Photography news, before it happens

The new Pentax Q camera, lenses and viewfinder are now available for pre-order at Adorama:

• Pentax Q + 47mm f/1.9 lens black
• Pentax Q + 47mm f/1.9 lens white
• Pentax 3.2mm f/5.6 fisheye lens
• Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens
• Pentax 18mm f/8 lens
• Pentax 6.3mm f/7.1 wide angle lens
• Pentax Q viewfinder O-VF1 for 46mm lens

The Pentax Q mirrorless camera is now official. Here is a hands-on video from Engadget:

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This is a better image of the Pentax Q mirrorless camera. See the detailed specs in my previous post.

Here are the full details on the Pentax Q camera:

The Q represents an evolution in interchangeable lens digital camera design, featuring the world’s smallest and lightest body. Experience the PENTAX Q. The Camera. Evolved.

Q-Mount Lens System
The Q features the newly designed PENTAX Q-mount lens system for convenient interchangeability with a variety of specialty Q lenses. Choose from a selection of prime, zoom, fisheye lenses, and more to suit just about any photographic need.

12.4 Megapixels
Enjoy exceptional image quality in 12.4 megapixels courtesy of the Q’s 1/2.3 inch backlit CMOS image sensor. Capable of producing 12 bit DNG RAW and JPG images, the backlit CMOS sensor is a highly efficient light-gathering instrument designed specifically to produce very low noise at high levels of sensitivity.

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