Q Kit Black

MODEL: Q
TYPE: Digital Hybrid
PRODUCT CODE:
Black Kit: 15073, UPC: 027075194854
White Kit: 15143, UPC: 027075207967

SENSOR:
Type: Backlit CMOS w primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor-shift system
Size: 1/2.3"
Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW
Effective pixels: 12.4M
Total pixels: 12.75M
Recorded resolutions
  Still 4:3: 12M (4000x3000), 9M (3456x2592), 5M (2688x2016), 3M (1920x1440)
  Still 3:2: 10M (4000x2664), 8M (3456x2304), 5M (2688x1792), 2M (1920x1280)
  Still 16:9: 9M (4000x2248), 6M (3456x1944), 4M (2688x1512), 2M(1920x1080)
  Still 1:1: 9M (2992x2992), 6M (2592x2592), 4M (2016x2016), 2M (1440x1440)
  Movie (resolution/FPS): 1920x1080p30, 1280x720p30, 640x480p30
Quality levels: * * * Best, * * Better, * Good
Dust Removal: DRII (ultrasonic vibration to low pass filter)

LENS MOUNT:
Type/construction: PENTAX Q-mount bayonet stainless-steel mount
Usable lenses: Q-mount lenses
SDM function: n/a
Power zoom function: n/a

FOCUS SYSTEM:
Type: TTL Contrast Detection AF
Sensitivity range: EV 1-18 (ISO 125)
Focus modes: AF Single (w/ focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual
Focus point adjustment: Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center
AF assist: Yes, via dedicated LED AF assist lamp (MF focus assist available)

VIEWFINDER:
Type: n/a (optional shoe mounted optical viewfinder O-VF1 available for 01 Standard Prime lens)

LCD MONITOR:
Type: 3.0" TFT color LCD
Resolution: HVGA 460,000 dots
Wide angle viewable: Yes, approx 170° horizontal and vertical

LIVE VIEW:
Type: TTL by CMOS image sensor
Field Of View: 100%
Display Modes: Grid (4x4, Golden Ratio, Scale), Bright/Dark Indication, Histogram

BUILT-IN FLASH:
Type: P-TTL flash with retractable popup extension
Guide number: 7m (ISO 200)
Coverage: 28mm wide angle equivalent
Flash modes: Auto, Auto + Redeye, On, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Off
Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV
Synchronization speed: 1/2000 sec (w/ lens shutter), 1/13 sec (w/ electronic shutter)

EXTERNAL FLASH:
Type: Hotshoe P-TTL
Synchronization speed: 1/250 sec

STORAGE MEDIA:
Internal memory: n/a
Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC

INTERFACES:
Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out (Type D, Micro)
Video out: HD (via HDMI), NTSC, PAL
Printer interfaces: n/a

POWER SUPPLY:
Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI68
Recordable images: Approx 250 (approx 230 w/ 50% flash, CIPA)
Playback time: Approx 160 min
Movie recording time: TBD (max recording length for a single file is 25 min)
AC adapter available: Yes (optional)

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Body dimensions: 3.9" W x 2.3" H x 1.2" D
Body weight
Without battery or removable memory: 6.3 oz.
Loaded and ready: 7.1 oz.
Construction material(s): Magnesium alloy shell
Weather resistant: n/a
Operating temperature: 32-104° F

LANGUAGE SUPPORT:
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional & Simplified Chinese, Japanese

COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS*:
*For direct device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary.
Windows: Windows XP SP3 (32 bit), Vista & 7 (32 & 64 bit), USB port
Mac: MacOS 10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, USB port

IMAGE CAPTURE
IMAGE STABILIZATION:
Type: Sensor Shift Shake Reduction (4 stops max)

METERING SYSTEM:
Type: TTL image sensor metering
Sensitivity range: EV 1.3-17.0 (ISO 125, F1.9), +2 EV w/ electronic shutter or ND filter
Multi-segment: Yes
Center weighted: Yes
Spot: Yes
Exposure compensation: +/- 3 EV (1/3 steps)
Exposure lock: Yes (via half shutter press, may also be assigned to Green button)
Exposure bracketing: Yes (3 frames, up to +/- 3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps, remote enabled)

ISO SENSITIVITY:
Auto: ISO 125-6400 (1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, auto ISO range selectable
Manual: ISO 125-6400 (1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600

WHITE BALANCE*:
Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
Manual mode(s): Yes

* WB fine adjustment available in all modes

SHUTTER:
Type: Lens shutter, electronic shutter**
Shutter speed: 1/2000 to 30 sec (lens shutter), 1/8000 to 30 sec (electronic shutter w/ a lens shutter lens), Bulb

** When using the electronic shutter setting with a non-lens shutter lens, shutter speed 1/8000 to 2 sec, Bulb, aperture adjustment, and ND filter setting NA.

CAPTURE MODES:
Mode selection: Auto Picture, Scene, Program (P), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Metered Manual (M), Blur Control (BC, JPG only), Movie, Bulb (available in Metered Manual)
Auto Picture modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest
Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Quick Macro (JPG only), Pet, Kids, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR (JPG only), Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum
Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome (including film filters, infrared, sepia toning), Cross Processing (creative random effect generation)
Smart Effects: Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Watercolor, Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1-3
Green simplified mode available: Yes
Face detection available: Yes
P/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (in Metered Manual)
Date stamp: n/a
Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Watercolor, Posterization, Fisheye
Dynamic Range adjustment: Yes (highlight and shadow correction)
File/Folder customization: Folder name (standard/date)

DRIVE MODES:
Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self Timer (12s, 2s), Infrared Remote (0s, 3s, continuous), Auto Bracketing (3 frames, up to +/- 3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps, remote enabled)
Continuous FPS: Approx 5 FPS (Continuous Hi: 5 JPG), 1.5 FPS (Continuous Lo: 100 JPG)
Multi-exposure: Yes (2-9 shots, auto exposure adjustment)
Interval: Yes (1s to 24h, up to 999 shots, delayed start available)
HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2 (HDR blended images saved in JPG only)

PLAYBACK MODES:
Mode selection: One Shot, Multi Image Display (4, 9, 20, 42, 90 thumbnails), Magnification (up to 16X, scrollable, quick zoom), Histogram, Folder, Calendar Filmstrip, Select & Delete, Movie Playback, Bright/Dark Indication, Slideshow
Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Redeye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Index, Protect, Slideshow, Cross Processing, RAW Development, Movie Edit, Image Comparison, DPOF
Digital filters (playback): Monochrome, Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Watercolor, Posterization, Fisheye, Retro, Soft, Sketch, Miniature, Frame Composite, Starburst, Base Param Adj
Movie edit: Movie Divide, Delete Frames

FILE FORMATS:
Still: RAW (DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, PIM III
Movie (compression): MP4 (AVC h.264)

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS:
Functions available: 13

FILE STORAGE MATRIX (BASED ON 1GB MEMORY)

STILL	RAW	* * *	* *	*
12M	85	418	796	1341
9M		561	1067	1797
5M		998	1897	3196
3M		1510	2871	4837

VIDEO (H:M:S)	1080p30	720p30	480p30
	TBD	TBD	TBD

• The Q features the world's smallest and lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera body. Experience the PENTAX Q. The Camera. Evolved.
• Newly designed PENTAX Q-mount lens system for specialty Q lenses including prime, zoom, fisheye lenses and more.
• Exceptional image quality in 12.4 megapixels with a backlit CMOS image sensor designed specifically to produce very low noise at high levels of sensitivity for both 12 bit DNG RAW and JPG files.
• Surprisingly durable, sporting lightweight, scratch-resistant magnesium-alloy covers.
• Combines traditional DSLR shooting modes (P, Av, Tv, M) with powerful automatic modes (Auto Picture, Scene).
• Choose from a variety of creative modes, Smart Effect options or camera settings to assign to the Q's Quick Dial.
• In-camera HDR capture mode blends 3 images of varying exposures into a single, highly detailed shot.
• Full 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second using high quality h.264 compression for superior color and detail.
• Sensor-shift Shake Reduction system with integrated DRII Dust Reduction for stabilized, blur- and dust-free images, even in low lighting.
• Large 3-inch LCD monitor features HVGA resolution with 460,000 dots, as well as wide viewing angles.
• Capture up to 5 FPS continuous shooting mode for fast-action situations.
• Effortless bokeh control with a dedicated bokeh filter designed to enhance lens depth of field for casual and experienced shooters.
• New Smart Effects modes enhance digital photography by applying a series of effects to achieve high-quality finishing.
• Powerful USER modes save a series of favorite camera settings, filters and custom image modes for instant reuse.
• Shutter speeds range from 1/2000 to 30 seconds with bulb mode.
• Built-in popup flash with extra-high extension covers 23 feet at 200 ISO.
• A built-in micro HDMI port outputs video and sound to modern HDTVs.
• Optional shoe-mounted viewfinder attachment is available for glare-free image composition.

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What's in the Box:

• USB Cable I-USB7
• Li-Ion Battery D-LI68
• Battery Charger Kit K-BC68
• Strap O-ST115
• Hotshoe Cover FK
• Body Mount Cover Q
• Software CD-ROM S-SW115

Optional Accessories:

• AC Adapter Kit K-AC115
• AV Cable I-AVC7
• HDMI Cable 3 ft (Micro, Type-D, v1.4)
• Remote Control WP
• Remote Control F
• Q Leather Vintage Case
• 02 Standard Zoom Lens
• 03 Fish-Eye Lens
• 04 Toy Lens Wide
• 05 Toy Lens Telephoto
• Viewfinder O-VF1 47mm (for 01 Standard Prime Lens)
• 100 PL Polarizing Filter 40.5mm