k-70 price

Michael Piziak · 02-08-2021, 05:00 PM

Interesting, the k-70 was on the Ricoh/Pentax site for $549, now it's back up to $649.
I guess it was just a monthly special - ?

Adam · 02-08-2021, 05:17 PM

$649 has been the "full price" for a while, but it still sells for $549 at B&H, Adorama, Amazon, etc.

MarkJerling · 02-08-2021, 05:19 PM

Adorama still has it for $547 https://www.adorama.com/ipxk70.html?
They also have the KP for $697 https://www.adorama.com/ipxkpb.html?

Same deal at B&H https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1398115-REG/pentax_k_70_dslr_camera_body.html

Michael Piziak · 02-16-2021, 04:14 PM

Well, as you may have read in my other post, I pulled the trigger and bought the k-70. Just awaiting it's arrival.

In the meantime, what settings on it do I need to make in order for it to work with my Asahi Pentax M manual lens (the M 100mm macro 1:4).
On my k-r, I have the green button "action in M mode" set to Tv SHIFT (I don't even know what that means).
Also, obviously, using the aperture ring as permitted.

Last edited by Michael Piziak; 02-17-2021 at 06:08 AM.

SharkyCA · 02-18-2021, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

Well, as you may have read in my other post, I pulled the trigger and bought the k-70. Just awaiting it's arrival.

In the meantime, what settings on it do I need to make in order for it to work with my Asahi Pentax M manual lens (the M 100mm macro 1:4).
On my k-r, I have the green button "action in M mode" set to Tv SHIFT (I don't even know what that means).
Also, obviously, using the aperture ring as permitted.

I highly recommend the e-book by Yvonne Burque available at the attached link, been very useful for my K-70!

Pentax eBook Downloads - Now on PF! (purchase here for instant access) - PentaxForums.com

SharkyCA · 02-27-2021, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

Well, as you may have read in my other post, I pulled the trigger and bought the k-70. Just awaiting it's arrival.

In the meantime, what settings on it do I need to make in order for it to work with my Asahi Pentax M manual lens (the M 100mm macro 1:4).
On my k-r, I have the green button "action in M mode" set to Tv SHIFT (I don't even know what that means).
Also, obviously, using the aperture ring as permitted.

I just re-visited this post and read it over again, the following link may be more appropriate!

The PENTAX Hyper Control system: A quick, effortless way to find the optimum exposure settings / explore | RICOH IMAGING

**photogem** · 02-27-2021, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

Well, as you may have read in my other post, I pulled the trigger and bought the k-70. Just awaiting it's arrival.

Good choice, well selected!

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

In the meantime, what settings on it do I need to make in order for it to work with my Asahi Pentax M manual lens (the M 100mm macro 1:4).
Also, obviously, using the aperture ring as permitted.

Of course, in the menu set aperture ring permitted!
Otherwise no green button!

Good links:
Pentax Green Button Guide - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com
The Usage of Green Button - PentaxForums.com

You select M mode as you need to meter via the green button

- Doing so, the aperture stops down and the meter measures the appropriate exposure time

- You let go of the green button: The aperture moves wide open again: Necessary for brighter viewing and composition.

Example:
Set aperture for f/5,6, then focus, then press the green button: Your camera selects for example an exposure time of 1/30sec.
Take photo.

Important: Your Pentax will now stay at 1/30 for every photo you take unless you press the green button again!

Even if you change aperture: It will stay at 1/30!

So you can use that for experiments but correct metering only happens with another use of the green button.

Good read as well:
https://www.ricoh-imaging.eu/de_de/camera-info/pentax-guide-how-to-optimize-...perture-lenses

Last edited by photogem; 02-27-2021 at 09:25 PM.

02-08-2021, 05:00 PM	#1
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02-08-2021, 05:17 PM	#2
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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Adorama still has it for $547 https://www.adorama.com/ipxk70.html? They also have the KP for $697 https://www.adorama.com/ipxkpb.html? Same deal at B&H https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1398115-REG/pentax_k_70_dslr_camera_body.html

02-16-2021, 04:14 PM	#4
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815 Original Poster	Well, as you may have read in my other post, I pulled the trigger and bought the k-70. Just awaiting it's arrival. In the meantime, what settings on it do I need to make in order for it to work with my Asahi Pentax M manual lens (the M 100mm macro 1:4). On my k-r, I have the green button "action in M mode" set to Tv SHIFT (I don't even know what that means). Also, obviously, using the aperture ring as permitted. Last edited by Michael Piziak; 02-17-2021 at 06:08 AM.

02-18-2021, 11:58 AM	#5
SharkyCA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 806	Originally posted by Michael Piziak Well, as you may have read in my other post, I pulled the trigger and bought the k-70. Just awaiting it's arrival. In the meantime, what settings on it do I need to make in order for it to work with my Asahi Pentax M manual lens (the M 100mm macro 1:4). On my k-r, I have the green button "action in M mode" set to Tv SHIFT (I don't even know what that means). Also, obviously, using the aperture ring as permitted. I highly recommend the e-book by Yvonne Burque available at the attached link, been very useful for my K-70! Pentax eBook Downloads - Now on PF! (purchase here for instant access) - PentaxForums.com

02-27-2021, 01:27 AM	#6
SharkyCA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 806	Originally posted by Michael Piziak Well, as you may have read in my other post, I pulled the trigger and bought the k-70. Just awaiting it's arrival. In the meantime, what settings on it do I need to make in order for it to work with my Asahi Pentax M manual lens (the M 100mm macro 1:4). On my k-r, I have the green button "action in M mode" set to Tv SHIFT (I don't even know what that means). Also, obviously, using the aperture ring as permitted. I just re-visited this post and read it over again, the following link may be more appropriate! The PENTAX Hyper Control system: A quick, effortless way to find the optimum exposure settings / explore \| RICOH IMAGING

02-27-2021, 09:15 PM	#7
photogem Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 3,521	Originally posted by Michael Piziak Well, as you may have read in my other post, I pulled the trigger and bought the k-70. Just awaiting it's arrival. Good choice, well selected! Originally posted by Michael Piziak In the meantime, what settings on it do I need to make in order for it to work with my Asahi Pentax M manual lens (the M 100mm macro 1:4). Also, obviously, using the aperture ring as permitted. Of course, in the menu set aperture ring permitted! Otherwise no green button! Good links: Pentax Green Button Guide - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com The Usage of Green Button - PentaxForums.com You select M mode as you need to meter via the green button - Doing so, the aperture stops down and the meter measures the appropriate exposure time - You let go of the green button: The aperture moves wide open again: Necessary for brighter viewing and composition. Example: Set aperture for f/5,6, then focus, then press the green button: Your camera selects for example an exposure time of 1/30sec. Take photo. Important: Your Pentax will now stay at 1/30 for every photo you take unless you press the green button again! Even if you change aperture: It will stay at 1/30! So you can use that for experiments but correct metering only happens with another use of the green button. Good read as well: https://www.ricoh-imaging.eu/de_de/camera-info/pentax-guide-how-to-optimize-...perture-lenses Last edited by photogem; 02-27-2021 at 09:25 PM.