My daughter purchased a k 70 for my birthday and i love it .

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Thanks for continuing to give the K-70 some love. Got my K-70 in the fall of 2022 (based, in part, on a couple of your videos) and I am thrilled with it. Picture quality is amazing. As "low end" as it is, it was a stretch for my budget, so when I dropped mine (on grass, thankfully), my heart stopped beating for a minute, until I was sure it was ok. It also rolled off the seat of my golf cart once. You'd think I'd learn. Still going strong. Video is good when on a tripod, and the subject is stationary (e.g. my daughter's flute recital; used an external mic, and it sounded great.) Have since acquired a whole host (20?) of manual and older auto-focus lenses, and hoping to gather the cash for some real modern glass. My main kit is the Sigma 10-20 HSM, the unfairly maligned Pentax 18-135 kit lens, and the Pentax 55-300 HD DA, along with one or two manual lenses (that vary from week to week). Keep up the good work!

@DozierGraphic

6 ай бұрын

that 18-135 is a fine lens! It works great with the camera and gives you all the option you need regardless where you find yourself shooting. A lot of people spend a lot of time comparing glass in lenses, but 90% only post on social media anyway, so perfect lenses aren't really necessary. Plus there is so much advanced sharpening, etc in post that I don't worry too much about 'the best' lenses. I enjoy the cameras ... the lenses are just a the eye.

@pentax-paul.

4 ай бұрын

I bought mine march 23 , with the 18-135mm which I find is good . I also got a sigma 10-20mm and the 55-300 mm PLM which is fabulous.

I got the k50. And my mom as a nice gesture brought my camera bag downstairs as i was headed home. I didnt have the bag closed and one of the lenses fell out. Luckily i had the lense covers on it. No damage whatsoever. Working on getting good enough to take portraits and get some money for it. Also i use manual mode for most of it to include focus as this helps me get better in the end. I got 2 extra batteries as well as a flash and 256gb card for memory. Stole it for 100.00 plus taxes and shipping in a bid war. Love it sofar.

@DozierGraphic

3 ай бұрын

Most of the pentax cameras are quality, regardless of age. The K70 is a little more advanced than the K50 - but nothing that makes you need to run out and upgrade. for $100 you got a helluva deal! Shoot on!

Thanks for this video, I'd love to see more... I've owned the K70 since 2023, and it's the best camera I've ever had. What's missing from the pros: 1.: the option for astrophotography with automatic tracking on a normal tripod and 2.: that Pentax has kept the lens thread unchanged for 50 years, meaning that even the oldest lenses can be used.

@DozierGraphic

4 ай бұрын

Yes it’s great to be able to have so many affordable lens options. The astrophotography would be cool - but have to admit I do t get out at night as much as I used to lol thanks so much for watching and should have a few new k70 videos coming!

Heart attack! I have both K-30 and K-70, have abused them both, hundreds of trips into rain and snow, many dings and drops, other than a few scratches they always power up and work.. insane durability... nice video M8!

@DozierGraphic

11 ай бұрын

It is crazy how durable it is compared to most other camera bodies that feel like they'll disintegrate upon impact.

After starting photography a couple years ago with a bridge camera I did a lot of research looking at specs and reviews before buying the k70 as my first dslr , I love this camera ! The weather sealing and the articulated screen swung it for me. It perfectly suits my style for lansdcape and nature . The weather resistance at a lower price point than many other brands is a deal breaker for me - living in the UK - we don't really get summer, but the rain gets warmer ! I'm busy collecting a few lenses at the moment , the pentax 55-300mm plm goes great with this camera .

@DozierGraphic

4 ай бұрын

I bet that 55-300 is Awesome!

@pentax-paul.

4 ай бұрын

Yes it is a fabulous lens for a crazy price , I bought new from amazon UK for just £359 ... it has reach of 460mm ff equivalent on my k70 apsc sensor . It focuses really fast too . Its one lens I'll always keep .

I bought a new K70 only a month ago. For the 24 mpx, for the flipping display and the easy menu that is like the one in my old K30 and last for a price of 550 $ with a lens 18/55 missing in my photographic equipment . I make some videos with an old Panasonic videocamera and use my camera only for the use of a camera: to take photographs. And first impressions are really superlative for the cost that is a quarter of a equivalent mirrorless. And with many features that I have never seen in those cameras like Astrotracer or rare like IBIS. For me Pentax is really misunderstood from a lot of people that don't see the real value of things but only the fascinating sirens of Marketing. Bye from Italy

I am a little reticent to tell this, but, 40 years ago, I was on holiday in the Caribbean and got a stomach bug. When the effects of the bug occurred, I had my ME Super hanging around my neck. Let's just say it was never the same smooth operating camera after that and the addition of high winds, sand and salt sure didn't help. After 20 years the camera repairer said that it was too corroded to fix. I loved that camera. That's why I'm glad the K-70 has weather sealing!

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

that poor camera lol! One of the best things about photography though are the experiences and stories we carry with us! Sounds like another ME should be in your future my friend!

Hi Jason My 'heart' dropped when I saw your Pentax take a tumble as I relived a similar situation. I was taking photos of thee eclipse when mu P900 slipped out of the tripod clamp, hitting the concrete and then bouncing several times across the parking lot. Great video as always! Best wishes Duane

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

well now you left me wondering what happened ot the P900 after it bounced across the lot ... still usable? I hope! lol

@duanemcclun

Жыл бұрын

@@DozierGraphic I finished my picture taking! 😂 But the lens is out of alignment and if I send it to Nikon the dont have spare parts because they've replaced the P900 with the P950

@wherezthebeef

11 ай бұрын

Happens to the best of us.. same, with my K-30 twice dropped onto concrete street, other than a couple of new scratches, powered on and continued to work flawlessly, how's that for durability?!

I have been a Pentax user since 1973. Multiple screwmout bodies and SMC-Takumar lenses. In 2006 I went digital. Pentax K110D. In 2008 I got a K200D. In 2014 I got a K50. 2019 I got a K70. Of course I use the K70 most, but I still use the other bodies depending on what I am shooting and just to keep them active. I bought a Pentax flash but seldom use it. I have found the in camera flash works just fine in most situations. I was planning a trip to Portugal for October this year (done) I usually like to carry 2 bodies with different lenses. Up to this point I usually took the K50 and K70. But I decided I want 2 cameras with pretty much the same specs. I was going to get a KF. Then when I started looking at the prices. KF is about the price I paid for my K70 in 2019. But brand new K70s were going for 500 to 600 dollars less. So I decided to just get another K70. My first was black, the new one is silver so I could tell them apart at a glance. I have been extremely pleased with all my Pentax DSLRs. My one major complaint with the K70 is that it will not take AAs like the other bodies. Aside from that, I am more than pleased with the K70. I just wish Ricoh would put a little more marketing into the line. I was recently shooting up at the airport. Someone else there with their camera phone asked me was it a Canon or Nikon. I said Pentax. His reply, "Never heard of it" How sad. Anyway great video. The first one I have seen of your's. I will be watching more. Thank you. PS love the 18-135mm

@DozierGraphic

8 ай бұрын

As an all around camera the K70 is one of the best. Put a small zoom on it and with the weather sealing you're covered no matter where you take it. I guess the take away from none recognition among amateurs ... the less demand means used models are still easy to find at a modest price lol

As a long time "Pentaxian" I owned the camera and was more than happy with it! Fantastic build quality and - as you have shown - sturdy as hell! Amongs other situations it withstand the extremly fine sand in Antelope Canyon/Arizona while most of the high priced Sonys (and a few Canons) completely failed. I switched to the Pentax K 3 Mk. 3 in 2021 but never got this sense of "reliability" again that I had with the K70! Because the K3 Mk. 3 had major issues shortly after the end of the warranty time (same with two of their star-lenses!), I completely lost my trust in Pentax' quality control, so I recently switched to the Nikon full frame Z-system and the Nikon Z6 II as my new camera! This is a hell of a camera(system) and I have really reached a kind of "new dimension" as far as picture quality is concerned.....!

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you just need to go back to the good ol' K70 lol but I'm sure that Nikon is a lot of fun!

K70 owner here, I love it and it leaves the canons and nikons in its wake to this day for value for money with the features it has, much overlooked brand, i like the pixle shift feature but dislike the wifi download speed with the size of RAW files but I can live with that.

@DozierGraphic

9 ай бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly!

I bought this camera a few years ago including two zoom kit lens. It's a real great solid, easy to use camera. I dont use video nor bothered about touch screen. It's a bit heavy and chunky to carry around but a good grip. It's a great camera for the money and since l've added several prime lens to my pentax collection. Thanks for the review which l agree with your comments. Cheers!

@DozierGraphic

6 ай бұрын

I don't mind the heft too much, but yes, it is bulky. But I love the character it gives in the images - kind of a warmth I can't get out of my mirrorless cameras.

Nice video as always Jason! Keep up the good work!

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Good to know about the flash. Thank you!! I love my k70

@DozierGraphic

10 ай бұрын

Enjoy it! An excellent camera!

Just bought a new K-70 and 18-135 kit at a good price. I guess they are on closeout now (making way for the KF). I actually had a K-S2 years ago and liked it a lot, and later regretted selling it, so to me the K-70 is like an improved Super K-S2. It's my re-entry into the Pentax DSLR world after being away for a while.

@DozierGraphic

11 ай бұрын

Welcome back to the world of Pentax! Hard for me to use most other cameras for my 'meat and potato' shoots that I need a solid 'no frills but get the job done with nice quality' camera.

I do like my 18-135...!

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

Great all-around lens for sure!

Have a k70 for about four yrs. Finding it hard to get more info as to low light, macro and tips for sharper pictures. Especially you tube videos. Thanks for your insights and views

@DozierGraphic

9 ай бұрын

I'd have to say it's not the best in low-light situations, but if you're post-processing (like Lightroom) and have Denoise features, then you can shoot at much higher ISO's than you normally would, and fix it all in post. But in general, not great at traditional low light. As far as 'sharper' images, I'm fine with the factory default. And again, if I did have an issue I'd just do it in post. Enjoy!

I am still debating whether to get the K-70 or an OM-5. Yes, two quite different cameras. Just looking at the end result: the photograph.

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

I can't speak to the OM-5 but certainly appears to be a nice one. Of course, I'd have to suggest the K-70 just because I trust the build and toughness. But yes, the end result is what we're looking for. I have to admit I'm always amazed at how sharp and rich the colors are with the k-70, I use it over my Canon RP almost always now (except for video).

@wherezthebeef

11 ай бұрын

Both are very, very good. Have owned both. Very subjective and personal choice, i.e., feel in the hand, how well you like the menu.. I prefer Pentax menus -- and very much dislike Olympus menus... prefer Pentax larger grips, but if you want MFT and something more compact.. Olympus.

I had Apature Block Failure on my K70 sent it Oregon and had it replaced the camera works fine now. I like the flip screen and the pixel shift option built in intervolumter and the ability to use astrotracker it helped with my Milky Way pictures. I bought mine in 2018 for a trip to Yellowstone National Park my long lens at the time was a Tamron 75-300 from 2005 got good wildlife pictures with the lens I still have the lens and use it occasionally but I have upgraded with the 55-300 PLM lens

@DozierGraphic

10 ай бұрын

I like that upgrade! Haven't heard about the aperture block failure, and I'm hoping never to experience it lol! Thanks for watching!

the K70 is still that good that Pentax re-released it as KF without any technical changes (except an altered Displaym as the old one is not produced anymore). I added a K1-II as i got a real good offer. There are a few things that aren't so good thats the flimsy Battery bracket, but thats quite easy to repair, the solenoid issue was almost solved in 2021, the "better" Pentax cameras have adifferent aperture operation without solenoid ( you can try to get a white NOS Japan solenoid and replace a stuck solenoid). Unfortunately Sigma and Tamron stopped support for Pentax K-mount, bvut you can get a lot of used lenses. My recommendations 18-135, 55-300 PLM, SMC-FA 50/1.4, Sigma 18-35/1.8, Sigma 10-20/3.5

@DozierGraphic

4 ай бұрын

good suggestions! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

I really like the K70, I use it to back up my old K3.

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

Excellent piece of gear for the price for sure!

Thanks for the video. I have the K70 and am more than satisfied with the photographs I have from this camera and the amazing number of high quality lenses I can pair with it. My only frustration is that I have to get up and go to work when I would much rather be out in nature to shoot pictures. More times than not recently I bring the K70 with me because I am driving often and like to stop and take a quick picture, often of horse grazing in a field. It helps to have an apple to get there attention and even persuade them to come right up to me. It is experiences like this that keep me passionate about photography. Hope you continue to provide us subscribers with these great videos. On a closing note, I found myself drawn in to the system behind you in this video. Do you work as a sound engineer?

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

The clarity, sharpness and overall 'realistic' images you get from the K70 are unmatched in it's price-range, or even well above. I'm always amazed at the quality I get, and when it comes to enlarging or playing with shadows, etc it's above-par. Regarding the studio - yes, I work at a talk radio station that, fortunately for me, is located in downtown Indianapolis, on the circle. It allows me to get out and do a lot of shooting in the city.

@lloydbligh5601

3 ай бұрын

@@DozierGraphic. Your voice has that clarity about it very pleasing to listen to, I was wondering if you were in a profession like that. Greetings from Alberta, Canada.

I own a K 70 myself. Love the camera! I did not know it had eye detect in the auto focus. Are you sure that feature is available? Where in the menus is that setting?

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing that up ... it does NOT have 'eye detect' - that was my mistake. It does have 'face detect' but the focusing is so sharp I don't find that it misses the eye very often. The sharpness/clarity of this combo is why I love it!

I recently sold my K-S2, I own a K-3 ii and comparing those 2, the S2 was too clunky and slow. I might get a K-70 as a sub-camera or for street photo.

Nice to see some Pentax love. I've been using mine for 2 years now, and have very few complaints. I do have a scratch on the sensor, but it doesn't seem at affect image quality. My viewfinder recently shattered, but again, it's not affecting image quality. I like the weight of it and it's well distributed. The IBIS is great, even on a shaky hands day and I've managed to do long exposures of about 4-6 seconds. Mind you, a lot of that is putting myself into a meditative trance, but the camera helps 😂 I can't afford another camera, but even when I can, I'll probably not love it like I love my Penny (yeah, I named my camera).

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

Wow - 4-6 seconds is great! Will have to practice my breathing exercises and get out and try that!

@cowhidewearer

Жыл бұрын

@@DozierGraphic takes a lot of inner zen, but it's easy once you learn. As I said, the camera is well balanced (except with a huge lens), so that definitely helps.

I am still using my Pentax Spotmatic.

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

Classic! Used one of those in high school!

I have and sold my k70 however thinking about getting another one. It has amazing image quality and that 18-135 is an amazing lens. I’d personally get another k70 with 18-135 kit. 20-40plm and 55-300mm plm and I would be set

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

For a zoom the 18-135 is truly amazing! The clarity and sharpness amaze me, and it's by far my go-to lens for general shooting. But even with the $15 100-400 zoom I purchased, the images came out great, so I think the camera sensor helps out these lenses.

Great video! Is the KF and equivalent model? Love your videos!

@DozierGraphic

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I couldn't compare them becasue I've only used the K-70, but I am pretty confident the entire line is going to be quality. Im not sure where the KF falls in the line, but these cameras do live long past their 'prime'.

@danvander-ark1309

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tomsun3159

5 ай бұрын

The KF is a rebranded K70, with three significant changes 1. Changed backdislaydue to supply issues (old one not produced anymore) 2. Changed name K70 -> KF 3. ridicoulous price hike Nothing else changed. If you can get hand of an in stock K70 take that and you get the money for your next lens

Great analysis, very cringeworthy seeing that fall. You work in radio? Brings back memories when I was an AM radio board op in the 90's...No Cart tapes? LOL

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

I remember the cart days lol all digital these days, which is both a blessing and a curse!

Have you had any issues with the malfunctioning solenoid in your K-70? I've read they go bad and its really putting me off buying the camera tbh.

@DozierGraphic

5 ай бұрын

Never had that issue, and I use it a lot! Happy Snapping!

Tough li’l camera!👍

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

Extremely! Thanks for the continued support my friend!

I am thinking about getting a KF. Owned a K10D about 12 or more years ago. Was wondering what the point to point auto-focus in like. Is is accurate? (I don't expect af tracking to be usable based on what everyone says about pentax but I no longer shoot sports/action. The K70 sure did nail 2 shots of that guy riding the bicycle in the other video though. ) Great videos about the pentax by the way.

@tomsun3159

5 ай бұрын

If you have the choice between a K70 and a KF, you can save a lot of money with the K70, as the KF is literally unchanged to the K70.

@DozierGraphic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments. I find the focusing incredibly fast and accurate whenever I'm using it for indoor or outdoor shooting. Highly recommend this one if you can find a good deal.

@DozierGraphic

4 ай бұрын

good point!

Can you shot with monitor close? (LCD inside)

@DozierGraphic

9 ай бұрын

yes. that info would be in the manual I assume. thanks!

They should have just upgraded it, 640 ISO would be great or 32 megapixels

@DozierGraphic

3 ай бұрын

I don't need more pixels, that only makes a difference if you're printing poster-size prints, which I never do. For the price and year it was made, it produces fine for me. Wouldn't have complained about a 640 ISO though.

How?

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

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@exitar1

Жыл бұрын

@@DozierGraphic Sorry I didn't go all the way to the end ...

@DozierGraphic

Жыл бұрын

@@exitar1 Ah I see! It was a stupid move on my part to walk with the camera still attached to the tripod, instead of taking it off and putting it in a bag, etc. So as I was walking, arms pumping, the momentum sent the heavy Pentax flying off the top. Again, stupid on my part and a mistake I won't make again! lol Thanks for clarifying!

My first good camera was apentax sia grandads camera. What has Pentax done to them selves? Ricoh is a photo copier brand. Where is your shame? I worked for Kodak and Agfa, but they never did anything that was like Ashi. Lenses to be of particular quality. You have no confidence! Marketing is the key.

@DozierGraphic

8 ай бұрын

Their management and marketing is the worst, but fortunately before these new execs took over, there was a legacy of excellent quality cameras!

I dont like touchscreens, I might be the only one.

@DozierGraphic

11 ай бұрын

LOL! If you don't use it, you don't miss it! I can take it or leave it - after all we survived years without it!

@PeterMurrayj

11 ай бұрын

@@DozierGraphic yeah, that's probably true. Kind of like a backup camera in a car. I also haven't experienced the most modern touch screens on cameras. All of my experiences have been with mushy touch screens that had sub par UIs. Also, I know I am nitpicking but I don't love the fact that I can't see the next menu until I get my thumb out of the way.