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Pentax Q7 User Manual

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Shooting
29
Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting
conditions.
The following capture modes are available on this camera.
tMemo
The functions that can be set vary depending on the capture
mode. Refer to “Restrictions on Each Capture Mode” (p.69)
for details.
1 Set the mode dial to S.
The Scene mode selection screen appears.
2 Use ABCD to select a
scene mode and press E.
Selecting the Appropriate
Capture Mode
Capture
Mode
Application Page
R
(Auto
Picture
modes)
The camera automatically selects the
optimal capture mode from
a
(Standard),
b
(Portrait),
c
(Landscape),
d
(Macro),
f
(Night Scene Portrait),
g
(Sunset),
h
(Blue Sky) or
i
(Forest).
p.27
S
(Scene modes)
You can choose the capture mode
from various scene modes.
p.29
U
(Blur Control
mode)
Enables you to create a picture that
looks as if it was taken with a wide-
open aperture and shallow depth of
field, by shooting multiple images with
different focus positions and merging
them into a single image.
p.30
G/I/J/L
(Exposure
modes)
Changes the shutter speed and
aperture value.
p.31
C
(Movie mode)
Records a movie. p.32
Scene Modes
b Portrait
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a
healthy and bright skin tone.
c Landscape
For capturing landscape views. Reproduces
the vivid green of trees.
d Macro
For capturing tiny objects at close focus
range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and more.
e Moving Object For capturing images of fast moving subjects.
f
Night Scene
Portrait
For capturing images of people in low light
conditions, such as dusk or at night.
g Sunset
For capturing sunrises or sunsets in
beautiful, vivid color.
h Blue Sky
For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a
more impressive deep blue.
i Forest
Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through
foliage and produces a vivid color image.
j Night Scene Used for shooting at night.
k
Night Scene
HDR
Takes three consecutive images at three
different exposure levels to create a single
composite image with them.
l Night Snap For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.
r HDR
Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR
image and provides a wider dynamic range.
Portra it
Portrait
For ca pturin g portr aits.
For capturing portraits.
Reprod uces a health y
Reproduces a healthy
and br ight s kin ton e
and bright skin tone
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Pentax Q7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.4 MP
Camera typeMILC Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels12.76 MP
Image sensor size1/1.7 \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW
Supported aspect ratios1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 pixels
Image stabilizer locationBody
Still image resolution(s)JPEG\\r [4:3]L:12M(4000x3000), M:7M(3072x2304), S:3M(1920x1440)\\r [3:2]L:10M(4000x2664), M:6M(3072x2048), S:2M(1920x1280)\\r [16:9]L:9M(4000x2248), M:5M(3072x1728), S:2M(1920x1080)\\r [1:1]L:9M(2992x2992), M:5M(2304x2304), 2M(1440x1440)\\r \\r RAW\\r [4:3]12M(4000x3000)
Optical zoom- x
Mounting typeBayonet
Focal length range- mm
Lens mount interfacePentax Q
Minimum aperture number-
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modesContrast Detection Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto, Manual
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual
ISO sensitivity (max)12800
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure correction± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Shutter speed settingsB
Camera shutter interval3 s
Fastest camera shutter speed1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Flash modesRed-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash guide number4.9 m
Flash exposure correction-2EV - +1EV (1/2 EV step)
Power source typeBattery
Video resolutions640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedH.264, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Memory slots1
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsEye-Fi, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Vari-angle LCD displayNo
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
USB version2.0
Product colorYellow
Scene modesBacklight, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Cuisine, Museum, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Pet, Portrait, Sunset, Twilight, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingCrop, Resizing
Photo effectsMuted, Neutral
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Shooting modesAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority
Camera playbackMovie, Single image
Self-timer delay2, 12 s
Languages supportCHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, TUR
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW
Playback zoom (max)16 x
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Battery typeD-LI68
Battery life (CIPA standard)260 shots
Cables includedUSB
Bundled softwareSILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth33.5 mm
Width102 mm
Height58 mm
Weight180 g
Weight (including battery)200 g

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