Pentax Q discontinued?

RayGunn · 04-27-2012, 06:24 AM

I have just, this morning, been told the Pentax Q has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
Went to the B&H website last night to order the Pentax Q, because of the latest price
announced here, but the Q was nowhere to be found on their website. I did see the 02
lens price increased from $252 to $399, though.
When I called B&H this morning, I asked the salesman to order the Pentax Q for me,
at the newly announced "low" price. After a short wait, he told me it wasn't on any of
his lists and must be temporarily out of stock. I asked him to check on when more stock
was expected and he placed me on hold. After about a three minute wait, he came back
on the line and told me his manager told him the Pentax Q has been discontinued by the
manufacturer.
So, the question I now have is: Is the Q completely discontinued or will there be a new model?

starbase218 · 04-27-2012, 06:31 AM

Given that new Q lenses are on the roadmap, and the Q is currently the only body for the system, I'd be very surprised if it were discontinued. So if it is, a successor must be around the corner.

infoomatic · 04-27-2012, 06:33 AM

I hope so (but cannot imagine) ... time to get serious, Pentax!

**monochrome** · 04-27-2012, 06:35 AM

Interesting. Just yesterday Adam posted the announcement of the Instant Rebate lowering the Q price to $499. This is how UPP is supposed to work. Adorama has it on their website with the $499 price. Maybe B&H hasn't fully adjusted to the new policies.

glanglois · 04-27-2012, 07:21 AM

Henry ????

noblepa · 04-27-2012, 07:38 AM

Its 10:36am EDT and B&H shows a two-lens kit for $826.95 in either black or white. Both are listed as being "In Stock".

pentax q

Perhaps B & H was just updating their website when you looked.

farhagh · 04-27-2012, 07:41 AM

Discontinuing/replacing in less than 1 year is a little strange, even for an entry level camera like Q.

gazonk · 04-27-2012, 07:45 AM

Weird. It seems to be available in Japan, so I doubt this is correct.

**NaClH2O** · 04-27-2012, 08:15 AM

As of now (11:15 AM EDT) B&H lists the Q in the two lens kit in both black and white.

NaCl(I think B&H got confused)H2O

Raffwal · 04-27-2012, 08:40 AM

I bet the next Q will be the one with a full frame sensor!

Adam · 04-27-2012, 11:43 AM

Indeed I think they go confused, as now the Q is gone again. Might be because of a web site update.

I spoke with them, and they said that they weren't yet able to secure the $499 price that Adorama had, though. Not sure what Pentax is doing bheind their back...

Medium FormatPro · 04-27-2012, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by Raffwal

I bet the next Q will be the one with a full frame sensor

It would be nothing less than history making to see a Pentax full frame - ever since the end of the production film cameras. A note on prices though about that possibility... IF it was done by Pentax the body alone price would most likely be $2600 to perhaps $3100++.

But unfortunately I don't really see Pentax doing a full frame version in something such as the Q or a possible replacement - as similiar ideas haven't worked in other camera brands. The closest things such as the Sigma DP's have never really taken off - nor have ones such as the current offering by Fuji. Yes I'm aware of the sensor sizes in both, but I though it would be interesting to compare.

A full frame in a Pentax would most likely come in the form of either a Pentax K-02 or a new version of a K-5. most protographers and even non-photographers would agree upon that one. I also believe that for Pentax it's not if full frame will come out - but more so when

eddie1960 · 04-27-2012, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I spoke with them, and they said that they weren't yet able to secure the $499 price that Adorama had, though. Not sure what Pentax is doing bheind their back...

this is the real issue then. I agree not sure why Pentax would be giving them the run around. it is possible adorama jumped the gun to.

It's a little early for it to be discontinued, but i would not be surprised at all to see a Q2 before year end with the dial expanded to support the new lenses on the way

pghwarrior23 · 04-27-2012, 12:00 PM

Discontinued or not (and I am thinking definitely not) I just purchased it from Adorama. Good price!

Adam · 04-27-2012, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by pghwarrior23

Discontinued or not (and I am thinking definitely not) I just purchased it from Adorama. Good price!

Don't forget to claim your free year of marketplace access once the order ships

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q-forum/179091-pentax-q-special-bu...er-status.html

04-27-2012, 06:24 AM	#1
RayGunn Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 198	Pentax Q discontinued? I have just, this morning, been told the Pentax Q has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Went to the B&H website last night to order the Pentax Q, because of the latest price announced here, but the Q was nowhere to be found on their website. I did see the 02 lens price increased from $252 to $399, though. When I called B&H this morning, I asked the salesman to order the Pentax Q for me, at the newly announced "low" price. After a short wait, he told me it wasn't on any of his lists and must be temporarily out of stock. I asked him to check on when more stock was expected and he placed me on hold. After about a three minute wait, he came back on the line and told me his manager told him the Pentax Q has been discontinued by the manufacturer. So, the question I now have is: Is the Q completely discontinued or will there be a new model?

04-27-2012, 11:43 AM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Indeed I think they go confused, as now the Q is gone again. Might be because of a web site update. I spoke with them, and they said that they weren't yet able to secure the $499 price that Adorama had, though. Not sure what Pentax is doing bheind their back... 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:

04-27-2012, 12:05 PM	#15
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by pghwarrior23 Discontinued or not (and I am thinking definitely not) I just purchased it from Adorama. Good price! Don't forget to claim your free year of marketplace access once the order ships https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q-forum/179091-pentax-q-special-bu...er-status.html 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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starbase218 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy, Universe Posts: 1,119	Given that new Q lenses are on the roadmap, and the Q is currently the only body for the system, I'd be very surprised if it were discontinued. So if it is, a successor must be around the corner.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Interesting. Just yesterday Adam posted the announcement of the Instant Rebate lowering the Q price to $499. This is how UPP is supposed to work. Adorama has it on their website with the $499 price. Maybe B&H hasn't fully adjusted to the new policies.

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glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Henry ????

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noblepa Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Village, Ohio USA Posts: 1,142	Its 10:36am EDT and B&H shows a two-lens kit for $826.95 in either black or white. Both are listed as being "In Stock". pentax q Perhaps B & H was just updating their website when you looked.

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farhagh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 339	Discontinuing/replacing in less than 1 year is a little strange, even for an entry level camera like Q.

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gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Weird. It seems to be available in Japan, so I doubt this is correct.

04-27-2012, 08:15 AM	#9
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	As of now (11:15 AM EDT) B&H lists the Q in the two lens kit in both black and white. NaCl(I think B&H got confused)H2O

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Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	I bet the next Q will be the one with a full frame sensor!

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Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Originally posted by Raffwal I bet the next Q will be the one with a full frame sensor It would be nothing less than history making to see a Pentax full frame - ever since the end of the production film cameras. A note on prices though about that possibility... IF it was done by Pentax the body alone price would most likely be $2600 to perhaps $3100++. But unfortunately I don't really see Pentax doing a full frame version in something such as the Q or a possible replacement - as similiar ideas haven't worked in other camera brands. The closest things such as the Sigma DP's have never really taken off - nor have ones such as the current offering by Fuji. Yes I'm aware of the sensor sizes in both, but I though it would be interesting to compare. A full frame in a Pentax would most likely come in the form of either a Pentax K-02 or a new version of a K-5. most protographers and even non-photographers would agree upon that one. I also believe that for Pentax it's not if full frame will come out - but more so when

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eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Adam I spoke with them, and they said that they weren't yet able to secure the $499 price that Adorama had, though. Not sure what Pentax is doing bheind their back... this is the real issue then. I agree not sure why Pentax would be giving them the run around. it is possible adorama jumped the gun to. It's a little early for it to be discontinued, but i would not be surprised at all to see a Q2 before year end with the dial expanded to support the new lenses on the way

04-27-2012, 12:00 PM	#14
pghwarrior23 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 331	Discontinued or not (and I am thinking definitely not) I just purchased it from Adorama. Good price!