RICOH is launching the PENTAX K-70, an advanced entry-level DSLR with an AA-filterless 24MP APS-C sensor and a compact, dustproof and weather-resistant body designed for all types of outdoor photography.
The PENTAX K-70 is designed to be an all-weather camera, thanks to its dustproof, weather-resistant construction and dependable cold-proof performance down to temperatures as low as -10°C. It incorporates a newly developed accelerator unit, which performs noise processing in collaboration with the PRIME MII imaging engine and allows super-high-sensitivity photography at a top sensitivity of ISO 102400.
It also features a new Hybrid AF system, which harmonizes the advantages of both the image-plane phase-matching AF system and the contrast detection AF system, in order to assure the maximum speed and accuracy of AF operations during Live View shooting.
It even provides a range of features, including the PENTAX-developed Pixel Shift Resolution System; an AA (anti-aliasing) filter simulator with the same moire reduction effect as an optical AA filter; an optical viewfinder with nearly 100 percent field of view; and an in-body shake reduction mechanism with a shake reduction effect equivalent to approximately 4.5 shutter steps. For remote shooting operation and easy transfer of captured images to smartphones and tablet computers, it also features a built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) module.
A PRIME MII image processor allows for 14-bit readout and a maximum ISO of 102,400. Movie recording tops out at 1080/30p, augmented by a 4K interval mode that combines 4K resolution stills into a movie file.
The PENTAX K-70 comes equipped with an outdoor-friendly, 3" 921k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor whose brightness level can be instantly adjusted to the lighting level of a shooting location.
The camera will cost $649.95. Ricoh says it will announce availability at the beginning of July.
PENTAX K-70 Specifications
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 |
Image capture unit
Image Sensor |
Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.5 x 15.6 (mm) |
Effective Pixels |
Approx. 24.24 megapixels |
Total Pixels |
Approx. 24.78 megapixels |
Dust Removal |
SP coating and CMOS sensor operations |
Sensitivity
(Standard output) |
ISO AUTO/100 to 102400 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV) |
Image Stabilizer |
Sensor-shift Shake Reduction |
AA Filter Simulator |
Moir? reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2/Bracket (3 frames) |
File formats
File format |
RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
Recorded Pixels |
JPEG: L(24M:6000x4000), M(14M:4608x3072), S(6M:3072x2048), XS(2M:1920x1280)
RAW: (24M:6000x4000) |
Quality Level |
RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG
JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available |
Color Space |
sRGB, AdobeRGB |
Storage Medium |
SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-I standards) |
Storage Folder |
Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019...) or User assigned folder name (Default "PENTX") |
Recording File |
File Name: "IMGP****" or User assigned file name
File name numbering: Sequential, Reset |
Viewfinder
Type |
Pentaprism Finder |
Coverage (FOV) |
Approx. 100% |
Magnification |
Approx. 0.95x (50mmF1.4 at infinity) |
Eye-Relief Length |
Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.3mm (from the center of lens) |
Diopter adjustment |
Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1 |
Focusing Screen |
Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Live view
Type |
TTL method using image sensor |
Autofocus |
Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection)
AF area: Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot
Focus Peaking: ON/OFF |
Display |
Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x),
Grid Display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square
2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Histogram, Bright area warning |
LCD monitor
Type |
Vari-angle TFT color LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless structure, tempered-glass front panel |
Size |
3.0 inch (aspect ratio 3:2) |
Dots |
Approx. 921K dots |
Adjustment |
Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable |
Outdoor View Setting |
Adjustable ±2 step |
Night Vision LCD Display |
ON/OFF |
Autofocus System
Type |
TTL: Phase-matching autofocus |
Focus Sensor |
SAFOX X, 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center) |
Brightness Range |
EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature) |
AF mode |
Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Auto select AF (AF.A) |
AF Point Selection |
Auto:11 points, Auto:5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot |
AF Assist Light |
Dedicated LED AF assist light |
Shutter
Type |
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
* Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution |
Shutter Speed |
Auto:1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV
steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 10
sec. to 20min.) |
Flash
Built-in Flash |
Built-in retractable P-TTL flash, GN: approx. 12 (ISO100/m), Angle of view of 28mm lens (35mm format equivalent) |
Flash Modes |
Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction
(Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed
Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128) |
Sync Speed |
1/180sec. |
Flash Exposure
Compensation |
-2.0~+1.0EV |
External Flash |
P-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
* Contrast-control-sync and High-speed sync requires two or more dedicated external flash |
Movie
File Format |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) |
Recorded Pixels |
Full HD(1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
HD (1280x720, 60p/50p) |
Auto Focus |
Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection)
AF mode: Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) * Continuous AF (AF.C) is available with the dedicated lens.
AF area: Multiple AF points, Select, Spot
Focus Peaking: ON/OFF |
Sound |
Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible)
Recording Sound Level adjustable |
Recording Time |
Up to 25 minutes or 4GB ; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
Custom Images |
Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape,
Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome,
Cross Processing |
Cross Processing |
Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3. |
Digital Filter |
Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome |
Power supply
Battery Type |
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 |
AC Adapter |
AC Adapter Kit K-AC168 (Optional) |
Battery Life |
Number of recordable images:
(with 50% flash usage): approx. 410 images, (without flash usage): approx.: 480 images
Playback time: Approx. 270 minutes
* With a fully-charged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery under the temperature at 23°C. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard.
Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition. |
Interfaces
Connection Port |
USB2.0 (micro B), HDMI output terminal (Type D) , Stereo microphone input / Cable switch input ( ?3.5mm connector) |
USB Connection |
MSC/PTP |
Wireless LAN
Standards |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Standard wireless LAN protocol) |
Frequency (Center Frequency) |
2412MHz to 2462MHz (channels: Ch.1 to Ch.11) |
Security |
Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES |
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions |
Approx. 125.5mm (W) x93.0mm (H) x 74.0mm (D) (excluding protrusions) |
Weight |
Approx. 688g (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card),
Approx. 628g (body only) |
Operating Environment
Temperature |
-10°C~40°C (14°F~104°F) |
Humidity |
85% or less (no condensation) |
Accessories
Included |
Strap O-ST132, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109,
Battery Charger D-BC109,Software (CD-ROM) S-SW168 ?Mounted on the
camera? Eye-cup FR, Hot shoe cover FK , Body Mount Cover |
Software |
Digital Camera Utility 5 |