RICOH is launching the PENTAX K-70, an advanced entry-level DSLR with an AA-filterless 24MP APS-C sensor and a compact, dustproof and weather-resistant body designed for all types of outdoor photography. The PENTAX K-70 is designed to be an all-weather camera, thanks to its dustproof, weather-resistant construction and dependable cold-proof performance down to temperatures as low as -10°C. It incorporates a newly developed accelerator unit, which performs noise processing in collaboration with the PRIME MII imaging engine and allows super-high-sensitivity photography at a top sensitivity of ISO 102400.

It also features a new Hybrid AF system, which harmonizes the advantages of both the image-plane phase-matching AF system and the contrast detection AF system, in order to assure the maximum speed and accuracy of AF operations during Live View shooting.

It even provides a range of features, including the PENTAX-developed Pixel Shift Resolution System; an AA (anti-aliasing) filter simulator with the same moire reduction effect as an optical AA filter; an optical viewfinder with nearly 100 percent field of view; and an in-body shake reduction mechanism with a shake reduction effect equivalent to approximately 4.5 shutter steps. For remote shooting operation and easy transfer of captured images to smartphones and tablet computers, it also features a built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) module.

A PRIME MII image processor allows for 14-bit readout and a maximum ISO of 102,400. Movie recording tops out at 1080/30p, augmented by a 4K interval mode that combines 4K resolution stills into a movie file.

The PENTAX K-70 comes equipped with an outdoor-friendly, 3" 921k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor whose brightness level can be instantly adjusted to the lighting level of a shooting location.

The camera will cost $649.95. Ricoh says it will announce availability at the beginning of July.

PENTAX K-70 Specifications

Type	TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash
Lens Mount	PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
Compatible Lens	KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lens

Image capture unit

Image Sensor	Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.5 x 15.6 (mm)
Effective Pixels	Approx. 24.24 megapixels
Total Pixels	Approx. 24.78 megapixels
Dust Removal	SP coating and CMOS sensor operations
Sensitivity (Standard output)	ISO AUTO/100 to 102400 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV)
Image Stabilizer	Sensor-shift Shake Reduction
AA Filter Simulator	Moir? reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2/Bracket (3 frames)

File formats

File format	RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant
Recorded Pixels	JPEG: L(24M:6000x4000), M(14M:4608x3072), S(6M:3072x2048), XS(2M:1920x1280) RAW: (24M:6000x4000)
Quality Level	RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available
Color Space	sRGB, AdobeRGB
Storage Medium	SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-I standards)
Storage Folder	Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019...) or User assigned folder name (Default "PENTX")
Recording File	File Name: "IMGP****" or User assigned file name File name numbering: Sequential, Reset

Viewfinder

Type	Pentaprism Finder
Coverage (FOV)	Approx. 100%
Magnification	Approx. 0.95x (50mmF1.4 at infinity)
Eye-Relief Length	Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.3mm (from the center of lens)
Diopter adjustment	Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1
Focusing Screen	Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen

Live view

Type	TTL method using image sensor
Autofocus	Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) AF area: Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot Focus Peaking: ON/OFF
Display	Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x), Grid Display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Histogram, Bright area warning

LCD monitor

Type	Vari-angle TFT color LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless structure, tempered-glass front panel
Size	3.0 inch (aspect ratio 3:2)
Dots	Approx. 921K dots
Adjustment	Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable
Outdoor View Setting	Adjustable ±2 step
Night Vision LCD Display	ON/OFF

Autofocus System

Type	TTL: Phase-matching autofocus
Focus Sensor	SAFOX X, 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center)
Brightness Range	EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature)
AF mode	Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Auto select AF (AF.A)
AF Point Selection	Auto:11 points, Auto:5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot
AF Assist Light	Dedicated LED AF assist light

Shutter

Type	Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter * Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution
Shutter Speed	Auto:1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 10 sec. to 20min.)

Flash

Built-in Flash	Built-in retractable P-TTL flash, GN: approx. 12 (ISO100/m), Angle of view of 28mm lens (35mm format equivalent)
Flash Modes	Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128)
Sync Speed	1/180sec.
Flash Exposure Compensation	-2.0～+1.0EV
External Flash	P-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync * Contrast-control-sync and High-speed sync requires two or more dedicated external flash

Movie

File Format	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264（MOV）
Recorded Pixels	Full HD(1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p） HD (1280x720, 60p/50p)
Auto Focus	Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) AF mode: Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) * Continuous AF (AF.C) is available with the dedicated lens. AF area: Multiple AF points, Select, Spot Focus Peaking: ON/OFF
Sound	Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible) Recording Sound Level adjustable
Recording Time	Up to 25 minutes or 4GB ; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.
Custom Images	Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
Cross Processing	Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3.
Digital Filter	Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome

Power supply

Battery Type	Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109
AC Adapter	AC Adapter Kit K-AC168 (Optional)
Battery Life	Number of recordable images: (with 50% flash usage): approx. 410 images, (without flash usage): approx.: 480 images Playback time: Approx. 270 minutes * With a fully-charged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery under the temperature at 23°C. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition.

Interfaces

Connection Port	USB2.0 (micro B), HDMI output terminal (Type D) , Stereo microphone input / Cable switch input ( ?3.5mm connector)
USB Connection	MSC/PTP

Wireless LAN

Standards	IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Standard wireless LAN protocol)
Frequency (Center Frequency)	2412MHz to 2462MHz (channels: Ch.1 to Ch.11)
Security	Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions	Approx. 125.5mm (W) x93.0mm (H) x 74.0mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight	Approx. 688g (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), Approx. 628g (body only)

Operating Environment

Temperature	-10°C～40°C (14°F～104°F)
Humidity	85% or less (no condensation)

Accessories

Included	Strap O-ST132, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109, Battery Charger D-BC109,Software (CD-ROM) S-SW168 ?Mounted on the camera? Eye-cup FR, Hot shoe cover FK , Body Mount Cover
Software	Digital Camera Utility 5