Detailed specs of Pentax K-70

wed7 · 06-07-2016, 04:05 AM

I hope this one has quiet shutter like the K-5 series

rawr · 06-07-2016, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by Simen1

A K-02 would make more sense, but with a very different design then K-01.

Hopefully they won't hire Philippe Starck or Frank Gehry to design the camera. Or whoever did those ghastly Hasselblad branded Sony's.

pathdoc · 06-07-2016, 04:43 AM

Put it inside an MX shell and give it the EVF it really needs for intense ambient light (because rear screens do not do well there).

gazonk · 06-07-2016, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Hopefully they won't hire Philippe Starck or Frank Gehry to design the camera. Or whoever did those ghastly Hasselblad branded Sony's.

I thought Austin Powers designed them?

D1N0 · 06-07-2016, 05:15 AM

It's a classic designation (k-70) so probably a more classic design than the K-s2, slightly more angular than the competition.

banep · 06-07-2016, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Not all info is correct. Even many belive it, K-70 is NOT replacement for K-50. I have all info here, but i won't step over the line again..haha

There are more interesting stuff going on then the K-70

You don't have to tell me what but tell me when

So, at Photokina or later?

p.s. Or even earlier?

JPT · 06-07-2016, 06:16 AM

Look at the advertised ISO range. It's the same as the K-1 and much higher than the K-3ii. I know that the highest ISOs will be awful, as they are with every camera, but unless Ricoh has switched to complete fantasy in the way they report ISO, this should have noticeably better noise performance than the K-3 cameras do. I also think the video specs are very interesting, and PDAF on the sensor will make live view much more usable if it works well.

I wonder if the wide angle zoom will be launched alongside.

Simen1 · 06-07-2016, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by JPT

Look at the advertised ISO range. It's the same as the K-1 and much higher than the K-3ii. I know that the highest ISOs will be awful, as they are with every camera, but unless Ricoh has switched to complete fantasy in the way they report ISO, this should have noticeably better noise performance than the K-3 cameras do.

Why? Extended range just means the range is extended, not that noise is controlled better at a specific ISO. We can hope this sensor have less read noise then the K-3II sensor, but I wouldn't hold my breath for that.

mee · 06-07-2016, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

I was talking about function, not ergonomics. Re-read my post carefully.

I know. But I'm talking about ergonomics not function though.

---------- Post added 06-07-16 at 08:30 AM ----------

Originally posted by pathdoc

Put it inside an MX shell and give it the EVF it really needs for intense ambient light (because rear screens do not do well there).

Yet that isn't function.. that's ergo.. but it is neither here nor there because the probability of them doing this is slim to none.

Mistral75 · 06-07-2016, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by Simen1

Mirrorless! I doubt they will release two close neighboring products like K-70 and K-3 III. A K-02 would make more sense, but with a very different design then K-01. In short: EVF, larger indent between the "mirror house" and grip, classic styling, modern features, lower weight.

Something like that you mean?

Setter Dog · 06-07-2016, 06:36 AM

Thanks for posting the K70 specs,.....I'm enjoying the members' comments on the K70. The only improvements I wanted from my 2 K 50s are the articulating screen and better video. Looks like Pentax has added those and several other nice features.. I'll need one of these!

I wonder when this camera will be available,...

Jack

Simen1 · 06-07-2016, 06:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

Something like that you mean?

Yes, thats how I expect the K-02 to look like from the top.

reh321 · 06-07-2016, 07:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mee

And, besides, when you start to load up the weight on the front (for instance with a large zoom lens) it becomes a liability to have a smaller brick body. The grip is a valuable feature.

With the smaller cameras we learned to support a long lens with the left hand {it was there anyway for zooming and focusing}. Better to support the lens separately than to put that extra torque on the mount. I still do that with all of my cameras ... but of course you can hold yours any way you want to.

mee · 06-07-2016, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by reh321

With the smaller cameras we learned to support a long lens with the left hand {it was there anyway for zooming and focusing}. Better to support the lens separately than to put that extra torque on the mount. I still do that with all of my cameras ... but of course you can hold yours any way you want to.

When I'm in the field it is not often possible to hold the camera and move with both hands... sturdy grip is much smarter. These things aren't cheap to replace if dropped.

You can keep trying to ram your opinion down my throat, but I'm holding my ground because I know you're one who can't stand other, differing opinions.

gatorguy · 06-07-2016, 07:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mee

When I'm in the field it is not often possible to hold the camera and move with both hands... sturdy grip is much smarter. These things aren't cheap to replace if dropped.

You can keep trying to ram your opinion down my throat, but I'm holding my ground because I know you're one who can't stand other, differing opinions.

Besides, how would we hold an off-camera flash with one hand if two had to be holding a camera?

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06-07-2016, 04:05 AM	#121
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	I hope this one has quiet shutter like the K-5 series

06-07-2016, 04:09 AM	#122
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Simen1 A K-02 would make more sense, but with a very different design then K-01. Hopefully they won't hire Philippe Starck or Frank Gehry to design the camera. Or whoever did those ghastly Hasselblad branded Sony's.

06-07-2016, 04:43 AM	#123
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Put it inside an MX shell and give it the EVF it really needs for intense ambient light (because rear screens do not do well there).

06-07-2016, 05:06 AM	#124
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by rawr Hopefully they won't hire Philippe Starck or Frank Gehry to design the camera. Or whoever did those ghastly Hasselblad branded Sony's. I thought Austin Powers designed them?

06-07-2016, 05:15 AM	#125
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	It's a classic designation (k-70) so probably a more classic design than the K-s2, slightly more angular than the competition.

06-07-2016, 05:52 AM	#126
banep Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 360	Originally posted by kenspo Not all info is correct. Even many belive it, K-70 is NOT replacement for K-50. I have all info here, but i won't step over the line again..haha There are more interesting stuff going on then the K-70 You don't have to tell me what but tell me when So, at Photokina or later? p.s. Or even earlier?

06-07-2016, 06:16 AM	#127
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Look at the advertised ISO range. It's the same as the K-1 and much higher than the K-3ii. I know that the highest ISOs will be awful, as they are with every camera, but unless Ricoh has switched to complete fantasy in the way they report ISO, this should have noticeably better noise performance than the K-3 cameras do. I also think the video specs are very interesting, and PDAF on the sensor will make live view much more usable if it works well. I wonder if the wide angle zoom will be launched alongside.

06-07-2016, 06:27 AM	#128
Simen1 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 1,031	Originally posted by JPT Look at the advertised ISO range. It's the same as the K-1 and much higher than the K-3ii. I know that the highest ISOs will be awful, as they are with every camera, but unless Ricoh has switched to complete fantasy in the way they report ISO, this should have noticeably better noise performance than the K-3 cameras do. Why? Extended range just means the range is extended, not that noise is controlled better at a specific ISO. We can hope this sensor have less read noise then the K-3II sensor, but I wouldn't hold my breath for that.

06-07-2016, 06:29 AM	#129
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by pathdoc I was talking about function, not ergonomics. Re-read my post carefully. I know. But I'm talking about ergonomics not function though. ---------- Post added 06-07-16 at 08:30 AM ---------- Originally posted by pathdoc Put it inside an MX shell and give it the EVF it really needs for intense ambient light (because rear screens do not do well there). Yet that isn't function.. that's ergo.. but it is neither here nor there because the probability of them doing this is slim to none.

06-07-2016, 06:33 AM	#130
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by Simen1 Mirrorless! I doubt they will release two close neighboring products like K-70 and K-3 III. A K-02 would make more sense, but with a very different design then K-01. In short: EVF, larger indent between the "mirror house" and grip, classic styling, modern features, lower weight. Something like that you mean?

06-07-2016, 06:36 AM	#131
Setter Dog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orange County California Posts: 117	Thanks for posting the K70 specs,.....I'm enjoying the members' comments on the K70. The only improvements I wanted from my 2 K 50s are the articulating screen and better video. Looks like Pentax has added those and several other nice features.. I'll need one of these! I wonder when this camera will be available,... Jack

06-07-2016, 06:52 AM - 1 Like	#132
Simen1 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 1,031	Originally posted by Mistral75 Something like that you mean? Yes, thats how I expect the K-02 to look like from the top.

06-07-2016, 07:15 AM - 1 Like	#133
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by mee And, besides, when you start to load up the weight on the front (for instance with a large zoom lens) it becomes a liability to have a smaller brick body. The grip is a valuable feature. With the smaller cameras we learned to support a long lens with the left hand {it was there anyway for zooming and focusing}. Better to support the lens separately than to put that extra torque on the mount. I still do that with all of my cameras ... but of course you can hold yours any way you want to.

06-07-2016, 07:24 AM	#134
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by reh321 With the smaller cameras we learned to support a long lens with the left hand {it was there anyway for zooming and focusing}. Better to support the lens separately than to put that extra torque on the mount. I still do that with all of my cameras ... but of course you can hold yours any way you want to. When I'm in the field it is not often possible to hold the camera and move with both hands... sturdy grip is much smarter. These things aren't cheap to replace if dropped. You can keep trying to ram your opinion down my throat, but I'm holding my ground because I know you're one who can't stand other, differing opinions.

06-07-2016, 07:28 AM - 1 Like	#135
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by mee When I'm in the field it is not often possible to hold the camera and move with both hands... sturdy grip is much smarter. These things aren't cheap to replace if dropped. You can keep trying to ram your opinion down my throat, but I'm holding my ground because I know you're one who can't stand other, differing opinions. Besides, how would we hold an off-camera flash with one hand if two had to be holding a camera?