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The Pentax 15086 (Black) Q Digital Camera is a small, lightweight interchangeable lens cam with the look and feel of a rangefinder, but many of the capabilities of a DSLR. Whether you're looking to shoot in stealth mode, or you simply want an easy to carry camera that provides more versatility than a point-and-shoot, the Q was designed with you in mind. Some might consider it a party camera. Pentax simply calls it "evolved".
Whatever you call it, the facts are this ladies and gentlemen, the Q captures in 12.4Mp RAW or JPEG files using it's 1/2.3" CMOS sensor. And in addition to taking detailed still images, the Q also captures 1080p video, as has been the norm for this genre of compact digital cams. Pentax also boasts the durability of the Q, citing its magnesium alloy covers which are also scratch resistant.
A 3.0" LCD screen allows for composition of images and in-camera review of your files. The camera also has a built-in pop-up flash, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot and useful ports, such as an HDMI micro. A nice option for the Q is an external viewfinder, which will give you even more of that old school feel. In regards to DSLR capabilities, the Q features a customizable quick dial, like most DSLRs, which allows for quick access to custom settings that you choose or to creative modes, Smart Effect options and other camera settings.
Another way in which the camera mimics the famed DSLR is with a number of flexible settings like Program, Aperture/Shutter Priority and the like. Another useful feature, HDR Capture, blends 3 images together for images that bring out details in the shadows and extreme highlights for contrast, yet balanced shots. Additional highlight of the Q include a bokeh control filter.
The bokeh filter does what a traditional DSLR controls through the lens aperture, by focusing out the background and bringing the most important part of the image into sharp focus. This not only makes for dynamic photos, it takes the guesswork out of the photographer's hands, guaranteeing beautiful bokeh. Another handy feature is the Smart Effects mode for adding finishes such as Vintage Color, Bold Monochrome and Warm Fade to selected images.
| Sensor Type | Backlit CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor-shift system |
| Sensor 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 |
| Focus System Type | TTL Contrast Detection |
| AF Sensitivity range | EV 1-18 (ISO 125) |
| Focus Type | TTL Contrast Detection AF Sensitivity range: EV 1-18 (ISO 125) Focus modes: AF Single (with 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) |
| LCD Monitor Type | 3.0" TFT color LCD |
| Resolution | HVGA 460,000 dots |
| Wide angle viewable | Yes, approx 170deg. 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 |
| External Flash Type | Hotshoe P-TTL Synchronization |
| Flash speed | 1/250 sec |
| Interfaces | Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out (Type D, Micro) Video out: HD (via HDMI), NTSC, PAL |
| Image Stabilization | Type: Sensor Shift Shake Reduction (4 stops max) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Drive Modes 1 | 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) |
| Drive Modes 2 | HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2 (HDR blended images saved in JPG only) 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) |
| File Formats | Still: RAW (DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, PIM III Movie (compression): MP4 (AVC h.264) |
| Computer Requirements | 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 |
| Lens | Includes: 8.5 mm (Equiv to 47 mm) Lens Zoom Lens 27.5-83 mm (Equiv) |
| Lens Mount | Type/construction: PENTAX Q-mount bayonet stainless steel mount Usable lenses: Q-mount lenses |
| 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) |
| Storage Media | Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Power Supply | Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI68 |
| Recordable images | Approx 250 (approx 230 w 50% flash, CIPA) |
| Playback time | Approx 160 min Movie |
| AC adapter available | Yes |
| DC coupler available | Yes |
| Language Support | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional & Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
| 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, can also be assigned to Green button) Exposure bracketing: Yes (3 frames, up to +/- 3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps, remote enabled) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Custom Functions | Functions available: 13 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 98.0 x 57.5 x 31.0 mm / 3.86 x 2.26 x 1.22 inches |
| Weight | With battery, SD card: 200 g / 7.05 oz Without battery, SD card: 180 g / 6.35 oz |
