Pentax istDL @ $960


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mm..seems they give diff answers to diff people..I wonder if its the same sets we are talking about...for me they said new, that is why I did not buy them...trying to buy cheaper second hand sets! :)
 

Stanly said:
Hows the performance of Pentax istDl compared to D50?? :dunno:

check out the reviews on www.dpreview.com and www.megapixel.net

The Nikon has more reputation, more options and better longevity when it comes to after sales support but I really really really really like the small size of the pentax....since I am not into "pro", I guess I can survive on the kit lens and maybe one more as long as the equipment is reliable and does not break down for years. of course, the price helps very very very very much too!
 

southernoise said:
Important features for me is that the rear curtain sync is not flash dependant and the AF seems to be much faster.

Were you talking about the D50 or the ist DL?

I'm also considering getting a DSLR in a couple of weeks and am looking at the ists too.
I agree that lack of 2nd hand market for Pentax is a big minus.
Some friends have been egging me to change system, but the fact that I'm already on Pentax (film/manual) system and the Pentax DSLRs are considerably cheaper than most other system, I haven't found a compelling reason to switch camps yet.

I just looked at the specs on the Pentax website for ist DL and ist DS2, there doesn't seem to be much difference between them besides the size...
Can anyone enlighten me on that? TIA.

PS - Anyone upgraded/upgrading and want to let go of the ist DLs may want to PM me... :D
 

alanswan said:
Were you talking about the D50 or the ist DL?

my comments were refering to the D50. Faster autofocus and rear curtain sync can be used with built in flash.

you can do a side by side comparison of specs from letsgodigital.com or some other review sites.

From what I've noticed, DS more autofocus points, faster autofocus, smaller lcd, bigger viewfinder and uses pentaprism.
 

southernoise said:
I called TCW and the lady told me its a used set.

I think it's a used set but it's new lah... :sweatsm: :bsmilie:
 

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