The Pentax K-70 DSLR camera is now officially announced. For US pricing and kit combinations, check the product listings at B&H, Adorama and Amazon
Pentax K-70 features (see also this hands-on report):
- 24.24 effective megapixel, APS-C AA filter-less CMOS sensor
- In-body “SR” shake reduction mechanism
- Pixel Shift Resolution with Motion Correction
- AA Filter Simulator: Moire reduction using “SR” unit
- PRIME MII processor with newly designed accelerator unit
- 1/6000th sec. – highest shutter speed in this class
- High sensitivity, ISO 102400
- SAFOXX 11-point hybrid auto focus system
- Dustproof and weather-resistant
- 14°F (-10°C) cold-resistant construction
- Vari-angle LCD monitor
- Outdoor view setting
- Night vision red light LCD display
- 6 frames per second continuous shooting
- Compatibility with O-GPS (GPS/AstroTracer)
- 4K interval movie recording and star stream
- Built-in Wi-Fi for use with Image Sync app
- PENTAX original Color Temperature Enhancement
- Customizable control panel, function buttons, user modes and presets
The K-70 detailed technical specification can be found here.
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) |
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| 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 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.95m (3.1ft.) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.30x |
| Filter Diameter | 58mm |
| Diaphragm Control | Electromagnetic diaphragm Fully automatic |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Rounded diaphragm （55mm: F4.5-9 300mm: F6.3-13） | |
| Lens Hood | PH-RBK58 (included) |
| Lens Cap | O-LC58 (included) |
| Lens Case | S80-120 (optional) |
| Maximum Diameter x Length | approx. 76.5mm x 89mm (approx. 3in. x 3.5in.) |
| Weight | approx. 442g / with hood approx. 471g (approx. 15.6 oz./ with hood approx. 16.6oz.) |
| Temperature | -10°C～40°C (14°F～104°F) |
| Humidity | 85% or less (no condensation) |
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More K-70 information is available here. Details about the new lens can be found here.
