The PENTAX Q7 features an upgraded 1/1.7 inch, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, high sensitivity shooting up to ISO 12800 and enhanced Q ENGINE with faster response time during start-up and shooting time. Its ultra-compact, lightweight body enables easily pocket-able portability while the fun filters and assorted lens variety inspire the casual photographer to elevate their creativity. Share your shots with eye-fi card compatibility for fast and easy image transfer.
- Customizable in 120 colours
Have some fun and custom create your own version of the Q7—choose from 120 bold colour combinations that are sure to match any personality and style. Coming Soon. - Exceptional image quality
The Q7 features an upgraded 1/1.7 inch, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, with 12.4 megapixels for larger, more beautiful pictures than ever. By coupling this image sensor with the state-of-the-art Q ENGINE high-speed imaging engine, the Q7 not only offers high-sensitivity shooting up to ISO 12800, it also delivers beautiful images with accurate reproduction of gradation and texture while minimizing noise effectively — even at high ISO levels. The upgraded auto focus algorithm and image sensor contribute to faster and more accurate auto focus performance. - Customized Quick Dial
Conveniently choose from a variety of creative modes, Smart Effect options, or camera settings to assign to the Q7’s Quick Dial located on the front of the camera. Easily customize the setting or effect using the Quick Dial’s 4 positions, allowing you to concentrate on photography without having to explore the camera’s menu system. - Smart Effects Modes & Creative User Modes
- Custom Image function
The Custom Image function adds a distinctive finishing touch to an image. Choose from 11 Custom Image modes, including Bleach Bypass, which produces a dramatic, movie-like finish. - Digital filter function
The digital filter function allows you to apply a variety of visual effects without requiring a computer. Of the total 17 digital filters, 11 filters including Toy Camera, Invert Colour and Posterization can be applied during the shooting of still images and movie clips, while the remaining six can be applied only during image editing. In playback, you can apply different filters one after another to a single image to create more inventive visual effects. - Smart Effect function
Using the Quick-Dial positioned on the camera’s front panel, you can quickly and effortlessly add the desired finishing touch to an image, while previewing the applied effect on the LCD monitor. Choose from nine Smart Effect modes — including Brilliant Colour which provides a high-saturation finish, and Cross Process, with its dramatic unique-toned finish. You can assign four favourite modes to the dial in advance.
- Custom Image function
- Effortless Bokeh control
Enjoy effortless bokeh control with the Q7’s bokeh control function. Bokeh is the out of focus part of the background that helps to emphasize the subject, drawing the viewer’s eyes to the most important part of the photo. This function simplifies the advanced, SLR-caliber technique of intentional defocusing, allowing even a first-time photographer to effortlessly capture high-quality images with beautifully defocused foregrounds and/or backgrounds. - In-body Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction (SR) Mechanism
Featuring a latest gyro sensor, the Q7’s upgraded SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism compensates camera shake by as much as three shutter steps, producing sharp, blur-free images even under conditions prone to camera shake, such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark without flash illumination, or capturing landscapes in the twilight. The Q7’s DR II (Dust Removal II) mechanism effectively prevents dust spots from spoiling captured images, even after you change lenses out in the open. - Fast shooting at 5 FPS and shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 30 seconds
Capture all the fun with the five frames per second continuous shooting mode, ideal for sporting events, parties, or any fast action situation. Shutter speeds range from 1/2000 to 30 seconds, perfect for freezing fast action or capturing long nighttime exposures. Bulb mode adds flexibility for low light photography and motion effects. - Traditional DSLR Modes
Experienced photographers will enjoy the power and flexibility of traditional DSLR shooting modes such as Program, Aperture/Shutter Priority, and Metered Manual exposure control. Yet casual shooters will appreciate the highly convenient automatic modes such as the set-it-and-forget-it PENTAX Auto Picture and 21 scene modes. - 3-Inch LCD Monitor with advanced anti-reflection coating
Capture or review images and video with ease using the Q7’s large 3 inch LCD monitor. The high quality LCD features HVGA resolution with 460,000 dots, as well as viewing angles up to 170 degrees horizontally and vertically, now with an advanced anti-reflection coating, perfect for use in bright sunlight. - Full 1080p h.264 HD video recording
Shoot high quality motion video with stunning full 1080p HD clarity at 30 frames per second. The Q7 efficiently processes the full HD video using high quality h.264 compression for superior colour and detail. Explore creative video effects through the use of custom image modes, digital video filters, and interval shooting; or select from a variety of Q-mount lenses to realize your perfect artistic vision. - HDR Capture
In-camera HDR capture mode shoots 3 images of varying exposures, blending them to bring out the details in even the darkest shadows and brightest highlights of extreme contrast shots. - Eye-Fi Card Compatibility
With Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards, you can automatically transmit recorded images to a smartphone, and even select favorite images and resize them before transmission. - In-body raw development
The Q7 includes SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 software for powerful and flexible RAW file processing. In-camera RAW image development is also supported for quick output of your enhanced jpegs. - Compatible with Q-Mount system of lenses
The PENTAX Q-mount system is a complete line up of lightweight, compact PENTAX Q-lenses, made with every photographer’s desires in mind. Choose from a family of seven specialty PENTAX lenses to use with your Q7—prime, zoom, wide-angle, fish-eye, and the new mount shield lens for a dreamy pinhole-camera effect. The Adapter Q for K-mount lenses, which allows the use of PENTAX K-mount lenses on the PENTAX Q Series cameras, is also available.
Q7 Features
Q7 Specifications
| Type | Lens-interchangeable SL digital-still camera |
| Effective Pixels | 12.4 megapixels (Total pixels: 12.76 megapixels) |
| Sensor |
Type: 1/1.7” Backlit CMOS w/ primary colour filter Image Stabilization: Sensor-shift Shake Reduction Dust Removal: Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibratons “DRII” |
| Recorded Pixels | JPEG [4:3]L:12M(4000x3000),M:7M(3072x2304),S:3M(1920x1440) [3:2]L:10M(4000x2664),M:6M(3072x2048),S:2M(1920x1280) [16:9]L:9M(4000x2248),M:5M(3072x1728),S:2M(1920x1080) [1:1]L:9M(2992x2992),M:5M(2304x2304),2M(1440x1440) RAW Still 4:3: 12M (4000x3000) Movie FullHD(1920x1080,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
| File Formats | Still: RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF 2.0 compliant Movie: MPEG–4 AVC/H.264 |
| Quality Level | RAW (12 bit):DNG JPEG:★★★ Best, ★★ Better, ★Good RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
| Lens Mount | PENTAX Q-mount bayonet stainless steel mount |
| Usable Lens | Q-mount lenses, K-mount lenses (with optional Adapter Q for K Lens) |
| Focusing System | |
| Type | Contrast Detection AF |
| Sensitivity Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
| Mode | Focus mode AF/MF switching |
| Focus Method | Face Detection, Tracking , AF Select (25 Points), Select, Spot |
| AF assist lamp | Yes, via dedicated LED AF assist lamp |
| Manual Focus Assist | OFF/x2/x4/x6 |
| Focus Peaking | Yes |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering System | TTL image sensor metering, segment metering, center-weighted metering, spot metering |
| Exposure Compensation | EV 1-17 (ISO 100, F1.9 lens), +2 EV using the Electronic Shutter setting or using the built-in ND filter |
| Capture Modes |
Program Auto Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Exposure, Bulb, Blur Control* Auto Modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, HDR*, Quick Macro*, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf&Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum Face detection available: Yes Custom Image: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing Digital Filter (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Colour, Extract Colour, Colour, Water Colour, Posterization, Fish-eye HDR Capture: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2 Smart Effect: Brilliant Colour, Unicolour Bold, Vintage Colour, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Water Colour, Vibrant Colour Enhance, USER 1 to 3 Multi-Exposure: Number of shots: 2-9, Exposure adjusted automatically. Dynamic Range Adjustment: Highlight and/or Shadow correction Interval Shooting: Shooting interval: 3 sec. to 24 hr., Start Interval setting: immediately from the set time. Number of shots: up to 999 images Green simplified mode available: no Face detection available: Yes * JPEG Only
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| Playback Modes |
Playback View: Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 30, 56 segments), display magnification (up to 16x, scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright/dark area warning, detailed information, folder display, date display, slideshow. Digital Filters: Base Parameter Adjustment, Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone Expansion, Invert Colour, Extract Colour, Unicolour Bold, Water Colour, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye, Retro, Soft, Sketch Filter, Miniature, Soft, Starburst RAW Development: File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, Colour Space, Custom Image, White Balance, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction, Distortion Correction. Edit: Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio adjustment available), Index, Movie Editing (divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Red-eye Edit, Saving buffer as a RAW file Delete: Delete single image, delete all images, select & delete, delete folder, delete instant review image |
| White Balance |
Auto TTL by CMOS image sensor Preset: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Colour, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual Manual: Configured on the monitor (up to 3 settings can be saved), White balance can be copied from saved image Fine Adjustment: Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis |
| Shutter | Type: Lens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds (1/3EV step, 1/8000 - 30 seconds when Electronic Shutter setting is enabled), Bulb *Shooting at 1/8000 - 2 seconds with Electronic Shutter and Bulb shooting are not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter.
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| Drive Modes | Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote Control (0 sec., 3 sec., continuous), Exposure Bracketing (3 frames, remote control), Multi-exposure (0 sec., Self-time, remote control), Interval Shooting Continuous Shooting: Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (12M / ★★★ / Continuous Hi): up to 5 frames Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (12M / ★★★ / Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames |
| Viewfinder | N/A (optional shoe mounted optical viewfinder O-VF1 available for PENTAX-01 Standard Prime lens) |
| LCD Monitor |
Type: 3.0” TFT colour LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR Coating Resolution: Approx. 460,000 dots Brightness and colours adjustable Field of View: approx. 100%, Display info: Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display), Bright/dark area warning, Histogram |
| Built-in Flash |
Type: P-TTL flash with retractable popup extension Guide number: approx. 4.9 (ISO100/m) / approx. 7 (ISO200/m) Coverage: 28mm wide angle (equiv. 35mm) Flash modes: P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Flash exposure compensation: -2 to +1 EV Synchronization speed: 1/2000 sec (w/lens shutter), 1/13 sec (w/electronic shutter) |
| Custom Function | 13 custom-programmable functions available |
| Time | World Time: 75 cities (28 time zones) |
| Language | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese |
| Interfaces | Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out (Type D, Micro) |
| Video Output | NTSC, PAL |
| Power Sources | Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI68 Recordable images: Approx 260 (approx 250 w/50% flash, CIPA) Playback time: Approx 160 min Movie recording time: Approx 25 min (automatic overheat shutdown protection) AC adapter available: Yes (optional) * Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on shooting conditions/circumstances
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| Dimensions | (W x H x D): 102 x 58 x 33.5 mm |
| Weight | Without battery or removable memory: 180g Loaded and ready: 200g w/ dedicated battery & SD memory card |
| Construction material(s) | Reinforced polycarbonate plastic |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40ºC |
Q7 Accessories
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Battery Charger Kit K-BC115U
Model No. 38960 -
Rechargeable L-ION Battery D-LI68
Model No. 39635 -
AC Adapter Kit K-AC115U
Model No. 38946 -
AV Cable I-AVC7
Model No. 39552 -
HDMI Cable 3 ft (Micro, Type-D)
Model No. 86001 -
Remote Control F
Model No. 37377 -
Waterproof Remote Control O-RC1
Model No. 39892 -
Camera Case O-CC131 (White)
Model No. 38857 -
Camera Case O-CC131 (Black)
Model No. 38856 -
Camera Case O-CC131 (Red)
Model No. 38858 -
Viewfinder O-VF1 47mm
(for 01 Standard Prime Lens)Model No. 31067
What’s In the Box
- PENTAX Q7 Body
- Li-Ion Battery D-LI68
- Battery Charger Kit K-BC115U
- USB Cable I-USB7
- Strap O-ST131
- Hotshoe Cover FK
- Body Mount Cover Q
- Software CD-ROM
