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SLR Digital Camera
Operating Manual
Getting Started
To ensure the best performance from your
camera, please read the Operating Manual
before using the camera.
1
Introduction
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3
Shooting
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Playback
5
Sharing
Settings
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Appendix

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  • Page 1 Introduction Getting Started SLR Digital Camera Shooting Playback Operating Manual Sharing Settings Appendix To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

  • Page 2: About The Camera

    • Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes For Using Your Camera Safely or mouth. • Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters.
  • Page 3 • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric Reach of Small Children shock.

  • Page 4: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover F Eyecup F Body mount cover Rechargeable lithium-ion (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) battery D-LI109 Battery charger AC plug cord Strap Software (CD-ROM) D-BC109 O-ST132 S-SW168 Start Guide Lenses you can use Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, and FA lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position on the aperture ring.
  • Page 5 Introducing the K-70 Getting Started Taking Pictures Playback Functions Sharing Images Changing the Settings Appendix...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

     Using the Built-in Flash ......p.59 Getting Started ........p.36  Setting the Focus Method ......p.61 Explains how to get your K-70 ready for shooting as well as basic operations.  Setting the Drive Mode .......p.65  Attaching the Strap ........p.36 ...
  • Page 7  Functions when Using an External Flash ...............p.125 Sharing Images  Using the GPS Unit ........p.126 ........p.94 Explains how to connect your K-70 to a computer or  Troubleshooting ..........p.129 communication device to operate the camera and  Main Specifications ........p.133 use images in the camera.
  • Page 8 How to Use This Manual ......4 Initial Settings ............. 42 Turning the Camera On ..........42 Introducing the K-70 ........9 Setting the Display Language ........42 Setting the Date and Time ........... 43 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..9 Setting the LCD Display ..........
  • Page 9 Setting the Focus Method ........61 Displaying Rotated Images .......... 86 Connecting the Camera to an AV Device ....87 Setting the Autofocus when Shooting with the Viewfinder ..............61 Editing and Processing Images ......88 Setting the Autofocus when Shooting with Live Changing the Image Size ..........
  • Page 10 Appendix ..........118 Regarding copyrights Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ....118 Images taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission Restrictions on the Combinations of Special according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Functions ..............

  • Page 11: Names And Functions Of The Working Parts

    Names and Functions of the Working Parts Hot shoe Speaker Built-in flash Microphone Image plane indicator AF assist light Strap lug Mirror Lens mount index Microphone/cable release terminal Remote control receiver AF coupler Microphone Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Strap lug Card access lamp Diopter adjustment lever...

  • Page 12: Operating Controls

    1 EV Compensation button (J) Operating Controls Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.58) In playback mode, press to save the last JPEG image taken also in RAW format. (p.48) 2 Green button (M) Resets the value being adjusted. 3 Shutter release button (0) Press to capture images.
  • Page 13 9 Live View/Delete button (K/L) f Playback button (3) Displays the Live View image. (p.47) Switches to playback mode. (p.47) Press the button again to In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.48) switch to capture mode. 0 Rear e-dial (R) g OK button (E) Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure.

  • Page 14: Display Indicators

    99999 99999 Outdoor View Setting Outdoor View Setting Outdoor View Setting Display Indicators AUTO AUTO Monitor 99999 99999 05/05/2016 05/05/2016 10:23 10:23 Standby mode Control panel (Status screen) Capture Mode With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.
  • Page 15 Status Screen Live View 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 5 0 51200 5 1 2 0 0 +1.0 +1.0 G1A1 G1A1 18 20 21 +1.7 +1.7 2526 99999 99999 2000 2000 ±0EV ±0EV 2000...
  • Page 16 t Memo Control Panel • In [Live View] of the A5 and C2 menus, you can change the display settings of Live View. (p.26, p.30) The following functions are displayed with the default setting. A mode 99999 99999 Custom Image Custom Image Custom Image Bright...
  • Page 17 22 JPEG Quality (p.49) 27 Recording Sound Level Shooting Info Display 23 Shake Reduction/Movie (p.55) 28 Current date and time You can change the type of 24 Horizon Correction 29 Destination (p.113) 2 5 0 1/ 1/ information displayed in standby 25 External Input Devices 30 Operation guide for the mode by pressing G while the...

  • Page 18: Playback Mode

    When shooting with Live View Standard Captured image, file format, exposure Standard Information parameters, and operation guide indicators The Live View image and the settings for Information Display are displayed. shooting with Live View are displayed. (p.13) Display Detailed Detailed information on how and when the Electronic The same electronic level as when shooting Information...
  • Page 19 11 AE Metering (p.58) 31 Shake Reduction/ Detailed Information Display 12 Focusing area (AF point) Horizon Correction/ (p.62) Movie SR Still pictures 13 Shutter speed 32 File Format (p.49) 100-0001 100-0001 14 Aperture value 33 JPEG Recorded Pixels 15 Sensitivity (p.56) (p.49)/Movie Recorded ±0 ±0...

  • Page 20: Viewfinder

    Histogram Display Viewfinder Use AB to switch between the brightness histogram and RGB When shooting with the viewfinder, information appears in the histogram. viewfinder. Brightness histogram Histogram (Brightness) 100-0001 100-0001 RGB histogram/ Brightness histogram Protect setting Folder number-File number 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 +0.3...

  • Page 21: Electronic Level

    t Memo Electronic Level • The information is displayed in the viewfinder when 0 is pressed halfway, or during the meter operating time You can check whether the camera is tilted by displaying (default setting: 10 sec.). electronic levels. The electronic level for the horizontal camera •...

  • Page 22: How To Change Function Settings

    Using the Control Panel How to Change Function Settings Press G in standby mode. Use ABCD to select an item. Using the Direct Keys 99999 99999 File Format File Format File Format Press ABCD in standby mode. Sensitivity p.56 White Balance p.72 Flash Mode p.59...
  • Page 23 Customizing the Control Panel Press J. The control panel reappears. The functions displayed on the control panel can be customized. Press F. Some functions in the A, C, and D menus can be saved on The camera returns to standby mode. the control panel.

  • Page 24: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. Use Q to change the menu category. Custom Image Custom Image AF with Viewfinder AF with Viewfinder AF with Live View AF with Live View Use AB to select an item. AF Assist Light AF Assist Light AE Metering...
  • Page 25 t Memo • For the Custom Setting menus (E menus), you can show the setting screen of the next item in order of the menus on the monitor by turning R while the submenu of the currently selected item is displayed. •...

  • Page 26: Menu List

    Menu List Rec. Mode Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast *1 *2 Custom Image Bright p.75 before shooting an image. Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. (S Scene Mode *1 *3 Portrait...
  • Page 27 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness AE Metering Multi-segment p.58 and determining the exposure. Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial Exposure Mode – p.112 is set to one of the modes from O to Q. File Format Sets the file format of images.
  • Page 28 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Applies a low-pass filter effect using the Shake Reduction AA Filter Simulator p.81 mechanism. Shake Reduction Activates the Shake Reduction function. – Horizon Correction Corrects horizontal tilt when in A mode. – Distortion Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Correction Peripheral Illumin.
  • Page 29 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec. Zoom Review Displays the magnified image during Instant Review. Save RAW Data Saves the RAW data during Instant Review. Instant p.46 Review Delete Deletes the displayed image during Instant Review. Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review.
  • Page 30 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sensitivity EV Compensation Flash Mode Flash Exposure Comp. Drive Mode White Balance Custom Image Clarity Determines which settings to save when the power is turned Memory p.113 Skin Tone off. Digital Filter HDR Capture Pixel Shift Resolution Shooting Info Display Playback Info Display...

  • Page 31: Movie Menus

    Movie Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast Custom Image Bright p.75 before shooting an image. AF Mode Selects the AF mode for movie recording. Multiple AF AF with AF Active Area Selects the area to adjust the focus for movie recording.

  • Page 32: Playback Menu

    Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the type and color of the grid lines displayed during Live Grid Display Off, Black View. Electronic Level Displays the electronic level during Live View. Live View Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Live View. p.13 Highlight Alert Sets overexposed areas to blink red during Live View.

  • Page 33: Set-Up Menus

    Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Playback Sound Volume Sets the sound volume during movie playback. p.56 Rotates images which were captured with the camera held Auto Image Rotation p.86 vertically or of which the rotation information has been changed. Grid Display Sets the type and color of grid lines.
  • Page 34 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page One Push File Sets whether to make a beep sound when the One Push File p.107 Format Format function is turned on with X or Y. Sets whether to make a beep sound when the Wi-Fi function Wi-Fi p.96 is turned on or off with X or Y.
  • Page 35 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with HDMI Out Auto p.87 an HDMI input terminal. Sets the external input device connected to the microphone/ External Input Devices Auto Select p.55 cable release terminal.

  • Page 36: Custom Setting Menus

    Custom Setting Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Page 1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for the exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.52 2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for the ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.56 3 Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time.
  • Page 37 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is Strong 15 AWB in Tungsten Light p.73 set to [Auto White Balance]. Correction Auto White 16 WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting when using a flash. p.73 Balance Sets the adjustment steps for the Color Temperature option...

  • Page 38: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens Pass the end of the strap Make sure that the camera is turned off. through the strap lug and Remove the body mount secure it on the inside of cover (1) and lens mount the clasp.

  • Page 39: Using The Battery And Charger

    To remove the lens Using the Battery and Charger Attach the lens cap, and then turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the lens unlock button Use the battery D-LI109 and battery charger D-BC109 (4). exclusively developed for this camera. Note: AC plug cord UL Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7 A, minimum 6 ft.

  • Page 40: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    Inserting/Removing the Battery Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it u Caution into the battery charger. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted Insert the battery into the battery incorrectly, it may not be removed. charger at an angle, and then fit •...

  • Page 41: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter Face the A mark on the battery towards the We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC168 outside of the camera, and when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the insert the battery until it camera to a computer or AV device.

  • Page 42: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. The following memory cards can be used with this camera. • SD Memory Card • SDHC Memory Card • SDXC Memory Card In this manual, these cards are referred to as memory cards. Make sure that the camera is turned off.

  • Page 43: How To Open The Monitor

    How to Open the Monitor Rotate the memory card cover as shown by 3, and slide it in the direction of The following procedure explains how to open the monitor with the LCD screen facing inward. Open and rotate the monitor 180°...

  • Page 44: Initial Settings

    u Caution Initial Settings • When the monitor is closed with the LCD screen facing inward, you cannot play back images and display the menus unless the camera is connected to an AV device equipped Turn the camera on and make the initial settings. with an HDMI terminal.

  • Page 45: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Use CD to select a city. Hometown Hometown Use R to change the region. Press D, and use AB to Refer to “List of World Time Date Adjustment Date Adjustment select the date format. Cities” (p.138) for cities that can mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy Date Format...

  • Page 46: Setting The Lcd Display

    • Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected. t Memo • When a memory card is formatted, the volume label “K-70” is assigned to the card. When the camera is connected to a computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable...

  • Page 47: Basic Shooting Operation

    Basic Shooting Operation Turn the mode dial and align the dial indicator to Take pictures in the Auto Picture (R) mode in which the camera automatically selects the optimal capture mode. Shooting with the Viewfinder Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the...
  • Page 48 If the camera is turned on when a the AF frame and press retractable lens, such as smc 0 halfway. PENTAX-DA L 18-50mm F4-5.6 The focus indicator (P) appears DC WR RE, is attached and is not and you will hear a beep when extended, an error message is the subject comes into focus.

  • Page 49: Reviewing Images

    Shooting while Viewing the Live View Image Reviewing Images Press K in Step 5 of Review the captured image on the monitor. “Shooting with the Viewfinder” (p.45). Press 3. The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. Position the subject inside the AF frame on the The camera enters playback monitor and press 0...
  • Page 50 t Memo Review the captured image. • When R is turned to the right to magnify the image, the magnification is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. Available operations You can set the initial magnification when magnifying images in [Quick Zoom] of the B1 menu.

  • Page 51: Configuring The Capture Settings

    RAW image with the same file number are saved at the same time. • You can change the setting so that you can take pictures in another file format when X or Y is pressed. (p.107) • [PEF] of [RAW File Format] is a PENTAX original RAW file format.

  • Page 52: Taking Still Pictures

    Scene Modes Taking Still Pictures Set the mode dial to S. Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting The scene mode selection screen appears. conditions. The following capture modes are available on this camera. Select a scene mode. Portrait Portrait Capture Mode...

  • Page 53: Exposure Modes

    Night Exposure Modes Used for shooting at night. Scene × Takes three consecutive images at x: Available #: Restricted : Not available Night three different exposure levels (-1, ±0, Change Change Change Scene HDR +1) to create a single composite image Mode Shutter Aperture...
  • Page 54 t Memo Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. • The settings for the exposure can be specified in increments Q or R appears on the of 1/3 EV steps. In [1 EV Steps] of the E1 menu, you can status screen for the value that change the adjustment steps to 1/2 EV steps.
  • Page 55 Bulb Exposure Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) When [Preview] is assigned to X or Y in [Button Set the mode dial to M. Customization] of the A5 menu, you can check the depth of field before taking pictures. (p.106) Use R to set the aperture value.

  • Page 56: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Press 0 fully. Movie recording starts. In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks and the Turn the main switch to size of the recorded movie file is displayed. Press 0 fully again. Movie recording stops. Return the main switch to the [ON] position to exit C mode.
  • Page 57 t Memo Using a Microphone or Cable Release • You can change the movie settings in the C menus. (p.29) You can connect a commercially • By default, autofocus is not performed when 0 is Microphone/cable available stereo microphone to release terminal pressed halfway during movie recording.

  • Page 58: Setting The Exposure

    Playing Back Movies Setting the Exposure Display the movie to play 100-0001 100-0001 back in single image Sensitivity display of the playback mode. Press A in standby mode. 10'30" 10'30" Use AB to select an item. F5.6 F5.6 Available operations Sets the range to be 3200 3200...
  • Page 59 Noise Reduction when Shooting with a Select the Noise Reduction High-ISO NR High-ISO NR High ISO Sensitivity level for each ISO setting. You can set the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a 1600 1600 high ISO sensitivity. 3200 3200 6400 6400 Reset...

  • Page 60: Ev Compensation

    EV Compensation AE Metering A1/C1 The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and +2 EV in C mode). and determining the exposure in [AE Metering] of the A1 and C1 menus.

  • Page 61: Using The Built-In Flash

    Discharges a flash immediately Using the Built-in Flash before closing the shutter. Trailing Sets to a slow shutter speed. Curtain Sync Captures moving objects as if they Press C in standby mode. are leaving a light trail behind them. Manual Select a flash mode.
  • Page 62 t Memo Guide Number • The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the capture mode. Guide Guide Sensitivity Sensitivity Number Number Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode Approx. 12 Approx. 96 ISO 100 ISO 6400 A, B, C, D R, S Approx.

  • Page 63: Setting The Focus Method

    Setting the Autofocus when Shooting Setting the Focus Method with the Viewfinder Set the focus mode switch to v or The autofocus operation when AF with Viewfinder AF with Viewfinder shooting with the viewfinder can be AF Mode AF Mode AF Active Area AF Active Area set in [AF with Viewfinder] of the A1...
  • Page 64 AF Mode AF Active Area (AF Point) Select an autofocus mode in [AF Mode] on the Select a focusing area selection mode in [AF [AF with Viewfinder] screen. Active Area] on the [AF with Viewfinder] screen. Switches automatically between x Out of the 11 AF points, the camera Auto (Auto-select...

  • Page 65: Setting The Autofocus When Shooting With Live View

    Setting the Autofocus when Select the desired AF A1/C1 Shooting with Live View point. AUTO AUTO The autofocus operation when AF with Live View AF with Live View shooting with Live View can be set in AF Active Area AF Active Area Focus Peaking Focus Peaking [AF with Live View] of the A1 and...
  • Page 66 AF Active Area Select the AF area. Use the frame that appears on Select a focusing area selection mode in [AF the monitor to change the Active Area] on the [AF with Live View] screen. position and size of the AF area. Detects and tracks faces of people.

  • Page 67: Setting The Drive Mode

    AF Fine Adjustment Setting the Drive Mode You can precisely fine-tune your lenses with the camera’s Press D in standby mode. autofocus system. The Drive Mode screen appears. Single Frame Shooting Single Frame Shooting Select [23 AF Fine Adjustment] in E4 menu and press D.

  • Page 68: Continuous Shooting

    u Caution Continuous Shooting • There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in some capture modes or in combination with some other Select Z on the Drive functions. (p.118) Continuous Shooting (H) Continuous Shooting (H) Mode screen and press B. t Memo •...

  • Page 69: Self-Timer

    Self-timer Remote Control Select O on the Drive Select Q on the Drive Mode Self-timer (12 sec.) Self-timer (12 sec.) Remote Control Remote Control Mode screen and press B. screen and press B. Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Use CD to select O, P, or Y. Use CD to select Q, R, or S.

  • Page 70: Bracketing

    Bracketing Point the remote control unit towards the remote control receiver on the front of the camera, and Select T on the Drive press the shutter release button on the remote Bracketing Bracketing Mode screen and press B. control unit. t Memo •...

  • Page 71: Mirror Lock-Up Shooting

    Mirror Lock-up Shooting Press E. The screen of Step 1 reappears. Select c on the Drive Mirror Lock-up Shooting Mirror Lock-up Shooting Set the number of shots and bracket value. Mode screen and press B. Available operations Sets the number of shots. Cancel Cancel Changes the bracket value.

  • Page 72: Multi-Exposure

    Multi-exposure Press E. The screen of Step 1 reappears. Select V on the Drive Multi-exposure Multi-exposure Mode screen and press B. Press E. The camera returns to standby mode. Composite Mode Composite Mode Average Average Number of Shots Number of Shots 0002 0002 times...

  • Page 73: Interval Shooting

    Select from z, u, or t (only for Interval Shooting Recorded Pixels V and w). Interval Select from 2 seconds to 24 hours. Select q on the Drive Interval Shooting Interval Shooting Select from the minimum time or 1 Mode screen and press B. Standby Interval second to 24 hours.

  • Page 74: Setting The White Balance

    t Memo Setting the White Balance • For q and U, a new folder is created and the captured images are saved there. • The shortest time that can be set for [Interval] is 5 seconds Press B in standby mode. when [Digital Filter], [Clarity], or [Skin Tone] is set, and 10 The White Balance setting screen appears.
  • Page 75 t Memo Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder • When u is set, even if various light sources are present at Saves the preview image (only the shooting location, the camera automatically adjusts the when the image can be saved). white balance according to the light source of each area.

  • Page 76: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    t Memo Adjusting the White Balance Manually • You can copy the white balance settings of a captured image and save them as o1 to o3 in [Save as Manual WB] of the You can measure the white balance at a selected location. playback mode palette.

  • Page 77: Controlling The Image Finishing Tone

    Adjusting the White Balance with Color Controlling the Image Finishing Temperature Tone Specify the white balance with the color temperature. When you want to take pictures with a slightly different style, you can set the desired picture style before shooting. Select p in Step 2 of “Setting the White Try out the various settings, and find your best picture style.
  • Page 78 Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder Press F twice. Uses Digital Preview to preview the background The camera returns to standby mode. image with the selected setting applied. u Caution Saves the preview image (only when the image can be saved). •...

  • Page 79: Digital Filter

    Digital Filter A3/C2 Use Q to select a cross 100-0001 100-0001 processed image. Saves this image's Cross Saves this image's Cross Processing settings Processing settings Select [Digital Filter] in A3 or C2 menu and press D. Save as Favorite 1 Save as Favorite 1 Save as Favorite 2 Save as Favorite 2...

  • Page 80: Correcting Images

    Correcting Images Set the parameters. Extracted Color 1 Extracted Color 1 Brightness Adjustment Cancel Cancel Check Check Available operations Highlight Correction A2/C2 Selects a parameter. Shadow Correction Adjusts the value. Expands the dynamic range and D-Range Settings D-Range Settings enables a wider range of tones to be Highlight Correction Highlight Correction Press E.
  • Page 81 u Caution HDR Capture • This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in combination with some other functions. (p.118) Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure • When k of S mode is selected, [HDR Capture] is fixed levels to create a single composite image with them.

  • Page 82: Lens Correction

    Lens Correction Quality Level and Texture Adjustment The following features can be set in Lens Correction Lens Correction [Lens Correction] of the A4 menu. Distortion Correction Distortion Correction Clarity Peripheral Illumin. Corr. Peripheral Illumin. Corr. Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj Diffraction Correction Diffraction Correction By using an image processing function, the texture and surface...
  • Page 83 t Memo Pixel Shift Resolution • If a moving object exists in the frame, mosaic-pattern noise may appear in the image. In such case, select [Motion Pixel Shift Resolution is the feature that enables outputting a Correction On]. high-definition image of a stationary object by merging four •...
  • Page 84 u Caution • This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in combination with some other functions. (p.118) • [Bracketing] cannot be selected in the following situations. • When e, o, or p of S mode is selected •...

  • Page 85: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Item Function Page Playback Mode Palette Items Saves the settings used for an image captured in Cross Save Cross Playback functions can be set from Processing mode of Custom p.76 Image Rotation Image Rotation Processing the playback mode palette as well as Image as your “Favorite”...

  • Page 86: Changing The Playback Method

    Deleting Selected Images Changing the Playback Method Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.84). Displaying Multiple Images Select the images to 001/500 001/500 100-0505 100-0505 You can display 6, 12, 20, 35, or 80 thumbnail images at the delete.

  • Page 87: Displaying Images By Folder

    Displaying Images by Folder Displaying Images by Shooting Date Images are grouped and displayed by shooting date. Turn R to the left in Step 100_0707 100_0707 1 of “Displaying Multiple Press G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.84). Images”...

  • Page 88: Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow)

    Playing Back Images Continuously Displaying Rotated Images (Slideshow) Image rotation information is saved when you take pictures with the camera held vertically. When [Auto Image Rotation] of [LCD Select h in the playback Display] in the B1 menu is set to Z (On), the image is mode palette.

  • Page 89: Connecting The Camera To An Av Device

    t Memo Connecting the Camera to an AV Device • Check the operating manual of the AV device and select a suitable input terminal for connecting the camera. Connect to an AV device, such as TVs, equipped with an HDMI •...

  • Page 90: Editing And Processing Images

    Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Editing and Processing Images Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a new file. Changing the Image Size Display the image to edit in single image u Caution display.

  • Page 91: Correcting Color Moiré

    Correcting Color Moiré Processing Images with Digital Filters Reduces color moiré in images. Display the image to edit in single image display. Display the image to edit in single image display. Select b in the playback mode palette. The screen to select a filter appears. Select c in the playback mode palette.

  • Page 92: Recreating Filter Effects

    Recreating Filter Effects Set the parameters. Brightness Brightness Retrieves the filter effects of the selected image and applies the same filter effects to other images. Display a filter-processed image in single image Cancel Cancel display. Available operations Select b in the playback mode palette. Selects a parameter.

  • Page 93: Editing Movies

    t Memo Editing Movies • If [Searching for original image] is selected in Step 3, the original image prior to digital filter application can be Display the movie to edit in single image retrieved. display. Select l in the playback mode palette. The movie editing screen appears.

  • Page 94: Developing Raw Images

    Developing RAW Images Use CD to move the selection frame and press You can develop RAW images into JPEG images, and save 00 ' 05" 00 ' 05" them as new files. 10 ' 00" 10 ' 00" The segments to delete are specified.
  • Page 95 Available operations Select the parameter 001/500 001/500 100-0001 100-0001 Selects a different image (when in single setting method and press image display). Develop images as shot Develop images as shot Selects a setting item. Develop images with Develop images with ABCD modified settings modified settings...

  • Page 96: Copying An Image To A Computer

    USB cable. Make sure to have a commercially available USB cable • If the “K-70” dialog appears on the computer screen in Step equipped with a micro B terminal. 5, select [Open folder to view files] and click the OK button.

  • Page 97: Using The Camera With A Communication Device

    t Memo Using the Camera with a • Even after the Wi-Fi function is enabled, it returns to an inactive state when the camera is turned off and on again. Communication Device Also, when the camera enters C mode, the Wi-Fi function is disabled.
  • Page 98 Setting from the Menus Using the Y Button Select [Wi-Fi] in D3 menu and press D. Press and hold Y in single image display of the The [Wi-Fi] screen appears. playback mode. Set [Action Mode] to [On]. A beep sounds and [Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Select [Off] to disable the Wi-Fi...

  • Page 99: Operating The Camera With A Communication Device

    Tap [PENTAX K-70]. Image Sync supports iOS and Android, and can be downloaded The [Choose a Network] screen from the App Store or Google Play. For supported OS and other appears on the communication details, refer to the download site.
  • Page 100 When an iOS Device is Used Tap [PENTAX_xxxxxx] in the [Network List]. Set the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function to ON on The [Enter Password] screen the communication device. appears. Tap [PENTAX_xxxxxx] in the list of detected Wi- Fi networks. Enter the password, and tap [Join].
  • Page 101 Screens of Image Sync Shooting with a Communication Device Flick left or right on the screen to change screens. The Live View image of the camera and buttons for shooting are displayed on the shooting screen of Image Sync. Application image list Camera image list A mode Settings (p.104)
  • Page 102 Tap an item and select a value Set up the basic settings on the camera. from the list. Check the Live View image on the shooting screen of Image Sync. When the focus method is set to v, tap the position where you want to perform autofocus in the Live View image.
  • Page 103 t Memo Viewing Images • Shooting can also be performed by tapping the Live View image. You can view the images saved either in the camera or in the Set in [Touch AF] on the [Settings] screen. (p.104) communication device. •...
  • Page 104 Tap the thumbnail image to view it in Selecting the Image Storage Location single image display and check its shooting information. When viewing images in application image list display, you can select the image storage location (album) from “Application” or “Gallery”...
  • Page 105 Selecting Multiple Images Select the desired action. Tap 5. t Memo • When you touch and hold the desired image on the image list Tap the images to select. display screen or the shooting information display screen, the Blue check marks appear. same screen as Step 4 appears and you can select the action to apply.

  • Page 106: Changing The Settings

    The following settings are available. Changing the Settings Sets whether to perform only autofocus or Touch AF perform shooting after autofocus when Tap 6. touching the Live View image. Recorded Changes the settings for File Format and Pixels JPEG Recorded Pixels. General Changes the communication settings and the Settings...
  • Page 107 Communication Settings Language The password and wireless channel can be changed. Device Information Change the settings and tap 1.

  • Page 108: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Press D and use AB to select the function to assign to each part. The following functions can be assigned to each part. Customizing the Button/E-dial Setting Function Page A5/C2 Functions One Push Temporarily changes p.107 File Format the file format.
  • Page 109 Setting Function Page Setting the One Push File Format Autofocus is You can temporarily change the file format by pressing X or Enable AF1 performed when Y during shooting. By default, [One Push File Format] is f is pressed. assigned to X. Autofocus is Select the file format to change to when X or Y is pressed performed when...
  • Page 110 t Memo Setting the Preview • Optical Preview is always used in the following situations regardless of the setting. You can display the preview image by pressing X or Y • When the drive mode is set to [Mirror Lock-up Shooting], before shooting.
  • Page 111 Setting the E-dial Operation Press F. The [E-Dial Programming] screen reappears. For each exposure mode, you can set the functions for when Repeat Steps 2 to 5. Q and R are turned and M is pressed. The function can be set for exposure modes other than M Press F twice.

  • Page 112: Setting The Monitor And Indicator Lamps

    Setting the Monitor and Indicator Outdoor View Setting Lamps If the monitor display is difficult to see when you take pictures outdoors or in LCD Display Settings LCD Display Settings Outdoor View Setting Outdoor View Setting other situations, adjust the brightness Night Vision LCD Display Night Vision LCD Display LCD Display Settings...

  • Page 113: Saving Frequently Used Settings

    Saving Frequently Used Settings Select [Save] and press E. The screen of Step 3 reappears. Three factory preset settings—CLEAR TONE, HDR u Caution LANDSCAPE, and ASTROPHOTO—are assigned to O to Q • [Save USER Mode] cannot be selected when the mode dial of the mode dial.
  • Page 114 Using the Saved USER Mode Change the text. Text selection cursor Up to 18 single-byte Rename USER Mode Rename USER Mode Set the mode dial to O to Q. alphanumeric characters and A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H I I J J K K L L M M N N O O P P Q Q R R S S T T U U V V W W X X Y Y Z Z 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 The USER mode name is symbols can be entered.

  • Page 115: Displaying The Local Date And Time Of The Specified City

    Displaying the Local Date and Time of Press F twice. the Specified City t Memo • Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.138) for cities that can The date and time set at the time of initial setting (“Initial Settings” be selected as a hometown or destination.

  • Page 116: File Management Settings

    t Memo File Management Settings • To protect all images stored on the memory card, select [Protect All Images] of the B1 menu. Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. u Caution • Even protected images are deleted if the inserted memory card is formatted.

  • Page 117: Selecting The Folder/File Settings

    Selecting the Folder/File Settings Press D and select [Date] Folder Name Folder Name or [Optional]. Folder Name Folder Name Date Date Optional Optional _MMDD _MMDD Create New Folder When [Create New Folder] is selected in the D4 menu, a folder is created with a new number when the next image is saved.
  • Page 118 Available operations File Name Moves the text selection cursor. ABCD One of the following string of characters is used as the file name Moves the text input cursor. prefix depending on the [Color Space] setting of [Image Capture Enters a character selected with the text Settings] in the A2 menu.

  • Page 119: Setting The Copyright Information

    t Memo Setting the Copyright Information • When [Color Space] is set to [AdobeRGB], the file name prefix is “_” and first three characters of the entered character Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in string becomes the file name. the Exif data.

  • Page 120: Restrictions On Each Capture Mode

    Restrictions on Each Capture Mode × #: Restricted : Not available Capture Mode Function × × × Sensitivity × × × × Flash Continuous × × × Shooting × × × Self-timer × × Remote Control × × × × ×...
  • Page 121 Capture Mode Function File Format × RAW/RAW+ White Balance × × × × × × × × × × Custom Image × Clarity/Skin Tone × Digital Filter × × × × × HDR Capture × × × × × Pixel Shift Resolution ×...

  • Page 122: Restrictions On The Combinations Of Special Functions

    Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions × #: Restricted : Not available Distortion Clarity/ Pixel Shift ASTRO- AA Filter Correction/ Save RAW Skin Tone/ Capture Resolution TRACER Simulator Diffraction Data Digital Filter Correction × × Flash Continuous × × ×...

  • Page 123: Functions Available With Various Lenses

    Lenses with a maximum aperture of F2.8 or faster. Only available at the 9 position. Functions Available with Various Lenses with a maximum aperture of F5.6 or faster. Lenses Available when using the built-in flash, AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF201FG, AF200FG, or AF160FC. Only available with compatible lenses.
  • Page 124 Compatibility with the Built-in Flash About Mount Names DA and D FA lenses with a motor and FA zoom lenses with Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash a power zoom use the KAF2 mount. (Of these lenses, the may be limited.

  • Page 125: Using The Aperture Ring

    Restrictions when using Using the Aperture Ring Lens the built-in flash When the focal length is 24 mm The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED or less and the shooting FA, FA, F, or A lens is not set to the 9 position or a lens without DC WR distance is 0.8 m or less,...

  • Page 126: Performing Catch-In Focus Shooting

    t Memo Performing Catch-in Focus Shooting • If the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9, the camera operates in J mode regardless of the mode dial You can perform Catch-in Focus shooting using a manual focus setting except when set to L or M mode.

  • Page 127: Functions When Using An External Flash

    Setting the Focal Length Functions when Using an External Flash The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. Set the focal length when using a lens that the focal length information cannot be Use of the following external flashes (optional) enables a variety automatically obtained.

  • Page 128: Using The Gps Unit

    Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F, or A lens. (When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture ring to the Using the GPS Unit 9 position.) AF assist light is not available with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ. In addition to GPS information being saved in the shooting Shutter speed of 1/90 seconds or slower.

  • Page 129: Shooting Celestial Bodies (Astrotracer)

    Shooting Celestial Bodies Press E. (ASTROTRACER) The screen of Step 4 reappears. If [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears, change the camera direction and perform a calibration again. Setting the ASTROTRACER Press F twice. Attach the GPS unit to the camera and turn the The camera returns to standby mode.
  • Page 130 Shooting with the ASTROTRACER When the Monitor is too Bright For shooing in a dark place for a long period of time, you can Set the mode dial to M and set the focus method change the monitor display color to red by setting [Night to w.

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting v cannot work well for low- contrast objects (the sky, white walls, etc.), dark colors, t Memo intricate designs, rapidly- • In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to moving objects, or scenery shot causes such as static electricity, etc.

  • Page 132: Sensor Cleaning

    Problem Cause Remedy Sensor Cleaning Activate [Pixel Mapping] from Pixel defects such the D5 menu. Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the as bright spots There are It takes about 30 seconds to and dark spots defective pixels in CMOS sensor with a blower.

  • Page 133: Error Messages

    u Caution Error Messages • Never use a spray blower or a blower with a brush. The CMOS sensor may be damaged. Do not wipe the CMOS sensor with a cloth. Error Messages Description • Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If The memory card is full and no more the power is turned off during cleaning, it may cause damage Memory card full...
  • Page 134 Error Messages Description Error Messages Description Not enough battery You are trying to set a function that is not This function is not available power remaining to available with the currently selected in the current mode activate Pixel Mapping capture mode. These messages appear when you try to Not enough battery perform Pixel Mapping or Sensor...

  • Page 135: Main Specifications

    Model Description File No.: Sequential Numbering, Reset TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera Type Viewfinder with a built-in retractable P-TTL flash PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens Type Pentaprism Finder Lens Mount information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Coverage (FOV) Approx.
  • Page 136 Outdoor View Auto Picture (R) modes: Standard, Portrait, ±2 steps Setting Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest Night Vision LCD On, Off Scene (S) modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Display Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Capture Modes Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night White Balance...
  • Page 137 Max. approx. 6.0 fps, JPEG (q: m at Auto Flash Discharge (Auto Picture, Scene Mode), Continuous H): up to approx. 40 frames, RAW: up to Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, approx. 10 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 8 frames Scene Mode), Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Flash Modes Continuous...
  • Page 138 Movie Single image, all images, select & delete, folder, Delete Instant Review image Recording Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Replace Color, u (1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) Recorded Pixels Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert t (1280×720, 60p/50p) Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Digital Filter Hybrid AF of image plane phase-matching and...
  • Page 139 Wireless LAN AF.S: Focus-priority, Release-priority 1st Frame Action in AF.C: Auto, Focus-priority, Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Release-priority Frequency Action in AF.C Continuous: Auto, Focus-priority, (Center 2412 to 2462 MHz (channels: Ch 1 to Ch 11) AF Customization FPS-priority Frequency) Hold AF Status: Off, Low, Medium, High...
  • Page 140 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and List of World Time Cities Playback Time The following cities can be set as Hometown and Destination. (When using the fully charged battery) Region City Flash Photography Honolulu, Anchorage, Vancouver, San North Tempe- Normal Playback Battery Francisco, Los Angeles, Calgary, Denver, 100%...

  • Page 141: Operating Environment For Usb Connection And Provided Software

    Operating Environment for USB Connection Macintosh and Provided Software OS X 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, or 10.7 With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can Intel Core 2 Duo or higher develop RAW images, make color adjustments, or check 4 GB or more shooting information on a computer.

  • Page 142: Index

    Index Symbols 4-way Controller Settings ASTROPHOTO ....50 Bold Monochrome (Digital ........63 ASTROTRACER ... 127 Filter) ......77, 89 A menus ......24 Auto (AF Active Area)..62 Bracketing......68 C menus ......29 Auto EV Compensation ... 34 Bracketing Order .....
  • Page 143 Clarity ......80 Dynamic range ....78 Fluorescent - Cool White Cleaning ......130 (White Balance) ....72 Date Adjustment ....43 CLEAR TONE ....50 Fluorescent - Daylight Color Date Format ....43 E-dial ......109 Cloudy (White Balance)... 72 (White Balance) ....
  • Page 144 High Contrast (Digital Filter) ISO sensitivity....56 Macintosh ...... 139 Multi Auto White Balance ........77, 89 Macro (S)....50 (White Balance) ....72 High-ISO NR ....57 Manual Exposure .... 51 Multi-exposure ....70 JPEG ....... 49 Highlight Alert ....16 Manual Flash Discharge..
  • Page 145 Peripheral Illumination Scene modes ....50 Single mode (AF Mode)... 62 Correction......80 S mode ...... 50 Sketch (Digital Filter) ..89 Radiant (Custom Image) Pet (S) ....... 51 SD Memory Card..... 40 Skin Tone ......80 ........75 Phase-matching AF ..61 Select (AF Active Area) Slideshow ......
  • Page 146 Thumbnail display ..48, 84 WB Adjustable Range ..73 Time Setting ....113 WB When Using Flash ..73 Timed exposure....53 White Balance ....72 Tone Expansion (Digital Wi-Fi ........ 95 Filter) ....... 89 Windows ......139 Toy Camera (Digital Filter) Wireless LAN....

  • Page 147: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, Care to be Taken During Handling and remove it after temperatures of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
  • Page 148 About SD Memory Cards About the Wireless LAN Function • The SD Memory Card is • Do not use the camera in a place where electrical products, AV/OA equipped with a write-protect devices, and so on generate magnetic fields and electromagnetic switch.
  • Page 149 Trademarks • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. • Macintosh, OS X, QuickTime, and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •...
  • Page 150 Announcement on the Use of BSD-Licensed Software This product includes software licensed under the BSD License. BSD license is a form of license which permits the redistribution of the software provided that it is clearly stated that use is unwarranted, and a copyright notice and a list of licensing conditions are provided.

  • Page 151: Warranty Policy

    camera will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the camera is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the WARRANTY POLICY manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your camera was All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against...

  • Page 152: Declaration Of Conformity

    * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Product Name: SLR Digital Camera FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY Model Number: PENTAX K-70 Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. Contact person: Customer Service Manager The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate Date and Place: April, 2016 Colorado material, which may require special handling.
  • Page 153 été confirmés par des recherches supplémentaires. Le K-70 a été testé et jugé conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles d’exposition...
  • Page 154 For Customers in Europe 2. In other countries outside the EU Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish Equipment and Used Batteries to discard used products, please contact your local authorities 1.
  • Page 155 Memo...
  • Page 156 RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 1-3-6, Nakamagome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 143-8555, JAPAN (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp) RICOH IMAGING EUROPE Parc Tertiaire SILIC 7-9, avenue Robert Schuman - B.P. 70102, S.A.S. 94513 Rungis Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.ricoh-imaging.eu) RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS 633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A. CORPORATION (http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com) RICOH IMAGING CANADA...

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