Amateur Photographer magazine recommends the Pentax K-70 this month

**gump** · 11-27-2020, 09:37 AM - **1 Like**

I have had my K-70 since April 2018 with no aperture block as yet. What am I doing wrong?

**Kevin B123** · 11-27-2020, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by gump

I have had my K-70 since April 2018 with no aperture block as yet. What am I doing wrong?

You are using it WAY too much

. Put it down for a year and report back

.

Seriously the failure rate on this body is over blown, there would be a flood here by now if it were anywhere near as bad as it is perceived. It has been out for 4 years.

**aslyfox** · 11-27-2020, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by Hawkfan

Yes, aperture block. Hmm, maybe I'll withdraw my raffle entries.....

no need, just send a pm to Adam that all you want is one of the T shirts

that is what I am after

[ and what I am eligible to win

]

Hawkfan · 11-27-2020, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

no need, just send a pm to Adam that all you want is one of the T shirts

that is what I am after

[ and what I am eligible to win

]

Wow, a previous winner has revealed themselves. You are indeed aslyfox. What did you win if I may ask?

**aslyfox** · 11-27-2020, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Hawkfan

Wow, a previous winner has revealed themselves. You are indeed aslyfox. What did you win if I may ask?

I was, by random chance, the winner of the KP last year

which is now with my son and his wife in Omaha

and I fully support the idea that past winners ( as determined by the rules ) are ineligible for the K 70

some of my entries in the raffle thread indicate I am going for the T shirt only

Hawkfan · 11-27-2020, 11:04 AM

Wow! How cool. I'd rather have the KP, but can't look a gift camera in the lens if I was to win. That's one lucky son.

**aslyfox** · 11-27-2020, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by Hawkfan

. . . . That's one lucky son.

yes he is

considering who he married

[ high school sweethearts ]

lesmore49 · 11-27-2020, 11:15 AM - **1 Like**

I have bought Amateur Photography a few times over the years. Surprised it is still publishing....as in I'm surprised that any magazine is still publishing in print. Sad to say, as I liked print media.

**gump** · 11-27-2020, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by Kevin B123

You are using it WAY too much

. Put it down for a year and report back

.

Seriously the failure rate on this body is over blown, there would be a flood here by now if it were anywhere near as bad as it is perceived. It has been out for 4 years.

YouTuber Lee Haze, did a short video on this question. Same question, what percentage of K-70s (or other models) have had this problem? Beyond that, did Pentax changed the solenoid in later production?

**Cerebum** · 11-28-2020, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Dang! You beat me to it! I wanted to be the first to raise the aperture block objection.

Steve

(...another post towards the PF K-70 raffle...Do I really want to win a camera with decreased resale value?...)

ERM, yes

(convert to IR and shove a white solenoid in at the same time shhhhhhh, don't let on that this is the plan

)

**Photos-by-Chas** · 11-28-2020, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

ERM, yes

(convert to IR and shove a white solenoid in at the same time shhhhhhh, don't let on that this is the plan

)

It is good to see a positive article about the K70. It also is encouraging to see others have the opinion that if the aperture block problems was as serious as some indicate that there would be nmor, much more, complaints documented here, or on other fora.

**Serkevan** · 11-28-2020, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

ERM, yes

(convert to IR and shove a white solenoid in at the same time shhhhhhh, don't let on that this is the plan

)

This would actually be a good option if when I do win the camera

. I have to research a bit more because a dedicated astro camera would be interesting (even if I would have to buy the O-GPS). The K-70 was on my radar when I started researching models for a first DSLR. In fact, it would have been my first option, but it was too expensive at the time... so I slashed the 0 out of the name

.

**luftfluss** · 11-28-2020, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by Photos-by-Chas

It is good to see a positive article about the K70. It also is encouraging to see others have the opinion that if the aperture block problems was as serious as some indicate that there would be nmor, much more, complaints documented here, or on other fora.

I've had my K-70 for 1.5 years, and so far, so good. 31404 clicks, manufacture date of 2/2019.

stevebrot · 11-28-2020, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by gump

YouTuber Lee Haze, did a short video on this question. Same question, what percentage of K-70s (or other models) have had this problem? Beyond that, did Pentax changed the solenoid in later production?

They apparently changed something even in early production.

Steve

**Photos-by-Chas** · 11-28-2020, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

They apparently changed something even in early production.

Steve

I'm happy they did change it, at least I hope they did. My K70 was made in Feb, 2019 like luftfloss' but I do not have shutter clicks he does.

11-27-2020, 09:42 AM	#17
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,187	Originally posted by gump I have had my K-70 since April 2018 with no aperture block as yet. What am I doing wrong? You are using it WAY too much. Put it down for a year and report back . Seriously the failure rate on this body is over blown, there would be a flood here by now if it were anywhere near as bad as it is perceived. It has been out for 4 years.

11-27-2020, 11:44 AM	#24
gump Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,016	Originally posted by Kevin B123 You are using it WAY too much. Put it down for a year and report back . Seriously the failure rate on this body is over blown, there would be a flood here by now if it were anywhere near as bad as it is perceived. It has been out for 4 years. YouTuber Lee Haze, did a short video on this question. Same question, what percentage of K-70s (or other models) have had this problem? Beyond that, did Pentax changed the solenoid in later production?

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11-27-2020, 09:37 AM - 1 Like	#16
gump Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,016	I have had my K-70 since April 2018 with no aperture block as yet. What am I doing wrong?

11-27-2020, 10:44 AM	#18
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Hawkfan Yes, aperture block. Hmm, maybe I'll withdraw my raffle entries..... no need, just send a pm to Adam that all you want is one of the T shirts that is what I am after [ and what I am eligible to win ]

11-27-2020, 10:49 AM	#19
Hawkfan Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Traveling The US Posts: 313	Originally posted by aslyfox no need, just send a pm to Adam that all you want is one of the T shirts that is what I am after [ and what I am eligible to win ] Wow, a previous winner has revealed themselves. You are indeed aslyfox. What did you win if I may ask?

11-27-2020, 11:02 AM	#20
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Hawkfan Wow, a previous winner has revealed themselves. You are indeed aslyfox. What did you win if I may ask? I was, by random chance, the winner of the KP last year which is now with my son and his wife in Omaha and I fully support the idea that past winners ( as determined by the rules ) are ineligible for the K 70 some of my entries in the raffle thread indicate I am going for the T shirt only

11-27-2020, 11:04 AM	#21
Hawkfan Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Traveling The US Posts: 313	Wow! How cool. I'd rather have the KP, but can't look a gift camera in the lens if I was to win. That's one lucky son.

11-27-2020, 11:08 AM	#22
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Hawkfan . . . . That's one lucky son. yes he is considering who he married [ high school sweethearts ]

11-27-2020, 11:15 AM - 1 Like	#23
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	I have bought Amateur Photography a few times over the years. Surprised it is still publishing....as in I'm surprised that any magazine is still publishing in print. Sad to say, as I liked print media.

11-28-2020, 12:49 AM	#25
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by stevebrot Dang! You beat me to it! I wanted to be the first to raise the aperture block objection. Steve (...another post towards the PF K-70 raffle...Do I really want to win a camera with decreased resale value?...) ERM, yes (convert to IR and shove a white solenoid in at the same time shhhhhhh, don't let on that this is the plan )

11-28-2020, 08:29 AM	#26
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by Cerebum ERM, yes (convert to IR and shove a white solenoid in at the same time shhhhhhh, don't let on that this is the plan ) It is good to see a positive article about the K70. It also is encouraging to see others have the opinion that if the aperture block problems was as serious as some indicate that there would be nmor, much more, complaints documented here, or on other fora.

11-28-2020, 08:35 AM	#27
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Cerebum ERM, yes (convert to IR and shove a white solenoid in at the same time shhhhhhh, don't let on that this is the plan ) This would actually be a good option if when I do win the camera . I have to research a bit more because a dedicated astro camera would be interesting (even if I would have to buy the O-GPS). The K-70 was on my radar when I started researching models for a first DSLR. In fact, it would have been my first option, but it was too expensive at the time... so I slashed the 0 out of the name .

11-28-2020, 08:38 AM	#28
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by Photos-by-Chas It is good to see a positive article about the K70. It also is encouraging to see others have the opinion that if the aperture block problems was as serious as some indicate that there would be nmor, much more, complaints documented here, or on other fora. I've had my K-70 for 1.5 years, and so far, so good. 31404 clicks, manufacture date of 2/2019.

11-28-2020, 06:08 PM	#29
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by gump YouTuber Lee Haze, did a short video on this question. Same question, what percentage of K-70s (or other models) have had this problem? Beyond that, did Pentax changed the solenoid in later production? They apparently changed something even in early production. Steve

11-28-2020, 07:22 PM	#30
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by stevebrot They apparently changed something even in early production. Steve I'm happy they did change it, at least I hope they did. My K70 was made in Feb, 2019 like luftfloss' but I do not have shutter clicks he does.