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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2010, 10:59 AM
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| Pros | Small, light, easy to use Cons | none Rating | 10 Price (U.S. Dollars) | $400 (new) Years Owned | 5 |
I can recommend this camera: Yes
Value, Features, Performance & Size
- Pentaprism, two command wheels, top plate LCD
- Compatible to Pentax K mount lenses
- Uses AA batteries
Camera Review
I am not listing the specifications here, you can find them everywhere on the net. Instead I just tell you how my *istD is used:
AA batteries are everywhere, don't worry that you didn't charge the battery. However it's better to have some Hybrid rechargable batteries available. Remember to insert a CF card or you will shoot all blanks. That's it and you are ready to go
The WB and ISO setting are a little annoying because they interfere with my exposure mode setting. The solution is that I just shoot RAW, set Auto WB and ISO 200
Mostly I use the top LCD, set shutter speed and aperture (always in manual mode) and shoot just like shooting film with my Pentax KX except there is no need to advance film
Lenses are mainly the Pentax SMC primes like 28mm, 50mm, 100mm. Sometimes I try a Albinar (made by Chinon) lens and my favorite Asanuma 35-105mm F3.5
LCD in the back and menus are rarely used, for flash I have some 200S from the old time or the popular Vivitar 283
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