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.
Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Pentax K-70 will satisfy your needs.
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the K-70 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 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 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.
The Pentax K-70, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.
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 is a great companion to have.
For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (23.5 x 15.6 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.
High definition entertainment - While shooting a variety of scenes for your next release, this camera has you covered due to the (23.5 x 15.6 mm mm image sensor it houses.
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Pentax's in-built intervalometer
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 is a really good choice.
While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.
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.
Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Pentax K-70 for aquatic photos is a treat.
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.
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.
Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 23.5 x 15.6 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Pentax K-70 has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.
The K-70 combines style and a clever layout to create a camera that really stands out. Clean lines, high quality materials and a pristine finish ensure that this device will turn heads.
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | SLR Camera Body |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | -10 - 40 °F |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
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 |
Voice Recording | Yes |
Lens System | |
Lens Mount Interface | Pentax KAF, Pentax KAF2, Pentax KAF3 |
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 % |