Pentax Announces *ist DS2 SLR, 12-24mm Zoom and AF540FGZ Auto Flash Unit

Golden, CO. (August 21, 2005)…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 US for body alone. The 12-24 lens will ship for under . The AF540FGZ auto flash will ship in October 2005 for under US.

Read the full Pentax press release.