Pentax Q7 User Manual

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Shooting
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tMemo
• Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity in [2. Sensitivity
Steps] of the E1 menu (default setting: 1 EV Step).
• Captured images may show more noise if a higher sensitivity
is set. You can reduce image noise by using [High-ISO NR]
of the A2 menu.
Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness
and determining exposure.
Set in the control panel or [AE Metering] of the A1 menu.
1 Press C in standby mode.
2 Use CD to select an item.
Auto
Applies Noise Reduction at optimally
calculated levels throughout ISO range.
(Default setting)
Low/
High
Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen
level throughout ISO range.
AE Metering
v/A1
A
Multi-
segment
The sensor meters the brightness in multiple
different zones. (Default setting)
In backlit locations, this mode automatically
adjusts exposure.
In [4. Link AE and AF Point] of the E1 menu,
you can link the exposure and AF point in the
focusing area.
B
Center-
weighted
Metering is weighted at the center of the
sensor.
The sensitivity increases at the center and no
automatic adjustment is performed even
during backlit scenes.
C Spot
The brightness is measured only within a
limited area at the center of the sensor.
Useful when the subject is small.
Using the Built-in Flash Y
A
Auto Flash
Discharge
Automatically measures the ambient light
and determines whether to use the flash.
B
Auto Flash
+Red-eye
Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
reduction before an automatic flash.
C
Flash On Discharges a flash for each picture.
D
Flash On
+Red-eye
Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
reduction before the main flash.
E
Slow-
speed
Sync
Sets to a slow shutter speed.
Use this when shooting a portrait with
the sunset in the background.
F
Slow-speed
Sync+Red-
eye
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
reduction before the main flash is
discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
H
G
Trailing
Curtain
Sync
Discharges a flash immediately before
closing the shutter.
Sets to a slow shutter speed.
Captures moving objects as if they are
leaving a light trail behind them.
J
Flash Off The flash is deactivated.
Auto F lash D ischarg e
Auto Flash Discharge
Cancel
Cancel
OK
OK
OK
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Pentax Q7 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.4 MP
Camera type	MILC Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	12.76 MP
Image sensor size	1/1.7 \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	4000 x 3000 pixels
Image stabilizer location	Body
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 type	Bayonet
Focal length range	- mm
Lens mount interface	Pentax Q
Minimum aperture number	-
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) points selection	Auto, Manual
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual
ISO sensitivity (max)	12800
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Shutter speed settings	B
Camera shutter interval	3 s
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash guide number	4.9 m
Flash exposure correction	-2EV - +1EV (1/2 EV step)
Power source type	Battery
Video resolutions	640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	H.264, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Memory slots	1
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	Eye-Fi, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Vari-angle LCD display	No
Display resolution (numeric)	460000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Product color	Yellow
Scene modes	Backlight, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Cuisine, Museum, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Pet, Portrait, Sunset, Twilight, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Crop, Resizing
Photo effects	Muted, Neutral
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Shooting modes	Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority
Camera playback	Movie, Single image
Self-timer delay	2, 12 s
Languages support	CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, TUR
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW
Playback zoom (max)	16 x
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Battery type	D-LI68
Battery life (CIPA standard)	260 shots
Cables included	USB
Bundled software	SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	33.5 mm
Width	102 mm
Height	58 mm
Weight	180 g
Weight (including battery)	200 g