Pentax KF vs. Pentax K-70 cameras comparison (almost the same)



The new Pentax KF DSLR camera (left) is a very marginal upgrade from the previous K-70 model (right). Here is the Pentax KF ($850) vs. Pentax K-70 ($577) specifications comparison courtesy of B&H Photo:

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The new Pentax KF DSLR camera is now available for pre-order


The new Pentax KF DSLR camera is now available for pre-order:

Key features of the Pentax KF:

  • 24.24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
  • Built-in PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism
  • ISO AUTO/100 to 102400
  • Shutter speed up to 1/6000 second
  • RAW, JPEG, and DCF2.0 compliant
  • Hybrid AF system
  • Full HD and HD video
  • Recording up to 25 minutes or 4GB
  • Clear-view optical viewfinder
  • Vari-angle TFT color LCD monitor
  • Built-in retractable P-TTL flash
  • Wireless LAN connection for smartphone operation
  • Built-in stereo microphone
  • USB2.0 (micro B), HDMI output terminal (Type D), stereo microphone input, and cable switch input
  • Dustproof, weather-resistant body

Ricoh Imaging announces a new Pentax KF DSLR camera for under $1,000

Pentax KF additional coverage

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The first Black Friday deals are already online: Topaz Labs Bundle, WANDRD camera bags, ACDSee and more

The first Black Friday deals are already online:


For Black Friday the Topaz Labs Everything Bundle is now $279 (regular price: $597.99) – it includes the new Photo AI, DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, Gigapixel AI, and Video AI.


The WANDRD camera bags are up to 60% off.


ACDSee early Black Friday up to 75% off.


B&H Holiday Deals.

More early Balck Friday deals can be found here.

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Pentax digest #54


Capture One Pro 23 officially announced: B&H Photo | WEX UK | Foto Koch | Foto Erhardt | Calumet.


→ ACDSee released Photo Studio for Mac 9.


→ The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates:


→ AlexOnRAW released a new product: The Ultimate Capture One Toolkit – a brand-new set of tools to make the Capture One workflow faster and easier. Until November 11, you can get the new Ultimate Capture One Toolkit with a 30% early bird discount and on top you can use code RUMORS for an additional 10% off. Additional information is available here.

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Pentax KF additional coverage


Pentax KF camera additional coverage (pre-order links: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Koch | Erhardt | WEX):

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Another Pentax 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens patent field in Japan

Rumors for a new HD Pentax-D FA 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED PLM WR SR lens have been going on for a while – see also the latest Pentax lens roadmap that indicates a similar zoom lens:


A corresponding 70-300mm lens was already filed by Ricoh back in 2020. Another 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens patent was just listed online in Japan:


Here are the details:

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Ricoh also announced two Pentax eyepieces for astronomical telescopes


In addition to the new Pentax KF DSLR camera, yesterday Ricoh also announced two new high-performance Pentax eyepieces for astronomical telescopes (see all Pentax eyepieces). The new smc PENTAX XW16.5 and smc PENTAX XW23 have a field of view of 85° – the widest viewing angle in the XW series, suitable for observing nebulae and star clusters. Next is the full press release:

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