Pentax Q series

The Pentax Q series is a series of mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras made by Pentax and introduced in 2011 with the initial model Pentax Q.[1] As of September 2012, it was the world’s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera.[2] The first models used a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) back-illuminated sensor CMOS image sensor. The Q7, introduced in June 2013, uses a larger 1/1.7" type sensor (7.44 x 5.58 mm).[3]

Characteristics

The Q series small sensor size means that it has a crop factor of 5.6× (or 4.7× for the Q7 and Q-S1) and a short flange focal distance (FFD) of 9.2mm. With the 5.6× crop factor, an adapted 100mm lens has the equivalent field of view (FOV) of a 560mm telephoto in the 35mm full-frame format. An additional implication of the 5.6× crop factor is that depth of field (DOF) is increased proportionally for any given aperture setting. This gives the Pentax Q an advantage over larger formats in some situations that can offset the other limitations that arise from its smaller sensor size.

The short FFD of the Pentax Q series enables lenses from many manufacturers to be adapted to it, including: Olympus OM, Canon FD, Minolta, M42 screw mount, M39 Leica, C-Mount, D-Mount, Pentax K, and Pentax 6×7.[4] A Pentax adapter with a synchronized shutter for Pentax K-mount lenses was released in October 2012.[5]

The camera is equipped with 'SR' sensor-shift image stabilization technology to improve image quality when using the camera without a tripod. It works with all native and adapted lenses. The Pentax Q also features a "blur" mode to provide a pseudo shallow focus effect when desired.

Models

Pentax Q

For more details on this topic, see Pentax Q.

The initial model was announced in June, 2011.

Pentax Q10

For more details on this topic, see Pentax Q10.

Announced in September, 2012, the Q10 has a slightly redesigned body and an improved sensor.[6] Most features and specifications were unchanged.

Pentax Q7

For more details on this topic, see Pentax Q7.

The Q7 was announced in June 2013 and has a larger 1/1.7" sensor.[7] It is available in a wide variety of colors.

Pentax Q-S1

For more details on this topic, see Pentax Q-S1.

The Q-S1 was announced August 4, 2014. It has a 1/1.7" sensor. In addition to the Q-7 features, it has auto focusing in the video mode (with the 01, 02 and 08 lenses.)

Lenses

Eight lenses have been released in the Pentax Q system:

Mfg. Lens Type Focal Length 35mm Equiv (Q, Q10) 35mm Equiv (Q7, Q-S1) Max. Aperture Min. Aperture Leaf Shutter Year
Pentax 01 Standard Prime AF/MF, single-focal 8.5 mm 47 mm 40 mm 1.9 8 yes 2011
Pentax 02 Standard Zoom AF/MF, varifocal 5–15 mm 28–83 mm 23–70 mm 2.8-4.5 8 yes 2011
Pentax 03 Fisheye MF, single-focal 3.2 mm 18 mm 15 mm 5.6 5.6 no 2011
Pentax 04 Toy Lens Wide MF, single-focal 6.3 mm 35 mm 29 mm 7.1 7.1 no 2011
Pentax 05 Toy Lens Telephoto MF, single-focal 18 mm 99 mm 83.7 mm 8 8 no 2011
Pentax 06 Telephoto Zoom AF/MF, varifocal 15–45 mm 83–249 mm 70–209 mm 2.8 8.0 yes 2012
Pentax 07 Mount Shield Lens Fixed focus, single focal 11.5 mm 64 mm 53 mm 9 9 no 2013
Pentax 08 Wide Zoom AF/MF, varifocal? 3.8-5.9 mm 21.3–33 mm 17.5–27 mm 3.7 - 4 7.1 - 8 yes 2013
Pentax Adapter Q for K-Mount Lens n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a yes 2012

See also

References

  1. Pentax Q small-sensor mirrorless camera announced and previewed
  2. Pentax Q - 180 g; Nikon J1 - 234 g; Olympus E-PM1 - 265 g
  3. "Pentax announces Q7 with larger 12MP BSI CMOS sensor". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  4. "Lens Adapters | B&H Photo Video". Bhphotovideo.com. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  5. "Pentax Adapter Q for K-mount Lenses". PhotographyBLOG. 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  6. "Pentax Ricoh introduces Q10 small-sensor mirrorless camera: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  7. "Pentax announces Q7 with larger 12MP BSI CMOS sensor: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. Retrieved 2013-06-16.

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