As an amateur photographer, the *ist DS has everything I need and nothing I don't. It gets out of the way and lets me focus on improving my photographic skills.
Things I love about it:
1. Very clear 2" LCD
2. Big and clear viewfinder
3. Deep hand grip
4. Small size
5. Compatibility with all k-mount lens
6. Ease of use
7. Very good high iso performance
Things I wish were better:
1. Shot to shot buffer shooting in RAW
2. More knobs to adjust settings without the menu
All in all, the *ist DS is a great alternative to the more expensive canon and nikon offerings in the same class. It simply does the job.
Things I love about it:
1. Very clear 2" LCD
2. Big and clear viewfinder
3. Deep hand grip
4. Small size
5. Compatibility with all k-mount lens
6. Ease of use
7. Very good high iso performance
Things I wish were better:
1. Shot to shot buffer shooting in RAW
2. More knobs to adjust settings without the menu
All in all, the *ist DS is a great alternative to the more expensive canon and nikon offerings in the same class. It simply does the job.