Below is a list of frequently asked questions and corresponding answers for the PENTAX K-70 digital camera.
- Hot shoe cover FK(*) | - Eyecup FR(*) |
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- Body mount cover | - Strap O-ST132(*) |
- Software (CD-ROM) S-SW168 | - Start Guide |
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109(*) | - Battery charger D-BC109(*) |
- AC plug cord D-CO2(J) |
Plug | Stereo mini plug (Φ3.5mm) |
Format | Stereo electrets condenser |
Power | Plug-in Power Method (operating voltage of 2.0V or lower.) |
Impedance | 2.2kΩ |
Type | Pentaprism Finder. |
Coverage (FOV) | Approx. 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.95x (50mmF1.4 at infinity) |
Eye-Relief Length | Approx. 20.5mm (From the view finder frame.) Approx. 22.3mm (From the center of lens.) |
Diopter adjustment | Approx. -2.5 to +1.5m -1 |
Focusing screen | User changeable Natural- Bright- Matte III focusing screen |
Type | Wide viewing angle, TFT color LCD, Air-gapless, Tempered glass, Vari-Angle |
Size | 3.0 inch (aspect ratio 3:2) |
Dots | Approx. 921K dots. |
Adjustment | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustment. |
Outdoor monitor | ±2 step adjustment. |
Night Vision Red Light LCD Display |
Select ON/OFF at [Setting 2] menu |
Type | TTL Phase-matching autofocus |
Focus Sensor | SAFOX X, 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center) |
AF Mode | AF.A / AF.S /AF.C |
AF Active Area | |
Brightness Range | EV-3 - EV18 (ISO100, at normal temperature) |
AF.S Setting | Focus- Priority / Release- Priority |
1st Frame Action in AF.C | Auto / Focus- Priority / Release- Priority |
Action in AF.C Cont. | Auto / Focus- Priority / fps- Priority |
Hold AF Status | Off / Low / Medium / High |
AF Assist Light | Dedicated LED AF assist light |
Type | Hybrid AF *1 = TTL Phase–matching AF + Contrast-detecting AF |
AF Active Area | Face detection / Tracking / Auto / Select / Spot |
Focus Peaking | On / Off |
Items | Contents | |
1 | Distance | As a guide, set the chart from camera about 30 to 40 times of focal length. (Ex.) f=50mm x40 =2m(2000mm) |
2 | Zoom Position *in case of Zoom lens |
Recommended telephoto end which has narrower depth of field and easy to find focus point. |
3 | Focus point | Set the center of SEL with AF.S mode or user’s favorite focus point. |
4 | Light source | Outdoor with sunlight or same as actual capture condition. Observe not to reflect any direct light on the target chart. |
5 | Condition of the object | Set the target chart to parallel with the camera. |
6 | Diaphragm | Recommended fully opened aperture which has narrower depth of field and easy to find focus point. |
Apply All | Apply adjusted value for all lenses |
Apply One | Apply adjusted value only for attached lens(Max. 20 kinds of lenses) |
Back Focus…Adjust toward [+] side
Front Focus…Adjust toward [-] side
Press OK button to fix the adjustment value
Press Menu button to return Capture mode
File Format | MPEG-4, AVC / H.264 (MOV) |
Recorded Pixels | Full HD: (1920x1080, 60i / 50i / 30p / 25p / 24p) HD: (1280x720, 60p / 50p) |
Focus | Hybrid AF with TTL Phase–matching AF and Contrast-detecting AF, AF Mode: AF Single(AF.S), AF Continuous(AF.C) AF Area: Multiple AF points, Select, Spot Focus Assist Light: ON /OFF |
Sound | Built-in stereo microphone, External microphone (Stereo recording compatible). Recording Sound Level adjustable. |
Recording Time | Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
Custom Images | Auto select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing |
Cross Processing | Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3. |
Digital Filter | Extract Color, Replace color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome |
[Button Customization] setting | Autofocus operation when [AF/AE-L] button is pressed |
Enable AF1 / Enable AF2 | Pressing [AF/AE-L] button performs autofocus based on the [AF Mode] setting |
Cancel AF | Pressing [AF/AE-L] button stops autofocus and pressing [AF/AE-L] button again, restarts autofocus |
P / Av / TAv / M | The camera operates in the selected exposure mode. (The aperture value can be changed only before shooting. When set to [M] mode, the sensitivity can also be changed.) |
U1, U2 or U3 | The camera operates according to the saved exposure mode. |
Other modes | The camera operates in [P] mode. |
Plug | Stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm) |
Format | Stereo electrets condenser |
Power | Plug-in Power Method (operating voltage of 2.0 V or lower) |
Impedance | 2.2 kΩ |
Motion Correction On | Corrects mosaic-pattern noise when a moving object is detected, and creates a composite image. |
Motion Correction Off | Creates a composite image by combining the entire range of image. |
Off | Does not use Pixel Shift Resolution. |
Pixel Shift Resolution | ||
Flash | × | |
D r i v e M o d e |
Continuous Shooting | × |
Bracketing | × | |
Mirror Lock-up Shooting | ○ | |
Multi-exposure | × | |
Interval Shooting | × | |
Interval Composite | × | |
Interval Movie Record | × | |
Star Stream | × | |
HDR Capture | × | |
AA Filter Simulator | × | |
ASTROTRACER | × |
OFF | Prioritizes the resolution |
Type1 | Takes pictures while balancing the resolution and moiré reduction. |
Type2 | Prioritizes the moiré reduction. |
Bracketing | Takes consecutive 3 images in order of [Off], [Type1], and [Type2]. |
Type1 | Compensate the color and brightness of the skin. |
Type2 | Addition to the Type1, the skin tone will be created more smoothly. |
Color Fringe Correction/OFF
Color Fringe Correction/ON
Select [RAW Development] and press OK button
Select [Singe image] and press OK button
Select [Color Fringe Correction] by 4-way key
Turn Rear e-dial to select level of correction
Or press OK button and select level of correction by 4-way key.
Select [Save] and press OK button.
Select saved and press OK button.
When you complete RAW development, select [Exit] or if you continue the development, select [Continue].
Capture(Still) | Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome |
Capture(Movie) | Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome |
Playback mode | Base Parameter Adj., Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome |
Lens [Mount type] /Function |
D FA DA DA L |
FA*6 FA J |
F*6 | A | M P |
[KAF] [KAF2] [KAF3] [KAF4] |
[KAF] [KAF2] |
[KAF] | [KA] | [K] | |
Autofocus (Lens only) Autofocus (with AF Adapter 1.7x) *1 |
√ - |
√ - |
√ - |
- # |
- # |
Manual Focus (with Focus Indicator)*2 |
√ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Quick-Shift Focus System | #*4 | × | × | × | × |
Focus point selection mode [Auto] | √ | √ | √ | #*8 | × |
AE Metering [Multi-segment] | √ | √ | √ | √ | × |
P / Sv / Tv / Av / TAv mode*3 | √ | √ | √ | √ | #*9 |
M mode | √ | √ | √ | √ | # |
P-TTL auto flash*3 | √ | √ | √ | √ | × |
Automatic obtainment of lens focal length information |
√ | √ | √ | x | x |
Lens Correction | √*5 | #*7 | x | x | x |
Mount | Lens Name | Lens Type | |
MF | S | S | 35mm full-frame size. |
K | K | ||
A | A | ||
AF | KAF | D FA | 35mm full-frame size/APS-C size |
DA | APS-C size, Without the aperture ring | ||
DA L | APS-C size, Without the aperture ring | FA | 35mm full-frame size, Power zoom not compatible |
FA J | 35mm full-frame size, Without the aperture ring | ||
F | 35mm full-frame size | ||
KAF2 | DA | APS-C size, Built-in lens AF compatible, Without the aperture ring | |
FA | 35mm full-frame size, Power zoom not compatible | ||
KAF3 | D FA | 35mm full-frame size/APS-C size | |
DA | APS-C size, Dedicated for Built-in lens AF, Without the aperture ring | ||
KAF4 | DA | APS-C size, Electromagnetic diaphragm control, Without the aperture ring |
Distortion correction | Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. |
Peripheral Illumin. Corr. | Reduces peripheral light fall- off occurring due to lens properties. |
Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj. | Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. |
Diffraction Correction | Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small aperture. |
Lens | Restriction |
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only or with accessories such as Auto Extension Tube K which is equipped with automatic diaphragm) |
The aperture is fixed to wide-open. The shutter speed changes in relation to the open aperture value, but an exposure deviation may be occurred. |
D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (accessories with manual diaphragm such as Extension Tube K) |
Picture can be taken with the set aperture value but an exposure deviation may be occurred. |
Lens with manual diaphragm such as Reflex lens(lens only) | |
FA SOFT 28mm, FA SOFT 85mm, F SOFT 85mm (lens only) | Picture can be taken with set aperture value in the manually adjustable aperture range. |
Drive Mode | [Still Image]: Single frame, Continuous (H, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s, continuous), Remote Control (immediate, 3 sec., continuous), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Mirror Lock-up (possible to use with Remote Control), Multi-exposure(continuous, Self-timer, possible to use with Remote Control, ), Interval shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream. [Movie]: Remote Control *Bracketing, Interval shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream mode are possible to use with 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 Max. Approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 16 frames * At ISO100 |
Multi-Exposure | Composite Mode(Average/Additive/ Bright) Number of Shots: 2 to 2000 times |
Interval Shooting | [Interval shooting] Interval: 2s to 24h Standby: min./1s to 24h Number of shots: 2 to 2000 times Start Interval: Immediate / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time(Set Start Time) [Interval Composite] Interval: 2s to 24h Standby: min./1s to 24h Number of shots: 2 to 2000 times Start Interval: Immediate / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time(Set Start Time) Composite mode: Average/Additive/ Bright Save Process: On / Off [Interval Movie Record] Recorded Pixels: 4K / FullHD / HD File format: Motion JPEG(AVI) Interval: 2s to 24h. Standby: min./1s to 24h Number of shots: 8 to 2000 times (8 to 500 times at 4K) Start Interval: Immediate / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time(Set Start Time) [Star Stream] Recorded Pixels: 4K / FullHD / HD File format: Motion JPEG(AVI) Standby: min./1s to 24h Number of shots: 8 to 2000 times (8 to 500 times at 4K) Start Interval: Immediate / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time(Set Start Time) Fade-out: OFF / Weak / Medium / Strong |
AUTO | Applies Noise Reduction according to the shutter speed, sensitivity, and internal temperature of the camera. |
ON | Applies Noise Reduction when the shutter speed is slower than 1 second |
OFF | Does not apply Noise Reduction at any shutter speed. |
Interval Shooting | Takes pictures at set intervals and saves them. | |
Interval Composite. | Takes pictures at set intervals and merges them into a single image. | |
Interval Movie Record. | Takes still pictures at set intervals and saves them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: AVI). | |
Star Stream | Takes still pictures with the Interval Composite and save them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: AVI). |
Recorded pixels | Select from [4K], [FullHD] or [HD] (Only for Interval Movie Record and Star Stream) |
Interval | Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours. |
Standby Interval | Select from minimum time or 1 second to 24 hours. |
Number of shots | Select from 2 to 2000 times (Recorded pixels [4k] – Select from 2 to 500 times) For [Interval Movie Record] and [Star Stream] – Select from 8 to 2000 times. (Recorded pixels [4k] – Select from 8 to 500 times) |
Start Interval | Select when and how to take the first picture from [Now], [Self-timer] or [Set Time]. |
Start Time | Set the shooting start time when [Start Interval] is set to [Set Time]. |
Composite Mode | Select from [Average], [Additive] or [Bright]. (Only for [Interval Composite]) |
Save Process | Select ☑ to save images in the middle of processing. (Only for [Interval Composite]) |
Fade-out | Select fade-out effect level of light trails. (Only for [Star Stream]) Low level: Light trail become longer High level: Light trail become shorter |
Built-in Flash | Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash Guide number: approx. 12 (ISO100/m) Angle of view coverage: equivalent to 28mm lens in 35 mm format |
Flash Modes | Auto Flash Discharge (Auto Picture, Scene Mode), Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene Mode), Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye Reduction, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (FULL to 1/128 power) |
Sync. Speed | 1/180 seconds |
Flash Exposure Compensation |
-2.0~+1.0EV |
External Flash | P-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast Control Sync*, High-speed Sync, Wireless Sync* * Available with two or more dedicated external flash units |
Capture Mode | Selectable Flash Mode |
AUTO / SCN*1 | |
P / Sv / Av | |
Tv / TAv / M / B | |
Sensitivity | Guide Number | Sensitivity | Guide Number |
ISO 100 | Approx. 12 | ISO 6400 | Approx. 96 |
ISO 200 | Approx. 17 | ISO 12800 | Approx. 136 |
ISO 400 | Approx. 24 | ISO 25600 | Approx. 192 |
ISO 800 | Approx. 34 | ISO 51200 | Approx. 272 |
ISO 1600 | Approx. 48 | ISO 102400 | Approx. 384 |
ISO 3200 | Approx. 68 |
Lens | Restrictions when using the built-in flash |
DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED [IF] DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL DA 14mm F2.8 ED [IF] DA 15mm F4 ED AL D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR FA★ 300mm F2.8 ED [IF] DA★ 560mm F5.6 ED AW FA★ 600mm F4 ED [IF] FA★ 250-600mm F5.6 ED [IF] |
The built-in flash is not available due to vignetting. |
F FISH-EYE 17-28mm F3.5-4.5 | Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less than 20 mm. |
DA 16-45mm F4 ED AL | When the focal length is less than 28 mm, or when the focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less, vignetting may occur. |
DA★16-50mm F2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM | When the focal length is 20 mm or less, or when the focal length is 35 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1.5 m, vignetting may occur. |
DA 17-70mm F4 AL [IF] SDM | When the focal length is less than 24 mm, or when the focal length is 35 mm and the shooting distance is 1 m or less, vignetting may occur. |
DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] | Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less than 35 mm. |
DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM | Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less than 24 mm. |
D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR | Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less than 36 mm. |
FA★ 28-70mm F2.8 AL | Vignetting may occur if the focal length is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1 m. |
FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 |
The built-in flash always discharges fully. |
Compatible Flash/Camera Function | Built-in Flash | AF540FGZ AF540FGZⅡ AF360FGZ AF360FGZⅡ |
AF201FG AF200FG AF160FC |
Red-eye reduction flash | √ | √ | √ |
Auto Flash Discharge | √ | √ | √ |
Automatic switch to the flash sync speed | √ | √ | √ |
Automatic setting of the aperture value in P or Tv mode | √ | √ | √ |
P-TTL auto flash | √*1 | √*1 | √*1 |
Slow-speed Sync flash | √ | √ | √ |
Flash Exposure Compensation | √ | √ | √ |
AF assist light of the external flash | × | √*2 | × |
Trailing Curtain Sync flash*3 | √ | √ | #*4 |
Contrast Control Sync flash | #*5 | √ | #*6 |
Slave flash | × | √ | × |
High-speed Sync flash | × | √ | × |
Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) |
Frequency (Center Frequency) | 2412 to 2462 MHz (channels: Ch 1 to Ch 11) |
Security | Authentication: WPA2 Encryption: AES |
Remote Capture | Displays the Live View image of the camera on the communication device, and enables controlling exposure settings and shooting by operating the communication device. |
Image View | Displays the images saved on the memory card inserted in the camera on the communication device and import the images to the communication device. |
Recorded pixels | JPEG | RAW | |||
★★★ | ★★ | ★ | PEF | DNG | |
L:24M(6000x4000) | 528 | 1192 | 2339 | 151 | 151 |
M 14M(4608x3072) | 889 | 1996 | 3837 | - | - |
S 6M(3072x2048) | 1964 | 4309 | 7923 | - | - |
XS 2M(1920x1280) | 4723 | 9824 | 16374 | - | - |
Recorded pixels | Full HD | HD | |||||
1920x1080 | 1280x720 | ||||||
60i | 50i | 30p | 25p | 24p | 60p | 50p | |
8GB | 00:32’15” | 00:38’21” | 00:32’15” | 00:38’21” | 00:39’51” | 00:32’15” | 00:38’21” |
Battery Type | Temperature | Normal Shooting (without flash usage) |
Flash Photography | Playback Time | |
D-LI109 | 23℃ | Approx. 480 | 50% Use | 100% Use | Approx. 270min. |
Approx. 410 | Approx. 410 |
OS | Windows® 10 (32bit/64bit) / Windows® 8.1(32bit/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) / Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) |
CPU | Intel® Core™ 2Duo or more |
or more | 4GB or more |
HDD | Approx. 100 MB or more at a time of installation and startup, Approx. 10 MB/file for JPEG files or approx. 30 MB/file for RAW files for saving image files. |
Display monitor | 1280 x 1024 pixels, 24bit color or above |
OS | Mac OS X 10.11 / 10.10 / 10.9 / 10.8 / 10.7 |
CPU | Intel® Core™ 2Duo or more |
Memory | 4GB or more |
HDD | Approx. 100 MB or more at a time of installation and startup, Approx. 10 MB/file for JPEG files or approx. 30 MB/file for RAW files for saving image files. |
Display monitor | 1280×1024 pixels, 24bit color or above |