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Pentax K-70 Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens (Black)

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  • 2424 effective megapixel, APS C AA filter less CMOS sensor, with ISO from 100 204800
  • Operating temperature: 14 degree F-104 degree F (-10 degree C-40 degree C); Dust proof and weather resistant with In body “SR” shake reduction mechanism
  • Vary angle LCD monitor with Night vision red light LCD display
  • Built in Wi-Fi for use with Image Sync app
  • Pixel Shift Resolution with Motion Correction AA Filter Simulator: Moré reduction using "SR" unit and Pixel Shift Resolution with Motion Correction
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Auto focus
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display type
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
display size
3 inches
3 inches
3.2 inches
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
lens type
interchangeable
Telephoto
Wide Angle
all-in-one-zoom
Wide Angle
zoom type
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Zoom
Optical Zoom
Depth From Defocus
Optical Zoom
shooting modes
Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
Automatic
Bulb Mode, Time Mode,Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
Landscape; portrait mode; close-up; night portrait; food; sports mode
N&A
Scene intelligent auto, flash off, creative auto, landscape, close-up, sports, food, night portrait, portrait, P, Tv, Av, M, with flash, with bulb exposures
connectivity tech
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
NFC, HDMI, USB
HDMI, USB
NFC, HDMI, USB

What's in the box

  • Strap O-ST132, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109, Battery Charger D-BC109,Software (CD-ROM) S-SW156, Eyecup FR, Hot shoe cover FK , Body Mount Cover, Digital Camera Utility 5

  • From the manufacturer

    Prime II

    K-70 Image Quality

    24.2M effective pixels, APS-C CMOS Sensor

    Faster readout speed - 6fps continuous shooting. AA-filter free sensor for high definition image. Image plane phase-matching elements are embedded on the surface which allows Hybrid AF in Live View mode.

    Prime MII with New Accelerator Unit

    Coupled with the new accelerator unit and Ricoh's own processing device, the PRIME MII effectively suppresses noise and reproduces fine-detailed, color rich images even at higher ISO.

    Pixel Shift Resolution with motion correction

    Captures four images of the same scene by shifting the image sensor by one pixel using the SR mechanism. Each pixel captures all colors to provide high-resolution images with fine detail.

    in body shake

    water resisten

    vari lcd

    In-Body Shake Reduction MechanismDustproof & Weather-Resistant Body

    The K-70's in-body shake reduction (SR) mechanism effectively compensates for camera shake up to 4.5EV steps. The SR unit minimizes camera shake to assure sharp, blur-free images, even in demanding situations, like when zooming with telephoto lens or shooting dimly lit scenes.

    The K-70's SR system has a flexible design that shifts the image sensor unit in all directions, providing a host of handy shooting functions.

    Weather-Resistant DSLR

    The K-70 has a fully weather-resistant and cold proof design to resist water, fog, snow, sand and dust allowing for top performance in extreme field conditions. Its ergonomic design allows for easy operation even while wearing gloves.

    The Pentax-original DR (Dust Removal) mechanism shakes off dust using high-speed vibrations, preventing any dust spots from appearing on captured images.

    Vari-Angle LCD Monitor - 3"

    Freely adjust the angle of the LCD for wide variety of articulation.

    Expand the possibilities of the Live View shooting by capturing from high angles, or getting down low to approach the subject from the "dog's eye view".

    The electronic level can also be displayed on the monitor, giving you an objective viewpoint when checking shot composition.

    Wireless LAN connection to suport smartphone operation

    The K-70 provides a host of wireless LAN (Wi-FI) functions to support operations using smartphones and tablets. By installing the dedicated Image Sync application, the user can remotely check the Live View image, capture still images and adjust such camera settings as aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity to the desired level through the mobile device.

    It is even possible to download captured images on the moble device and upload them to your social networking websites.

    Ergonomic Controls

    The buttons on the four-way controller are contoured for easy access even with gloved hands. The mode dials height has been optimized for ease of rotation. The PENTAX K-70 has been designed with meticulous attention to every detail to provide optimum comfort.

    Ergonomic Controls

    LCD - Outdoor View Setting

    LCD - Night Vsion Setting

    Night Display

    K-70 & O-GPS2

    K70 w/ 18-55MM K70 18-135Kits K-70
    K70 Kit with 18-55MM Lens K70 Kit 18-135mm Lens K-70 Body Only
    Customer Reviews
    4.7 out of 5 stars
    453
    4.7 out of 5 stars
    453
    Body only (Color) Black Only (B0719JBW9J) Black (B01GHVIQL0) and Silver (B01GHVITB2) Black (B01GHVIU70) and Silver (B01GHVIUNE)
    Body and Lens YES - DAL 18-55mm WR Lens YES - DA 18-135WR Lens Body Only
    MegaPixels/Format 24MP APS-C 24MP APS-C 24MP APS-C
    ISO 100 ~ 102400 100 ~ 102400 100 ~ 102400
    In-Camera Shake Reduction/Pixel Shift Resolution
    LCD Size 3" 3" 3"
    Movable LCD Vari-Angle Vari-Angle Vari-Angle
    Drive Fps 6 Fps 6 Fps 6 Fps
    Weather Resistant (-10 ~ 40) Yes - Both Body and Lens Yes - Both Body and Lens Yes

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    Product Description

    An all-weather digital SLR Camera expands the boundaries of photo shooting, with new opportunities and discoveries in scenic photography The Pentax K-70 has a compact body for easy carry-along to any outdoor shooting. Its outstanding weather-resistant performance and enormous imaging power, combining true-to-life image Description and high-sensitivity shooting, make it extremely reliable, even in most demanding shooting conditions. Whether it is under bright, blue skies, on wild, overcast days, in the gentle rains, or under dark, starry skies, the Pentax K-70 captures the beauty of nature in an astonishingly beautiful image. The Pentax K-70 brings you new experiences, new excitement and new discoveries in beautiful scenery, while helping you to be more masterful in outdoor Photography.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    453 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, performance, and appearance of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's tough, built like a tank, and produces exceptional images at every ISO setting. They appreciate the value for money, saying it offers more quality and features for the money. That said, some say the appearance is gorgeous and the photos are excellent.

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    58 customers mention53 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They say it is a tough and solid camera. Customers also mention that the pictures hold up well when zoomed in. They also appreciate the ability to add an external high-quality mic and the weather-sealed body. Overall, customers find the product to be a great piece of gear.

    "...Pentax K70 key features: a very compact (for its class) and solid weatherized body with external controls for all common camera settings; a new 24Mp..." Read more

    "...The camera allows you to set it to 24, 25, 20, 50i, and 60i for the frame rates...." Read more

    "...The K70 has no such issues. It is a very solid body that is well crafted, and feels substantial in the hands, not hollow feeling...." Read more

    "...The 30's built in mic is tinny. The ability to add an external, high quality mic makes the sound quality so much better, and easier than mixing in a..." Read more

    49 customers mention44 positive5 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say it produces exceptional images at every ISO setting, taking vivid, sharp pictures that hold up well when zoomed in. They also say the photo performance is very good, and the live view is good. The camera provides a 95% view of what you are taking a picture of, and astro photography is elite. The video quality on the camera is standard 1080p, and when using the right settings looks great for. The filter helps with the extra sharpness and details, and customers mention the size, the large and clear EVF, AF, IS, and more external controls.

    "...surpasses the K70 in some important areas such as size, the large and clear EVF, AF, IS, more external controls, continuous shooting and some really..." Read more

    "...The video quality on the camera is standard 1080p, and when using the right settings looks great for any videography and film work...." Read more

    "...Its bright, clear, and provides a 95% view of what you are taking a picture of.....where other brands are a lower %.....making it unpredictable, of..." Read more

    "...to a phone app, but it works and I like the idea I can take a high quality picture to post right away to social media instead of just using just my..." Read more

    32 customers mention23 positive9 negative

    Customers like the performance of the digital camera. They mention that it works well for macro, and produces excellent results with a high-speed SD card. The AF-S mode is very fast and accurate, and the camera falls to hand really well. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...AF-S, my main mode, is very fast and accurate. I am not a good judge of AF-C and tracking because my action photography is limited...." Read more

    "...It has a fast shutter speed (1/6000 sec), and a fast burst rate at six frames per second while shooting in RAW format...." Read more

    "...It falls to hand really, really well. I'm very happy with it. n.b. I've really enjoyed my K-1 (now 10 years old with zero problems (shhhhh!)...." Read more

    "...issue I have had with the camera is on one occasion the camera began to save very slowly. If if I took a photo, it would take 10 seconds to save...." Read more

    32 customers mention32 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the digital camera. They say it's well worth the price, with great picture quality and features for the money. Some customers also mention that it makes lenses much cheaper. Overall, customers find the camera to be a good starter option that fits the bill without having to fork out a lot of money.

    "...with a combination of IQ, construction quality, ergonomics, feature set and price that comes very close to my ideal camera...." Read more

    "...The price is a real winner here.Concerning Photography...." Read more

    "...To start with, I find that the K-70 gives me the biggest bang for the buck of any DSLR. It's loaded!..." Read more

    "...7. You get greater quality and features for the money when compared to Canon or Nikon equivalents.What could be improved?1...." Read more

    28 customers mention25 positive3 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the digital camera. They say it's well designed and takes great daytime pictures. They also say the photos are gorgeous, incredibly lifelike, and vivid. Customers also mention that the camera has a wow factor with the colors and saturation that it renders.

    "...In real life, it produces levels of detail, color accuracy, lower noise and expanded DR comparable to top of the line FF cameras when used with..." Read more

    "...will also allow you to create custom white balances and plug in the exact color temperature in Kelvins...." Read more

    "...good......it takes wonderful pictures, and really has a wow factor with the colors and saturation that it renders, as long as the camera is shooting..." Read more

    "...Picture quality. As good as ever, with even better color correctness...." Read more

    26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

    Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They say it has better video capabilities, making it very easy to understand. They also say the camera is intuitive and not tiresome to work with. Customers also say that the operation is easy when everything works. They mention that the interface is logical and easy to operate without looking much when in manual.

    "...It is not tiresome to work with, I can see what I'm doing very well, quickly change major settings, shoot from any position, and not worry if the..." Read more

    "...uplifted, and simplified over previous bodies, making it very easy to understand...." Read more

    "...Better video capabilities, usability...." Read more

    "...The interface is logical and easy to use without looking much when in manual. The screen articulation is perfect and feels sturdy...." Read more

    18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

    Customers find the camera sophisticated, with tons of features and options. They also appreciate the easy-to-read menu screens and the ability to do a wide range of things with the camera. Customers also say that the camera is easy to use for beginners yet fully customizable for an advanced user. They mention that the Pentax K 70 is very versatile and has some new features.

    "...(it does a lot of things quickly and with no fuss) with a combination of IQ, construction quality, ergonomics, feature set and price that comes very..." Read more

    "...The pictures REALLY pop and have intense detail........doesnt matter what the subject is, the pictures always come out pleasant, and have excellent..." Read more

    "...With the additional menu options of Clarity and Pixel Shifting, you have even more options to experiment with..." Read more

    "...It is amazing for astrophotography.4. There are a large selection of lenses available at a decent price.5. It is water resistant.6...." Read more

    17 customers mention14 positive3 negative

    Customers like the water resistance of the digital camera. They say it's weather and dust sealed throughout, and can take the rain and other types of weather. Some mention that it'll survive all the water and humidity.

    "...The camera is rated to be water resistant (not water proof)...." Read more

    "...On top of all that it's weather and dust sealed, which is a must for me...." Read more

    "...5. It is water resistant.6. The 18-135 mm lens is a great all around lens and it is water resistant as well.7...." Read more

    "...Camera also has very good weather sealing. Would I replace my D850 or D800 with this camera? No!..." Read more

    The Pentax K70 is very close to my ideal camera
    5 Stars
    The Pentax K70 is very close to my ideal camera
    Hello, I have been a photographer for 50+ years working with a lot of different subjects and gear, on and off as a part-time pro. Today, I mostly shoot landscapes, cityscapes, flowers, birds (a little), and do fine art studies and some tabletop in my home little studio. I make my own prints with a 17" inkjet photo printer. I mainly work in Raw + jpeg, Av mode, the lowest possible ISO setting, +- 1f/stop bracketing, AF-S. When shooting dynamic subjects (i.e.: birds), I use the TAv mode, max ISO3200. I prefer framing with the pentaprism but use the articulated LCD monitor for high/low angle shooting. I don't do video with my cameras. The K70 is my 4th Pentax APS-C model. I received it a week ago and tested it with the following personal conclusions.Summary of the Pentax K70 key features: a very compact (for its class) and solid weatherized body with external controls for all common camera settings; a new 24Mp (Sony?) sensor with phase detection AF; 1/6000sec max shutter speed; max ISO102,400; 14bit color depth; class leading pentaprism; fully articulated LCD monitor; state of the art in-camera IS; a feature set way above its price with some unique capabilities (such as pixel shift high res).Body: The K70 is a small camera that is a pleasure to hold. It fits well in my medium-size, male hands, and feels reassuringly solid. The outside controls are well placed and let me quickly access all my major camera settings (aperture, compensation, ISO, drive, and test pic). Weatherization is a must for me since I like to shoot in all weather conditions. To the best of my knowledge, the body is polycarbonate on a metal chassis but Pentax and weatherization ensure that it is built with good materials and tight tolerances.Viewing: The large pentaprism is of superior quality. Up to certain distance I can see the subject coming into focus. The LCD monitor is bright and clear and its full articulation let me work even when my eye cannot reach the pentaprism (I often shoot plants and some landscapes close to the ground). I like that I am able to close it against the body when not using it.Sensor: 24Mp is more than enough for me (I get excellent 24x36" prints out of my 16Mp Olympus M43 OMD cameras). The high res pixel shift mode does enhance resolution and color accuracy, and reduces noise. I used it in my studio and with outdoor semi-static subjects where I could combine it with a single shot to replace moving parts showing artifacts. Its new Motion Correction function saves processing time with some dynamic subjects. Since I shoot Raw and process in the Photoshop's 16bit Pro Photo color space, the camera 14bit color depth is very appreciated. Saving Raw in the dng format simplifies storage.Exposure: I find it to be quite reliable in most conditions (and exposure bracketing takes care of most of the exceptions). While I like to set it myself by consulting the histogram (test pic) and applying the corrections I want, when there is no time for fussing around it's good to be able to trust the camera. The K70 max shutter speed is a fast 1/6000sec, typical of more expensive cameras. There are Auto, PASM, Sv (Sensitivity/ISO priority), TAv (Shutter and Aperture priority), HDR, and other 13 custom modes, and 9 digital filters too. The Interval Timer, Multiple Exposure and especially (for me) Interval Composite (bright) modes are particularly interesting and deserve further exploration (google them). Int Comp Bright shoots a number of pics and combines them into one using the brightest pixels available (fireworks anyone?).AF: New to Pentax, the K70 has on-chip phase-detect autofocus pixels for a hybrid AF system that should speed up AF in Live View and video. In its review of the camera, photographyblog states that AF in LV is now significantly faster. AF-S, my main mode, is very fast and accurate. I am not a good judge of AF-C and tracking because my action photography is limited. I have fun and good success shooting shore birds and the guests at my feeders in AF-S and AF-C (depending on the action). Nevertheless, I would like to point out that the effectiveness of a camera AF also depends on technique. Like many pros, I always use center spot focusing and recomposing. The center AF sensor is the most sensitive and I always know exactly where my focus plane is. In dark conditions, I focus on an area on the plane of the subject that has contrast and/or detail and recompose. I can do this very quickly. With moving subjects, being able to anticipate the action helps a lot. For example, an osprey carrying fish or sticks for a new nest tends to approach (at least for a while) from the same direction and hover above the nest for a couple of seconds. One can get some great pics by being aware of this, positioning him/herself for the proper angle and light direction, and pre-focusing (the camera 6 fps continuous shooting is respectable). Also to be remembered is that IS compensates for camera shake but not for subject motion for which one has to use the proper shutter speed. For all these reasons, the K70 "only" 11 focusing points are not an issue to me. When working in the studio in Live View, the ability to move the spot focus point around is great. I often use focus bracketing (and stacking in Photoshop). The combination of a good macro lens, high res and focus staking gives amazing results approaching higher pixel count FF cameras levels (remember that IS has to be off when working on a tripod). BTW, the new cable release is very welcome together with the AC adapter.IS: The in-camera 4.5f/stop image stabilization is top of the line and also allows for pixel shift high res and AA filter simulation. Together with the camera low noise at high ISO, it lets me work without a tripod in most conditions, something that with age I have come to love.My default button and dial settings: mode dial: "Av" (TAv if action); front dial: "F/stop"; rear dial: "ISO"; Fx1: "test pic"; Fx2: "choose spot AF point" in LV; AF AE-L: "lock exposure".Conclusion: In action, I find the K70 to be very comfortable and fun to use. It is highly competent (it does a lot of things quickly and with no fuss) with a combination of IQ, construction quality, ergonomics, feature set and price that comes very close to my ideal camera. It is not tiresome to work with, I can see what I'm doing very well, quickly change major settings, shoot from any position, and not worry if the weather gets dusty, wet or cold. The boundary between advanced amateur and pro cameras is quite fuzzy. For my kind of photography, the K70 is easily capable of pro level performance. An all metal, pro shutter K3II would last longer but so far I have never had a camera that gave up on me because of old age. Also, for serious work one typically travels with 2 bodies (for redundancy and to minimize lens changing in tough conditions) which in the case of the K70 would cost a reasonable $1,300 (probably $1,200 by the end of the year). The rest of one's budget can be wisely used to buy great lenses of which there is no shortage.08/12/16 addendumA final note that could be helpful to some. I love to shoot in horrible (wonderful) weather including rain, wind, snow, ice, and sub-zero temps, often doing some slippery scrambling to get into position. For max portability, in these conditions I use Oly EM10II and EM5II cameras with slower, minuscule but good quality Oly and Pana lenses. In my experience, the K70 is overall superior to the EM10II (excluding size) at a comparable price, at least because of its weatherization, pixel shift technology and pixel count. The EM5II is my top camera which surpasses the K70 in some important areas such as size, the large and clear EVF, AF, IS, more external controls, continuous shooting and some really usable creative stuff like Live Composite. Alas, it is also about $450 more expensive (= a good lens). Working with all 3 cameras is very satisfying but I noticed something curious. While the small size of the Oly's is very convenient, I prefer the way the Pentax sits in my hands and I can operate it. It feels like the perfect fit. Moral: always try a new camera in your own hands before buying.08/13/16 addendum: a note about pixel shift high resolution (PSHR)PSHR is offered by recent Pentax and Olympus camera models. It has been received with various degrees of favor because it's limited to still subjects (not true). In real life, it produces levels of detail, color accuracy, lower noise and expanded DR comparable to top of the line FF cameras when used with still studio subjects and outdoor subjects with limited movement. The latter is done either by using the new Pentax K1 and K70 Motion Correction feature and/or stacking and masking a normal res frame to replace high res parts in motion showing artifacts. I have tried it with both my Olympus E-M5 mark II and the Pentax K70 with similar IQ results. The Oly can output a 40Mp jpeg and a 64Mp ORF Raw, with limitations about f/stop and max ISO. The Pentax can output a 24Mp PEF/DNG Raw and a jpeg with no exposure limitations. When everything is said and done, I do not care about the jpeg outputs and prefer the practicality of the Pentax 24Mp Raw which, saved in dng, can be opened directly by any Raw converter and has a more than high enough pixel count. Next month, Olympus should unveil its E-M1 mark II with even more advanced PSHR features.08/31/16 addendumAdded pic # 7, a visual comparison of the Pentax K70 with a basic, bright lens set vs the Oly em5 II with equivalent, good IQ but darker lenses for max portability.02/22/17 addendumStill my favorite camera and the price is down to $600. I am adding photo #8 of the sunset in one of town's parks. This was a test of in-camera HDR set to HDR3, +-3 f/stops, max jpeg size and quality, all jpeg settings at their minimum or OFF, and a little fine tuning in PS. The result is much better than I expected and viable for large size prints.Attached pics- Pic 1: high res test, NORMAL RES, D FA 50mm f/2.8 macro, 0.5sec at F11, ISO100- Pic 2: high res test, HIGH RES, D FA 50mm f/2.8 macro, 0.5sec at f/11, ISO100.- Pic 3: detailed landscape, DA* 16-50mm f/2.8, 1/80sec at f/11, ISO100- Pic 4: snowy egret, DA 55-300mm f/4-5.6 at 300mm, TAv f/5.6 1/1000sec, ISO3200. Poor light and background but shows AF-C in action- Pic 5: night heron, DA 55-300mm f/4-5.6 at 300mm, TAv f/8 1/1000sec, ISO1600. Shows AF-S (no typo) in action- Pic 6: NY Botanical Garden water lily with reflection of the conservatory, DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 at 117mm eq, 1/640sec at f/11, ISO1600- Pic 7: Pentax K70 and Oly E-M5 II 3 lens sets, size comparison- Pic 8: beach sunset, DA*16-50mm f/2.8, f/11, ISO800, HDR3 +-3 f/stops
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The Pentax K70 is very close to my ideal camera
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016
    Hello, I have been a photographer for 50+ years working with a lot of different subjects and gear, on and off as a part-time pro. Today, I mostly shoot landscapes, cityscapes, flowers, birds (a little), and do fine art studies and some tabletop in my home little studio. I make my own prints with a 17" inkjet photo printer. I mainly work in Raw + jpeg, Av mode, the lowest possible ISO setting, +- 1f/stop bracketing, AF-S. When shooting dynamic subjects (i.e.: birds), I use the TAv mode, max ISO3200. I prefer framing with the pentaprism but use the articulated LCD monitor for high/low angle shooting. I don't do video with my cameras. The K70 is my 4th Pentax APS-C model. I received it a week ago and tested it with the following personal conclusions.

    Summary of the Pentax K70 key features: a very compact (for its class) and solid weatherized body with external controls for all common camera settings; a new 24Mp (Sony?) sensor with phase detection AF; 1/6000sec max shutter speed; max ISO102,400; 14bit color depth; class leading pentaprism; fully articulated LCD monitor; state of the art in-camera IS; a feature set way above its price with some unique capabilities (such as pixel shift high res).

    Body: The K70 is a small camera that is a pleasure to hold. It fits well in my medium-size, male hands, and feels reassuringly solid. The outside controls are well placed and let me quickly access all my major camera settings (aperture, compensation, ISO, drive, and test pic). Weatherization is a must for me since I like to shoot in all weather conditions. To the best of my knowledge, the body is polycarbonate on a metal chassis but Pentax and weatherization ensure that it is built with good materials and tight tolerances.

    Viewing: The large pentaprism is of superior quality. Up to certain distance I can see the subject coming into focus. The LCD monitor is bright and clear and its full articulation let me work even when my eye cannot reach the pentaprism (I often shoot plants and some landscapes close to the ground). I like that I am able to close it against the body when not using it.

    Sensor: 24Mp is more than enough for me (I get excellent 24x36" prints out of my 16Mp Olympus M43 OMD cameras). The high res pixel shift mode does enhance resolution and color accuracy, and reduces noise. I used it in my studio and with outdoor semi-static subjects where I could combine it with a single shot to replace moving parts showing artifacts. Its new Motion Correction function saves processing time with some dynamic subjects. Since I shoot Raw and process in the Photoshop's 16bit Pro Photo color space, the camera 14bit color depth is very appreciated. Saving Raw in the dng format simplifies storage.

    Exposure: I find it to be quite reliable in most conditions (and exposure bracketing takes care of most of the exceptions). While I like to set it myself by consulting the histogram (test pic) and applying the corrections I want, when there is no time for fussing around it's good to be able to trust the camera. The K70 max shutter speed is a fast 1/6000sec, typical of more expensive cameras. There are Auto, PASM, Sv (Sensitivity/ISO priority), TAv (Shutter and Aperture priority), HDR, and other 13 custom modes, and 9 digital filters too. The Interval Timer, Multiple Exposure and especially (for me) Interval Composite (bright) modes are particularly interesting and deserve further exploration (google them). Int Comp Bright shoots a number of pics and combines them into one using the brightest pixels available (fireworks anyone?).

    AF: New to Pentax, the K70 has on-chip phase-detect autofocus pixels for a hybrid AF system that should speed up AF in Live View and video. In its review of the camera, photographyblog states that AF in LV is now significantly faster. AF-S, my main mode, is very fast and accurate. I am not a good judge of AF-C and tracking because my action photography is limited. I have fun and good success shooting shore birds and the guests at my feeders in AF-S and AF-C (depending on the action). Nevertheless, I would like to point out that the effectiveness of a camera AF also depends on technique. Like many pros, I always use center spot focusing and recomposing. The center AF sensor is the most sensitive and I always know exactly where my focus plane is. In dark conditions, I focus on an area on the plane of the subject that has contrast and/or detail and recompose. I can do this very quickly. With moving subjects, being able to anticipate the action helps a lot. For example, an osprey carrying fish or sticks for a new nest tends to approach (at least for a while) from the same direction and hover above the nest for a couple of seconds. One can get some great pics by being aware of this, positioning him/herself for the proper angle and light direction, and pre-focusing (the camera 6 fps continuous shooting is respectable). Also to be remembered is that IS compensates for camera shake but not for subject motion for which one has to use the proper shutter speed. For all these reasons, the K70 "only" 11 focusing points are not an issue to me. When working in the studio in Live View, the ability to move the spot focus point around is great. I often use focus bracketing (and stacking in Photoshop). The combination of a good macro lens, high res and focus staking gives amazing results approaching higher pixel count FF cameras levels (remember that IS has to be off when working on a tripod). BTW, the new cable release is very welcome together with the AC adapter.

    IS: The in-camera 4.5f/stop image stabilization is top of the line and also allows for pixel shift high res and AA filter simulation. Together with the camera low noise at high ISO, it lets me work without a tripod in most conditions, something that with age I have come to love.

    My default button and dial settings: mode dial: "Av" (TAv if action); front dial: "F/stop"; rear dial: "ISO"; Fx1: "test pic"; Fx2: "choose spot AF point" in LV; AF AE-L: "lock exposure".

    Conclusion: In action, I find the K70 to be very comfortable and fun to use. It is highly competent (it does a lot of things quickly and with no fuss) with a combination of IQ, construction quality, ergonomics, feature set and price that comes very close to my ideal camera. It is not tiresome to work with, I can see what I'm doing very well, quickly change major settings, shoot from any position, and not worry if the weather gets dusty, wet or cold. The boundary between advanced amateur and pro cameras is quite fuzzy. For my kind of photography, the K70 is easily capable of pro level performance. An all metal, pro shutter K3II would last longer but so far I have never had a camera that gave up on me because of old age. Also, for serious work one typically travels with 2 bodies (for redundancy and to minimize lens changing in tough conditions) which in the case of the K70 would cost a reasonable $1,300 (probably $1,200 by the end of the year). The rest of one's budget can be wisely used to buy great lenses of which there is no shortage.

    08/12/16 addendum

    A final note that could be helpful to some. I love to shoot in horrible (wonderful) weather including rain, wind, snow, ice, and sub-zero temps, often doing some slippery scrambling to get into position. For max portability, in these conditions I use Oly EM10II and EM5II cameras with slower, minuscule but good quality Oly and Pana lenses. In my experience, the K70 is overall superior to the EM10II (excluding size) at a comparable price, at least because of its weatherization, pixel shift technology and pixel count. The EM5II is my top camera which surpasses the K70 in some important areas such as size, the large and clear EVF, AF, IS, more external controls, continuous shooting and some really usable creative stuff like Live Composite. Alas, it is also about $450 more expensive (= a good lens). Working with all 3 cameras is very satisfying but I noticed something curious. While the small size of the Oly's is very convenient, I prefer the way the Pentax sits in my hands and I can operate it. It feels like the perfect fit. Moral: always try a new camera in your own hands before buying.

    08/13/16 addendum: a note about pixel shift high resolution (PSHR)

    PSHR is offered by recent Pentax and Olympus camera models. It has been received with various degrees of favor because it's limited to still subjects (not true). In real life, it produces levels of detail, color accuracy, lower noise and expanded DR comparable to top of the line FF cameras when used with still studio subjects and outdoor subjects with limited movement. The latter is done either by using the new Pentax K1 and K70 Motion Correction feature and/or stacking and masking a normal res frame to replace high res parts in motion showing artifacts. I have tried it with both my Olympus E-M5 mark II and the Pentax K70 with similar IQ results. The Oly can output a 40Mp jpeg and a 64Mp ORF Raw, with limitations about f/stop and max ISO. The Pentax can output a 24Mp PEF/DNG Raw and a jpeg with no exposure limitations. When everything is said and done, I do not care about the jpeg outputs and prefer the practicality of the Pentax 24Mp Raw which, saved in dng, can be opened directly by any Raw converter and has a more than high enough pixel count. Next month, Olympus should unveil its E-M1 mark II with even more advanced PSHR features.

    08/31/16 addendum

    Added pic # 7, a visual comparison of the Pentax K70 with a basic, bright lens set vs the Oly em5 II with equivalent, good IQ but darker lenses for max portability.

    02/22/17 addendum

    Still my favorite camera and the price is down to $600. I am adding photo #8 of the sunset in one of town's parks. This was a test of in-camera HDR set to HDR3, +-3 f/stops, max jpeg size and quality, all jpeg settings at their minimum or OFF, and a little fine tuning in PS. The result is much better than I expected and viable for large size prints.

    Attached pics

    - Pic 1: high res test, NORMAL RES, D FA 50mm f/2.8 macro, 0.5sec at F11, ISO100
    - Pic 2: high res test, HIGH RES, D FA 50mm f/2.8 macro, 0.5sec at f/11, ISO100.
    - Pic 3: detailed landscape, DA* 16-50mm f/2.8, 1/80sec at f/11, ISO100
    - Pic 4: snowy egret, DA 55-300mm f/4-5.6 at 300mm, TAv f/5.6 1/1000sec, ISO3200. Poor light and background but shows AF-C in action
    - Pic 5: night heron, DA 55-300mm f/4-5.6 at 300mm, TAv f/8 1/1000sec, ISO1600. Shows AF-S (no typo) in action
    - Pic 6: NY Botanical Garden water lily with reflection of the conservatory, DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 at 117mm eq, 1/640sec at f/11, ISO1600
    - Pic 7: Pentax K70 and Oly E-M5 II 3 lens sets, size comparison
    - Pic 8: beach sunset, DA*16-50mm f/2.8, f/11, ISO800, HDR3 +-3 f/stops
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    5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Well Balanced Camera For The Price.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
    I bought the Pentax K-70 primarily for video purposes. I already had several vintage lens that belonged to my K-1000 that fit perfectly being they both used the same K mount design. This camera has been very reliable in the 5 months I've had it. The video quality on the camera is standard 1080p, and when using the right settings looks great for any videography and film work. I will admit there are better cameras out there for the use of video recording. However if you are looking for a camera that is at least equal in video quality, you will most likely spend a couple 100 dollars more. The price is a real winner here.

    Concerning Photography.
    Photographs are exceptional. The 24 megapixal quality is amazing and brings in a high dynamic range. When shooting in dark environments it really captures dark areas well. Burst photography is also very good. I have done time lapse photography on a couple occasions and the 4k videos are stunning. The in body shake reduction allows you to use slower shutter speeds than you would normally be able to use without a tripod. The ISO settings are most effective between 100-3200. After 3200 you will get a high noise level. The camera will go up to an ISO of about 16,400 I believe. After working with the camera a lot I would say the ISO is most effective at 400. The camera will also allow you to create custom white balances and plug in the exact color temperature in Kelvins. The pixel shift function also greatly enhances photographs. That function must be used on a tripod however.

    Concerning Video
    I was happy that most of setting optimization that pertains to photography also is allowed in the video section. Many of the cheaper DSLR cameras only allow auto functions for the video and I find that a great dis-service on those cameras. The camera allows you to set it to 24, 25, 20, 50i, and 60i for the frame rates. Keep in mind that if you are editing and using timecode that these translate translate to the electric interpretation for example, 24 frames per second is really 23.978 fps. One thing that does disappoint me is that when shooting video you have to really play with the settings when filming white walls. White walls tend to get noisy and sometimes you get a color fluctuation in out of focus areas. The best way to avoid this is to really expose the room with lights and adjust the f stop, shutter speed and ISO accordingly. When the ISO is set correctly dark spaces are captured quite nicely and without too much noise. Otherwise the video quality is great in the 1080p format class when compared to other cameras. One thing you should know is to turn off Shake Reduction when using the camera on a tripod. The camera sensor will move with head turning and people standing up our of chairs. Only use Shake Reduction when going hand held. The shake reduction works awesome when used hand held. Keep in mind most DSLR cameras (including this one) will only let you record for 30 minutes at a time, regardless of SD card size. So this is not a good choice if you are needing to do extended recording such as a basketball game or a ceremony.

    Concerning Camera Software.
    The software that comes with the camera is a little slow but it processes DNG images excellently. The Pentax K-70 allows you to shoot in DNG or their Proprietary format DNG+. The DNG+ is better and if you can handle working with the camera software it will produce slightly better images.

    Trouble Shooting
    The only issue I have had with the camera is on one occasion the camera began to save very slowly. If if I took a photo, it would take 10 seconds to save. Video was taking 5-10 minutes to save. I solved this issue by using a different SD card. The normal save times resumed.

    Durability and Ergonomics.
    This camera feels solid in your hand. It gives you a good grip as well. Despite being a compact camera it is definitely made for people with big hands (not a problem for me). Button feel is good. My last point and shoot camera (a FujiFilm HS-10) had very cheap buttons that always felt like they were gonna fall off. All of your important functions such as Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, PHOTO/VIDEO Mode, White Balance, ISO, Timed Photo, flash, and Auto Focus versus Manuel Focus are all given physical buttons rather than being buried in menus. The Shutter speed, Aperture, AF vs MF, and PHOTO versus Video are made to be dials or switches which is quite handy. The camera is rated to be water resistant (not water proof). I have not gone out of my way to test this but I have shot in rain and it performed fine. To be water resistant however you must use a water resistant lens. If you buy a lens that comes with the camera it will have an o ring around the lens mount that services this feature.

    Cons
    If you are looking for a camera that has good autofocus, then this is probably not a good choice for you. For photos the autofocus works pretty good. For Video it hardly adjusts. I bought this camera knowing this. If you don't trust your ability to manually focus then this is not the camera for you.
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