Upgrading to a K-70 from a K-30: is it worth ?

stighy · 09-24-2017, 09:17 AM

Good day.
My question is simple: upgrading from a K-30 to a K-70 is it worth ?
I shoot mainly 'fashion', street fashion with semi-pro models... my biggest problem is autofocus with moving people (model that walk and i've to 'shoot' them). Regarding image quality, my K-30 works well.. my main problem is to get perfect eyes/face focus...
So: is K-70 "my camera" instead K-30 ?

Or do i need to change (please no) brand ?

Thanks

**twilhelm** · 09-24-2017, 09:30 AM

I would recommend you rent a KP before you make a decision. I hear the autofocus is much better than your K30. I like the K3 for the burst and dual card slots.

Good luck!

ddharriman · 09-27-2017, 02:39 AM

“So: is K-70 "my camera" instead K-30?”

Relating to your main necessity (better autofocus) yes!

Doundounba · 09-27-2017, 08:39 AM

The AF module in the K-70 is the same as in the K-5ii. It's probably better than the one in the K-30, but you'd see a much bigger improvement with K-3, K-3ii or KP, IMHO. You can probably find a gently used K-3 for a price similar to that of a new K-70 too. Of course, the K-70 has other benefits - newer sensor, pixelshift, bulb timer, etc - but the build quality of the K-3, its burst rate and buffer are all much superior to the K-70. Just some thoughts...

Tako Kichi · 09-27-2017, 09:20 AM

I went from a K-30 to a K-70 and I don't regret it for second. Pair it up with either the DA 18-135 or the new(ish) DA 55-300 PLM and you will have super fast (and silent) focusing. My DA 18-135 stays on my camera unless I need to change it for a specific reason.

credos4u · 11-15-2017, 08:45 AM

dont do it, if you are not in need of better video capabilities...
You will even loose the AF-assist light feature on your AF540FGZ which actually should be 100% compatible...

and that af-light on my 540 actually came in pretty handy when taking photos at "indoor events"

BATMON · 11-15-2017, 12:58 PM

The only thing missing for me when I jumped from K-50 to K-70 was the Off-Camera Flash Option.

**Des** · 11-15-2017, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Doundounba

The AF module in the K-70 is the same as in the K-5ii. It's probably better than the one in the K-30, but you'd see a much bigger improvement with K-3, K-3ii or KP, IMHO. You can probably find a gently used K-3 for a price similar to that of a new K-70 too. Of course, the K-70 has other benefits - newer sensor, pixelshift, bulb timer, etc - but the build quality of the K-3, its burst rate and buffer are all much superior to the K-70. Just some thoughts...

I completely agree with this.

09-24-2017, 09:17 AM	#1
stighy New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 14	Upgrading to a K-70 from a K-30: is it worth ? Good day. My question is simple: upgrading from a K-30 to a K-70 is it worth ? I shoot mainly 'fashion', street fashion with semi-pro models... my biggest problem is autofocus with moving people (model that walk and i've to 'shoot' them). Regarding image quality, my K-30 works well.. my main problem is to get perfect eyes/face focus... So: is K-70 "my camera" instead K-30 ? Or do i need to change (please no) brand ? Thanks

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09-24-2017, 09:30 AM	#2
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	I would recommend you rent a KP before you make a decision. I hear the autofocus is much better than your K30. I like the K3 for the burst and dual card slots. Good luck!

09-27-2017, 02:39 AM	#3
ddharriman Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	“So: is K-70 "my camera" instead K-30?” Relating to your main necessity (better autofocus) yes!

09-27-2017, 08:39 AM	#4
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	The AF module in the K-70 is the same as in the K-5ii. It's probably better than the one in the K-30, but you'd see a much bigger improvement with K-3, K-3ii or KP, IMHO. You can probably find a gently used K-3 for a price similar to that of a new K-70 too. Of course, the K-70 has other benefits - newer sensor, pixelshift, bulb timer, etc - but the build quality of the K-3, its burst rate and buffer are all much superior to the K-70. Just some thoughts...

09-27-2017, 09:20 AM	#5
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	I went from a K-30 to a K-70 and I don't regret it for second. Pair it up with either the DA 18-135 or the new(ish) DA 55-300 PLM and you will have super fast (and silent) focusing. My DA 18-135 stays on my camera unless I need to change it for a specific reason.

11-15-2017, 08:45 AM	#6
credos4u Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 53	dont do it, if you are not in need of better video capabilities... You will even loose the AF-assist light feature on your AF540FGZ which actually should be 100% compatible... and that af-light on my 540 actually came in pretty handy when taking photos at "indoor events"

11-15-2017, 12:58 PM	#7
BATMON Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 207	The only thing missing for me when I jumped from K-50 to K-70 was the Off-Camera Flash Option.

11-15-2017, 02:36 PM	#8
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by Doundounba The AF module in the K-70 is the same as in the K-5ii. It's probably better than the one in the K-30, but you'd see a much bigger improvement with K-3, K-3ii or KP, IMHO. You can probably find a gently used K-3 for a price similar to that of a new K-70 too. Of course, the K-70 has other benefits - newer sensor, pixelshift, bulb timer, etc - but the build quality of the K-3, its burst rate and buffer are all much superior to the K-70. Just some thoughts... I completely agree with this.