kivis Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 <p>Using the philosophy that the only good photographer is one always has a camera with him, I decided to get a Pentax Q. Got it for cheap dollars. It is so small it fits in my coat pocket. Any other Q'ers out there?</p> kivis Cameras, lenses, and fotos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_elenko Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 <p>Akiva,<br> LOL, I am seconds away from posting about my initial Q day today in the new POTW, and decided to refresh the Pnet page. So check out my comments there.</p> <p>ME</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stemked Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 <p>I was just on b&H's web page. All the Q's were listed as 'discontinued'. Is this the end of the Q? (Sorry, I haven't been keeping up with much in the Pentax world.)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 <p>yes and no. Lot's of them on Ebay and at Amazon.</p> kivis Cameras, lenses, and fotos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snik75 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 <p>Replaced by the Q10. I hope those aren't discontinued! The older model has been finally going for cheap enough prices to get people interested in them. Looking forward to seeing some results!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshroot Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 <p>I have a Q that I never use, perhaps I will make the effort to keep it with me next week and join in posting a few images.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewg_ny Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 <p>I've been shooting my Q kit nearly exclusively for the last month or so. I can literally fit a multi-lens kit in my jacket pockets. I've enjoyed using it much more than my older (but not that old) Panasonic Lumix LX-5. </p> <p>It's possible the ur-Q is getting harder to find new, as its replacement the Q10 has already been available for a few months. I think some have bought them up to get the 8.5/1.9 01 prime, which so far has not been available in the US with either a Q10 kit or individually. I assume Pentax will make the 01 available by itself soon, or with a Q10 prime kit.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf_weber Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 <p>At the extreme low prices the Q (with lens) is being offered currently, how much of a chance do you take..?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_coach Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 <p>With the 01+VF, 02, and 06 lenses my Q kit is almost complete. The IQ to weight ratio is fantastic and the Q has quickly become my daily carry-everywhere camera. Following some of the more experienced wildlife shooters on the other Pentax forum, I have just completed my Q-birding-kit, which consists of an LCD VF, a Q2PK adapter, a RedDot finder, and a 200+300mm lens kit. The effective reach of the kit is simply awesome. If you can stand using a VF-free camera, the Q will not disappoint. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_shriver Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 <p>Saw a Q10 at B&H yesterday, it certainly is crazy small. (As is the sensor.)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 <p>What is a Red Dot Finder?</p> kivis Cameras, lenses, and fotos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_coach Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 <p>The finder looks like this:<br> <img src="http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/pentax-q/127969d1336876156-new-pentax-red-dot-finder-q-da-300-img-im2p8695pentaxqda300reddotscope.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="680" /><br> source: <a href="http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/185934-new-pentax-red-dot-finder-q-da-300-img.html">LINK</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB.Net Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 <p>Wow. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_coach Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 <p>Can't fit that in a pocket :)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_elenko Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 <p>While the Q10 has some better functions, I much prefer the cooler look of the Q. The newer Q10 looks too damn serious.</p> <p>A fitting analogy would be what Toyota did with the Scion xB. The initial <a title="" href="http://images.classiccars.com/classifieds/355958_13804423_2005_Scion_Xb.jpg">2004 model</a> was fun to look at and a kick to drive. By <a href="http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/overview.aspx?year=2008&make=Scion&model=xB">2008</a> let's just say the xB reached middle age awfully quickly. Now it's discontinued.</p> <p>ME</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_rubenstein Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 <p>The egg is selling them today for $190.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewg_ny Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 <p>A lot of camera for $190. I paid more than that for my 02 zoom alone, several months ago when kits only bundled the 01 Prime. Unfortunately the only way to get an 01 in the US right now is with the increasingly hard to find ur-Q kit, which still goes for close to $400. I assume that Pentax will make the 01 available alone relatively soon.</p> <p>I like that the Q10 can be ordered in custom color combinations now at a similar price to the standard stocked colors, even in the US, though I think they should allow this body-only as well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snik75 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 <p>Got a like-new Q this week off eBay with the 01 lens and a 3rd party PK adapter. Was surprised at how small it is! But IQ is way better than any P&S I have ever owned. So far I like it, although I have not done much shooting except with the 01. Excited to try a little birding if spring ever gets here. A few samples:</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snik75 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 <p>2</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snik75 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 <p>Wish I had a slightly wider lens for that previous one, could have done more. Ah well. Last:</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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