Pentax K-70 (Body) Black

MPN: 16243  |  EAN: 0027075297265  |  Model: K-70

Price Information

£499.76

as at 25 Sep 19 | 12:40 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Pentax K-70 (Body) Black - 16243 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
DSLR Camera
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Advanced Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Events Photography
Very Good
Home Videos
Outstanding
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Vlogging
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Film Making
Very Good
Travel
Outstanding
Time-lapse Videos
Outstanding
Live Streaming
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Event Videos
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Outstanding
Professional Looks
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding
Camera Body Only
Very Good

Kind of Camera

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.

Photography Skillset

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.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Pentax K-70 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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Video Scenarios

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. 

Other Video needs

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Pentax's in-built intervalometer

Photo Scenarios

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.

Other considerations

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.

Style

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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Technical Specifications

Pentax K-70 (Body) Black - 16243 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
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 %