Difference between revisions of "Pentax Q"

From Camera-wiki.org
Jump to: navigation, search
m
(Commented out image no longer available)
 
(12 intermediate revisions by 6 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
{{stub}}
+
 
 
{{Flickr_image
 
{{Flickr_image
 
|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawari/5920201444/in/pool-camerawiki
 
|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawari/5920201444/in/pool-camerawiki
Line 9: Line 9:
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
Announced in 2011 by [[Pentax]], the Pentax Q is an entirely new interchangeable-lens digital camera system. Its surprisingly tiny dimensions are made possible through using a [[sensor]] size more typically found in compact point & shoots, roughly 6×4.5 mm (cryptically known as 1/2.3" by industry convention).
+
Announced in 2011, the '''Pentax Q''' is an entirely new interchangeable-lens digital camera system. Its surprisingly tiny dimensions are made possible through using a [[sensor]] size more typically found in compact point & shoots, roughly 6×4.5 mm (cryptically known as 1/2.3" by industry convention).
  
−
The the Q has a somewhat retro-styled magnesium alloy body; the sensor is a back illuminated 12-megapixel type (likely from [[Sony]]). Along with this, Pentax offered a [[Lens#Lens_Speed|fast]] standard f/1.9 lens. (Because of the Q's small sensor size, its 8.5 mm focal length equals 47mm in [[35mm equivalent]] terms.) Pentax also introduced a 27.5-83mm ([[35mm equivalent]]) f/2.8–4.5 zoom.  
+
The the Q has a somewhat retro-styled magnesium alloy body; the sensor is a back illuminated 12-megapixel type (likely from [[Sony]]). Along with this, [[Pentax]] offered a [[Lens#Lens_Speed|fast]] standard f/1.9 lens. (Because of the Q's small sensor size, its 8.5 mm focal length equals 47mm in [[35mm equivalent]] terms.) Pentax also introduced a 27.5-83mm ([[35mm equivalent]]) f/2.8–4.5 zoom.  
  
−
In addition, three lenses in the so-called '''Unique''' series were offered, as lower-cost "fun" options. A fisheye and a "[[toy camera]]" wide or tele lens were perhaps aimed at those attracted to a lo-fi/[[Lomography]] aesthetic, but not wishing to give up the convenience of digital.
+
In addition, three lenses in the so-called '''Unique''' series were offered, as lower-cost "fun" options. A fisheye and a "[[toy camera]]" wide or tele lens were perhaps aimed at those attracted to a lo-fi/[[Lomography]] aesthetic, but not wishing to give up the convenience of digital. Adapters from other manufacturers are available for lenses with other mounts, most notably [[Pentax Auto 110]] system lenses, which are seen as good alternatives to the Toy Camera lenses.
  
 
Other enthusiast-friendly features include the option of raw capture, 1080p video recording, and a flash [[hot shoe]]. Viewing is exclusively through a 3" diagonal, 460,000 dot LCD which practically fills the back panel of the camera.
 
Other enthusiast-friendly features include the option of raw capture, 1080p video recording, and a flash [[hot shoe]]. Viewing is exclusively through a 3" diagonal, 460,000 dot LCD which practically fills the back panel of the camera.
 +
{{br}}
  
−
==Links==
+
<!--{{Flickr_image
−
*[http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentaxQ/ Pentax Q preview] at [http://www.dpreview.com/ DPReview]
+
|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/hisway306/6856242781/in/pool-camerawiki/
−
*[http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA.HTM Pentax Q preview] at [http://www.imaging-resource.com/ Imaging Resource]
+
|image=  http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6856242781_556b275b3a_n.jpg
−
 
+
|image_align= left
−
 
+
|image_text= back top view
 +
|image_by=  Ikuo Hirama
 +
|image_rights= with permission
 +
}}-->
 
{{Flickr_image
 
{{Flickr_image
 
|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/n00bs/5918030323/in/pool-camerawiki
 
|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/n00bs/5918030323/in/pool-camerawiki
−
|image= http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5918030323_4f4a6b06c0.jpg
+
|image= http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5918030323_4f4a6b06c0_n.jpg
 
|image_align= left
 
|image_align= left
 
|image_text= Pentax Q system<br/>(Note cigarette lighter for scale)
 
|image_text= Pentax Q system<br/>(Note cigarette lighter for scale)
Line 33: Line 37:
 
{{Flickr_image
 
{{Flickr_image
 
|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/realityscans/5863107678/in/pool-camerawiki
 
|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/realityscans/5863107678/in/pool-camerawiki
−
|image= http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5863107678_799d27fc48.jpg
+
|image= http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5863107678_799d27fc48_n.jpg
 
|image_align= left
 
|image_align= left
 
|image_text= Size comparison with 1979 [[Pentax Auto 110]]
 
|image_text= Size comparison with 1979 [[Pentax Auto 110]]
Line 39: Line 43:
 
|image_rights= wp
 
|image_rights= wp
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{br}}
 +
==Models==
 +
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" style="margin: 0.5em 2em; text-align: center; border-collapse: collapse;"
 +
! scope="col" width="100" |
 +
! scope="col" width="150" | Pentax Q
 +
! scope="col" width="150" | [[Pentax Q10]]
 +
! scope="col" width="150" | [[Pentax Q7]]
 +
! scope="col" width="150" | [[Pentax Q-S1]]
 +
|-
 +
| Year || 2011||2012 ||2013 || 2014
 +
|-
 +
| Sensor || colspan="2"| 1/2.3" [[CMOS]]|| colspan="2"| 1/1.7" CMOS
 +
|-
 +
| Megapixel || colspan="4"| 12
 +
|-
 +
| Crop|| colspan="2"| 5.6x || colspan="2"|4.7x
 +
|-
 +
| ISO || 125 - 6400 || 100 - 6400 || colspan="2"|100 - 12800
 +
|-
 +
| Body|| magnesium alloy || colspan="3"| polycarbonate
 +
|-
 +
|}
 +
 +
==Links==
 +
*[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/361038/Pentax-Q.html Pentax Q user manual] at [https://www.manualslib.com/ Manualslib]
 +
*[http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentaxQ/ Pentax Q preview] at [http://www.dpreview.com/ DPReview]
 +
*[http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA.HTM Pentax Q preview] at [http://www.imaging-resource.com/ Imaging Resource]
 +
 +
[[Category:Pentax|Q]]
 +
[[Category:Japanese digital system cameras]]
 +
[[Category:Q|Q Pentax]]

Latest revision as of 04:58, 20 July 2022

5920201444_1928d1a4e9.jpg
Pentax Q in white; f/1.9 standard lens
image by Hideya Hamano (Image rights)

Announced in 2011, the Pentax Q is an entirely new interchangeable-lens digital camera system. Its surprisingly tiny dimensions are made possible through using a sensor size more typically found in compact point & shoots, roughly 6×4.5 mm (cryptically known as 1/2.3" by industry convention).

The the Q has a somewhat retro-styled magnesium alloy body; the sensor is a back illuminated 12-megapixel type (likely from Sony). Along with this, Pentax offered a fast standard f/1.9 lens. (Because of the Q's small sensor size, its 8.5 mm focal length equals 47mm in 35mm equivalent terms.) Pentax also introduced a 27.5-83mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.8–4.5 zoom.

In addition, three lenses in the so-called Unique series were offered, as lower-cost "fun" options. A fisheye and a "toy camera" wide or tele lens were perhaps aimed at those attracted to a lo-fi/Lomography aesthetic, but not wishing to give up the convenience of digital. Adapters from other manufacturers are available for lenses with other mounts, most notably Pentax Auto 110 system lenses, which are seen as good alternatives to the Toy Camera lenses.

Other enthusiast-friendly features include the option of raw capture, 1080p video recording, and a flash hot shoe. Viewing is exclusively through a 3" diagonal, 460,000 dot LCD which practically fills the back panel of the camera.

5918030323_4f4a6b06c0_n.jpg
Pentax Q system
(Note cigarette lighter for scale)
image by schaft9 (Image rights)
5863107678_799d27fc48_n.jpg
Size comparison with 1979 Pentax Auto 110
image by Reality Scanner (Image rights)


Models

Pentax Q Pentax Q10 Pentax Q7 Pentax Q-S1
Year 2011 2012 2013 2014
Sensor 1/2.3" CMOS 1/1.7" CMOS
Megapixel 12
Crop 5.6x 4.7x
ISO 125 - 6400 100 - 6400 100 - 12800
Body magnesium alloy polycarbonate

Links

Retrieved from "http://camera-wiki.org/index.php?title=Pentax_Q&oldid=215945"