Details
Pentax K-70 (Kit 18-55mm WR) is a mid-sized and mid price Digital SLR camera designed for experienced photographers. It features an excellent 921,000-dot resolution 3.0-inch Vari-angle TFT LCD monitor with a 3:2 aspect ratio. The LCD is aided by a pentaprism type viewfinder which offers 0.95x magnification and 100-percent field of view. A Natural Bright Matte III focusing screen is part of the package and allows great diopter adjustment as well. The hallmark of this camera is its ultra sharp PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount, high ISO and compatibility with K-mount lenses such as Pentax KAF4, KAF3, KAF2, KAF and KA-mount lenses.
The camera comes with an 18-55mm WR Lens Kit to get you started. It also features powerful APS-C sized CMOS 24.2-Megapixels effective image sensor with primary colour filter and allows 14-bit image data so you can easily play around with images in your photo studio. An SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism is part of its design to enhance imagery. All images are processed by the built-in Prime MII image processing engine. The camera uses an 11-point multi-pattern autofocus system and advanced 77-segment multi-pattern metering.
Other specs of the Pentax K-70 (Kit 18-55mm WR) are: Built-in Wi-Fi, 1080p Full HD video recording, Hi-speed USB 2.0 support, HDMI Type-D connector, stereo mic, built-in GN 39 flash, built-in filters, SD/SDHC memory card slot, hot shoe, self timer, and a 1050mAh D-LI109 Li-Ion rechargeable battery.
Specs
Imaging |
Lens Mount |
Pentax K |
Camera Format |
APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor) |
Pixels |
Actual: 24.78 Megapixel Effective: 24.24 Megapixel |
Max Resolution |
24 MP: 6000 x 4000 |
Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
Sensor Type / Size |
CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
File Formats |
Still Images: DNG, JPEG, RAW Movies: MOV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Bit Depth |
14-Bit |
Dust Reduction System |
Yes |
Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC |
Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift |
Focus Control |
Focus Type |
Auto and Manual |
Focus Mode |
Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Single-servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points |
Phase Detection: 11 (9 Cross-Type) |
Viewfinder/Display |
Viewfinder Type |
Pentaprism |
Viewfinder Eye Point |
20.5 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.95x |
Diopter Adjustment |
-3.5 to +1.5 m |
Display Screen |
3-inch Rear Screen Swivel LCD (921,000) |
Screen Coverage |
100% |
Exposure Control |
ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 100-204800 |
Shutter |
Type: Electronic and Mechanical Speed: 30 - 1/6000 Second , Bulb Mode |
Mirror Lock-Up |
Yes |
Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average Metering, Spot Metering |
Exposure Modes |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Bulb, Manual, Program, Scene Modes, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Shutter/Aperture Priority Metering Range: EV 0.0 - EV 22.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV Steps) |
Buffer/Continuous Shooting |
Up to 6 fps at 24 MP for up to 40 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 6 fps at 24 MP for up to 10 Frames in Raw Format Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 100 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 16 Frames in Raw Format |
White Balance Modes |
Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten |
Flash |
Flash Modes |
Auto Auto/Red-Eye Reduction Flash On Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction Manual Second-Curtain Sync Slow Sync |
Built-in Flash |
Yes |
Guide No. |
39.37; (12 m) ISO100 at 28 mm position |
Max Sync Speed |
1 / 180 Second |
Flash Compensation |
-2 EV to +1 EV |
Dedicated Flash System |
P-TTL |
External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, Wireless |
AV Recording |
Video Recording |
Yes, NTSC/PAL |
Video Format |
1920 x 1080i at 50, 60 fps (H.264) 1920 x 1080p at 24, 25, 30 fps (H.264) 1280 x 720p at 50, 60 fps (H.264) |
Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
Exposure Control |
Auto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO |
Focus |
Auto Manual Continuous Auto |
Max Video Clip Length |
1920 x 1080: 26 Minutes |
Audio Recording |
Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) Optional External Mic: With Video |
Performance |
Self Timer |
12 Seconds, 2 Seconds |
Interval Recording |
Yes |
Connectivity |
1/8-Inch Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB, USB 2.0 |
Wi-Fi Capable |
Yes |
Power |
Battery |
1 x D-LI109 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.4 VDC, 1050 mAh |
AC Power Adapter |
K-AC168 Kit (Optional) |
Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 14 to 104F (-10 to 40C) Humidity: 0 - 85% |
Physical |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.9 x 3.7 x 2.9-Inch / 125.5 x 93.0 x 74.0 mm |
Weight |
1.514 lbs / 688 g with battery and memory card
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