宾得发布*ist D数码单反相机开发计划，正式消息将于2003年7月公布。有效像素为
610万，CCD尺寸为23.5mm x 15.7mm。宾得将于3月2日到5日的PMA大会上展出*ist D相机。

PENTAX Announces New Digital SLR Camera: Long Anticipated *ist D Offers Inter-Changeable Lenses

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (February 18, 2003)… Patience soon will pay off for digital SLR enthusiasts when PENTAX USA delivers the lens-interchangeable *ist D digital SLR camera. With the clarity of 6.1 effective megapixels, a pentaprism viewfinder, and a 1.8 inch LCD monitor, the *ist D will feature one of the world’s smallest, lightest camera bodies in the digital SLR category.

Along with the *ist D, PENTAX announces an exciting wide angle lens for 35mm AF SLR cameras, the smc PENTAX-FA J Zoom 18-35mm F4-5.6 AL.

These latest PENTAX digital advancements will be showcased under glass at the 2003 Photo Marketing Association’s (PMA) Show in Booth C140 from March 2-5 in Las Vegas. PMA hosts an annual trade show where manufacturers in the photography industry showcase their newest products

The *ist D will officially launch in July 2003.

PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. is an innovative leader in the production of digital and film cameras, binoculars, lenses, mobile printers, scanners and internet cameras. For more than 80 years, Pentax technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. With corporate headquarters located in Englewood, Colorado, PENTAX U.S.A., INC. is a wholly owned subsidiary of PENTAX CORPORATION.

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*ist D DIGITAL SLR FACT SHEET

6.1 effective megapixels
With a high-performance CCD measuring 23.5mm x 15.7mm and unique image processing technology, the *ist D achieves impressive 6.1 effective megapixel resolution for the recording of precise, superior quality images.

One of the world’s smallest, lightest camera bodies
The design of the *ist D combines compact dimensions with surprisingly light weight. Measuring 5 inches (129mm) x 3.7 inches (95mm) x 2.3 inches (60mm) and weighing just 18 ounces (510g) without batteries, the *ist D will be one of the smallest, lightest lens-interchangeable digital SLR cameras available.

A wide range of compatible PENTAX lenses for flexible shooting
A wide range of compatible PENTAX lenses are available for use with the *ist D, allowing the user to compose satisfying scenes regardless of the type of subject.*

*Compatible lenses: K, KA, KAF, and KAF2 mount lenses; screw mount lenses, 645, and 67 series lenses (adapter required). Some functions may not activate depending on the choice of lens.

New pentaprism viewfinder
An optical pentaprism viewfinder developed especially for the *ist D makes viewing easy with an ample 95% field of view and 0.95X magnification. A superimposed display function assists composition by illuminating the AF points in red.

Other major *ist D features

New 16-segment metering system achieves more accurate exposure
New 11-point AF sensor (SAFOX VIII) realizes enhanced focusing
Fast 1/4000 sec. shutter speed and high-speed flash sync at 1/150 sec.
Continuous shooting at approx. 2.7 fps
2-dial system separates aperture and shutter speed settings
With individual dials for shutter and aperture selection, Hyper program makes it easy to switch between Shutter-Priority AE and Aperture-Priority AE.
Hyper manual let you achieve the proper exposure with simple button operation.
Custom function allows functionality to be tuned to satisfy user preferences
Noise reduction function activates for long exposures
Compatible with MicroDrive; and CompactFlash; Type I/II
Takes four AA batteries or two CR-V3 lithium-ion batteries
PC-based camera control and easy data transmission with USB 1.1 compatibility
1.8 inch, 118,000-pixel LCD monitor for easy, high-precision viewing
Convenient playback functions, such as nine image- and 12X magnification-display
Choice of JPEG, TIFF and RAW recording formats
Comes complete with software compatible with RAW format data
Special battery grip (availability to coincide with *ist D)
New Interchangeable lenses
A new wide angle lens for 35mm AF SLR cameras, the smc PENTAX-FA J Zoom 18-35mm F4-5.6 AL, also will be displayed at PMA 2003 together with the *ist D. The lens is comprised of 12 elements in 10 groups and it has a focal length equivalent to 28-54mm in 35mm format when used with the *ist D.*
* Specifications and capabilities subject to change.

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*ist D相机机身和FA J 18-35/4.5-5.6 AL镜头照片：[curtner 编辑于 2003-02-27 19:26]

【测试报告】PENTAX *istD 使用报告

[BTIGER 编辑于 2003-09-27 14:54]

To tt123456:
你定的*istD的机身多少￥？？？
请告知。
谢谢！

各位DX：
1.45万的 PENTAX*istD 的机身（水货），值得买吗？！
请回复。
谢谢！

*ist+28-105mm,光优。

3张直接从机器出来adobe RGB 照片，
http://www_sophie_org_uk/IMGP0038.JPG
ISO200 200mm tele

http://www_sophie_org_uk/IMGP0031.JPG
ISO800 148mm tele

http://www_sophie_org_uk/IMGP0037.JPG
ISO1600 200mm tele

此贴越来越毒，意志不强者慎入。

昨天用了一天，感觉真的不错。
PP在“我是龙井茶”的使用心得里面。

一组测试图

http://www_dpreview_com/news/0309/03092201pentaxistdsamps.asp

[鱼竹 编辑于 2003-09-23 09:09]

蜡笔小生:

请把测试照片的局部剪裁出来（没有经过压缩的原大图象）让我们侃侃。谢谢了！！

龙井茶
可以用高感光试试哦……老兄用得是acer的超薄吧^_^

广州广告展室内.

蜡笔小生: istD 多少钱拿的？多上片啊

拍摄参数请看相片信息. 拿来和10D比较,感觉没有CANON的对焦快. 不过快门的声音不错.

昨天广州拍的MM (相机PENTAX *ist D, 镜头85mm,F1.4, 于广州会展中心)

我是龙井茶:你是第一侯选人，都在等你的消息