Getting a Digital SLR camera opens you up to a bigger world photography. With its extensive range of settings, you can now calibrate much more just before you press the shutter.
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Pentax K-70 + 18-135mm camera would suit you adequately.
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the K-70 + 18-135mm is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 11 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.
To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the K-70 + 18-135mm does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels.
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Pentax K-70 + 18-135mm video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
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Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Pentax provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.
Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Pentax K-70 + 18-135mm is a great companion to have.
For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (23.5 x 15.6 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.
Capture the drama - This Pentax camera is is good partner for your craft. Filming in different situations requires a really good Image sensor and this camera packs one that measures at 23.5 x 15.6 mm mm which works very well for your needs.
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Pentax's in-built intervalometer
Whether its a simple photo of a star constellation or advanced shot of planet trails, you'll need a camera that supports a RAW file setting and the ability change lens to suit you situation. Fortunately, the Pentax K-70 + 18-135mm actually has both capabilities.
There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the K-70 + 18-135mm is a really good choice.
Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Pentax K-70 + 18-135mm comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Pentax, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly.
To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Pentax is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.
Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look.
When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the K-70 + 18-135mm is a safe bet.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | SLR Camera Kit |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | -10 - 40 °F |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.5-5.6 |
Brightness Adjustment | Yes |
Image Formats Supported | DCF, JPEG, RAW |
Photo Effects | 1 |
Saturation Adjustment | Yes |
Scene Modes | Backlight, Close-up (macro), Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Sunrise, Sunset, Landscape (scenery) |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 12 s |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Shade, Tungsten |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
External Flash Connector | Yes |
Flash Exposure Correction | -2EV - +1EV (1/2 EV step) |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
Flash Sync-speed | 1/180 s |
Pre-flash | Yes |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 11 |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus | TTL |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
ISO Sensitivity | 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, 51200, 102400 |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 102400 |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 |
Light Exposure Control | Program AE |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 5EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step) |
Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Type | Electronic |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/6000 s |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
HD Type | Full HD |
Live stream capable | 1 |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 60 fps |
Resolution At Capture Speed | 1280x720@24fps, 1280x720@25fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 |
Video Formats Supported | H.264, MOV, MPEG4 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Microphone In | Yes |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
Voice Recording | Yes |
Lens System | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 18 - 135 mm |
Interchangeable Lens Present | 1 |
Lens Mount Interface | Pentax KAF, Pentax KAF2, Pentax KAF3 |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 207 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 27.5 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 3.5 mm |
Storage | |
Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Display | |
Display | TFT |
Display Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Display Diagonal | 3 " |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 921000 pixels |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Diopter Correction | Yes |
Optical Viewfinder | Yes |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Megapixel | 24.24 MP |
Sensor Format | Cropped |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Megapixels | 24.78 MP |
Other Features | |
GPS (satellite) | Yes |
Interval Recording | 1 |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB Connector | Micro-USB B |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Battery | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 480 shots |
Battery Life (max) | 4.5 h |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Battery Type | D-LI109 |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Networking | |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n |
Packaging Content | |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 74 mm |
Height | 93 mm |
Weight | 628 g |
Width | 125.5 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 6000×4000, 6000×4000, 4608×3072, 3072×2048, 1920×1440 |
Memory | |
Memory Slots | 1 |
Operational Conditions | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85 % |