PENTAX Imaging Company announced today it will continue to expand its digital SLR line with another new model and accessories. The latest model, the PENTAX *ist DS2 digital SLR camera, comes equipped with a large, high-resolution 2.5 inch color LCD monitor and a high-magnification glass pentaprism viewfinder for a large, clear view at every stage of digital photography from shooting to playback to editing.

PENTAX also announced the smc PENTAX DA 12mm-24mm F4 ED AL [IF] lens and the AF540FGZ auto flash unit featuring a large guide number of 54 (at ISO100/m).

The PENTAX *ist DS2 digital SLR is September 2005 for under $800 US for body alone. The 12-24 lens will ship for under $900. The AF540FGZ auto flash will ship in October 2005 for under $400 US.

Read the full Pentax press release.


Source : Steves-Digicams

Hello, I'm trying to find out what external flash I would need to use with my Pentax ist D.  Bought it in summer of 2005. Any recommendations out there?

thanks

Mary Ann

(in reply to SiliconFreak)

Hi and Welcome!

I must say that I am not a pro photographer....so I recommend you to look here http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/cameras/flash/index.jsp and try to find which one suits your needs/desired....because for me....flash is flash...and I mostly worked only with those that are prebuilt into a digital camera....

Really sorry....but hopefully someone else here will be able to tell you more about this...Mp3Mogulllllllllllll...where are you.....Mary Ann needs your help.... (hopefully he'll reply soon)

HAve a nice day and good luck!

(in reply to manaas)