Pentax Announces the K-70 DSLR and the 55-300mm Zoom Lens; More Info at B&H Photo

Photography News: Pentax Introduces the K-70 DSLR, Featuring a 24.24MP APS-C CMOS Sensor, Shake Reduction Image Stabilization, and Pixel Shift Resolution, Alongside the HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3ED PLM WR RE Lens for APS-C Cameras


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - June 08, 2016) - B&H is pleased to share Pentax's announcement of the new K-70 DSLR, an improvement upon the K-50 digital camera, featuring a 24.24MP APS-C CMOS sensor and an advanced PRIME MII image processor. The combination of these improvements affords a high sensitivity level of ISO 204800, a continuous shooting rate of up to 6 fps, and Full HD 1080p video recording capabilities. These shooting capabilities are benefitted by the SAFOX X 11-point hybrid auto focus system, which includes nine cross-type sensors for added precision and focusing speed in difficult lighting conditions.

Pentax K-70 DSLR Camera

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  • 24.24MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • PRIME MII Image Processor
  • Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator
  • 3.0" 921k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
  • Full HD 1080i Video at 60 fps
  • SAFOX X 11-Point AF with 9 Cross Sensors
  • ISO 100-204800, Up to 6 fps Shooting
  • Built-In Wi-Fi, Compatible with O-GPS1
  • Shake Reduction & Pixel Shift Resolution
  • Weather-Resistant Construction

Pentax K-70 DSLR Camera (Body Only, Silver)

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The Pentax K-70 also features sensor-shift-type Shake Reduction image stabilization which compensates for up to four stops of camera shake when shooting handheld. This technology also enables the use of Pixel Shift Resolution for increasing effective resolution, and provides a selectable anti-aliasing filter to simulate the effects of an optical low-pass filter, when needed.

The K-70 camera is characterized by its distinctly rugged build, which is dust- and weather-resistant, as well as freeze-proof for use in temperatures down to 14ºF. A 3.0" 921k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor is featured, which facilitates working from high and low angles, and also sports a unique outdoor viewing setting, as well as a night vision red light setting. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi permits wireless image transfer and remote camera control from a mobile device via the Image Sync app.

The Pentax K-70 is available in both black and silver, body only, or coupled with the existing 18-135mm lens.

Pentax K-70 DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens

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Silver: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1257878-REG/pentax_16994_k_70_dslr_camera_with.html

  • 24.24MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • PRIME MII Image Processor
  • Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator
  • 3.0" 921k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
  • Full HD 1080i Video at 60 fps
  • SAFOX X 11-Point AF with 9 Cross Sensors
  • ISO 100-204800, Up to 6 fps Shooting
  • Built-In Wi-Fi, Compatible with O-GPS1
  • Shake Reduction & Pixel Shift Resolution
  • DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR Lens

Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE Lens

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The HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE lens is a telephoto zoom for APS-C cameras which offers an equivalent focal length of 84.5-460mm. Perfect for the travel and landscape photographer alike, its weather-resistant construction consists of 11 sealed parts, preventing unwanted water from entering the lens. Also, it is the first lens to utilize a pulse motor (PLM) for smooth, quiet autofocus, which works well with the electromagnetic aperture diaphragm for capturing clean video. The lens is also retractable for compact storage, and has an HD coating to prevent glare and flare.

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