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With the imminent availability of the Pentax Q10, the Pentax Q (launched in July, 2011, see review) has officially been discontinued, and stock at US retailers is starting to thin out. We believe that the $385 black Q prime kit will be the first to go, followed by the zoom and dual-lens kits.
Fortunately, the Q10 only costs $100 more than the old Q, and even this price is well below the original MSRP of the Q (which was an astronomical $799 back in 2011). To learn more about the Pentax Q10, please see our Photokina Q10 preview. The Q10 is expected to start shipping late this week or early next week. If you're interested getting one or upgrading your old Q, it is already available for pre-order.
Red Pentax Q10 (an iconic color)
Similarly, the Pentax Optio VS20 "vertical shooting" point-and-shoot camera has also been discontinued. Originally announced in January, it hasn't been on the market for very long, as is typical in the obligatory point-and-shoot lineup of most camera manufaturers. We expect Pentax to announce the new lineup of point-and-shoots during the first quarter of 2013.
Nevertheless, if you for any reason still want to get your hands on one of these, the white VS20 is still available at Adorama.
@DSims
Where did Pentax say that they are already working on a Q10 successor?
Now I understand why woot! has an offer for the dual-lens kit.
To Guakala:
Amazon list the lens. Most are sourced from Japan. At least one is sourced from the USA.
Search Amazon for "Pentax 01 Standard Lens" and click on the "8 new" link.
@Guakala: Yes, right here on the forum, in the rumors section. It's in the OP for this thread:
DC Watch: Interview with Toshiyuki Kitazawa, Pentax's Head of Business Development
I prefer the magnesium body of my Q to the polycarbonate body of the Q10. I'm sure the new sensor is better -but I'm also sure it's not that much better.
Glad the Q system has a bright future. I love my Q and happy I have it!!
So how would we get the 01 Standard now?
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@DSims Pentax really said that? Got source?
Personally, I never noticed the dual shutter buttons on that P&S...now I know what type of P&S to buy as a gift :D
Also, glad to see that Ricoh is finally burying parts of the Hoya product lineup.
It's nice to hear such news when it's in such a positive context. This is hardly a sad occasion, because fortunately Pentax said they're already working on the follow-on to the Q10, so it should have a good future.