Pentax *ist DL Digital SLR Announced

Pentax have announced what could be the cheapest Digital SLR available, with an expected price of $800/£499 including kit lens - it features a 2.5" screen, and a 6 megapixel sensor. DCViews, DCResource, and Pentax's website have full details.

"Affordable and simple-to-operate starter digital SLR - Bigger only where it matters most, PENTAX delivers better for a third time in the PENTAX *ist DL digital SLR. Hosting an array of advanced, user-friendly features including an Auto Picture mode for automatic exposure selection, the *ist DL features a generous 2.5 inch color high definition LCD monitor that offers an entirely new playback dimension. Add to this, a 6.1 megapixel CCD, convenient SD media card storage, high speed USB 2.0 data transfer, and a compact high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis design offering simple, accessible operation to delight new and advanced users alike."