[FozzFoster]

seems like an awesome camera!
interesting to see how much menu and button customization there is with the K-70!
Here's a RAW shot JPEG converted with Lightroom with zero editing:

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[SharkyCA]

seems like an awesome camera!
interesting to see how much menu and button customization there is with the K-70!
Here's a RAW shot JPEG converted with Lightroom with zero editing:

Try shooting raw & jpg setting.I also recomend the E-Book by Yvonn Bourgue https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/194-pentax-ebooks/323769-pentax-ebook-do...tml?src=banner

[FozzFoster]

Congratulations! and just a little re-inforcement to the non-believers, http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/pdf/k-70.pdf#page=5

The specification in the user manual is also a clue

I believe K-70 doesn't have Hybrid AF in LV mode.

Finally got around to testing this out...
Using my K-70 (Firmware 1.11) and my 55-300 PLM...

Put the camera in Video mode, start taking a video, and try focusing at different distances - it works! (doesn't change focus until video started recording, however)
Put the camera in Live View mode, try focusing at different distances - no bueno... doesn't change focus.

I guess I was under the assumption that the hybrid AF would allow something like AF-C in Live View.

If the hybrid AF does something in Live View, I cannot detect the benefit.
Maybe this feature will be opened up in a future firmware version...

[syyrmb]

Finally got around to testing this out...
Using my K-70 (Firmware 1.11) and my 55-300 PLM...

Put the camera in Video mode, start taking a video, and try focusing at different distances - it works! (doesn't change focus until video started recording, however)
Put the camera in Live View mode, try focusing at different distances - no bueno... doesn't change focus.

I guess I was under the assumption that the hybrid AF would allow something like AF-C in Live View.

If the hybrid AF does something in Live View, I cannot detect the benefit.
Maybe this feature will be opened up in a future firmware version...

you could use "AF-C" in Live View, just change the focus mode from "face detection" to "tracking". However, that doesn't prove that K-70 use hybrid AF in LV, since PENTAX claimed that hybrid AF only works with certain SDM, DC and PLM lenses, but the LV "AF-C tracking" works with screwdrive lenses.

[FozzFoster]

just change the focus mode from "face detection" to "tracking"

Thank you for this tip!
Yes - now with the focus mode changed to 'tracking' my PLM lens on my K-70 does focus at various distances in Live View.
I'm going to have to play around with this more!

[syyrmb]

Thank you for this tip!
Yes - now with the focus mode changed to 'tracking' my PLM lens on my K-70 does focus at various distances in Live View.
I'm going to have to play around with this more!

Glad you found that tip useful, but I would say it's not nearly as good as the AF-C with viewfinder, which is a shame because if this subject-tracking works well, then there's no need for eye-tracking anymore, but oh well.

[ShutterPro]

You'll be happy with it.

[Blackbeard25]

Hey!

After my K-S2 died on me (shutter count 50,528), I was left in a bit of pickle:

I will be getting the K-New once a pre-order is available, but it's not available.
I have a K-5, but it does not support the KAF4 mount (gotta love the PLM).
My plan was to retire (sell) the K-5 and keep the K-S2 as a backup to the K-New.
Also, I was quite fond of the flippy screen on the K-S2 and believe I'd miss it.

Therefore, I have purchased a new K-70 (mail ordered body only) to act as a backup for when the K-New comes along.
For those who say I should have got a KP: the KP is currently $1050 CAD on sale, the K-70 was only $687 CAD on sale - I saved a third the price, and I got a better grip and fully articulating screen... not bad.

Very exciting!

Where did you find that deal in Canada? Was that for the body only? I am curious as I am in the market for a K70 myself

[SharkyCA]

Where did you find that deal in Canada? Was that for the body only? I am curious as I am in the market for a K70 myself

Hey Blackbeard, welcome to the forums from a fellow Canadian!

This link is great for checking camera prices in Canada!

photoprice.ca: Duty on Camera Equipment

[FozzFoster]

Where did you find that deal in Canada? Was that for the body only? I am curious as I am in the market for a K70 myself

At McBain in Edmonton, but I got them to price match from TheCameraStore in Calgary (Price is still at $687.42 CAD): TheCameraStore - Pentax K-70 Body

[Blackbeard25]

At McBain in Edmonton, but I got them to price match from TheCameraStore in Calgary (Price is still at $687.42 CAD): TheCameraStore - Pentax K-70 Body

Good to know. I'm a 4 ish hour drive from Edmonton, however I have a local dealer that I'm going to see if they will price match. That's a better price than b&h which is at $700cad with or without a free bundle, the bundle includes nice to haves, however I don't need them

[Blackbeard25]

At McBain in Edmonton, but I got them to price match from TheCameraStore in Calgary (Price is still at $687.42 CAD): TheCameraStore - Pentax K-70 Body

So my local store, just because they have such a low throughput of sales recently, they were unable to do a price match, however I was able to get one for $760 including tax which is about $30 cheaper than ordering it through The camera store. They were out of stock, however I should be able to take delivery of it in the next week or two

[FozzFoster]

I should be able to take delivery of it in the next week or two

Congratz! I am extremely happy with my K-70! I know you will too!

[Blackbeard25]

Congratz! I am extremely happy with my K-70! I know you will too!

Biggest thing with this camera is it may wreck my wrecked sleeping schedule as I'm going to try and do a bunch of astrophotography with it hopefully

[que es tu]

K-70 just arrived! Slapped my 18-135 on an we goin' for a walk!
First impressions are only from holding the body.. but it's remarkable how different the body appears from my K-S2.
I really thought that they reused the K-S2 body and made some tweaks, but in honesty it feels like a whole different build quality.
Very excited to see some pictures!
PixelShift!
Accelerator unit!
Woo!

Congratulations on your new K-70!! My son recently got a K-70 coming from my old K-S2, and he loves it. Personally, I think the K-70 is more robust than the K-S2, and it definitely has many more features and advancements. It feels very solidly built, and has excellent IQ, of course. I replaced my aperture block failed K-S2 with a KP, and I still like to use my son’s K-70 as it reminds me of my K- S2, albeit even better!! Have fun with your new machine, and hopefully you will wear this one out, too!!