Specifications CAMERA: Pentax *ist TYPE: AF 35mm SLR LENS MOUNT: Pentax Kaf bayonet (metal) FOCUSING: TTL phase-matching 11-point SAFOX VIII AF system; single-shot AF with AF lock and continuous predictive AF can be set; AF range EV –1 to 18 (ISO 100); plus manual via focusing ring on lens METERING: TTL 16-segment, center-weighted and spot EXPOSURE MODES: 6 Picture Modes, Auto Picture mode (which automatically sets the appropriate Picture Mode for the subject being photographed), shutter- and aperture-priority AE, metered manual SHUTTER: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter with speeds from 30 sec. to 1/4000 plus B FILM SPEEDS: ISO 25–5000 set automatically with DX-coded films; ISO 6–6400 settable manually FILM TRANSPORT: Automatic threading, advance (single-shot and continuous at approx. 2.5 fps) and rewind FLASH: Built-in TTL autoflash covers angle of view of 28mm lens, ISO 100 GN 36 (in feet); TTL hot-shoe for Pentax dedicated flash units; maximum flash-sync speed 1/125 VIEWFINDER: Fixed eye-level pentamirror type shows 90% of actual image area, 0.7X magnification with 50mm lens at infinity VIEWFINDER INFORMATION: Focus points (active one glows briefly), spot-metering area, flash status, Picture Modes, shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure bar graph, exposure compensation EXTERNAL LCD PANEL: Displays (when applicable) shutter speed, film speed, aperture value, focus points, date/time, exposure bar graph, battery warning, exposure counter, date mode status, auto bracketing, exposure compensation, flash status, consecutive shooting mode, multi-exposure mode, self-timer, remote control SELF-TIMER: Electronic, 12- or 2-sec. delay (cancelable) POWER SOURCE: Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries DIMENSIONS: 4.8x3.3x2.5 in. WEIGHT: 11.8 oz. STREET PRICE: $300 DISTRIBUTOR: Pentax U.S.A., Inc., 35 Inverness Dr. East, Englewood, CO 80112; 303/799-8000; www.pentaxusa.com