Finally have my own Q

stormtech · 11-12-2012, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by LeRolls

Got mine for $285 on eBay with the Prime brand new and that was a few days before the price drop. Just shelled out $450 for the K-01 so I wasn't looking to spend more than $300. So glad I bit the bullet at the price point I was comfortable with because the Q is the most fun I've ever had with a camera.

Thanks for that info. I am usually a bit leery buying cameras on eBay because I don't want a gray market unit, but I will take a look.

Docrwm · 11-12-2012, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Ok, so it appears that I am "out voted" for the charger/batteries. What about the $255 for the prime lens? I bought the zoom kit. So I would be spending $299 if I had went the prime route as I would have wanted the "other" lens.

Admit it folks. There is a crazy logic in buying a SECOND Q.

Buy the 2nd Q, sell the body, get the Prime 01 for very little. PITA but it works.

Shawn67 · 11-12-2012, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Spare battery = $25 -25
Charger = $40

Check ebay. Spare batteries are $2.99 delivered and you can get a battery with a charger for $6.99 delivered or $8.78 for a charger and two batteries. I bought 3 of the $2.99 batteries and they seem fine so far.

Shawn

Docrwm · 11-12-2012, 01:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stormtech

Thanks for that info. I am usually a bit leery buying cameras on eBay because I don't want a gray market unit, but I will take a look.

Stan,

You will not regret getting the Q. It is outstanding in so many ways. I'm just getting a handle on the options via the front knob. The monochrome option has so many layers and can totally take me back to learning on SLRs in the 1970s with cheap B&W film and developing our own in the lab we built in the basement of the school. I'm enjoying the 8.5/1.9 a lot too. If you do go with that lens remember that for the Q there are firmware updates for BOTH the camera and the 01 and 02 lenses.

**crewl1** · 11-12-2012, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Admit it folks. There is a crazy logic in buying a SECOND Q.

I get it. I've been considering buying a second Q to put away and keep in case anything ever happens to this one.

I think this version's perfect little mag body design and construction will not be outdone for a while, as the Q10 has already shown.

Shawn67 · 11-12-2012, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

but have my goal of getting a $299 shipped deal.

B&H has a used one for $249 right now. Also, keep an eye on Amazon. They had new ones for $307 last week and their open box warehouse deals pricing changes nearly daily.

Shawn

LeRolls · 11-12-2012, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

If you do go with that lens remember that for the Q there are firmware updates for BOTH the camera and the 01 and 02 lenses.

Thanks for this info! Had no idea that there was an update for the prime. Had only updated the camera itself. Just got done doing the lens now. Got to love that support!

Docrwm · 11-12-2012, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by LeRolls

Thanks for this info! Had no idea that there was an update for the prime. Had only updated the camera itself. Just got done doing the lens now. Got to love that support!

You're welcome. I found it when downloading the v1.10 firmware for the Q. In retrospect I seem to recall reading about it here at some time in the past but did not remember, just stumbled on it.

stormtech · 11-12-2012, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Stan,

You will not regret getting the Q. It is outstanding in so many ways. I'm just getting a handle on the options via the front knob. The monochrome option has so many layers and can totally take me back to learning on SLRs in the 1970s with cheap B&W film and developing our own in the lab we built in the basement of the school. I'm enjoying the 8.5/1.9 a lot too. If you do go with that lens remember that for the Q there are firmware updates for BOTH the camera and the 01 and 02 lenses.

Well now you've added another layer of interest for me. I shot nothing but B&W from the time I was 10 years old up into my 20's developing my own film and prints at home in our makeshift darkroom. Since now into the digital thing, I haven't shot one frame in B&W........

Docrwm · 11-12-2012, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Well now you've added another layer of interest for me. I shot nothing but B&W from the time I was 10 years old up into my 20's developing my own film and prints at home in our makeshift darkroom. Since now into the digital thing, I haven't shot one frame in B&W........

Same here. I hadn't shot B&W in 20+ years, even though our dSLRs can do it. That little knob on the front of the Q makes it SO easy. I've been playing around with different combinations in the B&W range all day (home sick today) and it's just amazing.

**barondla** · 11-12-2012, 10:42 PM

Crewl1, can't believe you haven't added a second Q yet. Still waiting for my white Q/ 02 zoom kit to arrive. I can justify it. Have two of the original Pentax A110's with 3 lens kits.

Stormtech, what are you thinking? You are going to mess around and miss the Q, if not careful. Look at how many people have bought one lately. Any ready to send them back? Not a chance. Move man move!
thanks
barondla

**crewl1** · 11-13-2012, 06:26 AM

Heh heh. I still have the fisheye lens and the oem adapter I want to get.
I already have 2 k-5s that I'm trying to work into the rotation.
I'll probably pick up a lightly used Q locally, as they pop up pretty regular.

NickLarsson · 11-13-2012, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by barondla

Crewl1, can't believe you haven't added a second Q yet. Still waiting for my white Q/ 02 zoom kit to arrive. I can justify it. Have two of the original Pentax A110's with 3 lens kits.

Stormtech, what are you thinking? You are going to mess around and miss the Q, if not careful. Look at how many people have bought one lately. Any ready to send them back? Not a chance. Move man move!
thanks
barondla

Barondla, which percentage do you get each time you convince someone to buy a Q ?

You are one of the best Q seller out there

**crewl1** · 11-13-2012, 08:59 AM

He gets advance access to Q products, as evidenced by the adapter he now has that no one else can get.

Docrwm · 11-13-2012, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

He gets advance access to Q products, as evidenced by the adapter he now has that no one else can get.

Think it's really Ned in disguise?

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11-12-2012, 01:26 PM	#136
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by LeRolls Got mine for $285 on eBay with the Prime brand new and that was a few days before the price drop. Just shelled out $450 for the K-01 so I wasn't looking to spend more than $300. So glad I bit the bullet at the price point I was comfortable with because the Q is the most fun I've ever had with a camera. Thanks for that info. I am usually a bit leery buying cameras on eBay because I don't want a gray market unit, but I will take a look.

11-12-2012, 01:27 PM	#137
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by LaurenOE Ok, so it appears that I am "out voted" for the charger/batteries. What about the $255 for the prime lens? I bought the zoom kit. So I would be spending $299 if I had went the prime route as I would have wanted the "other" lens. Admit it folks. There is a crazy logic in buying a SECOND Q. Buy the 2nd Q, sell the body, get the Prime 01 for very little. PITA but it works.

11-12-2012, 01:27 PM	#138
Shawn67 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 156	Originally posted by LaurenOE Spare battery = $25 -25 Charger = $40 Check ebay. Spare batteries are $2.99 delivered and you can get a battery with a charger for $6.99 delivered or $8.78 for a charger and two batteries. I bought 3 of the $2.99 batteries and they seem fine so far. Shawn

11-12-2012, 01:30 PM - 1 Like	#139
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech Thanks for that info. I am usually a bit leery buying cameras on eBay because I don't want a gray market unit, but I will take a look. Stan, You will not regret getting the Q. It is outstanding in so many ways. I'm just getting a handle on the options via the front knob. The monochrome option has so many layers and can totally take me back to learning on SLRs in the 1970s with cheap B&W film and developing our own in the lab we built in the basement of the school. I'm enjoying the 8.5/1.9 a lot too. If you do go with that lens remember that for the Q there are firmware updates for BOTH the camera and the 01 and 02 lenses.

11-12-2012, 01:32 PM	#140
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by LaurenOE Admit it folks. There is a crazy logic in buying a SECOND Q. I get it. I've been considering buying a second Q to put away and keep in case anything ever happens to this one. I think this version's perfect little mag body design and construction will not be outdone for a while, as the Q10 has already shown.

11-12-2012, 01:33 PM	#141
Shawn67 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 156	Originally posted by stormtech but have my goal of getting a $299 shipped deal. B&H has a used one for $249 right now. Also, keep an eye on Amazon. They had new ones for $307 last week and their open box warehouse deals pricing changes nearly daily. Shawn

11-12-2012, 01:51 PM	#142
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by Docrwm If you do go with that lens remember that for the Q there are firmware updates for BOTH the camera and the 01 and 02 lenses. Thanks for this info! Had no idea that there was an update for the prime. Had only updated the camera itself. Just got done doing the lens now. Got to love that support!

11-12-2012, 01:53 PM	#143
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by LeRolls Thanks for this info! Had no idea that there was an update for the prime. Had only updated the camera itself. Just got done doing the lens now. Got to love that support! You're welcome. I found it when downloading the v1.10 firmware for the Q. In retrospect I seem to recall reading about it here at some time in the past but did not remember, just stumbled on it.

11-12-2012, 02:04 PM	#144
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Docrwm Stan, You will not regret getting the Q. It is outstanding in so many ways. I'm just getting a handle on the options via the front knob. The monochrome option has so many layers and can totally take me back to learning on SLRs in the 1970s with cheap B&W film and developing our own in the lab we built in the basement of the school. I'm enjoying the 8.5/1.9 a lot too. If you do go with that lens remember that for the Q there are firmware updates for BOTH the camera and the 01 and 02 lenses. Well now you've added another layer of interest for me. I shot nothing but B&W from the time I was 10 years old up into my 20's developing my own film and prints at home in our makeshift darkroom. Since now into the digital thing, I haven't shot one frame in B&W........

11-12-2012, 02:06 PM	#145
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech Well now you've added another layer of interest for me. I shot nothing but B&W from the time I was 10 years old up into my 20's developing my own film and prints at home in our makeshift darkroom. Since now into the digital thing, I haven't shot one frame in B&W........ Same here. I hadn't shot B&W in 20+ years, even though our dSLRs can do it. That little knob on the front of the Q makes it SO easy. I've been playing around with different combinations in the B&W range all day (home sick today) and it's just amazing.

11-12-2012, 10:42 PM	#146
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Crewl1, can't believe you haven't added a second Q yet. Still waiting for my white Q/ 02 zoom kit to arrive. I can justify it. Have two of the original Pentax A110's with 3 lens kits. Stormtech, what are you thinking? You are going to mess around and miss the Q, if not careful. Look at how many people have bought one lately. Any ready to send them back? Not a chance. Move man move! thanks barondla

11-13-2012, 06:26 AM	#147
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Heh heh. I still have the fisheye lens and the oem adapter I want to get. I already have 2 k-5s that I'm trying to work into the rotation. I'll probably pick up a lightly used Q locally, as they pop up pretty regular.

11-13-2012, 06:47 AM	#148
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by barondla Crewl1, can't believe you haven't added a second Q yet. Still waiting for my white Q/ 02 zoom kit to arrive. I can justify it. Have two of the original Pentax A110's with 3 lens kits. Stormtech, what are you thinking? You are going to mess around and miss the Q, if not careful. Look at how many people have bought one lately. Any ready to send them back? Not a chance. Move man move! thanks barondla Barondla, which percentage do you get each time you convince someone to buy a Q ? You are one of the best Q seller out there

11-13-2012, 08:59 AM	#149
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	He gets advance access to Q products, as evidenced by the adapter he now has that no one else can get.

11-13-2012, 12:06 PM	#150
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 He gets advance access to Q products, as evidenced by the adapter he now has that no one else can get. Think it's really Ned in disguise?