Pentax istDS2

Does the istDS2 have an antishake device build in? and does anyone know if it will print decent 16 x 20 enlargements?

The answers will be no and yes repectively. There is no problem getting excellent enlargements from the Pentax DSLRs, as long as the technique is good.

The best anti-shake device is a tripod! (IMHO)

I second that. Use a tripod.

Actually I'd rather have fewer "gimicks" in the camera software (frames, digital filters, anti-shake) and more useful items like a lower ISO setting than 200

Perhaps we're getting confused with the model numbers!
The *ist-DS2 is already out and available in places like Japan. This is a modified *ist-DS.

The new model, the one that "replaces" the *ist-D professional grade DSLR, has details yet to be confirmed.

However, I agree - use a tripod/monopod. I would much rather it didn't have gimmicks or extra stuff to go wrong. Personally I would rather have smoother dynamic range and a touch less noise than image stabilisation.

Matt

when i used to be involved in the motorsport circus i used a set of dumbells and used to sit with then holding them in the same position that i would normally be holding the camera body and lens

this may seem a bit extreme but it gets your wrists and arms used to the weight of the camera lens combination

you could use a couple of bean bags or books thay dont have to be heavy but it will allow you to avoid camera shake

It is now available at Jessops.
DS2 with 18-55 and 50-200 is priced at £599.99.
Have a look at their web site.

My mistake its a DL2