Pentax *ist DL

Camera model

Pentax *ist DL^[1]
Overview

Type	digital single-lens reflex camera
Lens
Lens	Interchangeable Pentax "crippled" K_AF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode.
Sensor/medium
Maximum resolution	6.1 megapixels
Film speed	ISO Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200,
Recording medium	SD
Exposure/metering
Exposure modes	Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter-Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb
Exposure metering	TTL open-aperture metering with choice of: 16-segment, Center-weighted Average & Spot meter
Shutter
Shutter speed range	1/4000 sec – 30 sec, Bulb
General
LCD screen	2.5", 210,000 pixels
Battery	4x AA or 2x CR-V3, Optional AC adapter
Weight	470 g (1 lb) without battery, 565 g with battery

The Pentax *ist DL is a 2005 entry-level digital single lens-reflex camera manufactured by Pentax.

Pentax *ist DL2

Introduced in 2006, the Pentax *ist DL2 is a minor upgrade to the original model Pentax *ist DL. It was available only in selected markets.^[2] This camera was co-developed with Samsung, which sold a rebadged version as the Samsung GX 1L, which was bundled with a Schneider Kreutznach-branded Pentax DA 18-55mm lens.^[3]

References

^ "Pentax *ist DL announcement at dpreview.com". dpReview.
^ "Pentax *ist DL2: Digital Photography Review". dpReview.
^ "Samsung GX 1L Digital SLR review". TrustedReviews. 5 March 2020.

Pentax *ist DL Camera Manual
Pentax *ist DL2 Camera Manual

External links

Media related to Pentax *istDL at Wikimedia Commons

Pentax Ist-Dl-Slr Review: Overview at Steve's Digicams
Pentax *ist DL2 Digital SLR review at Trusted Reviews

Pentax digital interchangeable lens camera timeline

Type	Sensor	Class	2003		2004		2005			2006			2007		2008		2009		2010			2011		2012			2013				2014			2015		2016			2017	2018		2019	2020	2021		2022		2023	2024

DSLR	MF	Professional																		645D												*645Z*
	FF																																				*K-1*				*K-1 II*
	APS-C	High-end																																	*K-3 II*										*K-3 III*
																														*K-3*
		Advanced																K-7			K-5					K-5 II / K-5 IIs
				*ist D								K10D			K20D																								KP
		Midrange									K100D			100DS	K200D										K-30				K-50									*K-70*									KF
		Entry-level				*ist DS			*ist DS2												K-r								K-500					*K-S2*
								*ist DL		DL2		K110D				K-m/K2000			K-x														*K-S1*

MILC	APS-C	K-mount																						K-01
	1/1.7"	Q-mount																										Q7
																																	Q-S1
	1/2.3"																						Q			Q10

DSLR	Prototypes		MZ-D (2000) 645D Prototype (2006) AP 50th Anniv. (2007)
Type	Sensor	Class
			2003		2004		2005			2006			2007		2008		2009		2010			2011		2012			2013				2014			2015		2016			2017	2018		2019	2020	2021		2022		2023	2024