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SLR Digital Camera
Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-70
digital camera.
This Start Guide provides information on how to
get your PENTAX K-70 ready for use and its basic
operations. To ensure proper operation, please
read this Start Guide before using the camera.
For details on how to use the various shooting
methods and settings, please refer to the
Operating Manual (PDF) posted on our website.
Refer to p.68 for details on the Operating Manual.

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-70 digital camera. This Start Guide provides information on how to get your PENTAX K-70 ready for use and its basic operations. To ensure proper operation, please read this Start Guide 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 (this manual) 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Checking the Contents of the Package ....2 Compensating the Exposure ........37 Recording Movies ............38 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..5 Using the Built-in Flash ..........39 Operating Controls ............6 Setting the Drive Mode ..........40 Monitor ................
  • Page 6 Windows PC or a Macintosh. Thank you for your cooperation. • In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its accessories. http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Operating Controls

    1 EV Compensation button (J) Operating Controls Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.37) In playback mode, press to save the last JPEG image taken also in RAW format. 2 Green button (M) Resets the value being adjusted. 3 Shutter release button (0) Press to capture images.
  • Page 9 9 Live View/Delete button (K/L) g OK button (E) Displays the Live View image. (p.33) When a menu or the control panel is displayed, press this In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.42) button to confirm the selected item. Press and hold this button when [AF Active Area] is set to 0 Rear e-dial (R) 9 or 8, or to 0 or h to switch the function of the arrow...

  • Page 10: Monitor

    99999 99999 Monitor Outdoor View Setting Outdoor View Setting Outdoor View Setting AUTO AUTO Capture Mode 99999 99999 05/05/2016 05/05/2016 10:23 10:23 With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through Standby mode Control panel the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. (Status screen) When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while checking the status screen displayed on the monitor and looking...
  • Page 11 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 12: Playback Mode

    29 Destination 30 Operation guide for the Control Panel control panel customization A mode 99999 99999 Custom Image Custom Image Custom Image Bright Bright Bright Playback Mode The captured image and shooting information are displayed in single image display of the playback mode. Press G to change the type of information displayed in 05/05/2016 05/05/2016...

  • Page 13: Viewfinder

    t Memo Viewfinder • You can adjust the viewfinder image sharpness using the diopter adjustment lever. If it is difficult to move the diopter adjustment lever, lift up and remove the eyecup. Adjust the diopter setting until the AF frame in the viewfinder looks sharp and clear.

  • Page 14: 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.37 White Balance p.41 Flash Mode p.39...
  • Page 15 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 16: Using The Menus

    Using 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 AE Metering Menu tabs...

  • Page 17: Menu List

    Menu List Rec. Mode Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before *1 *2 Custom Image Bright shooting an image. *1 *3 Scene Mode Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. (S mode) Portrait AF Mode Selects the AF mode for shooting with the viewfinder.
  • Page 18 Menu Item Function Default Setting File Format Sets the file format of images. JPEG JPEG Recorded Sets the recording size of JPEG images. Image Pixels Capture JPEG Quality Sets the quality of JPEG images. Settings RAW File Format Sets the RAW file format. Color Space Sets the color space to use.
  • Page 19 Menu Item Function Default Setting Applies a low-pass filter effect using the Shake Reduction AA Filter Simulator 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 20 Menu Item Function Default Setting 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 Review Delete Deletes the displayed image during Instant Review. Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review.
  • Page 21 Menu Item Function Default Setting Sensitivity EV Compensation Flash Mode Flash Exposure Comp. Drive Mode White Balance Custom Image Clarity Memory Determines which settings to save when the power is turned off. Skin Tone Digital Filter HDR Capture Pixel Shift Resolution Shooting Info Display Playback Info Display Outdoor View Setting...

  • Page 22: Movie Menus

    Movie Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before Custom Image Bright shooting an image. AF Mode Selects the AF mode for movie recording. AF with AF Active Area Selects the area to adjust the focus for movie recording. Multiple AF Points Live View Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier...

  • Page 23: Playback Menu

    Menu Item Function Default Setting AF/AE-L Button Sets the function for when f is pressed. Enable AF1 –, –, – –, J, GLINE Button Sets the Q / R / M operation for each exposure mode. E-Dial Customi- I, J, GLINE Program- zation I, J, GLINE...

  • Page 24: Set-Up Menus

    Set-up Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Language/W Changes the display language. English Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2016 Switches between the date and time display of your hometown city World Time Hometown and that of a specified city. Text Size Magnifies the text size when selecting a menu item.
  • Page 25 Menu Item Function Default Setting Sets the brightness, saturation, and color adjustment of the LCD Display Settings monitor. Outdoor View Setting Adjusts the brightness of the monitor for outdoor shooting. Changes the monitor display color to red for shooting in a dark Night Vision LCD Display place such as night-time shooting.
  • Page 26 Menu Item Function Default Setting Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. – Folder Name Sets the folder name in which images are stored. Date File Name Sets the file name assigned to an image. IMGP, _IMG Sequential Continues the sequential numbering for the file name when a new Numbering...

  • Page 27: Custom Setting Menus

    Custom Setting Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting 1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for the exposure. 1/3 EV Steps 2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for the ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step 3 Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. 10sec.
  • Page 28 Menu Item Function Default Setting Sets the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to 15 AWB in Tungsten Light Strong Correction [Auto White Balance]. Auto White 16 WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting when using a flash. Balance Sets the adjustment steps for the Color Temperature option of the 17 Color Temperature Steps...

  • Page 29: Getting Your Camera Ready For Use

    Getting Your Camera Ready for Use Align the lens mount indexes (red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the Attaching the Strap lens clockwise until it clicks. Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug and secure it on the inside of the clasp.

  • Page 30: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover unlock Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. lever (1) before opening the cover. Battery charger Indicator lamp Face the A mark on the battery towards the...

  • Page 31: Inserting/Removing A Memory Card

    Inserting/Removing a Memory Card Opening the Monitor Make sure that the camera is turned off. Open and rotate the monitor 180° to the left Slide the memory card while holding the top and cover in the direction of 1 bottom of it. and then rotate it to open as shown by 2.

  • Page 32: Setting The Display Language And Date/Time

    Setting the Display Language and Date/Time Press E. The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen. Turn the main switch to [ON]. Press B to select [Text Size] and press D. The lamp lights up in green. The [Language/W] screen Use AB to select [Std.] or Initial Setting Initial Setting...

  • Page 33: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card Press B, and then press D. The frame moves to the month if the date format is set Press F. to [mm/dd/yy]. The A1 menu appears. Use AB to set the Date Adjustment Date Adjustment Use Q or R to display D4 menu. month.

  • Page 34: Basic Shooting Operation

    Basic Shooting Operation Turn the mode dial and align the dial indicator to Shooting with the Viewfinder Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration. When a retractable lens is attached, turn the zoom Dial indicator ring in the direction of 2 The selected capture mode is...

  • Page 35: Shooting While Viewing The Live View Image

    Shooting while Viewing the Live View Image Position the subject inside the AF frame and press Press K in Step 5 of 0 halfway. “Shooting with the Viewfinder” (p.32). The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. Focus indicator Press 0 fully.

  • Page 36: Capture Modes For Still Pictures

    Capture Modes for Still Pictures Scene Modes Set the mode dial to S. Capture Mode Function Page The scene mode selection screen appears. Automatically selects the optimal capture mode from a Select a scene mode. (Standard), b (Portrait), c Portrait Portrait (Auto Picture (Landscape), d (Macro), e...

  • Page 37: 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 38 Bulb Exposure Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. Q or R appears on the Set the mode dial to M. status screen for the value that can be changed. Use R to set the aperture value. 99999 99999 1600 1600...

  • Page 39: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the Sensitivity Compensating the Exposure Press A in standby mode. Press J, and then turn Use AB to select an item. F5.6 F5.6 Sets the range to be 3200 3200 adjusted automatically. AUTO Both the upper limit Cancel Cancel and lower limit can be changed.

  • Page 40: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Press 0 fully. Movie recording starts. Turn the main switch to In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks. Press 0 fully again. Movie recording stops. Return the main switch to the [ON] position to exit C mode. The indicator lamp lights red and Sound The camera returns to shooting with the viewfinder in A...

  • Page 41: 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 Press C in standby mode. Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a light trail behind them. Select a flash mode. Auto Flash Discharge Auto Flash Discharge Manual...

  • Page 42: Setting The Drive Mode

    Setting the Drive Mode Press E. The camera returns to standby mode. Press D in standby mode. Single Frame Shooting Single Frame Shooting u Caution • There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in some capture modes or in combination with some other functions.

  • Page 43: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance Reviewing Images Press B in standby mode. Press 3. Select the desired white Auto White Balance Auto White Balance balance setting. For k, o, and p, turn R to select the type of white balance. WB± WB±...

  • Page 44: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Review the captured image. Available operations Display the movie to play 100-0001 100-0001 back in single image C/Q to the left Displays the previous image. display of the playback mode. D/Q to the right Displays the next image. Deletes the image.

  • Page 45: Playback Mode Palette

    Item Function Playback Mode Palette Develops RAW images into JPEG Development images and saves them as new files. Playback functions can be set from Image Rotation Image Rotation the playback mode palette as well as Divides a movie or deletes unwanted l Movie Edit the B1 menu.

  • Page 46: Sharing Images

    u Caution Sharing Images • By default, you can turn the Wi-Fi function on and off by pressing and holding Y. If the Y button function is changed in [Button Customization] of the A5 menu, you cannot turn the Wi-Fi function on and off with Y. Enabling the Wi-Fi Function Operating the Camera with a The Wi-Fi function is disabled when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 47: 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 48 Capture Mode Function File Format × RAW/RAW+ White Balance × × × × × × × × × × Custom Image × Clarity/Skin Tone × Digital Filter × × × × × HDR Capture × × × × × Pixel Shift Resolution ×...

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Main Specifications

    Folder Name: Date (100_1018, 101_1019...) or Storage Folder Main Specifications user-assigned name (default: PENTX) File Name: user-assigned name (default: Storage File IMGP) 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...
  • Page 52 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 53 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 54 Movie Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Recording Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Digital Filter u (1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel, Recorded Pixels t (1280×720, 60p/50p) Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome Hybrid AF of image plane phase-matching and...
  • Page 55 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 56: Operating Environment For Usb Connection And Provided Software

    Operating Environment for USB Connection Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time and Provided Software (When using the fully charged battery) With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can develop RAW images, make color adjustments, or check Flash Photography Tempe- Normal Playback...
  • Page 57 Macintosh OS X 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, or 10.7 Intel Core 2 Duo or higher 4 GB or more For installing and starting up the program: Approx.100 MB or more of available space For saving image files: Approx. 10 MB/file (JPEG), Approx.

  • Page 58: Index

    Index Symbols AF frame......33 Communication device ..44 Flash........ 39 Aperture Priority Automatic Control panel ..... 10, 12 Flash compensation ..39 A menus ......15 Exposure ......35 n........ 41 Flash On ......39 C menus ......20 Aperture value ....
  • Page 59 Menu ....... 14 Playback menu ....21 Shutter Priority Automatic Meter Operating Time ..25 Playback mode ....41 Exposure ......35 Image plane indicator ..5 Microphone......5 Playback mode palette ..43 Shutter speed ....35 Image storage capacity Microphone/cable release Portrait (S) ....
  • Page 60 Viewfinder......11 Viewfinder Overlay ..17 Volume ......22 WARRANTY POLICY..63 White Balance ....41 Wi-Fi ........ 44 Windows ......54 Zoom Review ....42...

  • Page 61: 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 62 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 63 Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com. • This product uses the RICOH RT font designed by Ricoh Company Ltd. • This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.
  • Page 64 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 65: 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 66: Declaration Of Conformity

    Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CORPORATION Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
  • Page 67 For customers in Canada Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Notice Industrie Canada (IC) Avis de Conformité This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme 003 (B).
  • Page 68 Maximum radio-frequency power: 8.16 dBm EIRP the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste European importer: RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S. handling. Parc Tertiaire SILIC 7-9, avenue Robert Schuman - B.P. 70102, 94513 Rungis Cedex, FRANCE If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown (http://www.ricoh-imaging.eu)
  • Page 69 Memo...

  • Page 70: Information On The Operating Manual

    Information on the Operating Manual An Operating Manual (PDF) containing information on how to use this camera is available. Please download it from our website. Operating Manual Download: http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/ manuals/...
  • Page 71 Memo...
  • Page 72 (http://www.ricoh-imaging.com.cn) http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english This contact information may change without notice. Please check the latest information on our websites. • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 51809 Copyright © RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2016 R02DTG16 Printed in Philippines...

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