Soon a K70 user...

vgStef · 08-01-2016, 08:01 PM - **1 Like**

Hi! I've used a Pentax Point&shoot camera for a long time, but now I'm moving to DSLR with the new K70 (just ordered). I'm eager to use it and to learn how to make better pictures.

I'll keep an eye on this forum!

jimr-pdx · 08-01-2016, 08:29 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome, congratulations on the new instrument! Take your time & enjoy the ride

swanlefitte · 08-01-2016, 09:13 PM

Welcome. Look forward to your thoughts on it and pictures. Have the k-s2 so i have to skip a few generations.

Unregistered User 8 · 08-01-2016, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by vgStef

Soon a K70 user...

Hi vgStef. Welcome to the Pentax forums and to the new K-70 !!!

Not many members have this camera yet, so we will be most interested in what you think of it. Good to have you here.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-02-2016, 12:04 AM

Welcome, enjoy the K70 once it arrives.

vgStef · 08-02-2016, 09:43 PM

Thanks everyone! I'll have to learn to use it first! But yes, I'll share my thoughts et comments!

avanrood · 08-05-2016, 09:30 PM

K70 is first native kaf4 mount

photolady95 · 08-05-2016, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by avanrood

K70 is first native kaf4 mount

No, mount is still KAF2.

Quote:

Pentax K-70 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications
Mount
KAF2 (no aperture coupler)

avanrood · 08-05-2016, 11:58 PM

Understand the confusion. What I should have said that this camera supports KAF4 lenses. These will not have mechanical aperture levers. First one was recently announced (note that mount is KAF4):

Ricoh also introduced a new Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE lens priced at $399.95:
Focal Length 55-300mm
Equivalent to 84.5-460mm in 35mm format
(when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras)
Maximum Aperture F4.5-6.3
Minimum Aperture F22-32
Lens Construction 14 elements in 11 groups
Angle of View (Diagonal) 29-5.4°
(when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras)
Mount KAF4

from RICOH site the Pentax K70 supports the KAF4:

PENTAX K-70 Specifications
Model Description
Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash
Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
Compatible Lens KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lens

This is important since only K1, KS2 and K3 II can support this mount if you do a firmware upgrade. Older bodies including the K3 will not work.

photolady95 · 08-06-2016, 04:50 AM

Oh! I see now. I did see that in the description on PF so assumed it wasn't available. I stand corrected. Thanks for the more informative answer.

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by vgStef Soon a K70 user... Hi vgStef. Welcome to the Pentax forums and to the new K-70 !!! Not many members have this camera yet, so we will be most interested in what you think of it. Good to have you here.

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vgStef New Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thanks everyone! I'll have to learn to use it first! But yes, I'll share my thoughts et comments!

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avanrood New Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 2	K70 is first native kaf4 mount

08-05-2016, 09:34 PM	#8
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by avanrood K70 is first native kaf4 mount No, mount is still KAF2. Quote: Pentax K-70 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Mount KAF2 (no aperture coupler)

08-05-2016, 11:58 PM	#9
avanrood New Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 2	Understand the confusion. What I should have said that this camera supports KAF4 lenses. These will not have mechanical aperture levers. First one was recently announced (note that mount is KAF4): Ricoh also introduced a new Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE lens priced at $399.95: Focal Length 55-300mm Equivalent to 84.5-460mm in 35mm format (when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) Maximum Aperture F4.5-6.3 Minimum Aperture F22-32 Lens Construction 14 elements in 11 groups Angle of View (Diagonal) 29-5.4° (when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) Mount KAF4 from RICOH site the Pentax K70 supports the KAF4: PENTAX K-70 Specifications Model Description Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lens KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lens This is important since only K1, KS2 and K3 II can support this mount if you do a firmware upgrade. Older bodies including the K3 will not work.

08-06-2016, 04:50 AM	#10
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Oh! I see now. I did see that in the description on PF so assumed it wasn't available. I stand corrected. Thanks for the more informative answer.