

Pentax MZ-5n + ZX-7 QD Autofocus Camera Outfit MINT W@W - (eBay.ca item 220354236880 end time 15-Feb-09 14:00:00 EST)

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-12-2009, 04:57 PM

Introduced in 2003, the *ist was the final 35mm film SLR Pentax produced.
They are not common. In USA used dealer KEH has one ~2-3 times per year.

Chris

AndrewG NY · 02-13-2009, 08:41 AM

Throw the MZ-6/ZX-L in Peter's bunch, and if you want to go cheaper the Z-20 is another good choice. The *ist had decent enough specifications but they're not that common, and the prices are usually higher than justified. I've also heard reports of some annoying AF lock problems on the *ist, possibly related to a wonky half-press on the shutter button?

I see you have an *ist so I guess you already know what you're getting into.

k100d · 02-13-2009, 09:14 AM

ZX-L is better b/c it works w/ older lenses.
i think *ist is smaller, has selectable focus points and has different exposure modes but has the cripple mount

Finn · 02-13-2009, 10:54 AM

There were a couple on KEH a few weeks ago. Might check there.

**Rense** · 02-13-2009, 11:16 AM

Last week there were some in the Dutch "Marktplaats.nl" an eBayish kind of thing.... I could try to buy one for you if you want to....

http://link.marktplaats.nl/228974391
http://link.marktplaats.nl/228925728
http://link.marktplaats.nl/228397599
http://link.marktplaats.nl/225195905

Send me an email or PM if I can do something for you!

**fs999** · 02-13-2009, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by AndrewG NY

I see you have an *ist so I guess you already know what you're getting into.

Yes I know, it is a wonderful camera and more like a K10D or K20D. Perfect size with the battery pack...
The only annoying thing is : the screen is a little bit small for preview

Which model is the most close to a *ist ?

Thank you Rense, but those are digital cameras, not film cameras !

jajurek · 02-14-2009, 01:03 AM

I have digital *ist and think, that the fault of all #ists is the "crippled" mount.

jajurek · 02-14-2009, 01:17 AM

fs999 wrote:

Code:

The only annoying thing is : the screen is a little bit small for preview

What is it preview in analog SLR?

uccemebug · 02-14-2009, 03:26 AM

Originally posted by jajurek

fs999 wrote:

Code:

The only annoying thing is : the screen is a little bit small for preview

What is it preview in analog SLR?

Viewfinder! 8^D

**Rense** · 02-14-2009, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by fs999

Yes I know, it is a wonderful camera and more like a K10D or K20D. Perfect size with the battery pack...
The only annoying thing is : the screen is a little bit small for preview

Which model is the most close to a *ist ?

Thank you Rense, but those are digital cameras, not film cameras !

Ah....you're right. Answered too quickly, it's one of my faults......

02-12-2009, 03:25 PM	#1
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,646	*Where are all those ists ?** Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I'm searching a ist for a friend since three months and nothing ! Where are all those ists ?

02-13-2009, 11:16 AM	#10
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Last week there were some in the Dutch "Marktplaats.nl" an eBayish kind of thing.... I could try to buy one for you if you want to.... http://link.marktplaats.nl/228974391 http://link.marktplaats.nl/228925728 http://link.marktplaats.nl/228397599 http://link.marktplaats.nl/225195905 Send me an email or PM if I can do something for you! Last edited by Rense; 02-13-2009 at 11:26 AM.

02-14-2009, 01:17 AM	#13
jajurek Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wroclaw, Poland Posts: 17	fs999 wrote: *Code:* The only annoying thing is : the screen is a little bit small for preview What is it preview in analog SLR?

02-14-2009, 03:26 AM	#14
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by jajurek fs999 wrote: *Code:* The only annoying thing is : the screen is a little bit small for preview What is it preview in analog SLR? Viewfinder! 8^D

02-12-2009, 03:28 PM	#2
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	there was one on the forum a while ago. doesn't seem like they were particularly popular.

02-12-2009, 03:49 PM	#3
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Actually I'd say the opposite. I have a istD as well as a K10D and K20D. The istD still gets tons of use. Nice and light with very similar controls to the to bigger cameras. It's a slower camera but still a very good performer. many users just keep them as backups and street shooting cameras. They come up on Ebay sometimes at a reasonable price but the used prices on K10D's are very low (-$400) so consider one of those as well.

02-12-2009, 04:12 PM	#4
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,646 Original Poster	K100d, last year a lot of them were to buy... perhaps all these buyers are satisfied with... Peter, *ist is a film camera

02-12-2009, 04:22 PM	#5
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Duh I didn't notice that he said ist and not istD. But if I was going to recommend a film camera, get a PZ-1, PZ-1p, ZX-7 or MZ-5n. All better cameras IMO. here's a sweet package. Pentax MZ-5n + ZX-7 QD Autofocus Camera Outfit MINT W@W - (eBay.ca item 220354236880 end time 15-Feb-09 14:00:00 EST)

02-12-2009, 04:57 PM	#6
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Introduced in 2003, the *ist was the final 35mm film SLR Pentax produced. They are not common. In USA used dealer KEH has one ~2-3 times per year. Chris

02-13-2009, 08:41 AM	#7
AndrewG NY Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chappaqua, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 688	Throw the MZ-6/ZX-L in Peter's bunch, and if you want to go cheaper the Z-20 is another good choice. The ist had decent enough specifications but they're not that common, and the prices are usually higher than justified. I've also heard reports of some annoying AF lock problems on the ist, possibly related to a wonky half-press on the shutter button? I see you have an *ist so I guess you already know what you're getting into.

02-13-2009, 09:14 AM	#8
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	ZX-L is better b/c it works w/ older lenses. i think *ist is smaller, has selectable focus points and has different exposure modes but has the cripple mount

02-13-2009, 10:54 AM	#9
Finn Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,056	There were a couple on KEH a few weeks ago. Might check there.

02-13-2009, 02:46 PM	#11
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,646 Original Poster	Originally posted by AndrewG NY I see you have an ist so I guess you already know what you're getting into. Yes I know, it is a wonderful camera and more like a K10D or K20D. Perfect size with the battery pack... The only annoying thing is : the screen is a little bit small for preview Which model is the most close to a ist ? Thank you Rense, but those are digital cameras, not film cameras !

02-14-2009, 01:03 AM	#12
jajurek Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wroclaw, Poland Posts: 17	I have digital *ist and think, that the fault of all #ists is the "crippled" mount.

02-14-2009, 05:56 AM	#15
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by fs999 Yes I know, it is a wonderful camera and more like a K10D or K20D. Perfect size with the battery pack... The only annoying thing is : the screen is a little bit small for preview Which model is the most close to a *ist ? Thank you Rense, but those are digital cameras, not film cameras ! Ah....you're right. Answered too quickly, it's one of my faults......