Pentax K-70 Hands-On Field Test

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Pentax have been impressing us with their high end cameras like the 645Z and K-1, but their entry level lines haven't wowed us in a while. The new K-70 has features borrowed from those higher end cameras, but with a killer price point. Is this the best budget DSLR out there? We take a look.
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  • @eldritchshiner
    @eldritchshiner7 жыл бұрын

    As an owner of 11 Pentax cameras (and counting), I invariably find your reviews to be very fair, upbeat, informative, and entertaining. Great job! Looking forward to a KP review... just ordered one... :/

  • @rosswaugh1254
    @rosswaugh12547 жыл бұрын

    Another good honest Pentax review. Thanks guys, as a Pentax user I appreciate that you even do these reviews, and that you express your opinions fairly.

  • @speterlewis
    @speterlewis6 жыл бұрын

    As a 40-year Pentaxian, and a working pro for over 30 years, I appreciated your balanced review of the K-70. I have one and am very pleased (and I can live with the limitations because I mostly shoot landscapes, nature studies, lifestyle, and product shots, not fast-action sports). The one thing that I found absolutely hysterical, however, was your description of the K-70 grip as being really big. I have small hands, and my very first impression, right out of the box, was that the grip must have been designed for toddlers. It felt so small in my little hands that I thought "I'm going to have to be really careful or I'm going to drop this thing," ....for exactly the opposite reason that you feared you might drop it. I wish the camera was bigger, and I wish the grip was much bigger! Anyway, thanks again for the great review. Pentax makes very good (if slightly weird) cameras, and I think you nailed the good and not-so-good points perfectly.

  • @arricammarques1955

    @arricammarques1955

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pentax MX & LX : )

  • @FJBx100
    @FJBx1007 жыл бұрын

    Gents, your efforts are always appreciated. Again, good job.

  • @RaviMathur100
    @RaviMathur1005 жыл бұрын

    Super review! Am really considering getting this. Thank youChris & Camerastore!

  • @PaulVanGaans
    @PaulVanGaans7 жыл бұрын

    Another great and fair review! Thanks for supporting us big handed Pentax users. And you're right, you are the only guys doing Pentax reviews!

  • @ronniemaclellan6940
    @ronniemaclellan69407 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Pentaxian and do appreciate your reviews, always watch/listen to them with interest. Like most Pentaxians I know, I'm a pretty calm chap. Your views do influence me, and were instrumental in directing me to the K-S2, and before that the K-3 (although I settled for the K-3 II). In time I will get the K-1, and at least in part because your review with Nick Devlin was persuasive. No, angry I aint. I do also enjoy the Northrup's reviews and have not posted angry comments on either of your sites, even though I did offer polite corrections to TN on matters that were not quite factual. A number of reviewers recently did disappoint; Photouniverse (the Trump admirer), and recent Pentax reviewers on DigitalRev. I simply posted a note to say I would not be returning. Anyway, the point I am trying to make is that most of us Pentaxians might not comment but are happy with the videos you make. Don't let a small number of trolls colour your impressions to much. Keep up the good work, and thank you for covering Pentax, it's appreciated.

  • @Ranger7Studios
    @Ranger7Studios7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys for always being honest with us. It has help me purchase many a camera. So keep the honesty coming.

  • @JacquesGaines
    @JacquesGaines7 жыл бұрын

    When you explained the photo of the businessman you must never ever forget the word "juxtaposed" in that said explanation. Such a beautiful artistc vision you have Chris!

  • @netfaros
    @netfaros7 жыл бұрын

    The best video review, along with the review of pentaxforums give a very good idea of the capabilities of the camera. Thank you very much!

  • @kenspo
    @kenspo7 жыл бұрын

    Always fun to watch you guys. Im a Nordic Ambassador for Pentax! :)

  • @gicking3898
    @gicking389813 күн бұрын

    Only just watched this today 2024. Loved the review, loved the humour !

  • @TheJuergen61
    @TheJuergen617 жыл бұрын

    Great review and a lot of fun, too

  • @gumballer77
    @gumballer777 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I'm a pentax fanboy and you guys have done a solid job of reviewing pentax cameras objectively. I use a k-50 and love it for what i need ( i live and travel throughout south east asia (rainy season is awful) weather sealing and ruggedness is much more important to me than AF speed or video. hoping i can upgrade to a k-70 soon!

  • @MJCMedia15
    @MJCMedia156 жыл бұрын

    You are NOT an AH, you work very hard at what you do, and it's appreciated. But there are more of us shooting sports with Pentax than you think. I shoot for newspapers here in the Boston area, and I shoot high school sports regularly with my K-3s, and just used my K-1 for the first time on basketball. I will will admit to having to work harder with Pentax, but the reward makes it worth it.

  • @tamaramcdonald2422
    @tamaramcdonald24227 жыл бұрын

    loved it great review guys!

  • @CyclingOffToSomewhereIDK
    @CyclingOffToSomewhereIDK2 жыл бұрын

    I forgot to LIKE this 5-6 years ago when I was looking at the K70. NOW I'm finally getting Pentax branded glass..the 18-135 WR that you use for a lot of this video. Good stuff, thanks way after the fact lol

  • @DigitalImageStudio
    @DigitalImageStudio7 жыл бұрын

    LOL, you guys do a really fair and honest job reviewing Pentax kit, keep it up and try to ignore the rampant fanboys (Pentax user since the 80's). PS I agree the K3II is now out to pasture.

  • @michaelwhalen7154
    @michaelwhalen71543 жыл бұрын

    You have to respect someone who calls it the way they see it. Thanks for the great reviews!

  • @jessicagomez1760
    @jessicagomez17607 жыл бұрын

    I can not believe you had to add a disclaimer for the but hurt pentaxers. I love your videos guys, thank you for the detailed review.

  • @zvonimirtosic6171
    @zvonimirtosic61717 жыл бұрын

    Came to Pentax from the Leica M; the Autofocus is lightning fast! Jokes aside, on Pentax DSLRs, a super-bright full view pentaprism allows smooth manual focusing, a feature that on other DSLRs is destroyed because too much emphasis is given on the AF, and the idea that a camera computer must take all control from the user. Because they rely on AF alone, other manufacturers mostly provide small and dull viewfinders. The viewing experience and the overall control over camera cannot compare to the Pentax experience. Pentax DSLR = users have a total control, camera compatible with all lenses ever made. Canon and Nikon DSLR = camera computer takes all control. Use Autofocus or go bust. User is treated like a noob. User must buy latest lenses for best results.

  • @mipmipmipmipmip

    @mipmipmipmipmip

    Жыл бұрын

    In this advanced but also sad age of mirrorless AI optimized photography with 240fps 100mp photography that can predict the movement of individual eyelashes, your argument holds even more.

  • @joeframo3347
    @joeframo33472 жыл бұрын

    Chris excellent platform love you and Jordan thank you for sharing this great camera except for the grip

  • @suna173.6jm
    @suna173.6jm7 жыл бұрын

    this bag is beautiful! :D i like your humour a lot, awesome video!

  • @KSliauderis
    @KSliauderis7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, great review.

  • @IchiharaAsako
    @IchiharaAsako7 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Pentaxian, and I always love your reviews. You're honest and tell it how it is. We all know (maybe some are in denial?) that Pentax has very poor video support, and its AF is sub-par. The image quality is what they focus on and what we should be buying the camera for. I'm still using a rather dated K-r, but this may be what I finally upgrade to. I was considering the K3, but this is cheaper and will do me just fine.

  • @starbase218

    @starbase218

    7 жыл бұрын

    "We all know (maybe some are in denial?) that (...) its AF is sub-par." What I've noticed is, typically, Pentaxians will say things like "you can compensate for the sub-par AF with technique". But that is an entirely different thing. You can compensate for sub-par AF with any camera. And if you really have to with Pentax, then that's an area where the camera is inferior to the competition. I'm not saying you can't get great action shots with Pentax. That's an entirely different thing. I'm just saying that it might not be as easy with Pentax. Now, this is a sensitive subject, I think, because people will say that the fun in photography is also about developing those skills. If it's easy, where's the challenge in it? And I understand that POV as well. Still, to me, photography in the end is about getting and enjoying the shot, not about having to develop skills because I'm working with a particular camera brand, or feel a certain loyalty toward that brand. Not that I'm shooting action all the time. Maybe, if I was, it would actually not be so much of a problem, because I'd learn those techniques faster. It's just that, when I am shooting moving subjects (which is more than "action photography"), I want to get that shot. I don't want to limit myself to landscapes because that's what the camera excels at. I'm a Pentaxian now, but maybe not for long anymore.

  • @andrewhannam.
    @andrewhannam.7 жыл бұрын

    Two facts, one I am a Pentaxian and two your honest! Great review, I love your channel.

  • @Emma-zk6it
    @Emma-zk6it4 жыл бұрын

    Three years later, I still love this camera. It is cheaper than the KP and has most of the features. Looking forward for the new aps-c next year.

  • @mipmipmipmipmip

    @mipmipmipmipmip

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes the K70 is the cheap KP. I am struggling with having no battery grip option though

  • @IncredibleNickn
    @IncredibleNickn7 жыл бұрын

    Amazing review! You guy's always make the best reviews out there. Would love to see a review of the X-T2 production model. Perhaps with a showdown between the A6300 and the D500 for autofocus. I've heard and read alot from people that it should be faster and better in the X-T2 when it is correctly set-up. I am curious for your findings. keep up the great work. I do look at all your reviews.

  • @mickeli7155
    @mickeli71553 жыл бұрын

    K-70 is more then awsome. An Aps C DSLR camera, more or less same size as an Micro 4/3 Panasonic G80. Rugged like a tank, I live the North of Scandinavia, were temps can go down below -20 c for days and weeks, the K-70 just keeeps goin. I'm actully amazed, from indoors temp out to - 15 below C, and I do not need to worrie about if the K-70 will work, it just do. The pentaprisma is beutiful, battery? No problems, just make sure to turn of the screen and a full day of shooting in -15C temp, will be fine. It just keeps on goin. Rain and your our for hike or fishing? No problems. Drop it on a rock? (it will just bounce of) No problems. It amazes me, that the modern photo community, cant see that a camera is a tool, ment to used and somewhat abused. Add a few limited primes, like 21mm and 35mm macro and last 77 mm, they all can go in pockets, or a small backpack, and still plenty room for food an water, for a full day of hiking. And as we all know, the Raw files are just amazing, even the very novice can edit them, with out ruin it.

  • @hichamerahoui2203
    @hichamerahoui22036 жыл бұрын

    Hello and thank you for this review.

  • @isaiahfurrow7414
    @isaiahfurrow74146 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video.... please keep reviewing Pentax gear, and honest criticism is what makes a review video valuable... I hope to eventually upgrade to the K-70 with 18-135mm kit lens, to compliment my K-50. Also, the bit at the beginning was priceless and makes this video one of my favorite camera reviews of all time.... Keep up the great work, Aholes!

  • @isaiahfurrow7414

    @isaiahfurrow7414

    6 жыл бұрын

    For those of us that are going to "try" using this camera for videos, does the K-70 have a microphone input?

  • @tomneedham4434

    @tomneedham4434

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes it does have a stereo mike jack.

  • @tombu4484
    @tombu44847 жыл бұрын

    Hey as a Pentax user I have no problem with you! Your review made me jump into the K-S2!

  • @JustRockFilms
    @JustRockFilms7 жыл бұрын

    @6:35 great description of your shot, lmao. Can't wait to see a review of the x-t2!

  • @bentleygamertv1624
    @bentleygamertv1624 Жыл бұрын

    I'm also in Calgary! Thanks for your thoughts!

  • @anulearntech
    @anulearntech7 жыл бұрын

    excellent review.... thanks TCSTV, chris & Jordan.... you made my sunday.. BTW you talked about exclusion of MTF feature, by this do you mean the exclusion of MTF priority program line customization (which is present in the K-3 series) or some other setting??

  • @Orion795
    @Orion7957 жыл бұрын

    THANKS for keep reviewing Pentax cameras. I think you do a great Job. Once again a nice true review without the "brand ass kissing" that other reviewers do. This is the opinion of a pentax user that doesnt have a ego of a 6 years old.

  • @jasonyuen4123
    @jasonyuen41237 жыл бұрын

    Pentaxian applauses! It's really a camera with wonderful unique Pentax features, Pixel Shift from its higher class camera, for example. But it's still considered as an entry level camera. How aggressive to the market! I notice the great progress of viewfinder autofocus (especially tracking ability) seen from the video. This is incredible since it means the smaller lag of tracking between Pentax and other brands. Though it takes time to catch on, Pentax s now keeping forward. It's impressive from a Pentax user! I do hope Pentax continues their brilliant track and the market will surprise for it.

  • @cactustweeter2890
    @cactustweeter28907 жыл бұрын

    I am giving you a thumbs up for bravely doing this review.

  • @laurensurber8632
    @laurensurber86327 жыл бұрын

    I was looking for a camera for photographing equestrian sports and I narrowed it down to this one but after you said one of the downfalls is its AF, Ive gotta start all over again lol. Thanks for making this video! You saved me a bunch of money and time!

  • @kiwijonowilson
    @kiwijonowilson7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chris (and Jordan). Great reviews - I think you strike a pretty good balance (being fair) and the humour you inject never goes amiss! The issue most reviews are always going to struggle with is one persons important feature is another's "I don't care". Yes Pentax AF would appear to behind flagship Canon and Nikon cameras, so if you are primarily an action photographer you might be best sticking with Canikon. If you are primary landscapes then Pentax is well worth a look. That said Pentax AF has definitely improved and I think is now pretty much on par with older Nikon / Canon models and I don't recall anyone saying they they were "unusable" (or "will hold you back") when they came out.

  • @antzlai6532
    @antzlai65327 жыл бұрын

    great informative review

  • @gryphongryph
    @gryphongryph7 жыл бұрын

    You are the best Pentax reviewers on the planet, and the best reviewers on cameras, period!.

  • @feng2663
    @feng26637 жыл бұрын

    Great videos, more please

  • @timur7381
    @timur73817 жыл бұрын

    Switched over to Pentax system, couldn't resist the K-1, and I was thinking to upgrade to a ff sensor for a while. Couldn't be happier, such an amazing camera! Loved your review of it, was one of the big influences on me buying the K-1 (that, and a ton of research lol). Hope Pentax will get more users, and more glass next year)

  • @clickonmike

    @clickonmike

    7 жыл бұрын

    Good to hear, I'm a canon shooter ( fanboy ) might give pentax a go for fun. Can you recommend a good cheap model.

  • @timur7381

    @timur7381

    7 жыл бұрын

    Im pretty new to pentax. The k-70 from this review looks pretty amazing. Other than that you'd have to ask a true pentaxian) I'm not there yet, learning slowly but surely.

  • @anulearntech

    @anulearntech

    7 жыл бұрын

    The K-70 is one of the most value for money products....

  • @slimphotog

    @slimphotog

    7 жыл бұрын

    If you can still get a K-50, get it. It's similar to the K-70 but without a flip-out screen. And since they discontinued it, it's a virtual steal for the price.

  • @clickonmike

    @clickonmike

    7 жыл бұрын

    slimphotog Thanks I'll have a look around on amazon.

  • @stephanbl5212
    @stephanbl52127 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for reviewing Pentax! Please don't stop! I love my K5. + weather sealing +solid design +nice prime lenses for little money +many features for little money

  • @urgirlswidme

    @urgirlswidme

    7 жыл бұрын

    Pentax sucks! Canon rules all day long.

  • @owenjohn1192

    @owenjohn1192

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fanboy yawn !!!!

  • @stephanbl5212

    @stephanbl5212

    7 жыл бұрын

    Buy Canon. Thats ok for me.

  • @joeframo3347
    @joeframo33472 жыл бұрын

    Hello Chris hello Jordan looking at the latest update on this camera thank you for sharing

  • @leehaze1
    @leehaze17 жыл бұрын

    Didn't know Pentaxians disliked your reviews. Your reviews are honest. I have several Pentax reviews myself. I don't have to many haters. I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work!

  • @giklab

    @giklab

    7 жыл бұрын

    *some* Pentax owners rage at anyone that doesn't agree with the Great Pentax Idea. The rest of us just smile and nod.

  • @anulearntech

    @anulearntech

    7 жыл бұрын

    truth is difficult to digest, & its even more difficult when one has closed his mind, and is afraid to consider other alternatives😊😊

  • @charlesdavidson4815

    @charlesdavidson4815

    6 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I don’t get why a so-called “Pentaxian” would get their nose out of joint over a critical review. All cams have warts. All Pentax’s have warts. I shutter to think how these thin-skins would cope in a design school critique environment. Rage at the professor? Beat up their colleagues? Or cry quietly back in their dorm room?

  • @speterlewis

    @speterlewis

    6 жыл бұрын

    Been happy pro Pentax shooter all my life. Appreciate honest reviews. Pentax is a weird company that makes quirky, cool, and sometimes frustrating stuff. For what I do, it's provided me a great part-time living for almost four decades. Pentaxians are not all irrational and delusional. Hold on....did I just really type that?

  • @anolacseKB
    @anolacseKB7 жыл бұрын

    Hey TCS Team (Chris & Jordan), Thank you for your honest review. By far, I think and honestly say that you're one of the best camera reviewers in the world. Pentaxian here (K-50 Stormtrooper) and probably will upgrade to K-70 later this year. I think it has the best photo image quality might be better than K-3. Thanks again.

  • @pinkeye00
    @pinkeye007 жыл бұрын

    Ok .. you've gone full DigitalRev .. but made it your own. Dude ... this review rocks. PLEASE keep using this style, because it's what Wong wanted to be .. but you execute with perfection.

  • @BootStrapTurnerVideography
    @BootStrapTurnerVideography7 жыл бұрын

    Well done review, one of the Pentax users that wouldn't throw a beverage at you. I have a K-70 and can't disagree with your findings. A fantastic value with amazing image quality. Wish that video mode would be brought up equivalent to the competition.

  • @Amp1771
    @Amp17715 жыл бұрын

    good unbiased review

  • @zx128ks
    @zx128ks6 жыл бұрын

    Pentax ergonomics are the best in the world! including the grip... but like your videos, you are doing great!!

  • @sterby1
    @sterby17 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris, love the work you and Jordan do with the videos. I was wondering if you could do a video about the lenses you use, especially that vintage looking one you used in this video on the K-70. There are plenty of reviews about Canon and Nikon lenses, it would be nice to see what the general photographers consensus on the most used Pentax lenses, like from the cheap normal lens to higher level or those small limited lenses (seriously what is limited about them?). I think DXO doesn't do much justice for the lens lineup and that is the most important for any camera system.

  • @dracphelan
    @dracphelan7 жыл бұрын

    I loved the review. I'm seriously considering switching to Pentax. I don't do a lot of action shots. I do landscapes and a lot of products shots. The pixel shift would be great for this. And, thanks to focus peaking, I could use my old film Pentax lenses until I built up my stable of autofocus lenses. I wish all camera manufacturers included focus peaking on their cameras.

  • @Orion795

    @Orion795

    7 жыл бұрын

    If you make the chance you will not be dissapointed trust me! (i've do it myself ex former Canon user)

  • @mark_midmark

    @mark_midmark

    7 жыл бұрын

    I love my Pentax. I don't shoot video at all. My only complaint about Pentax is the auto focus speed and accuracy. It offers objectively so much more value in features than Canon and Nikon at the price though. I think you'd be okay switching based on your uses.

  • @anulearntech

    @anulearntech

    7 жыл бұрын

    best full frame landscape DSLR - k1 best crop sensor landscape DSLR - k70 😊😊

  • @gordonblues843

    @gordonblues843

    7 жыл бұрын

    Pick up a used body and see how you like it. Don't think there's much to dislike.

  • @thejudgehasjudged

    @thejudgehasjudged

    7 жыл бұрын

    You might want to try the new 55-300 PLM.

  • @ricdonato4328
    @ricdonato43287 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video. After watching it, this is the camera I will purchase. On another note, a French lady informed me Forte is pronounced as Fort; a military location. She said think Fort as location of strength. Also, she said it bugs her to no end hearing folks say Forte as Fort-ey rather than Fort. Being as I do not speak French I must take her word of the correct pronunciation.

  • @MrWhere2005
    @MrWhere20057 жыл бұрын

    Good review

  • @marike1100
    @marike11007 жыл бұрын

    The K-70 has focus peaking, meaning it's a great choice for older glass or the excellent Samyang fast primes. Sadly none of the Canikons that I know of have peaking, which is kind of nuts considering all of the great AI Nikkors selling for next to nothing on the auction sites.

  • @happyeverydayeverydayokay3407

    @happyeverydayeverydayokay3407

    7 жыл бұрын

    😀

  • @SuperArcadium
    @SuperArcadium7 жыл бұрын

    I like your review.

  • @eagletheblue
    @eagletheblue7 жыл бұрын

    liked because of the BS story of the prison photo! xD and because you always do a awesome job!

  • @jashapiro10
    @jashapiro104 жыл бұрын

    looking for another Pentax to go along with my Kx. I thought about the Kp but K70 just might do the trick

  • @rudigerbraun9103

    @rudigerbraun9103

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here. K-x what next? I also think K 70 will do it.

  • @matthewestiandan237
    @matthewestiandan2377 жыл бұрын

    Great review! I have the lovely GR. Does the image quality of the K70 on par with the GR? Thanks!

  • @mindyourownbusiness5589
    @mindyourownbusiness55896 жыл бұрын

    I am like you Chris and can not abide using a camera strap, just a damm nuisance ! I love any camera and have no penchant for any particular brand. I have had Chinon, Cosina, Olympus, Nikon, Sony, film and digital, SLR DSLR and mirrorless. I have just sold my lovely Fuji X30 and bought a mint condition Pentax K20d with a new Pentax 18-135mm, it's heavy and slower to use but that's exactly what I like, makes me think about my shot's more. I just love photography and love all your reviews for their humour and honesty, keep up the good work :)

  • @vincentlanglois
    @vincentlanglois7 жыл бұрын

    Nice review.

  • @cycletouringoz5760
    @cycletouringoz57602 жыл бұрын

    I am a pretty sh*t photographer Own a K-50 in Tomato Red. People often as “is that a real camera” 😂 The one thing rough handed / housing me loves is the rugged build and weather sealing……. Right down to most of the lenses …… Have just scored a K-70 with a 40mm lens for $400.00AUD both brand new ! An absolute bargain 👊👊💥💥👊👊 I may do a couple of courses so I can learn how to use the thing to it’s full ability 😘

  • @VaultHunter02
    @VaultHunter027 жыл бұрын

    Im going to buy this.

  • @andyhoov
    @andyhoov7 жыл бұрын

    When I first saw the specs and price of this camera I was legitimately shocked. Yeah, you're missing out on AF performance and video quality, but I think the lower price more than makes up for that. The fact that you also get IBIS and IQ that either matches or beats everything else in its class doesn't hurt either.

  • @ErebosGR

    @ErebosGR

    7 жыл бұрын

    Typical Pentax. They've been catering to the landscape photographers for years and years. It wouldn't be financially wise to compete with Canonikon R&D for action photography and video.

  • @anulearntech

    @anulearntech

    7 жыл бұрын

    this is wht i like about Pentax and hate abt canon & Nikon & especially Nikon... the d5x00 series is just Nikon's excuse to force people to buy the d7x00 cameras.... they hardly have any extra features over d3x00 series

  • @polacofederos

    @polacofederos

    7 жыл бұрын

    @ErebosGR well, you would then be surprised of the shots people achieve in many other areas than just landscape using pentax cameras...

  • @anulearntech

    @anulearntech

    7 жыл бұрын

    Federico Jakimowicz yes, they did, but more due to their skills than camera's assistance But A more feature rich camera will make your photographic experience much better & less frustrating

  • @polacofederos

    @polacofederos

    7 жыл бұрын

    agree on your first sentence, I wonder how many times you need extremely fast AF vs stabilization. Pentax can stabilize any lens adding more low light capabilities, that can't be said from others. I would be more than happy to see Pentax AF to be the greatest, who could complaint about improvements? Of course I have plenty of skills to improve, I think improving yourself is a must regarding the camera system choosen. To agree on your second sentence, I would need to be frustrated, thing I'm not. In fact I'm very happy with my K3II is just great for me.

  • @MrVangassen
    @MrVangassen5 жыл бұрын

    Bought k1 II yesterday. Pic quality is gorgeous. If this makes me a pentaxian I ACCEPT THE CITIZENSHIP!

  • @goateyephotography808

    @goateyephotography808

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well then, welcome. I hope you'll have a great time with it! I got a K-50, not the most recent tech, but hey, it was in my budget range. And I can still capture awesome images with it.

  • @atishep
    @atishep7 жыл бұрын

    8:33 Nice one Jordan!!

  • @Ikkokanal
    @Ikkokanal7 жыл бұрын

    As a Pentaxian I have to say that you are doing a great job reviewing Pentax cameras! However, the camera bag.... No! ;-)

  • @zosxavius
    @zosxavius7 жыл бұрын

    thank you. thank you. no need for disclaimers!

  • @starbase218
    @starbase218 Жыл бұрын

    Coming here after the DPReview KF video. Man, you were really quite positive about the K-70. And the points of criticism regarding the AF, Pentaxians may not like it, but... yeah, what can you say? As far as I'm concerned those criticisms are justified. But now that the KF is basically this exact same camera, I wonder what lies ahead for Pentax. As my first DSLR was a Pentax, I'd like them to do well. But honestly, I don't see them going anywhere. I'd almost buy a K-5 II (s) and some Limiteds that I saw on a used gear site, for surprisingly low prices. Honestly, I think that that camera is the best they ever made, relative to when it was released anyway. And also, regarding playing to Pentax's strengths. Oh if only I was a bit more nostalgic. But I'm just a bit too practical for that.

  • @slimnics
    @slimnics7 жыл бұрын

    i like that angle where you are sitting on the red boxes. You should do more extreme angles like that, it's kind of fun, interesting and why not?

  • @SeanCeschia
    @SeanCeschia7 жыл бұрын

    I just got a Pentax k70 as a replacement for a Nikon D 5500 lm really happy with it! Very short images I'm ready low noise in dark environment, I noticed the Imaging processor is much better than Nikon I use it for real estate photography I'm just waiting for my 10 millimeter lens, and yes I do have big hands so that helps

  • @zoebaz6969
    @zoebaz69697 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that you guys actually do videos about pentax, and yeah, they're not perfect cameras. I would like to politely disagree about the grips though. I'm a lady with not-abnormally beefy hands, and I find their grips to be awesome. It's a preference thing, not a hand size thing.

  • @cgriggsiv
    @cgriggsiv2 жыл бұрын

    How do you keep the lens at F 3.5 full open then take the camera lens off and it stays that way for a reverse lens macro

  • @peteanddrake4242
    @peteanddrake42427 жыл бұрын

    LOL, I do use my K5 with a Tamron 70-200 f2.8 for shooting high school and NFL football. You can find me on the sidelines at the ATL falcons every weekend. AF performance is slow and fishy and I hate the screw drive. Once you've used a Sony A6000 AF system your eyes are opened. However, I was trained as a photographer 20 years ago when people learned the skill of getting a great action shot on manual focusing with only 36 shots in the box. If you want a machine that does photography for you, by all means, buy something fast, super smart and expensive. I stick with my k5 (and will get a k3) because it is a super tough pro body that matches and exceeds the 7D in every aspect for a ton less money. I appreciate youtube reviewers but I'd like to see if any of them have any real photographic skill. I started shooting high school football and weddings with a twin lens Yashica. Handheld meter, no motor drive, no AF--and won awards and got paid. Learn to be a photographer, not a button pusher and you'll learn to appreciate cameras and not expect them to instantly turn you into a Time Life / Nat Geo star.

  • @CVCC

    @CVCC

    6 жыл бұрын

    well said

  • @DonalLeader

    @DonalLeader

    6 жыл бұрын

    I fully agree. I,, too, have been using manual cameras since the 1970s. I learned early how to capture movement and how to focus on moving objects using a variety of techniques. I still find the single-point focus on the K3 to be the surest method for achieving pin-point focus. And the video results are always good.

  • @starbase218

    @starbase218

    6 жыл бұрын

    "Buy something fast, super smart and expensive" Sure, if you want to go for something like a new D500, it's more expensive, but it's hardly the only option. I switched from Pentax to Nikon and got a D7100 used, with 35/1.8 and 16-85 VR, for 900 euros. I got some lenses including the 17-55/2.8 and 70-200/4 that were hardly more expensive than what I paid for my Pentax gear (that I also bought used). "Learn to be a photographer, not a button pusher" Learn to spend your hard-earned money on something that works for you and helps you solve problems in getting the results you want.

  • @yeezywesty3651

    @yeezywesty3651

    5 жыл бұрын

    learning on film is simply awesome.

  • @janforsman1546
    @janforsman15467 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for yet another informative review! I own a Pentax, but not all of us are hostile ;)

  • @alksv
    @alksv7 жыл бұрын

    6:32 - that's exactly the way I end my sentences when talking to my curator and it works.

  • @p_adam19
    @p_adam197 жыл бұрын

    Bring on the FS5 and Jordan or Levi, it's been almost a year since the first impression video. I'm a bit tired of looking at someone who is better looking than me :) Anyway, nice review as always and keep it up!

  • @daxfitz
    @daxfitz7 жыл бұрын

    Please review the XT-2!!! Love you guys!

  • @raygeary1698

    @raygeary1698

    7 жыл бұрын

    Look forward to that. Chris

  • @RickieRobbie
    @RickieRobbie6 жыл бұрын

    My high school photography teacher would have dropped his jaw at your business man photo meaning. Would have earned me an a+ for the rest of the year! Rofl

  • @MG21228
    @MG212287 жыл бұрын

    Hey. I like that you cover Pentax cameras. So, I have two questions. First, I currently have a Sony NEX 5. I'm assuming that the Pentax K 70 would be an upgrade? Second, I know that you say that this is weather resistant. Is this has weather sealed and rugged has the K-3 types? Thanks for your answers

  • @retzius75
    @retzius757 жыл бұрын

    Great review! What did you think of the 18-135 lens that comes bundled with the camera?

  • @TheCameraStoreTV

    @TheCameraStoreTV

    7 жыл бұрын

    It's pretty good for a kit lens, but the 20-40 was noticeably better every time we shot with it. The wide end is where the 18-135mm is weakest. Jordan @ TCSTV

  • @pelmers
    @pelmers7 жыл бұрын

    Request: list focal length used on zoom lens samples

  • @ayetik
    @ayetik7 жыл бұрын

    I got really small hands/fingers and Pentax grips were always perfect for me :)

  • @MrEddi22
    @MrEddi227 жыл бұрын

    Well nice video guys. But i was wondering when you gonna review the canon 5d mark iv? I'm waiting for it.

  • @RogerCimon
    @RogerCimon2 жыл бұрын

    What are those red zones in the live view that we see at 8:43?

  • @BobLee333
    @BobLee3336 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, is it wise to buys a used PENTAX K-x in 2018 with the 2 kit lens? Is it still a ok camera due to the 12 MP resolutions?

  • @b.g.4277
    @b.g.42777 жыл бұрын

    Pentax makes great cameras. I have been shooting a k-5ii for years and I love it's size and build when compared to Nikon and Canon. That being said, I am looking to move to something new since I don't have a ton invested in Pentax and I need better AF and tracking for my son's sports. For portraits, macro, landscapes, etc... it is great. It just doesn't seem to be well suited for moving subjects. One item on AF that may not be as meaningful as it was in the past is that it works well in low light. I have an EM10 and it is similar to my old K20d in low light where it just won't grab focus in situations where the K-5ii and beyond would nail it.

  • @PieterBreda
    @PieterBreda7 жыл бұрын

    Best opening ever

  • @paistesnpearls2301
    @paistesnpearls23017 жыл бұрын

    On the Pixel Shift topic: You said that only the proprietary software works with images taken with Pixel Shift (time 7:40). The camera merges the 4 shots together into one DNG file, right? So if you take the mated image (DNG) and bring it into another PP software like LR, PS or other that support the 14-bit DNG format, can you complete PP with those? Why does only the Pentax proprietary software work for this? Thanks for clarifying.

  • @NarekAvetisyan
    @NarekAvetisyan7 жыл бұрын

    Great review guys and funny (exept from the segway pun, that was aweful). I wish though you had compared high ISO shots with the D5500 as well. btw I'm looking forward to Jordan doing a review on the just announced Sony E 18-110 f/4 G OSS lens. I'm really interested on it and want your opinions on that baby. chears

  • @anulearntech

    @anulearntech

    7 жыл бұрын

    i think the k70 beats the d5500 in high iso when i saw the dpreview scene comparison... differences get more profound from iso 12800 and above.... Pentax controls the colour noise much better than d5500.

  • @prometheuslg
    @prometheuslg7 жыл бұрын

    @TheCameraStoreTV I think Chris' s bag was a very nice touch. ;)

  • @cheebawobanu
    @cheebawobanu4 жыл бұрын

    I love my K70

  • @AndrewTGreen
    @AndrewTGreen7 жыл бұрын

    "....or some sh.. like that". LOL .. Thanks for the video guys!

  • @twit36
    @twit367 жыл бұрын

    I have k50 with 18-55 and one 55-200. Should I buy the body only and keep the lens I have or take the 18-138 ?

  • @hyperspaceexplorer5594
    @hyperspaceexplorer5594 Жыл бұрын

    Will this be a good replacement for my Samsung Note 10+ to film some clips for my YT channel?

  • @vomeris88
    @vomeris886 жыл бұрын

    Ohhhh I still can't decide what to choose. KP, K70 or k3 II :(

  • @TimmyTechTV
    @TimmyTechTV7 жыл бұрын

    6:35 - I almost spit out my coffee trying not to laugh...

  • @vegetablepolice
    @vegetablepolice7 жыл бұрын

    The K-70's video was so bad, that Jordan refused to be seen talking about it on the internet ;)

  • @saaaakul

    @saaaakul

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's not THAT bad.

  • @klarion

    @klarion

    3 жыл бұрын

    good selling point!!

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