PENTAX Q CAMERA REVIEW

Pentax Q Small Camera

The camera is claimed to be the smallest and lightest camera in the category of interchangeable lens camera. Pentax Q Camera only have dimensions of 3.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 inch.

He was provided with a powerful 12.4 MP CMOS sensor that has been protected by the Dust Removal II. Outside of a small sensor (1/2.3-inch), Pentax Q is able to produce files in RAW format as well as the JPEG format, of course. ISOnya own range of 125-6400 which is large enough.

But despite the tiny Pentax Q was able to record full HD 1080p video at 30 fps. Burst shootingnya own good, which is 5 fps. The results of these camera shots can be traced in a fairly roomy LCD that is 3.0 inch with 460k pixel resolution offers. Pentax enjoy the pleasure of recording the results of Q can also be done at the micro-D HDTV via HDMI output.

Pentax Q

Viewfinder is typically found in digital SLR cameras can be enjoyed here as an additional accessory. Given to the front of the camera body is clad in magnesium-alloy, there is a Quick Dial, a control to adjust the aspect ratio, focus mode, the HDR settings and others.

Appropriate category, ie, interchangeable lens, this Japanese manufacturer also provides a lens for Pentax users Q. Pentax will offer 47mm kit lens with f/1.9 aperture and 28-80mm zoom lens with f/2-4.5 maximum aperture.

Another lens Pentax prepared for the system Q is a fisheye lens and lens Holga style at a price of USD 80. In the future, Pentax plans to develop a macro lens and wide angle lenses telepohoto.

Back to the capabilities of the Pentax Q, because its sensor is small, do not expect you to produce photos with background blur. But do not worry as quoted from DigitalCameraReview, Tuesday (08/11/2011), Pentax has added a feature called Bokeh Control who helped create the image bokeh.

This camera is equipped with a built-in ND filter and also pop up flash unit so that users do not have to worry if it will do the shooting in low light conditions.

Pentax Q

Settings control panel located on the back of this camera itself is easy to understand especially for those who are familiar with a point-and-shoot (compact cameras). Pentax Q is available in two colors namely black and white and marketed at a price of $ 800 or Rp 7 million (with lens kit).

Conclusion:

Judging from body, Pentax Q camera is very compact, fitting into a traveling companion for those who are fond of traveling because it does not require a lot of space and light to carry everywhere. But do not expect the picture quality in accordance with bodynya qualified as a small sensor that had also small. Was also the price is quite expensive.

Key features of the Pentax Q:

12.4 Megapixels
1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor backlit
Integrated Shake / Dust Reduction "sensor-shift" system.
New Q-mounted Interchangeable lens system
TTL Contrast Detection AF
Effect Smart modes
Continuous Shooting: 5 images per second
4 Exposure Modes (P, AV, TV, M)
Shutter speeds: 1/2000th of a second - 30 seconds
3.0 "TFT color LCD view screen (460K pixels)
Full HD movie recoring (1920 x 1080 - 1080p/30fps) in h.264 compression
Storage media: SD, SDHC, SDXC
File formats: RAW, JPG, DCF 2.0, DPOF
Ports: USB 2.0, AV, HDMI (type D micro)
Battery: Rechargeable Li-on (D-LI68)
Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 "
Weight: 7.1 oz (loaded and ready)
Standard Kit Lens: Pentax 01, F1.9, 47mm equivalent (in 35mm format)
Optional Accessory: External Viewfinder (O-VF1)