Pentax ist DS2

Pentax ist DS2 is Pentax's Advanced DSLR digital camera first introduced on August of 2005. It has got a 6 MegaPixel, CCD APS-C sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 3008 x 2008.

The ist DS2 is scored #84 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras and all around #726 out of 1459 for cameras in our collection. Remember to try our Advanced camera finder to see camera results based on your personal requirements.

Here is a chart of specific criteria used in the scoring system.

The Pentax ist DS2 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can read the full range below.

You can check the ist DS2 from several angles in the gallery below.

Below is a collection of pluses and minuses of the Pentax ist DS2 based on aspects that are normally viewed as important in a digital camera.

The sensor measurement in the Pentax ist DS2 is 23.5mm x 15.7mm (APS-C). The 369 mm² sensor is able to resolve 3008 x 2008 pixels and aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CCD sensor boasts 6MP and provides a standard ISO range of 200 - 3200. RAW files are supported therefore the user has wider room to maneuver in post.

The image below displays the ist DS2's sensor dimensions in comparison to other popular sizes. The ist DS2 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is presented in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Pentax ist DS2 weighs in at 1.33 lb (605g or 21.34 ounces) and features outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6"). The weight of normal Advanced DSLR camera is 776g so the Pentax ist DS2 is lighter when compared to various competitors.

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Listed below is a photo of the Pentax ist DS2 alongside a soft drink so you can have a sense of its scale.

The top view below will highlight the button layout on the ist DS2.

The ist DS2 works with the Pentax KAF mount and has 101 lenses to select from. Below is some of the lenses we have in our collection which will work with the ist DS2.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 3,51818mmf/3.5 470g

Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro105mmf/2.8 460g

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Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro28mmf/1.8 500g

Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF12-24mmf/4.0 430g

Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro28-300mmf/3.5-6.3 420g

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,82121mmf/2.8 600g

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Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO70-200mmf/2.8 1330g

The ist DS2 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes

Cameras that include NFC and Bluetooth compatibility are able to be used wirelessly through smartphones. You can easily transfer files and in some cases change settings without connecting physically to the camera.

Many applications even provide a Liveview and click the shutter in case you aren't near the camera. If the camera has a HDMI out, it can easily be connected to an external monitor. The majority of cameras will allow you to recharge the battery through the USB port.

Pentax ist DS2 does not record video. In case you are looking for a digital camera to take only images, this might not be an issue.

There is no weather sealing for the Pentax ist DS2 so you need to be cautious in rainy or dusty situations.

The Pentax ist DS2 has got a 2.5" fixed display supporting a resolution of 210k dots.

Sadly the display isn't a touch screen.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Pentax ist DS2 are the following:

• ViewFinder Optical
• Coverage 95 percent
• Magnification 0.64x

Viewfinders can be really helpful during bright outdoor situations which might make the camera screen washed out and very difficult to view.

Pentax ist DS2 continuous shooting speed is 3.0 fps. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Pentax ist DS2 includes both integrated flash and also external flash ability.

Pentax ist DS2 includes both Phase Detect Auto Focus and Contrast Based Auto Focus. Phase Detection focusing is more faster and accurate when compared to Contrast Based focusing.

The Sensor has got 11 focus points to choose from. Pentax ist DS2 can use manual focusing when needed during low light scenarios or you want more accurate focusing control.

The general Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 comes with the highest possible (2260) battery life within this type of cameras.

Here is a listing of Advanced DSLR cameras which have the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D780
ist DS2 vs D7802260 yesnoyes

Nikon D850
ist DS2 vs D8501840 yesyesyes

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Nikon Df
ist DS2 vs Df1400 yesnono

Canon 90D
ist DS2 vs 90D1300 yesnoyes

Nikon D500
ist DS2 vs D5001240 yesyesyes

The following graph provides a analysis of the Pentax ist DS2 for varying types of photography. To learn more, scroll to the specific paragraph below.

The Pentax ist DS2 has a points total of 51 which is modest, meaning that it is fairly suitable to use for portrait photos. Shooting portrait photos leans heavily to sensor dimensions, RAW support in addition to the option to work with off-camera flash.

With a decent points tally of 60, the Pentax ist DS2 is somewhat adequate to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera has a perfect balance of picture quality plus portability.

A subpar sports photography points tally of 39 indicates the Pentax ist DS2 is not appropriate for taking photos of sports. A camera must have great tracking plus continuous shooting for sports photography.

Portability is very crucial when buying a camera for travel. Over-all, the Pentax ist DS2 gets a decent 52 as a travelling camera which is somewhat suited for your trips.

For anyone planning to pick a digital camera for landscape photography, the most essential factor will no doubt be image quality. The Pentax ist DS2 with it's average score of 47 as a landscape camera is somewhat suited amongst its rivals.

A vlogging camera ought to offer a moving screen, microphone input and if possible image stabilization. Taking everything in to account, the Pentax ist DS2 is not appropriate for vlogging as it gets a subpar rating of 22.

If you need alternatives to the ist DS2, below is a list of the top ranked cameras that fall in to the class of Advanced DSLR.

The graph followed below shows you a summary of the ist DS2 vs it's top scoring competitors shown previously.

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