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Pentax Q Digital Camera

12 Megapixels12 MegapixelsHigh ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Continuous DriveContinuous DriveHigh Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Dust-Reduction: Reduces the dust accumulated on a camera sensor.Dust-Reduction: Reduces the dust accumulated on a camera sensor.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.

Model Specifications

BrandPentax ModelQ
Sensor 12 Megapixels CMOS Sensor Size 8mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationYes Dust-ReductionYes
Sensitivity ISO 125 - 6400 Shutter-Speed 1/8000 - 30s
Lens MountPentax Q MountCrop Factor5.4X
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System 25 points Assist-lamp
Viewfinder Type None Viewfinder Size
Display Position Fixed Display Size 3" LCD 460K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesP, A, T, M, B Scene Modes 21Standard, 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, Night Snap, Food, Quick Macro, Pet, Kids
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot Bracketing 3 Shots ±1/2 EV
Exposure Compensation -3..+3 EV, 1/3 EV Flash Compensation -2..+1 EV, 1/3 EV
White Balance Auto , Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning 2 Axis
Continuous Drive 5 FPS, 5 JPEG Self Timer Yes *2s, 12s
Command Dials DOF Preview No
Protection Dust Reduction Yes
Digital Level None Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger Infrared Eye-Start Sensor No
Multiple Shots Time-lapse, Multiple-exposure Orientation Sensor No
Image Formats JPEG DNG RAW Flash Ports Hot-Shoe
Built-In Flash YesLens-shutter required for 1/2000s flash-sync, otherwise 1/13s. (GN 7) Flash Sync 1/2000s
Video Capture 1920x1030 @ 30 FPS 16:9 Sound Input None
Memory Secure Digital Extended Capacity GPS N / A
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life 230 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use.
Introduced 2011-06-23 Construction
Size 98 x 57 x 31mm (W x H x D) Weight 200g

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Pentax Q Facts

SLD digital camera
12 Megapixels SLDISO 125-6400
Pentax Q Mount (5.4X FLM)Shutter 1/8000-30s
Built-in StabilizationCustom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning
Built-in Dust ReductionHot-Shoe
5 FPS Drive, 5 ImagesLithium-Ion
1920x1030 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingSecure Digital Extended Capacity
3" LCD 460K Pixels
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