Dustproof, weather-resistant body A comprehensive imaging system, including lens, to take on challenging scenes
The PENTAX K-70 incorporates 100 sealing parts throughout its body, including the LCD monitor, to prevent the intrusion of water and dust into the interior. By pairing it with a PENTAX AW- or WR-series lens, you have a highly dependable imaging system with superb environment-resistant performance. AW: All Weather (dustproof and weather-resistant); WR: Weather Resistant
• To eliminate the potential causes of breakdown or malfunction, we advise you to wipe rain or water off the PENTAX K-70 completely and as soon as possible to keep it dry.
Outstanding cold-proof performance down to −10°C Excellent reliability proven in stringent operation tests
Anticipating many users’ needs for photo shooting in extremely cold locations, the PENTAX K-70 was subjected to stringent environmental tests in temperatures as low as -10°C. Its dependable cold-weather performance assures stable, responsive, high-precision operation of mechanisms and circuitry, while minimizing fluctuations in battery voltage, even in freezing locations.
• Battery performance may deteriorate as the temperature of the shooting location goes down. When using the PENTAX K-70 in low-temperature locations, we advise users to carry a spare battery and keep it warm by storing it in a pocket.
Compact design A compact, maneuverable body, handy for outdoor shooting
Featuring a dustproof, weather-resistant body and a vari-angle LCD monitor, the PENTAX K-70 has also been designed to be compact and maneuverable. By pairing it with one of the compact, lightweight PENTAX-DA-series lenses, you can enjoy outdoor photography more easily and intuitively than ever before.
Specifications
Model Description
Type
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash
Lens Mount
PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
Lens
KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lens
Image Capture Unit
Image Sensor
Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.5 x 15.6 (mm)
Effective Pixels
Approx. 24.24 megapixels
Total Pixels
Approx. 24.78 megapixels
Dust Removal
SP coating and CMOS sensor operations
Sensitivity (Standard output)
ISO AUTO/100 to 102400 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV)
Image Stabilizer
Sensor-shift Shake Reduction
AA Filter Simulator
Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2/Bracket (3 frames)
RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available
Color Space
sRGB, AdobeRGB
Storage Medium
SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-I standards)
Storage Folder
Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019...) or User assigned folder name (Default "PENTX")
Recording File
File Name: "IMGP****" or User assigned file name File name numbering: Sequential, Reset
Viewfinder
Type
Pentaprism Finder
Coverage (FOV)
Approx. 100%
Magnification
Approx. 0.95x (50mmF1.4 at infinity)
Eye-Relief Length
Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.3mm (from the center of lens)
Diopter Adjustment
Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1
Focusing Screen
Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
Live View
Type
TTL method using image sensor
Autofocus
Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) AF area: Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot Focus Peaking: ON/OFF
Display
Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x), Grid Display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Histogram, Bright area warning
LCD Monitor
Type
Vari-angle TFT color LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless structure, tempered-glass front panel
Size
3.0 inch (aspect ratio 3:2)
Dots
Approx. 921K dots
Adjustment
Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable
Outdoor View Setting
Adjustable ±2 step
Night Vision LCD Display
ON/OFF
White Balance
Type
TTL method using image sensor
White Balance
AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image
Fine Adjustment
Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis
Autofocus System
Type
TTL: Phase-matching autofocus
Focus Sensor
SAFOX X, 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center)
Brightness Range
EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature)
AF Modes
Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Auto select AF (AF.A)
AF Point Selection
Auto:11 points, Auto:5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot
AF Assist Light
Dedicated LED AF assist light
Metering
Type
TTL open aperture, 77 segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering
Metering Range
EV0 to 22 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4)
Exposure Modes
Auto Picture mode (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest), Scene Mode (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb
EV Compensation
±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected)
AE Lock
Can be assigned to the AF/AE-L button
Shutter
Type
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter * Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution
Shutter Speed
Auto:1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 10 sec. to 20min.)
Drive Modes
Mode Selection
[Still Image] Single Frame, Continuous (H, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s, Continuous), Remote Control (0s., 3s., Continuous), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Mirror-up, Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream
[Movie] Remote Control
* Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream are possible to use with Self-timer/Remote Control * Mirror-up is possible to use with Self-timer * Multi-Exposure is possible to use with Continuous Shooting, Self-timer or Remote Control
Continuous Shooting
Max. approx. 6.0 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 40 frames, RAW: up to approx. 10 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 8 frames Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 16 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 11 frames *ISO100
Multi-Exposure
Composite Mode(Additive/Average/Bright) Number of Shots(2 to 2000 times)
Interval Shooting
[Interval Shooting] Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min.・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 2 to 2000 times, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time
[Interval Composite] Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min.・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 2 to 2000 times, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time, Composite Mode: Additive/Average/Bright, Save Process: ON/OFF
[Interval Movie] Recorded Pixels: 4K/FullHD/HD, File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI), Interval:2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 8 to 2000 times (8 to 500 times at 4K), Start Interval:Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time
[Star Stream] Recorded Pixels: 4K/FullHD/HD, File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI), Interval:2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 8 to 2000 times (8 to 500 times at 4K), Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time, Fade-out: OFF/Low/Medium/High
Flash
Built-in Flash
Built-in retractable P-TTL flash, GN: approx. 12 (ISO100/m), Angle of view of 28mm lens (35mm format equivalent)
Flash Modes
Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128)
Sync Speed
1/180sec.
Flash Exposure Compensation
-2.0 ~ +1.0 EV
External Flash
P-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync * Contrast-control-sync and High-speed sync requires two or more dedicated external flash
SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 1.5 degrees
Electronic Level
Displayed in viewfinder : Horizontal direction only, Displayed on LCD monitor: Horizontal and vertical direction
Movie
File Formats
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV)
Recorded Pixels
Full HD(1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) HD (1280x720, 60p/50p)
Auto Focus
Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) AF mode: Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) * Continuous AF (AF.C) is available with the dedicated lens. AF area: Multiple AF points, Select, Spot Focus Peaking: ON/OFF