Pentax K-70 Hands-On Field Test

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

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.

[@speterlewis]

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]

Pentax MX & LX : )

[@eldritchshiner]

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... :/

[@ronniemaclellan6940]

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.

[@mickeli7155]

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.

[@stephanweiskorn6760]

Excellent video 😮!

[@rosswaugh1254]

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.

[@DigitalImageStudio]

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.

[@IchiharaAsako]

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]

"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.

[@MJCMedia15]

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.

[@loriegonta3622]

thank you...I am a lady who has small arthritic fingers, and I have a feeling that grip won't work for me. I appreciate your honesty. I am looking for a replacement camera and want to be able to do video as well as stills. Maybe I will look at the canons again. I was hoping to get something weather-friendly and thought this might be it...thank you.

[@Emma-zk6it]

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.

[@Jones5121]

now how is that 18-135 so tiny even years later, some of their ideas really seem... neat

[@peteanddrake4242]

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]

well said

[@DonalLeader]

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]

"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]

learning on film is simply awesome.

[@timur7381]

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]

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

[@timur7381]

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]

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

[@slimphotog]

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]

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

[@dracphelan]

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]

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

[@mark_midmark]

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]

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

[@gordonblues843]

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

[@thejudgehasjudged]

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

[@marike1100]

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]

😀

[@charlesdavidson4815]

And another thing, instead of being just loyal fan boys, if enough people bitch to Ricoh about it, maybe they'll design a better AF.

[@JacquesGaines]

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!

[@vegetablepolice]

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

[@saaaakul]

It's not THAT bad.

[@klarion]

good selling point!!

[@gumballer77]

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!

[@CyclingOffToSomewhereIDK]

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

[@LiamG903]

So much asshatness against pentax here. I take my Pentax very seriously and often doubt your ability to Pentax. The warning was hurtful on so many levels and now the fact that there is no disclaimer hurts me even more. As a fellow Canadian I just dont really like you guys. Yes I buy stuff from your store and things have arrived in timely manners and been very good but still in a day when you are judged on your ability to Pentax you aren't forgiven. All joking aside great reviews and as a Pentax user I do appreciate the fact that you guys actually review them.

[@dudemanismadcool]

omg you had be going there for a second :)

[@LiamG903]

lmaoo

[@kenspo]

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

[@joeframo3347]

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

[@andyhoov]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@anulearntech]

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]

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.

[@michaelwhalen7154]

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

[@Ikkokanal]

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

[@charlesdavidson4815]

You fellas at the Cam store can review PENTAX all you want disclaimer or no. PENTAX is a great line, but let's be sober; they're not perfect. No cam is perfect. So, though I am a pentaxian, I'm def not going to go all vitriol on you cam store fellas, if you get critical.

[@Orion795]

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.

[@gryphongryph]

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

[@PaulVanGaans]

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!

[@jashapiro10]

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

[@rudigerbraun9103]

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

[@leehaze1]

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]

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

[@anulearntech]

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

[@charlesdavidson4815]

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]

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?

[@cycletouringoz5760]

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 😘

[@gicking3898]

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

[@MrVangassen]

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

[@goateyephotography808]

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.

[@jasonyuen4123]

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.

[@daxfitz]

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

[@raygeary1698]

Look forward to that. Chris

[@bentleygamertv1624]

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

[@trisymphony]

"Pentaxian" sounds like a Star Trek alien.

[@sebastiaanvanwater]

Yeah, from Star Trek Voyager. An annoying, whiny alien no one likes.

[@TeteRecinos]

"Beware of the Pentakushians"

[@andrewchernysh4821]

Like Canonoids?

[@punkrachmaninoff]

the pentaxians are the only faction (besides the stubborn borg) in the entirety of the star trek universe that still uses a standard issue dslr.

[@paths2go]

how about Nixonians? and Canonians?

[@PrinceGopalakrishnan]

Pentax K-70 is weather sealed but Jordan is not..:P

[@pinkeye00]

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.

[@misio87]

Could you ask someone in Pentax if the K=70 has the same aperature motor problems as the K-30 and K-50 ?

[@colintraveller]

If you post such a question and the folks who run this channel can't even answer it .. it speaks volumes of them ... Absolute ignorant wankers

[@stephanbl5212]

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]

Pentax sucks! Canon rules all day long.

[@owenjohn1192]

Fanboy yawn !!!!

[@stephanbl5212]

Buy Canon. Thats ok for me.

[@tombu4484]

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

[@cactustweeter2890]

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

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

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]

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

[@tomneedham4434]

Yes it does have a stereo mike jack.

[@cgriggsiv]

I know that this is quite a few years old But I just purchased a Pentax k70 So I can upgrade from my Pentax K10 Which was an upgrade from the Ricoh quick shot 2 The main question is can you please post a video because I have not found one yet on exactly how to use it because I cannot use the viewfinder bad eyes for that very bad eyes so I will be using the on-screen for all of my landscape shooting and macro of course and then again of course there's going to be my telescopes spotting scopes and a few other accidents so before I get this camera which is sometime next week it's coming from Australia brand new is it possible you could refresh this video on exactly how to utilize all of its functions An excellent work on your filming I enjoyed it

[@alksv]

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

[@MilanSvitek]

"You're not gonna shoot video on this camera" ... Oh god is that ever true 😂 the K-70 is better than what we had in the past, but my phone takes better video than my Pentax

[@SeanCeschia]

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

[@joeframo3347]

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

[@NeverKamabla]

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

[@b.g.4277]

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.

[@starbase218]

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.

[@ShutterKnack]

There's really not much to upgrade for an entry-level camera. It already has everything one needs to take good photographs. Perhaps software improvements but hardware-wise, it is already an excellent performer. Any other improvements like BSI sensor, more phase-detect AFpoints, etc will just push the prices up.

[@jessicagomez1760]

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.

[@patobrien5307]

This review, along with Pentax forums, finalized my decision to come back to Pentax with the K-70. It's been about a month and I am glad to be back, yet I am somewhat overwhelmed. So, I am taking classes and workshops. Wish I had done that 50 years ago. I wanted to go Fuji, but money made me go Pentax, and the K-70 is convincing me to abandon any buyer's remorse. Thanks, i like your videos, even if you know you're an @#%hole.

[@jdtx1]

The K70 isn't made for lady hands Chris.

[@LoightaFluwid]

Chris has to man up

[@izzfoshizz9982]

6:32 - hands down my favorite part of TCSTV

[@anolacseKB]

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.

[@MJCMedia15]

Who says you don't use Pentax for shooting sports? I've shot football, soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and auto racing, just to name a few, with my K-3 and K-5, and now I can't wait to use my K-1. Canikon still has the advantage on sports I will concede, but I am able to do just fine with sports.

[@poolqueenpark9872]

MJCMedia15- This Pentax inferior on AF Tracking, thats why its not sport shooter favorite

[@MJCMedia15]

I didn't say it was a sports shooter favorite. I just said I have shot sports with my Pentax DSLRs and I expect I could do the same with a K-70, after getting to know the ins and outs better.

[@eagletheblue]

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

[@markonline454]

Good review but the Pentax K5IIs continues to be the best APS-C camera of Pentax.

[@BootStrapTurnerVideography]

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.

[@zoebaz6969]

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.

[@anulearntech]

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??

[@sterby1]

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.

[@RaviMathur100]

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

[@tomdekock]

Thans guys! Just keep on telling the truth. I love Pentax, I don't care about competition with other brands. I do appreciate an honest opinion.

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Well, here I am, back just a few months after my last comment. I have been having issues with my K-50 and the aperture mechanism. I really like the camera and hope to be able to get it fixed, but I'm also looking to buy another camera body. I've spent most of this weekend comparing the K-70 and the K-3 II, and have decided that the features and price of the K-70 are a better fit for me. However, I am hesitant to buy another mid level camera body because of the problem I'm having with my K-50. I'm hoping that maybe you guys can tell me if the K-70 would be a solid choice, and if it has a different aperture control mechanism. I really like your channel and videos and will likely be calling your store next week to inquire about the possibility of purchasing through you instead of my usual US supplier. Not sure how that would work as far as warranty and such. Thanks again for the videos. Any input regarding the K-70, or the issues I'm having with my K-50, would be most appeeciated.

[@ricdonato4328]

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.

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

1000s AF points, crazy video modes, auto-everything = computer replaces user's brain. But Pentax balances such dehumanisation of technology. It preserves *essential photographic experience* much under threat today. Too much emphasis on the AF and fastest lenses degraded Nikon and Canon DSLR photographic experience to the point AF dot placeholders on top of dim and tiny viewfinders block any view. You don't use camera - camera abuses you. Viewing experience destroyed, computer replaces user's brain and you just press that big button not really knowing what you're doing. At the same time, Pentax gives user a full control over all camera settings, great viewing experience, prompts you to think and gives competent enough AF to help you in situations when you are not certain you can achieve a desired shot.

[@kimbarsegyan]

This.

[@Ranger7Studios]

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

[@andrewhannam.]

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

[@verosthan]

Hey, can this camera be used on low light ... like in astrophotography ?

[@braydenbise5455]

prashant ri I love mine for astrophotography!!

[@munkeepawify]

Not very good in low light

[@kiwijonowilson]

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.

[@the80386]

Has this 'pentax warning' thing become a trend? I see 10 times more comments putting them down or warning others about them than I see the actual 'angry pentaxians'. mr. northrup even dedicated a video talking through 3 or 4 comments only one of which was a naive fanboy, a low hanging fruit like many of mr. northrup's comment clarifications videos. he even added a condescending explanation of strawman. the others were civil questions or concerns, more misinformed than with disruptive intent. maybe the comments are getting removed before I get to see them because I just don't see this 'attack epidemic'.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

I'm gonna say that I don't feel we ever discriminate against Pentax as a brand despite their tiny market share, and any thinly veiled jokes that we make at the Pentaxian's expense are in response to some very zealous and sometimes abrasive comments sent our way. It's true that many look down on the brand with ignorance and unfounded criticism. It's a sad state of affairs too as Pentax make in my opinion some of the best designed cameras in the world (which I state constantly on TCSTV). In truth Pentax suffers as a whole largely due to Pentax itself. The brand's complete lack of advertising and promotion of their products results in poor sales, and an almost complete reliance on only existing loyal Pentax users to continue to support the brand limits the cost effectiveness for third party manufacturers to continue supporting the lens mount. This is very frustrating from a retail sales environment as again we really enjoy their products and would love to see them flourish. In the end I guess I just don't agree that we are overly crappy to Pentax. Their AF is decent but not to the standard of the competition. Their video sucks. Image quality is the best. Rugged as hell. Marc Newson's design was hideous. They don't support their own cameras as a brand. We try to stick to the facts. Chris @ TCSTV

[@MUSTDOS]

+Practical Builds even theora apophasis is better than digital rev. I wish Lok did more reviews, this guy actualy knows what he talks about and I don't mind his bad accent.

[@the80386]

"complete lack of advertising and promotion of their products results in poor sales" - agreed. unfortunately it's a catch 22. less sales means less advertising allowance. less advertisement and placement means less sales. "we really enjoy their products and would love to see them flourish" - me too. I think they have 2 major obstacles to overcome. 1 - a brand new and advanced wireless lighting system. their old system desperately need a radio makeover. 2 - they must up the game on AF tracking. Better video would be very welcome as well. In fact many people say it's also a major obstacle. that makes it 3 then. "I just don't agree that we are overly crappy to Pentax" - I never said you were. In fact you folks have been taking them seriously longer than many others. Some of your oldest and great videos were of Pentax equipment. In fact I found this channel through the 645D video. "Marc Newson's design was hideous" - in terms of looks I personally never thought it was bad. But the ergonomics suffered quite a bit IMO. Picture quality was excellent but most people couldn't get past the aesthetics.

[@the80386]

***** as far as I'm aware, pentax isn't showing anything new this photokina, are they?

[@MUSTDOS]

***** agreed. I have a vivitar 28-90 macro zoom lens by komine on my epl5. It's bad for landscapes even at f8. Oddly, it has astonisihing macro details. Lenses for film cameras are for film cameras only.

[@laurensurber8632]

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!

[@TheJuergen61]

Great review and a lot of fun, too

[@slimnics]

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?

[@mindyourownbusiness5589]

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 :)

[@IncredibleNickn]

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.

[@benwelles2160]

What do you guys think about the jvc ls300? Jordan mentioned it in his nab wrap up, I'm curious what's your opinion on it?

[@benwelles2160]

By the way, 3:05, excellent composition

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

I never received an LS300 for testing, despite my requests. As far as that composition, my coworker today made fun of me for it being militant use of the rule of 3rds. So thank you for the support. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@benwelles2160]

+TheCameraStoreTV I'd buy a jvc, solely because Marty McFly used one.

[@RogerCimon]

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

[@dlittlester]

I like my K-50. The two lenses I have both use a very fast, but very loud method of auto focus, which sometimes scares birds. But manual focus with peaking works perfectly. I'm thinking this K-70 takes over from the K-50.

[@souravrahman2654]

Which one should I get? D5600 or K70?

[@paistesnpearls2301]

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.

[@netfaros]

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!

[@vorpled]

When are you guys going to review the K1000??? Lazy buggers.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

I'll get to it, I swear! Jordan @ TCSTV

[@vorpled]

Looking forward to your flip-book video review.

[@Megatholis]

+vorple lol the k1000 kicks ass, i still use mine 😂

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

Nice looking small Pentax DSLR camera system? Thank You!

[@lolzifer]

6:56 if you added something like:"This is a stark criticism of modern society" you could have easily sold that picture to a modern art gallery. Maybe black & white + 90 contrast like all the Instagram coolkids?

[@zx128ks]

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

[@myson2525]

A reason to buy a higher end K3 or K3II is shutter life, low end shutters (probably on the K70) go up to 20 or 30000 clicks , while the K3 will go much higher 100000 clicks and more. Not a problem for the occasional shooter, but for the enthusiast it may make a difference.

[@cgriggsiv]

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

[@mirsa58ful]

Should I buy it in 2019?

[@AndrewSowerby]

Why not? It's dirt cheap now and the image quality is still amazing

[@souravrahman2654]

@@AndrewSowerby K70 or Nikon D5600?

[@AndrewSowerby]

@@souravrahman2654 either one would be a great choice. I use a lot of old, fully manual lenses (M42 mount and K-mount), and with IBIS and great focusing aids, Pentax has me covered. But the D5600 is a great DSLR if you don't need IBIS. They're both around the same price at the moment.

[@hansjakobwurst]

mine arrives tomorrow. caught a deal for 620.- swiss INCLUDING the 18-135 WR.

[@itslucasyap]

Yes

[@raygeary1698]

I am interested in k70 or k3 because I like image quality Not into video got lot old glass has this got peaking ?

[@tomneedham4434]

Yes it has focus peaking.

[@RickieRobbie]

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

[@vomeris88]

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

[@benwelles2160]

I'm in need of a new bag, so I tried to buy the root 73 bag from the camera store, but I can't get it shipped to the state?

[@benwelles2160]

*states

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Unfortunately, we still only ship within Canada. We're working on one day being able to ship to our beloved worldwide fans, but it's still a ways off. Jordan @ TCSTV