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Pentigor · 03-15-2017, 05:42 AM - **1 Like**

I send a question to Digit-Photo in France about the adapter, they checked with their supplier, send me an email that it would be for sale in three days, and now it is.

K-AC168E (K-70)

If it's for sale in Europe, I guess it's for sale everywhere,

have fun,

Igor

stevebrot · 03-15-2017, 07:09 AM

Is this the item?

PENTAX Adaptateur Secteur K-AC168E (K-70) - 027075297074 - Avis

Steve

**csa** · 03-15-2017, 07:38 AM

What is this unit, and what is it's use? I can't read French.

Not a Number · 03-15-2017, 08:11 AM

What's different from the earlier AC adapters that use a battery adapter such as K-AC128?

stevebrot · 03-15-2017, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by csa

What is this unit, and what is it's use? I can't read French.

It is an AC power supply for the K-70 with a plug appropriate for European power outlets.

Originally posted by Not a Number

What's different from the earlier AC adapters that use a battery adapter such as K-AC128?

Good question. I don't believe the illustration is accurate. The K-AC 168 is the recommended unit for the K-70, though it is not clear how it differs from the K-AC 128.

Steve

**csa** · 03-15-2017, 08:34 AM

Ahh, thanks Steve!

Ole · 03-15-2017, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

What's different from the earlier AC adapters that use a battery adapter such as K-AC128?

There is no difference. The photo in the link above is missing the DC coupler part that takes the place of the battery. Refer our database entry for the K-AC168.

Pentigor · 03-15-2017, 09:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

What is this unit, and what is it's use? I can't read French.

Hi CSA,
with this item you can power the camera from the grid/mains/power outlet. That is useful if you want to make long interval sessions, even if your not present . Or if you shoot video indoors.

As usual, no positive response to this announcement, this forum seems to attract people who like to complain, very sad.

Igor

Not a Number · 03-15-2017, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by Pentigor

As usual, no positive response to this announcement, this forum seems to attract people who like to complain, very sad.

All I asked was how is it different? How is that complaining? Is it compatible with the K-50, K-S2 etc. Can the earlier K-AC-128 be used instead? After all my D-AC50 for the K10D is compatible with the later Pentax DSLR that use the same jack.

I liked your post. Happy now? Sheesh....

stevebrot · 03-15-2017, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Pentigor

As usual, no positive response to this announcement, this forum seems to attract people who like to complain, very sad.

I suppose this is happy news for people needing the adapter and have not been able to get one that will work with the European-style power outlets. I am glad that Pentax/Ricoh has finally provided stock to vendors.

As for the comments...most users on this site are unaware that their cameras may be adapted to AC power. Others have no clue why that would be useful. Those that know why it is cool are curious as to how the K-AC 168E is different from similar adapters used with the K-30/K-50 range. They may be complainers (very sad), but I don't see it on this thread.

Steve

SeaRefractor · 03-15-2017, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by Pentigor

I send a question to Digit-Photo in France about the adapter, they checked with their supplier, send me an email that it would be for sale in three days, and now it is.

K-AC168E (K-70)

If it's for sale in Europe, I guess it's for sale everywhere,

have fun,

Igor

Awesome!!!! I've been looking for one of these for a while now.

03-15-2017, 05:42 AM - 1 Like	#1
Pentigor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 305	K-70 mains adapter now available I send a question to Digit-Photo in France about the adapter, they checked with their supplier, send me an email that it would be for sale in three days, and now it is. K-AC168E (K-70) If it's for sale in Europe, I guess it's for sale everywhere, have fun, Igor

03-15-2017, 08:28 AM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by csa What is this unit, and what is it's use? I can't read French. It is an AC power supply for the K-70 with a plug appropriate for European power outlets. Originally posted by Not a Number What's different from the earlier AC adapters that use a battery adapter such as K-AC128? Good question. I don't believe the illustration is accurate. The K-AC 168 is the recommended unit for the K-70, though it is not clear how it differs from the K-AC 128. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 03-15-2017 at 08:42 AM.

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03-15-2017, 07:09 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Is this the item? PENTAX Adaptateur Secteur K-AC168E (K-70) - 027075297074 - Avis Steve

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csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	What is this unit, and what is it's use? I can't read French.

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Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	What's different from the earlier AC adapters that use a battery adapter such as K-AC128?

03-15-2017, 08:34 AM	#6
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Ahh, thanks Steve!

03-15-2017, 08:44 AM	#7
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	Originally posted by Not a Number What's different from the earlier AC adapters that use a battery adapter such as K-AC128? There is no difference. The photo in the link above is missing the DC coupler part that takes the place of the battery. Refer our database entry for the K-AC168.

03-15-2017, 09:31 AM - 1 Like	#8
Pentigor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 305 Original Poster	Originally posted by csa What is this unit, and what is it's use? I can't read French. Hi CSA, with this item you can power the camera from the grid/mains/power outlet. That is useful if you want to make long interval sessions, even if your not present . Or if you shoot video indoors. As usual, no positive response to this announcement, this forum seems to attract people who like to complain, very sad. Igor

03-15-2017, 10:22 AM	#9
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by Pentigor As usual, no positive response to this announcement, this forum seems to attract people who like to complain, very sad. All I asked was how is it different? How is that complaining? Is it compatible with the K-50, K-S2 etc. Can the earlier K-AC-128 be used instead? After all my D-AC50 for the K10D is compatible with the later Pentax DSLR that use the same jack. I liked your post. Happy now? Sheesh....

03-15-2017, 11:48 AM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Pentigor As usual, no positive response to this announcement, this forum seems to attract people who like to complain, very sad. I suppose this is happy news for people needing the adapter and have not been able to get one that will work with the European-style power outlets. I am glad that Pentax/Ricoh has finally provided stock to vendors. As for the comments...most users on this site are unaware that their cameras may be adapted to AC power. Others have no clue why that would be useful. Those that know why it is cool are curious as to how the K-AC 168E is different from similar adapters used with the K-30/K-50 range. They may be complainers (very sad), but I don't see it on this thread. Steve

03-15-2017, 09:08 PM	#11
SeaRefractor Senior Member $SeaRefractor's Avatar$ Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Normandy Park, WA US Photos: Albums Posts: 117	Originally posted by Pentigor I send a question to Digit-Photo in France about the adapter, they checked with their supplier, send me an email that it would be for sale in three days, and now it is. K-AC168E (K-70) If it's for sale in Europe, I guess it's for sale everywhere, have fun, Igor Awesome!!!! I've been looking for one of these for a while now.

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