Portability meets capability with the introduction of the Q10 to the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system. Featuring exceptional image quality and an upgraded auto focus system and the Q10 will capture detailed, blur and dust free images all while comfortably fitting in your pocket. With the Q, you no longer need to sacrifice capability for portability.
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Enjoy exceptional image quality with the improved 12.4 megapixels 1/2.3 inch backlit CMOS image sensor. Capable of producing 12 bit DNG RAW and JPG images, the backlit CMOS sensor is a highly efficient light-gathering instrument designed specifically to produce very low noise at high levels of sensitivity.
Capture stabilized, blur and dust free images even in low lighting courtesy of the Q10’s sensor-shift Shake Reduction system with integrated DRII Dust Reduction. Body-based Shake Reduction operates independently of the Q10’s lenses, allowing the same level of stabilization regardless of lens selection.
Conveniently choose from a variety of creative modes, Smart Effect options, or camera settings to assign to the Q10’s Quick Dial located on the front of the camera. Easily customize the setting or effect using the Quick Dial’s 4 positions, allowing you to concentrate on photography without having to explore the camera’s menu system.
The Q10’s built-in popup flash adds the perfect amount of extra light to an image, while its high extension naturally reduces the red-eye effect common to compact cameras. The Q10’s flash is effective to 23 feet at 200 ISO, and covers a wide angle 28 degree field of view.
The Q10 with its stylish design, bold color options and compact size adds to the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system.
An upgraded auto focus algorithm and image sensor contribute to faster and more accurate auto focus performance than previous models.
In-camera HDR capture mode shoots 3 images of varying exposures, blending them to bring out the details in even the darkest shadows and brightest highlights of extreme contrast shots.
Easily capture or review images and video using the Q10’s large 3 inch LCD monitor. The high quality LCD features HVGA resolution with 460,000 dots, as well as viewing angles up to 170 degrees horizontally and vertically.
Enjoy effortless bokeh control with the Q10’s bokeh control filter. Traditionally controlled through a DSLR lens’s aperture, bokeh is the out of focus portion of the background that helps to emphasize the subject, drawing the viewer’s eyes to the most important part of the photo. The Q10 assists the experienced and casual photographer alike by offering a fine degree of extra control over image bokeh via an in-camera filter operation.
Powerful USER modes allow the creative photographer to save a series of favorite camera settings, filters, and custom image modes for instant reuse.
A built-in micro HDMI port is perfect for outputting high resolution images and video, with sound, to modern HDTVs.
The Q10 includes SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 software for powerful and flexible RAW file processing. In-camera RAW image development is also supported.
The Q10 accepts the PENTAX Q-mount lens system for convenient interchangeability with a variety of specialty Q lenses. Choose from a selection of prime, zoom, fisheye lenses, and more to suit just about any photographic need.
Experienced photographers will enjoy the power and flexibility of traditional DSLR shooting modes such as Program, Aperture/Shutter Priority, and Metered Manual exposure control. Yet casual shooters will appreciate the highly convenient automatic modes such as the set-it-and-forget-it PENTAX Auto Picture and 21 scene modes
Shoot high quality motion video with stunning full 1080p HD clarity at 30 frames per second. The Q10 efficiently processes the full HD video using high quality h.264 compression for superior color and detail. Explore creative video effects through the use of custom image modes, digital video filters, and interval shooting; or select from a variety of Q-mount lenses to realize your perfect artistic vision.
Capture even the fastest action with five frames per second continuous shooting mode, ideal for sporting events, children at play, or any fast action situation.
Smart Effects modes enhance digital photography by applying a series of effects to images to achieve high quality finishing. Brilliant Color, Vintage Color, Warm Fade, Bold Monochrome, and Water Color are just some of the Smart Effects available, which can also be assigned to the Q10’s Quick Dial.
Shutter speeds range from 1/2000 to 30 seconds, perfect for freezing fast action or capturing long nighttime exposures. Bulb mode adds flexibility for low light photography and motion effects.
The Q10 is compatible with the latest generation SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards for ultra-high capacity storage as well as outstanding image file portability.
Compose images and video either with the Q10’s LCD monitor or using a shoe-mounted viewfinder attachment available as an optional accessory for the 01 Prime Lens. The External Viewfinder O-VF1 makes an excellent accessory to the Q10, offering outstanding compositional framing, even in the brightest sunlight where viewing an LCD screen is traditionally a challenge.
Type | Digital Hybrid ILC |
Sensor | Type: 1/2.3” Backlit CMOS w/ primary color filter |
Lens | Type: Lens-interchangeable SL digital-still camera |
Focus System | Type: Contrast detection AF |
Viewfinder | External Viewfinder O-VF1 available for purchase |
LCD Monitor | Type: 3.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing |
Flash | Type: Built-in retractable P-TTL flash |
External Flash | Type: Hotshoe P-TTL |
Storage Media | Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Interfaces | Ports: USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible) / AV output terminal, HDMI output terminal (Type D) |
Power Supply | Power source: Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68 |
Physical Specs | Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 4”(W) x 2.3”(H) x1.3” (D) |
Language Support | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, |
Image Stabilization | Still: Sensor shift Shake Reduction |
Metering System | Type: TTL image sensor metering, segment metering, center-weighted metering, spot |
ISO Sensitivity | AUTO: ISO 100 to 6400 (1/3 EV steps) |
White Balance | Auto TTL by CMOS image sensor |
Shutter | Type: Lens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds |
Capture Modes | Mode selection: Auto Picture, Program, Manual, USER, Movie, Blur Correction, Av, Tv, |
Drive Modes | Mode selection: Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote Control (0 sec., |
Playback Modes | Playback View: Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 20, 42, 90 segmentation), display |
File Formats | Still: RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
Custom Functions | Functions available: 13 |
Computer Requirements | *For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. |
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