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wullemaha · 07-29-2014, 08:13 AM

Hey everybody,

after my girlfriend just saw the Q7 that a friend of ours bought (because I told them of Pentax, harr harr), she was interested in seeing the various color combinations that are available and maybe getting one... But lo and behold, I could not find any customize option in any of the webshops anymore!

Do you know whether Pentax "gave up" on the coloring thing? Market not big enough? Is it temporary? Or am I just too stupid to find the correct website (i tried Austria, Germany, Japan, US...) ?

HELP!

**jrpower10** · 07-29-2014, 09:03 AM

Check B&H Photo's website. Tons of color combos.

**monochrome** · 07-29-2014, 09:09 AM

Here's the color simulator from the Ricoh Imaging Japan Site. At the top of the color selector box on the right you choose Body / Grip / 02 Zoom lens / 01 Prime lens at the top and then select your colors. The preview changes as you go.

DK whether you can actually order a custom camera since the "Order Color" link is dead. Maybe there is a Q7 replacement in the wings.

CWRailman · 07-29-2014, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Here's the color simulator from the Ricoh Imaging Japan Site.

While you can still access that page, if you go through the front door via the link below, the Pentax site indicates that the color selection option is no longer available.

Color Variation?Q7 | RICOH IMAGING

Denny

Adam · 07-29-2014, 11:22 AM

I think the custom color options were discontinued a few weeks ago. Perhaps something new is around the corner!

**crewl1** · 07-29-2014, 11:31 AM

Adorama and B&H still show some color options, if you are lucky what you need will be in stock.

CWRailman · 07-29-2014, 12:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Perhaps something new is around the corner!

Adam, I can guarantee you that Pentax is coming our with something new in the Q series. How do I know?? About 2 months after I bought my istDS they came out with the K-100. One month after buying my K-5 they came out with the K-5iis. About 2 months after buying my K-5iis they came out with the K-3. I took delivery on my Q7 last week so…….

By the way, for the first time in several months I washed my car last Thursday and you saw what happened out here in Phoenix on Friday.

Denny

wullemaha · 07-29-2014, 04:25 PM

You guys rock! Thanks for the fast answer.
I gave her the link for the color simulator to find out what she is into, and will then wait for a new release... hopefully I know what she wants and hopefully Pentax has a new line out for Christmas

**monochrome** · 07-29-2014, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by wullemaha

hopefully I know what she wants and hopefully Pentax has a new line out for Christmas

You are a thoughtful (but devious) boyfriend.

wullemaha · 07-29-2014, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

You are a thoughtful (but devious) boyfriend.

Thanks

I always think a present should be something the other person secretly wants but would never buy for themselves.
So it's either gonna be a camera ("I don't need one, I have that point-and-shoot, and I don't even use that one enough...") or it's gonna be a kindle or tablet ("I can borrow those from relatives if I need them e.g. for vacation").

**monochrome** · 07-29-2014, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by wullemaha

Thanks

I always think a present should be something the other person secretly wants but would never buy for themselves.

Lucky girl. It took me years to learn to pay attention.

wullemaha · 07-29-2014, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Lucky girl. It took me years to learn to pay attention.

Haha - the learning never stops. Who can really ever understand them...

CWRailman · 07-30-2014, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by CWRailman

Adam, I can guarantee you that Pentax is coming our with something new in the Q series. How do I know?? About 2 months after I bought my istDS they came out with the K-100. One month after buying my K-5 they came out with the K-5iis. About 2 months after buying my K-5iis they came out with the K-3. I took delivery on my Q7 last week so…….

Denny

HA! HA!! HA!!! Did I call it or what!!
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/269216-upcoming-pentax-q2-mi...ss-camera.html

Denny

**crewl1** · 07-30-2014, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by CWRailman

HA! HA!! HA!!! Did I call it or what!!
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/269216-upcoming-pentax-q2-mi...ss-camera.html

Denny

Yes now please buy a K-3 (if you don't already own one, in which case your track record will be in question.)

07-29-2014, 08:13 AM	#1
wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503	No more individual colors for Q? Hey everybody, after my girlfriend just saw the Q7 that a friend of ours bought (because I told them of Pentax, harr harr), she was interested in seeing the various color combinations that are available and maybe getting one... But lo and behold, I could not find any customize option in any of the webshops anymore! Do you know whether Pentax "gave up" on the coloring thing? Market not big enough? Is it temporary? Or am I just too stupid to find the correct website (i tried Austria, Germany, Japan, US...) ? HELP!

07-29-2014, 09:09 AM	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Here's the color simulator from the Ricoh Imaging Japan Site. At the top of the color selector box on the right you choose Body / Grip / 02 Zoom lens / 01 Prime lens at the top and then select your colors. The preview changes as you go. DK whether you can actually order a custom camera since the "Order Color" link is dead. Maybe there is a Q7 replacement in the wings. Last edited by monochrome; 07-29-2014 at 11:34 AM.

07-29-2014, 11:22 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I think the custom color options were discontinued a few weeks ago. Perhaps something new is around the corner! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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CWRailman Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 510	Originally posted by monochrome Here's the color simulator from the Ricoh Imaging Japan Site. While you can still access that page, if you go through the front door via the link below, the Pentax site indicates that the color selection option is no longer available. Color Variation?Q7 \| RICOH IMAGING Denny

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CWRailman Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 510	Originally posted by Adam Perhaps something new is around the corner! Adam, I can guarantee you that Pentax is coming our with something new in the Q series. How do I know?? About 2 months after I bought my istDS they came out with the K-100. One month after buying my K-5 they came out with the K-5iis. About 2 months after buying my K-5iis they came out with the K-3. I took delivery on my Q7 last week so……. By the way, for the first time in several months I washed my car last Thursday and you saw what happened out here in Phoenix on Friday. Denny

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wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503 Original Poster	You guys rock! Thanks for the fast answer. I gave her the link for the color simulator to find out what she is into, and will then wait for a new release... hopefully I know what she wants and hopefully Pentax has a new line out for Christmas

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by wullemaha hopefully I know what she wants and hopefully Pentax has a new line out for Christmas You are a thoughtful (but devious) boyfriend.

07-29-2014, 05:29 PM	#10
wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome You are a thoughtful (but devious) boyfriend. Thanks I always think a present should be something the other person secretly wants but would never buy for themselves. So it's either gonna be a camera ("I don't need one, I have that point-and-shoot, and I don't even use that one enough...") or it's gonna be a kindle or tablet ("I can borrow those from relatives if I need them e.g. for vacation").

07-29-2014, 06:51 PM	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by wullemaha Thanks I always think a present should be something the other person secretly wants but would never buy for themselves. Lucky girl. It took me years to learn to pay attention.

07-29-2014, 07:33 PM	#12
wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Lucky girl. It took me years to learn to pay attention. Haha - the learning never stops. Who can really ever understand them...

07-30-2014, 08:23 AM	#13
CWRailman Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 510	Originally posted by CWRailman Adam, I can guarantee you that Pentax is coming our with something new in the Q series. How do I know?? About 2 months after I bought my istDS they came out with the K-100. One month after buying my K-5 they came out with the K-5iis. About 2 months after buying my K-5iis they came out with the K-3. I took delivery on my Q7 last week so……. Denny HA! HA!! HA!!! Did I call it or what!! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/269216-upcoming-pentax-q2-mi...ss-camera.html Denny

07-30-2014, 09:52 AM	#14
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by CWRailman HA! HA!! HA!!! Did I call it or what!! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/269216-upcoming-pentax-q2-mi...ss-camera.html Denny Yes now please buy a K-3 (if you don't already own one, in which case your track record will be in question.)

No more individual colors for Q?

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