Pentax *ist DL Reviews

Expert Reviews (49)

Review summary for the Pentax *ist DL

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 378 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the resolution. The design also impresses, but many are less positive about the shutter.

Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 90/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other digital slr cameras, the Pentax *ist DL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 57/100 = Good quality.

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Pentax *ist DL (with 18mm-to-55mm lens) Reviews

By Lisa Gidley (cnet.com)Read the full review

Svelte and affordable ; logical interface ; solid image quality

Autofocus sometimes flustered by difficult scenes ; auto white-balance setting mediocre for outdoor shadows or artificial light

A great value per ounce, the Pentax *ist DL is a logical choice for budget-minded enthusiasts looking to upgrade to a digital SLR, but it's not ideal for shooting action or running on full auto.

Design of Pentax *ist DL (with 18mm-to-55mm lens)The Pentax *ist DL is the...

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72100

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Pentax *ist DL (with 18mm-to-55mm lens)

By Lisa Gidley (zdnet.com)Read the full review

One of the smallest and most affordable dSLRs in town, the Pentax *ist DL is another of the company's series of SLRs that is as easy to use as it's perplexing to pronounce. The DL is a sibling of the *ist DS2 with slightly fewer features and a larger ...

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72100

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User Reviews (333)

Mediocre camera

By prokofjew (cnet.com)Read the full review

When I bought it, I was in bankruptcy and the...

Affordable, Good RAW images, sometimes competent

the worse autofocus system ever, too slow , under exposure frequent, too loud

"Mediocre camera"

By prokofjew (cnet.com)Read the full review

When I bought it, I was in bankruptcy and the...

Affordable, Good RAW images, sometimes competent

the worse autofocus system ever, too slow , under exposure frequent, too loud

"Shooting Sports!!!!!!!!"

By kevinr316 (cnet.com)Read the full review

I get 50-50 on shooting at Football games. I...

Great starter camera. Great for moderate action

WEAK for shooting SPORTS

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Manufacturer's Description

Bigger only where it matters most, Pentax delivers better for a third time in the Pentax ist DL digital SLR. Hosting an array of advanced, user-friendly features including an Auto Picture mode for automatic exposure selection, the ist DL features a generous 2.5 inch color high definition LCD monitor that offers an entirely new playback dimension. Add to this, a 6.1-megapixel CCD, convenient SD media card storage, high-speed USB 2.0 data transfer, and a compact high-rigidity stainless-steel...

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