Ok all you Q Owners - why no reviews?

Docrwm · 03-18-2012, 11:58 AM

The title says it all. I went to the Camera section to read about your impressions of the Q and found.....nothing. Seriously, not a single review by an owner. Not one. Is it that bad?

mtansley · 03-18-2012, 12:18 PM - **1 Like**

They're all scared they'll be insulted by the lunatic fringe of Pentax folks who don't believe anything less than a Full Frame DSLR is any good.

Look at the folks who made such a big fuss about the K-01.

I look forward to reading those reviews also, I can't afford one at present but that doesn't mean I'm less interested in it.

Docrwm · 03-18-2012, 12:19 PM

Pentaxians are quirky, and you can not spell quirky without a "Q"!

Adam · 03-18-2012, 12:21 PM

I think that just not enough people own one.

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Docrwm · 03-18-2012, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I think that just not enough people own one.

Adam, so is it 10-50-what? You'd think someone would have written up their review of the little thing.

Zygonyx · 03-18-2012, 01:12 PM - **1 Like**

Reviews are serious things, Q-owners are too busy taking fun with their stuff to save time for writing

stern · 03-18-2012, 01:24 PM

7 reviews on amazon.co.uk, 7 in German on dot.de and 5 more in English on ...dot.com. Most of them rave reviews.

Docrwm · 03-18-2012, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by stern

7 reviews on amazon.co.uk, 7 in German on dot.de and 5 more in English on ...dot.com. Most of them rave reviews.

Terrific. But what about Pentaxians? Wouldn't you consider them more informed consumers? Why no reviews from them here?

Laurentiu Cristofor · 03-18-2012, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Terrific. But what about Pentaxians? Wouldn't you consider them more informed consumers? Why no reviews from them here?

Here are some reasons:

- Few people will bother to write a camera review at all
- There are thousands of owners of each Pentax DSLR model and only up to ~40 reviews for each model. There are probably less than 1:40 owners of Q, so we shouldn't be surprised that there is no review at all for the Q
- It's easier to add a review to an existing section than to create a section by yourself (have to take product shots, etc)

All this explains why no one bothered to add a Q review here. But there is enough activity in this forum that you can find out people that use the Q and ask their opinion directly, if you're interested in finding out more about the camera.

Kirill_est · 03-18-2012, 02:08 PM - **1 Like**

I see no point in me or any other owner reviewing it, it got so much coverage already, it has been wider and more diverse (controversial

) that for any other mass-marketed digital camera in the recent years if memory serves me right. I really have nothing to add, some will love it like me and some will remain indifferent no matter what I could write in a homespun review. The Q is not a religious teaching for zealots to spread. I just use it and enjoy it.

jogiba · 03-18-2012, 04:21 PM

There are many Q reviews on youtube and this one is the best IMHO.

You Tube

Docrwm · 03-18-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

There are many Q reviews on youtube and this one is the best IMHO.
Pentax Q - New Favouritest Camera EVER! - Review - YouTube

I think Blunty 3000 is terrific and enjoy his video rants and reviews. I just wanted one from a Pentaxian, who we would believe might be better equipped by experience to comment on the Q. Ah well.

**monochrome** · 03-18-2012, 05:15 PM

Asahiflex has commented several times about his Q. barondla has recently posted euphoric Replies showing Q with K-01. Maybe the owners of Q aren't the type who write reviews.

I've started an outline for a K-01 user review but it is a pretty scary thing to put yourself out there in a technically aware and proficient community such as this. Especially since this community has no fear of letting you know they disagree (and then there are the classless clowns who spew invective with no experience or knowledge). Many potential reviewers simply ask themselves, "Why bother?" and the answer is "Don't."

Docrwm · 03-18-2012, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Asahiflex has commented several times about his Q. barondla has recently posted euphoric Replies showing Q with K-01. Maybe the owners of Q aren't the type who write reviews.

I've started an outline for a K-01 user review but it is a pretty scary thing to put yourself out there in a technically aware and proficient community such as this. Especially since this community has no fear of letting you know they disagree (and then there are the classless clowns who spew invective with no experience or knowledge). Many potential reviewers simply ask themselves, "Why bother?" and the answer is "Don't."

Good points. Good luck with your K-01 review.

jogiba · 03-18-2012, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I think Blunty 3000 is terrific and enjoy his video rants and reviews. I just wanted one from a Pentaxian, who we would believe might be better equipped by experience to comment on the Q. Ah well.

Pentax Q Review - Overview - PentaxForums.com

03-18-2012, 11:58 AM	#1
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Ok all you Q Owners - why no reviews? The title says it all. I went to the Camera section to read about your impressions of the Q and found.....nothing. Seriously, not a single review by an owner. Not one. Is it that bad?

03-18-2012, 01:24 PM	#7
stern Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 112	You'll obviously have to look elsewhere: 7 reviews on amazon.co.uk, 7 in German on dot.de and 5 more in English on ...dot.com. Most of them rave reviews.

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03-18-2012, 12:18 PM - 1 Like	#2
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	They're all scared they'll be insulted by the lunatic fringe of Pentax folks who don't believe anything less than a Full Frame DSLR is any good. Look at the folks who made such a big fuss about the K-01. I look forward to reading those reviews also, I can't afford one at present but that doesn't mean I'm less interested in it.

03-18-2012, 12:19 PM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Pentaxians are quirky, and you can not spell quirky without a "Q"!

03-18-2012, 12:21 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	I think that just not enough people own one. 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:

03-18-2012, 12:23 PM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I think that just not enough people own one. Adam, so is it 10-50-what? You'd think someone would have written up their review of the little thing.

03-18-2012, 01:12 PM - 1 Like	#6
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Reviews are serious things, Q-owners are too busy taking fun with their stuff to save time for writing

03-18-2012, 01:41 PM	#8
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by stern 7 reviews on amazon.co.uk, 7 in German on dot.de and 5 more in English on ...dot.com. Most of them rave reviews. Terrific. But what about Pentaxians? Wouldn't you consider them more informed consumers? Why no reviews from them here?

03-18-2012, 02:01 PM	#9
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Originally posted by Docrwm Terrific. But what about Pentaxians? Wouldn't you consider them more informed consumers? Why no reviews from them here? Here are some reasons: - Few people will bother to write a camera review at all - There are thousands of owners of each Pentax DSLR model and only up to ~40 reviews for each model. There are probably less than 1:40 owners of Q, so we shouldn't be surprised that there is no review at all for the Q - It's easier to add a review to an existing section than to create a section by yourself (have to take product shots, etc) All this explains why no one bothered to add a Q review here. But there is enough activity in this forum that you can find out people that use the Q and ask their opinion directly, if you're interested in finding out more about the camera.

03-18-2012, 02:08 PM - 1 Like	#10
Kirill_est Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tallinn Posts: 110	I see no point in me or any other owner reviewing it, it got so much coverage already, it has been wider and more diverse (controversial ) that for any other mass-marketed digital camera in the recent years if memory serves me right. I really have nothing to add, some will love it like me and some will remain indifferent no matter what I could write in a homespun review. The Q is not a religious teaching for zealots to spread. I just use it and enjoy it.

03-18-2012, 05:02 PM	#12
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by jogiba There are many Q reviews on youtube and this one is the best IMHO. Pentax Q - New Favouritest Camera EVER! - Review - YouTube I think Blunty 3000 is terrific and enjoy his video rants and reviews. I just wanted one from a Pentaxian, who we would believe might be better equipped by experience to comment on the Q. Ah well.

03-18-2012, 05:15 PM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Asahiflex has commented several times about his Q. barondla has recently posted euphoric Replies showing Q with K-01. Maybe the owners of Q aren't the type who write reviews. I've started an outline for a K-01 user review but it is a pretty scary thing to put yourself out there in a technically aware and proficient community such as this. Especially since this community has no fear of letting you know they disagree (and then there are the classless clowns who spew invective with no experience or knowledge). Many potential reviewers simply ask themselves, "Why bother?" and the answer is "Don't."

03-18-2012, 05:16 PM	#14
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Asahiflex has commented several times about his Q. barondla has recently posted euphoric Replies showing Q with K-01. Maybe the owners of Q aren't the type who write reviews. I've started an outline for a K-01 user review but it is a pretty scary thing to put yourself out there in a technically aware and proficient community such as this. Especially since this community has no fear of letting you know they disagree (and then there are the classless clowns who spew invective with no experience or knowledge). Many potential reviewers simply ask themselves, "Why bother?" and the answer is "Don't." Good points. Good luck with your K-01 review.

03-18-2012, 05:19 PM	#15
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by Docrwm I think Blunty 3000 is terrific and enjoy his video rants and reviews. I just wanted one from a Pentaxian, who we would believe might be better equipped by experience to comment on the Q. Ah well. Pentax Q Review - Overview - PentaxForums.com