Just be careful as the DPReview specs are missing a couple of things:
- Both cameras can do RAW.
- The viewfinder system on the DS uses a pentaprism where the DL uses
a pentamirror design.
- There's a minor difference in viewfinder magnification from what I
saw looking through them, the DL has slightly more magnification.
I just ordered a second DS body. Been needing a backup body, and
finally decided that at US$579 it was worth jumping for. If a nicer,
higher spec body shows up soon, well, I'll make a decision as to
whether to invest then.
Godfrey
On Aug 3, 2005, at 1:45 PM, Butch Black wrote:
Hi Barry
If you go to digital photography review www.dpreview.com check
camera, Pentax, and click on the highlighted side by side, scroll
down and click add for the Ds and Dl you can get a side by side of
features. There is surprisingly little difference between the Ds
and Dl spec wise. The Ds has a pentaprism versus a penta mirror and
has a stainless steel frame which I don't think the Dl has. Where
you do macro work the Ds' pentaprism may be important, also useful
if you do a lot of manual focus. BTW they list buydig as the low
price for the Ds. I bought mine there and had no trouble with the
transaction, will buy from them again.
Butch
