Pentax has just officially announced the new Pentax K-70. This new camera is a midrange DSLR at the price of $649, featuring a 24MP CMOS sensor, IS system, weather-sealed body and a large optical viewfinder as well a 3″ fully articulating LCD with a ‘night vision’ function. It is now available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Detailed Specifications:
| Price | ||
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| MSRP | $649/£559 (body only), £799 (w/18-135mm lens) | |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | |
| Other resolutions | 4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | |
| Effective pixels | 24 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 25 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | PRIME MII | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100-102400 | |
| White balance presets | 8 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (3 slots) | |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | |
| Image stabilization notes | 4.5 stop correction | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Best, better, good | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 11 | |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 921,000 | |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.95× | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes | |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | |
| Continuous drive | 6.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5 frames ) | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| HDMI | Yes (mini-HDMI) | |
| Microphone port | Yes | |
| Headphone port | No | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n | |
| Remote control | Yes (wired or wireless) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | D-LI109 lithium-ion battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 410 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74 mm (4.94 x 3.66 x 2.91″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | Optional | |
| GPS notes | O-GPS1 | |
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See also Pentax K-70 Sample Images
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