Pentax Q10 12.4MP with 02 zoom lens kit (Silver)
$438.00
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The super-compact and ultra-lightweight PENTAX Q10, barely larger than a deck of cards, offers digital-SLR-quality photography for photographers of all levels. Based on the popular PENTAX Q (launched in August 2011) – the world’s smallest, lightest digital interchangeable lens camera – the Q10 features a newly adopted CMOS image sensor and an upgraded algorithm to provide users with improved performance, including higher quality images and faster autofocus (AF) operation.
12.4 Mega Pixel backlit CMOS sensor that produces very low noise at high levels of sensitivity for both 12 bit DNG RAW and JPG files.
Full 1080p HD video @ 30FPS with h.264 compression
Sensor shift shake reduction system with intergrated DRII dust reduction for stabilized, blur and dust free images even in low lighting
Built in pop up flash with extra high extention covers 23 feet at ISO 201
captures up to 5 frame per second continuous shooting mode for fast action situation
Jack_238 –
Small camera with lots of useful features
First, this camera is small. Smaller than it looks. This camera is also filled with features that work very well. I have used all kinds of cameras. I am impressed with what Pentax has included in this camera. It feels well built. The controls are quite intuitive, but there are so many. The manual that comes with it is a thick booklet. I thought it was one of those 7 different language manuals. It was only one language. The manual is necessary just to know all the features and thankfully it is logically organized. The anti-shake is among the best I have used. The images are also sharper than I would expect from a 12.4MP camera. I like the styling. It is a little retro but they still got the controls where they need to be when you are shooting.I find the control that is available to me through the long feature list of this camera very helpful in shooting pictures. I am sure I will not use all the features but I like to have complete control in some cases and totally automatic in other situations.One example would be the auto focus with the red light for dark situations. It can be on all the time or shut off and only used when I feel it is required. I like that. It works great to focus on darker scenes and is not really needed all the time.The video it shoots is also well done. I like it enough that I have been using it more.
Heather –
Great for video, but merely okay for photos.
I bought this camera on Black Friday because my Cannon Rebel was on the fritz.I love that this camera can take wonderful video and pictures. We bought it to replace our handheld out of date digital flip camera.I also bought it because it is the smallest camera on the market with an removable lens. I thought it would be perfect for the diaper bag- and it is, but it cannot replace my Cannon Rebel because:1) No view finder, only a digital display.Because you have to look at the digital display instead of holding the camera up to your check to steady it during shots, my hands can tremble and shake, which leads me to the next point.2) Not having a view finder makes it hard to focus your shots.I have an extremely hard time telling if my shots are in focus and my vision is 20/20. I feel like I need glasses or readers when I use this camera. I can tell when things are way off, but not slightly off focus. The quality of my shots with this camera in comparison to my Cannon Rebel are disappointing. I can take such focused clear shots of my children with the rebel, even when they move. With this camera, it’s so hard to tell what your focus is on. Also, the camera won’t take shots quickly, so my quick toddlers are running about. It’s almost asif the camera is metering every time I press the button. I have adjusted the ISO, hopefully that will help. As you can tell, I’m just a mom with a camera (fauxtographer), and not a real photographer, but these are two points that really have affected my ability to take great focused pictures of my children. I’m sure a real photographer could take wonderful pictures with this camera, but for this novice. It’s just not easy.3) Small buttons (Just FYI, for my large fingered peeps out there).If you have large fingers, this isn’t the camera for you. This is not a reason for me to not buy it, but others out there might not be able to use it as easily because of large fingers, like some of my family members and friends have pointed out when I let them try out the camera.These complaints aside, it’s a great camera to keep in the abyss that I refer to as my diaper bag, but I require a better camera for those moments you want to cherish and not just have snapshots of.
Christopher L Halasz –
Poor quality Pentax.
CCD Sensor failed after less than a year and with very little use.
Darrick M. –
Soft soft soft
I wanted to like this camera but unfortunately the picture quality is far below what I can accept. All the images even on a tripod are soft. I suspect its the lens but there aren’t a lot of choices for this camera. I have been a photographer for over 25 years so it’s not the technique. The camera itself is perfect for the options and the size, I just wish the images were sharper.
Amazon Customer –
Pretty camera but it’s all around slow, and frustrating.
The allure of an interchangeable lens camera small enough to fit in the pocket and always have it on hand for those great shots pulled me in, but it just didn’t measure up.In theory it’s a nice camera, but coming from a very decent SLR (nikon d5200) the incredibly slow focus and inability to take a picture when you want it to are just too much of a pain to keep it. I upgraded the camera and lens software to the latest and it improved the function a little but it still just thinks too long. I’m guessing 30% of the time I’d try to take a picture and it couldn’t focus or took forever. It advertises 5 fps but that’s only on low resolution jpg, if you want to shoot raw format it’s 1.5 fps. I have high speed sd cards and it’s still taking forever to save before it lets you take another shot. If you’re moving up from a very basic point and shoot it looks cool and has nice artsy shot features you might like. If you’ve used a good camera before you’re going to be disappointed.
NPS –
Got this little guy as an everyday and backup to my K-50. It’s an awesome and very powerful camera for its size. Extra batteries are cheap and you can even get a Q lens to K-mount so you can use your full size Pentax lenses with it. You won’t be disappointed!