Originally posted by ogl Pentax had invested in this system 5 years of work and money. It could be the bomb 3 years ago. But not now IMO.
ogl, I see your mood.
You are not disappointed about what Pentax did with the Q, you are disappointed about what Pentax did not do otherwise.
Actually, as it turns out, the Q seems to be the best camera in its size class (enthusiast compacts). I agree it is expensive. But best in class is allowed to be expensive; because w/o alternative. It is not even the most expensive in its class if you think about the D-Lux 4 or Fuji X10 (all three are about the same price and as I said, only Q can turn a DA*300 into a 1000mm equivalent ...).
I agree the Q would have more success if less expensive. But Pentax' pricing strategy is not completely out of this world.
I think, with all the enthusiast buyers from Japan, the Q will earn good money for Pentax. A bit cheaper it could earn more. But still it will earn good money. Judging from the positive feedback I've seen to date.
And that is the point, ogl, my friend: The Q may not be
your camera. But it is a good camera for Pentax. Like the Auto 110 in SLR times. Only Pentax did it. And we love Pentax for doing such things. The Auto 100 became cult for some.
Only if Pentax earns credit for doing stuff nobody else does can we hope Pentax returns to become the innovative maker we all love them to be. To become a technological leader rather than a follower again.
And this is why I welcome the Q.
ogl, the Q may not be for
you. But you should welcome the Q. Be in peace with the Q, not at war. Not you. And watch out what will be next.