wainism said:
hi,
think the PENTAX *IST is a DSLR too?
but seems like not many people commenting about this?
how does this measure up to like D70 and 300D?(r they in the same class?)
*istD or *istDS are DSLR from Pentax.
Reason for not much comment is basically due to the strong Marketing of Nikon and Cannon. Pentax, very weak in this areas.
I am using *istDS, I think one of the early few who got this camera @ Sitek 04... I have played around with 20D, 300D and 10D, and have considered D70, but drop the idea due to the weight. Picture quality wise, I quite like all of them, but I still prefer Pentax..
Pros:
1. Lightweight
2. SD card (widely and commonly used)
3. Use AA battery..(easy to obtain even in overseas)
4. Picture are more natural
5. More solid feel, unlike 300D.
6. U feel special, cause it not common..
Cons:
1. Lens not easily available, even 2nd Hand. ;(