Newbie from New Zealand.

Kick Start · 11-18-2020, 07:59 PM

Hi all.I have been lurking around here for a while to help make my mind up about my latest camera.After several months I finally took the plunge and got myself the K-70.The camera has performed well so far in spite of the fact that "to me" the menu system is totally different to Canon,Olympus and Sony(I have cameras from these manufacturers.)
I've had some mighty strange results thus far but through trial and error and the Pentax Forum Search Function I'm making progress.So thanks everyone for the help so far and I'm glad to be here - feels like home,already.

Cheers Everyone,
Gerry.

**ramseybuckeye** · 11-18-2020, 08:21 PM

Welcome, in case you didn't know, you can download the user manual in PDF, which is searchable and a lot easier to find things in. Pentax has such an intuitive menu on the cameras and not so intuitive in the user manuals. I even have the pdf on my phone, I don't think I've used it there, but just in case.

I think once you get a little bit used to the menus you will be fine, you'll find a lot of settings on the info button etc, and there is customization available for many buttons. You'll rarely need the menu after getting everything set up where you want it.

Unregistered User 8 · 11-18-2020, 09:13 PM

Hi Gerry, welcome from the " West Island."

Check out the thread below mate..........

Kiwi Pentaxians - PentaxForums.com

**Michail_P** · 11-18-2020, 11:25 PM

Welcome Gerry. Good morning from Greece. The K-70 is a great camera. Have fun with it!

**Cerebum** · 11-19-2020, 01:10 AM

Welcome

the search function is brilliant but don't be afraid to ask questions. There is always someone happy to answer at length

we have experts in every field on here

**NZ_Ross** · 11-19-2020, 01:16 AM

Hi Gerry, welcome to the forum. You would be very welcome to become involved in the discussions on the Kiwi thread too.

Cheers

Ross

Arndt · 11-19-2020, 01:49 AM

Welcome to the forum from Berlin!

**PJ1** · 11-19-2020, 01:51 AM

Welcome the the Forums from "across the ditch".

Ivan · 11-19-2020, 02:25 AM

Welcome.

RobSpain · 11-19-2020, 02:42 AM

Originally posted by Kick Start

Hi all.I have been lurking around here for a while to help make my mind up about my latest camera.After several months I finally took the plunge and got myself the K-70.The camera has performed well so far in spite of the fact that "to me" the menu system is totally different to Canon,Olympus and Sony(I have cameras from these manufacturers.)
I've had some mighty strange results thus far but through trial and error and the Pentax Forum Search Function I'm making progress.So thanks everyone for the help so far and I'm glad to be here - feels like home,already.

Cheers Everyone,
Gerry.

Welcome to the forum! So which menu system do you actually prefer? I know Nikon a little as my son has one, but not Canon or Sony. It would be interesting to hear your views.

**microlight** · 11-19-2020, 03:34 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Gerry, welcome from the Extremely North West Island, aka the Land of the Dark Wet Cloud!

bluestringer · 11-19-2020, 05:55 AM

Welcome.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-20-2020, 04:24 AM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy all that it has to offer

**aslyfox** · 11-20-2020, 04:40 AM

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

the links to the K 70 manual and the " owners' " and " in depth " reviews can be found here:

Pentax K-70 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

you might also consider buying the ebook

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/donations/?ebooks=1&loginrequired=1#sub18

**Photos-by-Chas** · 11-20-2020, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by Kick Start

Hi all.I have been lurking around here for a while to help make my mind up about my latest camera.After several months I finally took the plunge and got myself the K-70.The camera has performed well so far in spite of the fact that "to me" the menu system is totally different to Canon,Olympus and Sony(I have cameras from these manufacturers.)
I've had some mighty strange results thus far but through trial and error and the Pentax Forum Search Function I'm making progress.So thanks everyone for the help so far and I'm glad to be here - feels like home,already.

Cheers Everyone,
Gerry.

Welcome, Gerry. Happy to have another K70 user here. Look forward to seeing some of your work from it.

11-18-2020, 07:59 PM	#1
Kick Start New Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 21	Newbie from New Zealand. Hi all.I have been lurking around here for a while to help make my mind up about my latest camera.After several months I finally took the plunge and got myself the K-70.The camera has performed well so far in spite of the fact that "to me" the menu system is totally different to Canon,Olympus and Sony(I have cameras from these manufacturers.) I've had some mighty strange results thus far but through trial and error and the Pentax Forum Search Function I'm making progress.So thanks everyone for the help so far and I'm glad to be here - feels like home,already. Cheers Everyone, Gerry.

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ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	Welcome, in case you didn't know, you can download the user manual in PDF, which is searchable and a lot easier to find things in. Pentax has such an intuitive menu on the cameras and not so intuitive in the user manuals. I even have the pdf on my phone, I don't think I've used it there, but just in case. I think once you get a little bit used to the menus you will be fine, you'll find a lot of settings on the info button etc, and there is customization available for many buttons. You'll rarely need the menu after getting everything set up where you want it.

11-18-2020, 09:13 PM	#3
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi Gerry, welcome from the " West Island." Check out the thread below mate.......... Kiwi Pentaxians - PentaxForums.com

11-18-2020, 11:25 PM	#4
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Welcome Gerry. Good morning from Greece. The K-70 is a great camera. Have fun with it!

11-19-2020, 01:10 AM	#5
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Welcome the search function is brilliant but don't be afraid to ask questions. There is always someone happy to answer at length we have experts in every field on here

11-19-2020, 01:16 AM	#6
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Hi Gerry, welcome to the forum. You would be very welcome to become involved in the discussions on the Kiwi thread too. Cheers Ross

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11-19-2020, 02:42 AM	#10
RobSpain Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Malaga province Posts: 494	Originally posted by Kick Start Hi all.I have been lurking around here for a while to help make my mind up about my latest camera.After several months I finally took the plunge and got myself the K-70.The camera has performed well so far in spite of the fact that "to me" the menu system is totally different to Canon,Olympus and Sony(I have cameras from these manufacturers.) I've had some mighty strange results thus far but through trial and error and the Pentax Forum Search Function I'm making progress.So thanks everyone for the help so far and I'm glad to be here - feels like home,already. Cheers Everyone, Gerry. Welcome to the forum! So which menu system do you actually prefer? I know Nikon a little as my son has one, but not Canon or Sony. It would be interesting to hear your views.

11-19-2020, 03:34 AM - 1 Like	#11
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Hi Gerry, welcome from the Extremely North West Island, aka the Land of the Dark Wet Cloud!

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Welcome to the forum, enjoy all that it has to offer

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11-20-2020, 04:40 AM	#14
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here the links to the K 70 manual and the " owners' " and " in depth " reviews can be found here: Pentax K-70 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications you might also consider buying the ebook https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/donations/?ebooks=1&loginrequired=1#sub18

11-20-2020, 09:45 AM	#15
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by Kick Start Hi all.I have been lurking around here for a while to help make my mind up about my latest camera.After several months I finally took the plunge and got myself the K-70.The camera has performed well so far in spite of the fact that "to me" the menu system is totally different to Canon,Olympus and Sony(I have cameras from these manufacturers.) I've had some mighty strange results thus far but through trial and error and the Pentax Forum Search Function I'm making progress.So thanks everyone for the help so far and I'm glad to be here - feels like home,already. Cheers Everyone, Gerry. Welcome, Gerry. Happy to have another K70 user here. Look forward to seeing some of your work from it.