With a compact, lightweight body, simplified operation and an affordable price, the *istDL is designed to extend the advantages of high-quality digital SLR photography to photographers of all levels, even those who are new to digital and SLR photography.

Despite its compact, lightweight design, the *istDL features 6.1 effective megapixels, an extra-large 2.5-inch colour LCD monitor, and compatibility with most interchangeable PENTAX lenses. Combining high-quality image reproduction with simple, user-friendly operation, the *istDL is the ideal digital SLR for a variety of users, including digital photography novices, families and those who plan to step up from digital compact cameras to digital SLRs.