Pentax Digital camera istD firmware 1.12

Pentaxs *ist D is the worlds smallest and lightest digital SLR (as of April 2003), measuring just 5.0 by 3.7 by 2.3 inches and weighing 18 ounces. It features a clarity of 6.1 effective megapixels, a 16 segment metering system, an-11 point AF sensor, and a continuous shooting rate of 2.7 frames per second. Its also compatible with K, KA, KAF, and KAF2 mount lenses and 645/67 lenses with an adapter.
Optics and Resolution
Employing a high-performance CCD with dimensions of 23.5mm by 15.7mm and embracing Pentaxs unique image processing technology, the *ist D offers 6.1-megapixel resolution for the recording of precise, superior-quality images.
Storage and Transfer
The *ist D is compatible with CompactFlash Type I/II memory cards, and is also compatible with MicroDrives.
More Features
An optical pentaprism viewfinder was developed especially for the *ist D. This makes viewing easy with an ample 95% field of view and 0.95x magnification. There is also a superimposed display function that assists composition by illuminating the AF points in red.
Other features include:
New 16-segment metering system achieves more accurate exposure
New 11-point AF sensor (SAFOX VIII) for enhanced focusing
Fast 1/4,000 second shutter speed and high-speed flash sync at 1/150 seconds
Custom function allows functionality to be tuned to satisfy user preferences
Noise reduction function activates for long exposures
1.8-inch, 118,000-pixel LCD monitor
Choice of JPEG, TIFF, and RAW recording formats
Convenient playback functions, such as nine-image and 12x magnification display