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Weather-Resistant Pentax K-70 Announced
8 June 2016
Ricoh has unveiled its weather-resistant K-70 dSLR featuring the company's pixel-shift high resolution technology and an ISO sensitivity of 102,400 with a hybrid autofocus system to capture images in low light. And autofocus is continuous for HD video recording, a Pentax first.
"Pentax has a long history of developing cameras and lenses that can withstand the rigors of the great outdoors. The K-70 goes a step further, with new, advanced features that enable the creation of higher quality images and make the camera very easy to use, both in the backyard and in the field," said Kaz Eguchi, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. "Combined with any one of our many available weather-resistant lenses, this camera is in a class of its own for outdoor photography."
The company also introduced a companion, weather-resistant 55-300mm zoom lens today.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the K-70 include:
- 24.24-megapixel APS-C AA filter-less CMOS sensor
- In-body 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. shutter speed
- ISO 102,400
- SAFOXX 11-point hybrid autofocus system
- Dustproof and weather-resistant
- 14°F (-10°C) cold-resistant construction
- Vari-angle LCD monitor
- Outdoor view setting
- Night vision red light LCD
- Six frames per second continuous shooting
- Compatibility with O-GPS (GPS/AstroTracer)
- 4K interval movie recording and star stream
- Built-in WiFi for use with Image Sync app
- Pentax original Color Temperature Enhancement
- Customizable control panel, function buttons, user modes and presets
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the K-70 include:
SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 24.24-megapixel APS-C AA filter-less CMOS sensor Bit Depth 14-bit Raw Lens Mount Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount
Compatible with KAF4/KAF3/KAF2 mountsStorage SD/SDHC/SDXC cards
Cconforms to USH-I standardsViewfinder Pentaprism Finder with 100% coverage
Diopter adjustment of -3.5m to +1.5mFocusing Screen Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen Monitor Vari-angle TFT color LCD monitor
3.0 inch (aspect ratio 3:2)
921k dotsShutter Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
Auto: 1/6000 to 30 sec.
Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec
Bulb (10 sec to 20 min)Frame Rate Max. approx. 6.0 fps, JPEG (L: at Continuous H): up to approx. 40 frames, RAW: up to approx. 10 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 8 frames
Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG L: at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 16 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 11 framesISO Auto, 100 to 204,800 Autofocus TTL phase-matching autofocus Live View TTL method using image sensor Flash Built-in retractable P-TTL
Guide Number: approx. 12 (ISO 100/m)
Angle of view of 28mm lens (36mm format equ.)
1/180 second sync speedMovie MPEG4 AVC/H.264
• Full HD (1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
• HD (1280x720, 60p/50p)
Up to 26 minutes of 4-GB
Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone inputConnectivity USB 2.0 (micro B), HDMI output(type D)
Wireless NPower Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery D-LI109
For 480 images without flash; Playback time of 270 minutesDimensions 4.9 x 3.7 x 2.9 inches Weight 24.3 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Ricoh promised to reveal when the K-70 will ship in July. Meanwhile the $649.95 dSLR can be pre-ordered from Adorama in black or silver or from B&H in black or silver for $646.95. B&H also offers the K-70 bundled with ann 18-135mm zoom. for $896.95 in either color.
For more information see the news release below.
Ricoh Imaging unveils weather-resistant, advanced dSLR camera designed for the great outdoors
Pentax K-70 incorporates speedy, high-accuracy AF, ultra-sensitive imaging engine and other technologies for producing high-resolution images in a wide variety of challenging conditions
DENVER -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. has announced the Pentax K-70 advanced digital single-lens reflex camera. Compact, dustproof and weather-resistant, the new Pentax K-70 camera incorporates features -- many of which have previously only been available on top-of-the-line Pentax models -- that enable photographers to produce high-resolution still photos and HD videos in a wide variety of challenging conditions, including low light and temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). The camera's weather-resistant capabilities and compact design make it an ideal photographic companion for hikers, climbers and snow sports enthusiasts, as well as for nature and landscape photographers.
With a newly developed image accelerator unit providing a top sensitivity of ISO 102,400, plus the Pentax-developed PRIME MII image processor, the Pentax K-70 is capable of capturing high-quality images in extremely low-light conditions. A new Hybrid Autofocus system, integrating both image-plane phase-matching and contrast-detection autofocus technologies, delivers fast and accurate autofocus and -- in a Pentax "first" -- continuous autofocus is available for HD video recording.
"Pentax has a long history of developing cameras and lenses that can withstand the rigors of the great outdoors. The K-70 goes a step further, with new, advanced features that enable the creation of higher quality images and make the camera very easy to use, both in the backyard and in the field," said Kaz Eguchi, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. "Combined with any one of our many available weather-resistant lenses, this camera is in a class of its own for outdoor photography."
The Pentax K-70 provides a variety of advanced features found only in Ricoh's high-grade Pentax K-series models, such as the Pentax Pixel Shift Resolution System, which produces high-resolution, finely detailed images. These also include an AA Filter Simulator that effectively eliminates moire[!] without the need for an anti-aliasing filter, a variable-tilt LCD monitor and an in-body shake-reduction mechanism that reduces the effects of camera shake up to 4.5 shutter steps. The K-70 also incorporates built-in WiFi for remote shooting and easy transfer to smart devices using Ricoh's dedicated Image Sync app.
The Pentax K-70's exterior is designed with outdoor operations in mind. Features such as a newly designed grip, mode dial and control buttons on the camera's top and back panels are designed to be easy and intuitive to operate, even with a gloved hand. It also comes equipped with an outdoor-friendly LCD monitor with an illumination control that can be instantly adjusted to the lighting level of any shooting location. The K-70 also has a red-light display function which keeps ambient light from interfering with astro- and nightscape photography
In conjunction with the Pentax K-70 camera, Ricoh Imaging is announcing the HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f4.5-6.3ED PLM WR RE lens, a compact, weather-resistant telephoto zoom (see details in separate news release, also issued today); plus the Cable Switch CS-310, a remote shutter release designed especially for use with the K-70.
Pricing and Availability
Availability of the Pentax K-70 camera, which comes in black and silky silver finishes, will be announced at the beginning of July. When available, it can be purchased at http://www.ricohimaging.com for $649.95, as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets throughout North America.