The Q10 features a stylish design and compact size that adds to the
world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system.
- Compatible with PENTAX Q-mount lens system that includes prime, zoom,
fisheye lenses and others.
- Exceptional image quality with a 12.4 megapixel 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.
- Full 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second using high quality h.264
compression for superior color and detail.
- Large 3" LCD monitor features HVGA resolution with 460,000 dots, as well as
wide viewing angles.
- Sensor-shift Shake Reduction system with integrated DRII Dust Reduction for
stabilized, blur and dust free images even in low lighting.
- Built-in pop-up flash with extra-high extension covers 23 feet (at ISO
200).
- A built-in micro HDMI port outputs video and sound to modern HDTVs.
- Traditional DSLR shooting modes (P, Av, Tv, M) with powerful automatic modes
(Auto Picture, Scene).
- Capture up to 5 frames per second continuous shooting mode for fast action
situations.
- Upgraded auto focus algorithm and image sensor provides fast, more accurate
autofocus.
- Smart Effects modes enhance digital photography by applying a series of
effects to achieve high quality results.
CAMERA HARDWARE:
MODEL: PENTAX Q10
TYPE: Digital Hybrid ILC
SENSOR:
Type: 1/2.3" Backlit CMOS w/ primary color filter
Effective pixels: 12.4MP
Total pixels: 12.76MP
Recorded resolutions (pixels):
Still:
[4:3] 12M (4000x3000), 9M (3456x2592), 5M (2688x2016), 3M (1920x1440)
[3:2] 10M (4000x2664), 8M (3456x2304), 5M (2688x1792), 2M (1920x1280)
[16:9] 9M (4000x2248), 6M (3456x1944), 4M (2688x1512), 2M(1920x1080)
[1:1] 9M (2992x2992), 6M (2592x2592), 4
Movie: Full HD (1920x1080, 16:9, 30fps), HD (1280x720, 16:9,
30fps), VGA (640x480, 4:3, 30fps)
Quality Levels: RAW (12bit): DNG, JPEG: * * * (Best), * * (Better), *
(Good)
RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable
LCD screen: 3.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor, wide-angle
viewing
LCD resolution: 460,000 dots
Adjustable: Brightness and Color
Field of View: approx. 100%
Display info: Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display)
Bright/dark area warning, Histogram
FOCUS SYSTEM:
Type: Contrast detection AF
Autofocus Method: Face Detection, Tracking, AF Select (25 Points), Select,
Spot
Focus Method: AF/MF Switching
Brightness Range: EV1 to 18?ISO100)
AF Assist Light: Dedicated LED Lamp
Manual Focus Assist: OFF/?2/?4
FLASH:
Type: Built-in retractable P-TTL flash
Guide number: approx. 4.9 (ISO100/m) / approx. 7 (ISO200/m)
Angle of view: coverage: wide angle-lens, equivalent to 28mm in 35mm
format
Flash modes: P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain
Sync
Sync Speed: Lens shutter: 1/2000 seconds, Electronic shutter: 1/13 seconds
Flash Exposure Compensation: –2.0 to +1.0 EV
STORAGE MEDIA:
Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC
INTERFACES:
Ports: USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible)/AV output terminal, HDMI output terminal
(Type D)
Video out: NTSC, PAL
USB Connection: MSC / PTP
POWER SUPPLY:
Power source: Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68
Number of recordable images: approx. 250 images (with 50% flash usage), approx.
270 images (without flash usage)
Playback time: approx. 160 minutes
* Using a new lithium-ion battery at 23 °C (tested in compliance with CIPA
standard)
AC adapter: K-AC115 (optional)
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 4"(W) x 2.3"(H) x1.3" (D)
Weight:
Without battery or removable memory: approx. 6.35oz (180g)
Loaded and ready: approx. 7oz (200g)
Construction material(s): Reinforced polycarbonate plastic
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
Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese
KIT COMPONENTS:
USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST131, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68,
Battery Charger D-BC68P, Software (CDROM) S-SW131, Hot Shoe cover FK, Body mount
cover (Software: SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
AC adapter: K-AC115, AV Cable I-AVC7, Remote Control O-RC1, Remote F, External
Viewfinder O-VF1 (for Q / Q10 w/ 01 Standard Prime lens), 100 PL Polarizing
Filter 40.5mm, HDMI Cable 3 ft. (Micro, Type-D, v1.4), 01 Standard Prime Lens,
02 Standard Zoom Lens, 03 Fish-Eye Lens, 04 Toy Lens Wide, 05 Toy Lens
Telephoto, Q Vintage Leather Case (for Q / Q10 w/ 01 Standard Prime Lens).
IMAGE CAPTURE:
IMAGE STABILIZATION:
Still Sensor shift Shake Reduction
METERING SYSTEM:
Type: TTL image sensor metering, segment metering, center-weighted metering,
spot metering
Exposure compensation: EV1 - 17 (ISO 100, F1.9 lens), +2EV using the Electronic
Shutter setting or using the built-in ND filter
ISO SENSITIVITY:
AUTO: ISO 100 to 6400 (1/3 EV steps)
Bulb mode: up to ISO 1600
WHITE BALANCE:
Auto TTL by CMOS image sensor
Preset: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:
Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE,
Manual
Manual: Configured on the monitor
Fine Adjustment: Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis
SHUTTER:
Type: Lens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds
(1/3EV step, 1/8000 - 30 seconds when Electronic Shutter setting is enabled),
Bulb
*Shooting at 1/8000 - 2 seconds with Electronic Shutter and Bulb shooting are
not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter.
CAPTURE MODES:
Mode selection: Auto Picture, Program, Manual, USER, Movie, Blur Correction,
Av, Tv, Scene: (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene
Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Forest,
Surf & Snow, HDR, Backlight Silhouette, Kids, Pet, Quick Macro, Food,
Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum).
Green simplified mode available: Yes
Face detection available: Yes
Digital filters (capture) – Image Tone:( Bright, Natural, Portrait,
Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome,
Cross Processing)
Dynamic Range Adjustment: (Highlight and Shadow correction)
Interval Shooting: Shooting interval: 1 sec. to 24 hr., Start Interval setting:
immediately from the set time. Number of shots: up to 999 images
DRIVE MODES:
Mode selection: Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote
Control (0 sec., 3 sec., continuous), Auto Bracketing (3 frames, remote
control)
Continuous Shooting: Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (12M / * * * / Continuous Hi): up to 5
frames, Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (12M / * * * / Continuous Lo): up to 100
frames
Self-timer: Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Remote control: Yes (Instant, 3 sec. Delay, Continuous)
PLAYBACK MODES:
Playback View: Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 20, 42, 90
segmentation), display magnification (up to 16x, scrolling and quick
magnification available), rotating, histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram),
bright/dark area warning, detailed information.
Digital Filters: Monochrome, Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR,
Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye, Retro,
Soft, Sketch Filter, Miniature, Frame Composite, Starburst, Base Parameter
Adjustment
RAW Development: File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, Color Space, Custom Image,
White Balance, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction, Distortion
Correction.
Edit: Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio adjustment available), Index, Movie Editing
(divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie,
Red-eye Edit, Saving buffer as a RAW file
FILE FORMATS:
Still: RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant
Movie: MOV AVC/H.264 (.mov)
Sound: Built-in monaural microphone
FILE STORAGE MATRIX (BASED ON 4GB MEMORY, 4:3 ASPECT RATIO):
FILE STORAGE MATRIX (BASED ON 4GB MEMORY, 4:3 ASPECT
RATIO)
File Storage Matrix (Based on 4GB Memory, 4:3 ASPECT RATIO)
| STILL |
RAW |
* * * |
* *
| *
|
| 12M |
|
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
| 9M |
|
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
| 5M |
|
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
| 3M |
|
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
| VIDEO |
1080p30 |
720p30 |
480p30 |
|
|
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
|
*The maximum length for a movie is 25 minutes.
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS*:
*For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary.
Windows: Windows XP/Vista/7, USB port
Mac: Mac OS-X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, USB port
