How to use manual lenses with the K-70

**janosh** · 03-05-2022, 12:41 PM

"PAGE 18" seems to have nothing to do with manual lenses and "p 47" has nothing to do with Green Hexagon.

Pentax is evidently not consistent between models and over time, especially with K70

kypfer · 03-05-2022, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by janosh

"PAGE 18" seems to have nothing to do with manual lenses and "p 47" has nothing to do with Green Hexagon.
Pentax is evidently not consistent between models and over time, especially with K70

Which publication are you reading?

I've got the original booklet that came with my camera when new and the pdf from the page I gave the link for … they're identical!
p18 shows the viewfinder layout and indicates where to find the Green Hexagon … this then references p47 which expands on the subject!

Dale H. Cook · 03-06-2022, 05:33 AM - **1 Like**

I believe that some people are looking at the start guide. Although the full operating manual may have been packed with the earlier K-70s, by the time I bought mine four years ago only the start guide was included. The full operation manual can be downloaded from the Ricoh site and the link was given in the last post by Kypfer. I strongly suggest that K-70 owners download and read thoroughly the operation manual. I keep a copy of that PDF on my phone for easy reference.

**janosh** · 03-07-2022, 10:20 AM

I've figured this out...

...I now can use my Non-A lenses with K-70 just as easily as A-lenses.

THANKS for all your help !

The K-70 manual delivered through membership on this website is as good as possible, but it does take some study . SEE MIDDLE OF PAGE 215.

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03-05-2022, 12:41 PM	#16
janosh Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 243	"PAGE 18" seems to have nothing to do with manual lenses and "p 47" has nothing to do with Green Hexagon. Pentax is evidently not consistent between models and over time, especially with K70

03-05-2022, 02:47 PM	#17
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,595	Originally posted by janosh "PAGE 18" seems to have nothing to do with manual lenses and "p 47" has nothing to do with Green Hexagon. Pentax is evidently not consistent between models and over time, especially with K70 Which publication are you reading? I've got the original booklet that came with my camera when new and the pdf from the page I gave the link for … they're identical! p18 shows the viewfinder layout and indicates where to find the Green Hexagon … this then references p47 which expands on the subject!

03-06-2022, 05:33 AM - 1 Like	#18
Dale H. Cook Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 174	I believe that some people are looking at the start guide. Although the full operating manual may have been packed with the earlier K-70s, by the time I bought mine four years ago only the start guide was included. The full operation manual can be downloaded from the Ricoh site and the link was given in the last post by Kypfer. I strongly suggest that K-70 owners download and read thoroughly the operation manual. I keep a copy of that PDF on my phone for easy reference.

03-07-2022, 10:20 AM	#19
janosh Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 243	I've figured this out... ...I now can use my Non-A lenses with K-70 just as easily as A-lenses. THANKS for all your help ! The K-70 manual delivered through membership on this website is as good as possible, but it does take some study . SEE MIDDLE OF PAGE 215.