Pentax K-70 photo samples

sabreuse · 02-12-2017, 02:34 PM - **2 Likes**

These are all from my K-70's first 24 hours at home, all JPEG's straight from the camera (except for a bit of brightness/contrast adjustment on the shed photo). I picked up this body because my previous one crapped out, and needless to say I'm thrilled with the upgrade:

obligatory cat photos (because this is the internet!), K-70 + DA50 1.8:

K-70 + DA 50-200. Some day I'm going to need to paint this shed, and then what will I do for black/white/gray in sample shots?

K-70 + SMC-A 50mm Macro:

Untitled

Joyce Keay · 02-13-2017, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by sabreuse

These are all from my K-70's first 24 hours at home, all JPEG's straight from the camera (except for a bit of brightness/contrast adjustment on the shed photo). I picked up this body because my previous one crapped out, and needless to say I'm thrilled with the upgrade:

obligatory cat photos (because this is the internet!), K-70 + DA50 1.8:

K-70 + DA 50-200. Some day I'm going to need to paint this shed, and then what will I do for black/white/gray in sample shots?

K-70 + SMC-A 50mm Macro:

Untitled

Hi, I'm curious to find out how your previous K-70 "crapped out". This is a new model. I am in the process of trying to get my K-70 returned because of a monitor malfunction. I arrived at the first location of a two-day group photo shoot and I couldn't get the back button to work (it was set up for back button focus), nor the shutter, nor the monitor. Granted it was cold (mid 20's with a wind) but completely within the operating range of the camera. The back button and shutter now work but the monitor turns off after each shot. I have to turn the camera off then on again to get the monitor back on. I bought it from Amazon but it was provided by a third party (Adorama) who says I cannot return it to them because it has been more than 30 days. I bought a protection policy but because it is within the first year, it is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Last Wednesday I left two messages with Precision camera, supposedly the only authorized Pentax repair place (one with my land line number and one with my email address) but nobody has gotten back to me. Amazon says they will help me if all else fails. Well all else has failed and I'm about to call them today. I am not a happy camper. Pentax, are you listening?

sabreuse · 02-13-2017, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Joyce Keay

Hi, I'm curious to find out how your previous K-70 "crapped out".

Oh, it didn't, and I'm sorry I wasn't more clear! Previous body was a K-500 that developed the aperture control issues common to K-500/K-50/K-30, and I talked myself into getting the upgrade that I was already thinking about, rather than spending more than the old body was worth on a repair. The K-70 is obviously brand new, but I've been very happy with it so far.

jgnfld · 02-17-2017, 12:34 PM - **2 Likes**

After driving to several places after an ice storm hoping to take some glorious pics and finding totally uncooperative sun under thick gray clouds, the sun briefly came partially out through a cloud layer when I pulled back into the driveway. Rose bush out front of my house. Note house across street through the ice especially in second photo. All taken with DFA 100 WR @ 2.8

Used new Silkypix 8.0 Pro which has some interesting new features.

xposted to DFA WR thread

Tigs · 02-18-2017, 12:14 PM - **2 Likes**

First attempt using a lens I got today 55-300m DAL

shiner · 02-21-2017, 08:37 AM

With HD DA16-85 this morning

lectrolink · 02-21-2017, 02:20 PM - **2 Likes**

This was shot through the front window of the restaurant in Jerome, Arizona. I had to remove some reflections in Photoshop. Also, used a cartoon filter in Topaz Adjust to bring out the crazy colors.

gjtoth · 02-21-2017, 05:10 PM - **1 Like**

john5100 · 02-24-2017, 12:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sabreuse

These are all from my K-70's first 24 hours at home, all JPEG's straight from the camera (except for a bit of brightness/contrast adjustment on the shed photo). I picked up this body because my previous one crapped out, and needless to say I'm thrilled with the upgrade:

obligatory cat photos (because this is the internet!), K-70 + DA50 1.8:

K-70 + DA 50-200. Some day I'm going to need to paint this shed, and then what will I do for black/white/gray in sample shots?

K-70 + SMC-A 50mm Macro:

Untitled

These are really good. I especially like the barn photo.

Pentaxians · 02-24-2017, 08:18 PM - **4 Likes**

Butterfly shot from the K70 with Sigma 150-500mm HSM

Joyce Keay · 02-25-2017, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by Joyce Keay

Hi, I'm curious to find out how your previous K-70 "crapped out". This is a new model. I am in the process of trying to get my K-70 returned because of a monitor malfunction. I arrived at the first location of a two-day group photo shoot and I couldn't get the back button to work (it was set up for back button focus), nor the shutter, nor the monitor. Granted it was cold (mid 20's with a wind) but completely within the operating range of the camera. The back button and shutter now work but the monitor turns off after each shot. I have to turn the camera off then on again to get the monitor back on. I bought it from Amazon but it was provided by a third party (Adorama) who says I cannot return it to them because it has been more than 30 days. I bought a protection policy but because it is within the first year, it is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Last Wednesday I left two messages with Precision camera, supposedly the only authorized Pentax repair place (one with my land line number and one with my email address) but nobody has gotten back to me. Amazon says they will help me if all else fails. Well all else has failed and I'm about to call them today. I am not a happy camper. Pentax, are you listening?

Hi, Thanks for responding. Great pictures! I'm very glad to hear that it wasn't a K-70 body that crapped out. I got my K-70 back from Precision Camera repair and I think it is OK, although the problem might have been caused by cold temperatures which it might not have to deal with til next winter. Joyce Keay

jgnfld · 03-07-2017, 11:29 PM - **1 Like**

Finally a somewhat sunny day. St. John's, Newfoundland harbor, city, and Bowring Park. 40mm Ltd.

xposted to DA Limited lens club. Click on pics for exif.

jgnfld · 03-08-2017, 12:06 PM - **1 Like**

Sunny again! TWO days in a row! 40mm Ltd, 39 exposures.

xposted to Ltd lens club

gelokrol · 03-23-2017, 11:08 AM - **3 Likes**

Some more birds from me. All with K-70 and new 55-300 @~300 hand held.
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5.

6.

7.

DrawsACircle · 03-25-2017, 04:48 AM - **1 Like**

My daughter 'shot' this blackbird with the HD DA 55-300 PLM lens @135mm f4,5 1/320 sec.

Talking about using the K-70 below 0°C - Thursday evening shooting stars, -4,5°C, rime frost on the GPS and on the display

02-21-2017, 02:20 PM - 2 Likes	#52
lectrolink Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 189	Mexican restaurant This was shot through the front window of the restaurant in Jerome, Arizona. I had to remove some reflections in Photoshop. Also, used a cartoon filter in Topaz Adjust to bring out the crazy colors.

02-21-2017, 05:10 PM - 1 Like	#53
gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962	A few more

03-07-2017, 11:29 PM - 1 Like	#57
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,787 Original Poster	Finally a somewhat sunny day. St. John's, Newfoundland harbor, city, and Bowring Park. 40mm Ltd. xposted to DA Limited lens club. Click on pics for exif. Last edited by jgnfld; 03-07-2017 at 11:42 PM.

03-08-2017, 12:06 PM - 1 Like	#58
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,787 Original Poster	Sunny again! TWO days in a row! 40mm Ltd, 39 exposures. xposted to Ltd lens club Last edited by jgnfld; 03-08-2017 at 12:25 PM.

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02-12-2017, 02:34 PM - 2 Likes	#46
sabreuse Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 33	These are all from my K-70's first 24 hours at home, all JPEG's straight from the camera (except for a bit of brightness/contrast adjustment on the shed photo). I picked up this body because my previous one crapped out, and needless to say I'm thrilled with the upgrade: obligatory cat photos (because this is the internet!), K-70 + DA50 1.8: K-70 + DA 50-200. Some day I'm going to need to paint this shed, and then what will I do for black/white/gray in sample shots? K-70 + SMC-A 50mm Macro: Untitled

02-13-2017, 04:23 AM	#47
Joyce Keay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 123	Originally posted by sabreuse These are all from my K-70's first 24 hours at home, all JPEG's straight from the camera (except for a bit of brightness/contrast adjustment on the shed photo). I picked up this body because my previous one crapped out, and needless to say I'm thrilled with the upgrade: obligatory cat photos (because this is the internet!), K-70 + DA50 1.8: K-70 + DA 50-200. Some day I'm going to need to paint this shed, and then what will I do for black/white/gray in sample shots? K-70 + SMC-A 50mm Macro: Untitled Hi, I'm curious to find out how your previous K-70 "crapped out". This is a new model. I am in the process of trying to get my K-70 returned because of a monitor malfunction. I arrived at the first location of a two-day group photo shoot and I couldn't get the back button to work (it was set up for back button focus), nor the shutter, nor the monitor. Granted it was cold (mid 20's with a wind) but completely within the operating range of the camera. The back button and shutter now work but the monitor turns off after each shot. I have to turn the camera off then on again to get the monitor back on. I bought it from Amazon but it was provided by a third party (Adorama) who says I cannot return it to them because it has been more than 30 days. I bought a protection policy but because it is within the first year, it is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Last Wednesday I left two messages with Precision camera, supposedly the only authorized Pentax repair place (one with my land line number and one with my email address) but nobody has gotten back to me. Amazon says they will help me if all else fails. Well all else has failed and I'm about to call them today. I am not a happy camper. Pentax, are you listening?

02-13-2017, 05:06 PM	#48
sabreuse Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 33	Originally posted by Joyce Keay Hi, I'm curious to find out how your previous K-70 "crapped out". Oh, it didn't, and I'm sorry I wasn't more clear! Previous body was a K-500 that developed the aperture control issues common to K-500/K-50/K-30, and I talked myself into getting the upgrade that I was already thinking about, rather than spending more than the old body was worth on a repair. The K-70 is obviously brand new, but I've been very happy with it so far.

02-17-2017, 12:34 PM - 2 Likes	#49
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,787 Original Poster	After driving to several places after an ice storm hoping to take some glorious pics and finding totally uncooperative sun under thick gray clouds, the sun briefly came partially out through a cloud layer when I pulled back into the driveway. Rose bush out front of my house. Note house across street through the ice especially in second photo. All taken with DFA 100 WR @ 2.8 Used new Silkypix 8.0 Pro which has some interesting new features. xposted to DFA WR thread

02-18-2017, 12:14 PM - 2 Likes	#50
Tigs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 146	First attempt using a lens I got today 55-300m DAL

02-21-2017, 08:37 AM	#51
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	With HD DA16-85 this morning

02-24-2017, 12:26 PM - 1 Like	#54
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Originally posted by sabreuse These are all from my K-70's first 24 hours at home, all JPEG's straight from the camera (except for a bit of brightness/contrast adjustment on the shed photo). I picked up this body because my previous one crapped out, and needless to say I'm thrilled with the upgrade: obligatory cat photos (because this is the internet!), K-70 + DA50 1.8: K-70 + DA 50-200. Some day I'm going to need to paint this shed, and then what will I do for black/white/gray in sample shots? K-70 + SMC-A 50mm Macro: Untitled These are really good. I especially like the barn photo.

02-24-2017, 08:18 PM - 4 Likes	#55
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Butterfly shot from the K70 with Sigma 150-500mm HSM

02-25-2017, 04:52 AM	#56
Joyce Keay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 123	Originally posted by Joyce Keay Hi, I'm curious to find out how your previous K-70 "crapped out". This is a new model. I am in the process of trying to get my K-70 returned because of a monitor malfunction. I arrived at the first location of a two-day group photo shoot and I couldn't get the back button to work (it was set up for back button focus), nor the shutter, nor the monitor. Granted it was cold (mid 20's with a wind) but completely within the operating range of the camera. The back button and shutter now work but the monitor turns off after each shot. I have to turn the camera off then on again to get the monitor back on. I bought it from Amazon but it was provided by a third party (Adorama) who says I cannot return it to them because it has been more than 30 days. I bought a protection policy but because it is within the first year, it is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Last Wednesday I left two messages with Precision camera, supposedly the only authorized Pentax repair place (one with my land line number and one with my email address) but nobody has gotten back to me. Amazon says they will help me if all else fails. Well all else has failed and I'm about to call them today. I am not a happy camper. Pentax, are you listening? Hi, Thanks for responding. Great pictures! I'm very glad to hear that it wasn't a K-70 body that crapped out. I got my K-70 back from Precision Camera repair and I think it is OK, although the problem might have been caused by cold temperatures which it might not have to deal with til next winter. Joyce Keay

03-23-2017, 11:08 AM - 3 Likes	#59
gelokrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poland, Świdnik Photos: Gallery Posts: 464	Some more birds from me. All with K-70 and new 55-300 @~300 hand held. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

03-25-2017, 04:48 AM - 1 Like	#60
DrawsACircle Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ulfborg, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 434	My daughter 'shot' this blackbird with the HD DA 55-300 PLM lens @135mm f4,5 1/320 sec. Talking about using the K-70 below 0°C - Thursday evening shooting stars, -4,5°C, rime frost on the GPS and on the display

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