I have had my DL for about 4 years and (if my file numbering is correct)
over 10K photos (but that does seem a lot) I have been very happy with
it, admittedly this is my only DSLR but I really don't have any complaints.
Ecke,
On the IR front, can I ask why you crossed out the DL? IME it is very
sensitive to IR, with a standard R72 filter on the kit 3.5-5.6 lens I
can comfortably hand hold even on a fairly overcast day...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/4038560732/
or
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/2227329494/
HTH
Drew.
On 25/06/10 14:54, eckinator wrote:
taken from letsgodigital (excerpts)
Pentax *ist DL digital camera review : [...] larger monitor on the
Pentax *ist DL which will be available as a cheaper alternative for
the *ist DS. Light weight and difference in price is interesting,
some 150 euros. This low price makes the Pentax *ist DL the cheapest
digital reflex camera for now (August 2005). And the smallest one
[...] also lost some weight compared to the *ist DS. This loss of
weight is probably due to replacing the prism for mirrors. Normally
the prism is situated inside the viewfinder of a reflex camera, but in
the *ist DL digital SLR the light is being diverted to the ocular
through mirrors. [...] - Auto focus system [...] *ist DL uses a
3-point auto focus where as the *ist DS uses an 11-point auto focus.
Also the sensor has become one step less sensitive, which won't get
noticed much in practise. The internal buffer has decreased; it's
capable of containing a maximum of five images. More items have been
improved. The most important one is the monitor on the back of the
camera. Pentax *ist DS users couldn't complain about the 2-inch sized
one; let alone *ist DL users. The Pentax *istDL features a giant
2.5-inch sized monitor. [...] *ist DL continues with the familiar
concept, a compact camera particularly aiming at the beginning
photographer.
Mixed batch I'd say... I know when I was choosing a starkist for its
IR abilities (which I have yet to buy) I crossed out the DL first.
HTH
Ecke
2010/6/25 Eric Weir<eew...@bellsouth.net>:
On Jun 23, 2010, at 2:21 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds w/smc Pentax M 40mm f2.8.
This won't go on forever. There's a *ist DL with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 on eBay and
the seller's here in Atlanta.
I'm interested because the camera is small, the cost is low, and the cool low light image
that started the "Praying at St. Michaels" thread was made with a *ist Ds. Also
because I'm just getting my feet wet again in photography and am not sure how much time,
money, etc., I'm going to end up investing in it.
My questions: What's the difference between a *1st Ds and a *1st DL? Might this be a
reasonable investment for me given my circumstances and needs? What would a reasonable
price for this machine? [I've asked the buyer if he has a "buy now" price. In
response he's asking what my range would be.]
Again, I promise this won't go on forever.
Thanks,
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Eric Weir
Decatur, GA USA
eew...@bellsouth.net
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