The invention relates to an X-ray diagnostic device for digital radiography with a high voltage generator (1), an X-ray tube (2) for generating an X-ray bundle (3), an image converter (5 to 9) arranged in the radiation path behind a patient (4), and a control device (15), which is fed one of the signals corresponding to the dose in question, whereby the image converter (5 to 9) and a the image converter (5 to 9) whereby the image converter (5 to 9) comprises an Iontomat chamber (5) connected to the control device (15) and a circuit arrangement (12) for automatic voltage regulation (AVR) without idle time.