Pentax Q in the Flesh

ogl · 06-22-2011, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by rawr

I guess you haven't seen the Sony FA-EX1S Flash Extender for NEX series cameras.

Flash extender is different thing...But it's ugly too.

**Ash** · 06-22-2011, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by ogl

Go and see any photos from any camera with this sensor...

Do you really believe that engineers can deceive physics?

IQ from 1/2.33" is the bottom of IQ. Don't you know it?

No, I don't, because I haven't seen the images from *this* particular camera.
I don't care what other cameras with this sensor are doing.

pinholecam · 06-22-2011, 08:52 PM

The designers watched too much Transformers when they designed the pop up for the flash.

Then again, if the price is low, comes in black and the image quality as good as the more serious compacts (LX5, G13, etc), I'd consider one.

Hey! Maybe it has a special feature where I can twist and turn it into a mini robot Transformer

rawr · 06-22-2011, 09:09 PM

Here's a hands on video and some more pix of the Q:

Pentax releases Q, world's smallest interchangeable lens digital camera (hands-on video) -- Engadget

It looks a LOT better in black, btw.

UdonUdon · 06-22-2011, 09:11 PM

Originally posted by rawr

It looks a LOT better in black, btw.

That is quite the understatement.

Biro · 06-22-2011, 09:15 PM

Yeah, it looks an order of magnitude better in black. Here's is Mike Johnston's take on it:

The Online Photographer

**WillWeaverRVA** · 06-22-2011, 09:16 PM

It looks better in black, but this isn't anywhere worth the price tag and it still looks ridiculous overall...

ogl · 06-22-2011, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by Ash

No, I don't, because I haven't seen the images from *this* particular camera.
I don't care what other cameras with this sensor are doing.

Are you sure that you can see BIG difference?

It's ridiculously to find difference in IQ between camera with 1/2.33" sensor.

But...If you're fan of every breaking wind from Hoya, let's try...

Good luck.

ogl · 06-22-2011, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by rawr

Here's a hands on video and some more pix of the Q:

Pentax releases Q, world's smallest interchangeable lens digital camera (hands-on video) -- Engadget

It looks a LOT better in black, btw.

Not too small with zoom lens...

UdonUdon · 06-22-2011, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by ogl

Not too small with zoom lens...

I disagree. It's pretty small if the entire camera + zoom lens can fit in the palm for your hand...

ogl · 06-22-2011, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by UdonUdon

I disagree. It's pretty small if the entire camera + zoom lens can fit in the palm for your hand...

have a look at XZ-1 or at new m4/3 cameras.

twitch · 06-22-2011, 09:28 PM

ogl · 06-22-2011, 09:31 PM

The price of zoom for tiny sensor is USD300....Insane...

rawr · 06-22-2011, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by UdonUdon

That is quite the understatement.

I know. My face when I first saw the white Q was like this:

ogl · 06-22-2011, 09:40 PM

The Pentax Q is expected to begin shipping in Japan by this August. Availability of camera and lenses in the US market will follow in early Fall 2011, and US-market pricing is expected to be in the region of US$800 inclusive of the 47mm-equivalent f/1.9 kit lens.
The PENTAX 02 Standard Zoom will cost around US$300, while the PENTAX 03 Fish-Eye is expected to ship for around $130. The lo-fi PENTAX 04 Toy Lens Wide and PENTAX 05 Toy Lens Telephoto lenses should cost around $80 apiece. Other accessories will include a shoe-mount optical viewfinder for around $250, as well as a 40.5mm polarizing filter and two lens hoods for the Pentax 01 and 02 lenses with price not yet disclosed.

Absolutely insane prices....

06-22-2011, 09:15 PM	#66
Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	Yeah, it looks an order of magnitude better in black. Here's is Mike Johnston's take on it: The Online Photographer Last edited by Biro; 06-23-2011 at 08:02 AM.

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06-22-2011, 08:39 PM	#61
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by rawr I guess you haven't seen the Sony FA-EX1S Flash Extender for NEX series cameras. Flash extender is different thing...But it's ugly too.

06-22-2011, 08:47 PM	#62
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by ogl Go and see any photos from any camera with this sensor... Do you really believe that engineers can deceive physics? IQ from 1/2.33" is the bottom of IQ. Don't you know it? No, I don't, because I haven't seen the images from this particular camera. I don't care what other cameras with this sensor are doing.

06-22-2011, 08:52 PM	#63
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	The designers watched too much Transformers when they designed the pop up for the flash. Then again, if the price is low, comes in black and the image quality as good as the more serious compacts (LX5, G13, etc), I'd consider one. Hey! Maybe it has a special feature where I can twist and turn it into a mini robot Transformer

06-22-2011, 09:09 PM	#64
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Here's a hands on video and some more pix of the Q: Pentax releases Q, world's smallest interchangeable lens digital camera (hands-on video) -- Engadget It looks a LOT better in black, btw.

06-22-2011, 09:11 PM	#65
UdonUdon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 90	Originally posted by rawr It looks a LOT better in black, btw. That is quite the understatement.

06-22-2011, 09:16 PM	#67
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	It looks better in black, but this isn't anywhere worth the price tag and it still looks ridiculous overall...

06-22-2011, 09:18 PM	#68
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Ash No, I don't, because I haven't seen the images from this particular camera. I don't care what other cameras with this sensor are doing. Are you sure that you can see BIG difference? It's ridiculously to find difference in IQ between camera with 1/2.33" sensor. But...If you're fan of every breaking wind from Hoya, let's try... Good luck.

06-22-2011, 09:20 PM	#69
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by rawr Here's a hands on video and some more pix of the Q: Pentax releases Q, world's smallest interchangeable lens digital camera (hands-on video) -- Engadget It looks a LOT better in black, btw. Not too small with zoom lens...

06-22-2011, 09:24 PM	#70
UdonUdon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 90	Originally posted by ogl Not too small with zoom lens... I disagree. It's pretty small if the entire camera + zoom lens can fit in the palm for your hand...

06-22-2011, 09:27 PM	#71
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by UdonUdon I disagree. It's pretty small if the entire camera + zoom lens can fit in the palm for your hand... have a look at XZ-1 or at new m4/3 cameras.

06-22-2011, 09:28 PM	#72
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571

06-22-2011, 09:31 PM	#73
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	The price of zoom for tiny sensor is USD300....Insane...

06-22-2011, 09:37 PM	#74
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by UdonUdon That is quite the understatement. I know. My face when I first saw the white Q was like this:

06-22-2011, 09:40 PM	#75
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	The Pentax Q is expected to begin shipping in Japan by this August. Availability of camera and lenses in the US market will follow in early Fall 2011, and US-market pricing is expected to be in the region of US$800 inclusive of the 47mm-equivalent f/1.9 kit lens. The PENTAX 02 Standard Zoom will cost around US$300, while the PENTAX 03 Fish-Eye is expected to ship for around $130. The lo-fi PENTAX 04 Toy Lens Wide and PENTAX 05 Toy Lens Telephoto lenses should cost around $80 apiece. Other accessories will include a shoe-mount optical viewfinder for around $250, as well as a 40.5mm polarizing filter and two lens hoods for the Pentax 01 and 02 lenses with price not yet disclosed. Absolutely insane prices....