I coudn´t resist

Genesis · 06-13-2013, 11:20 AM - **1 Like**

All this talk about the new Q7 - and what did I do ??? Have just pressed "buy" on a Q+02 lens for 295 USD - Don´t start shouting

- I´m from Denmark and as you might know prices are normally x2 times here compared to the US...(so I DO think it´s a bargain) I just coudn´t resist. Think I will be a good addition to my K-01.

hnikesch · 06-13-2013, 11:42 AM

It's less than I payed in December in the US and I was getting a deal

Hans

panoguy · 06-13-2013, 11:43 AM

Just wait until you have it in your hands! The original Q has a much more "premium feel" than the Q10 (and probably Q7). No idea if it's better built or will last longer, but IMHO a full magnesium body goes a long way toward feeling like a "real camera" and not a disposable P&S. (And yes, I've used the Q10!)

Genesis · 06-13-2013, 12:01 PM

..why didn´t I order it with express delivery :-(.. Well it was really an "impulse.. don´t think a lot" purchase. :-)

Docrwm · 06-13-2013, 12:04 PM

Congratulations. I still like the original Q better than the Q10, but the Q7 seems like it might be a significant enough upgrade to overlook the plastic body.

**jva59** · 06-13-2013, 06:17 PM

Sounds like a fine deal to me. I paid more for the Q + 01 and have loved it ever since. Enjoy it and see if, after a while, you also want a Q 7, which is what I'm going to do.

**OrangeKx** · 06-13-2013, 07:21 PM

Target is selling the white Q + 02 lens for $249.99 (online only, I believe).

Steve.Ledger · 06-13-2013, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

Just wait until you have it in your hands! The original Q has a much more "premium feel" than the Q10 (and probably Q7). No idea if it's better built or will last longer, but IMHO a full magnesium body goes a long way toward feeling like a "real camera" and not a disposable P&S. (And yes, I've used the Q10!)

+1

Definately.
And really, the IQ of the Q7 is going to have to be jaw dropping if it wants a chance of place in my Pentax stable.

Genesis · 06-17-2013, 12:10 PM

I did it again !!! I´m weak...I was looking for a 01 lens, and "suddenly" I had ordered one more Q : a white body with a 01 lens. But I have convinced myself that : well now you don´t need to buy a spare battery :-)

**mtngal** · 06-17-2013, 12:48 PM

Congrats on both Q cameras - you'll love the 01 lens. As far as needing an additional battery - I figured I'd use one camera but they are so small, I just carry both cameras which cuts down on the number of times I change lenses. So I still felt I needed extra batteries (and so bought 3 extras). Hope you have as much fun with your little darlings as I'm having.

Doberman · 06-17-2013, 12:51 PM - **1 Like**

That's awesome! You're going to love it. I just picked mine up the other day. I'm in love. The most fun I've ever had with a camera.

Docrwm · 06-17-2013, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by Genesis

I did it again !!! I´m weak...I was looking for a 01 lens, and "suddenly" I had ordered one more Q : a white body with a 01 lens. But I have convinced myself that : well now you don´t need to buy a spare battery :-)

I have 2 bodies and 6 batteries total. There have been outings where I was on my last 2 batteries in camera when we finished. Wasabi offers solid batteries with a very nice charger for around $25 for 2 batteries and the charger. Well worth it IMHO.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/wasabi-d-li68-replacement-btr-k...tml#review2581

Genesis · 06-17-2013, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I have 2 bodies and 6 batteries total. There have been outings where I was on my last 2 batteries in camera when we finished. Wasabi offers solid batteries with a very nice charger for around $25 for 2 batteries and the charger. Well worth it IMHO.

Wasabi D-Li68 replacement - BTR-KLIC7004-JWP reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

And I guess that´s not "original" batteries ? :-) What is the capacity ? Is it 700 mAh or 1000 mAh.. I have seen both. - Hope I can do this - sorry didn´t see the link at the bottom :-(

**crewl1** · 06-17-2013, 01:14 PM

I'm finding I need to get another set of batts and charger so thanks for the Wasabi advice.

Docrwm · 06-17-2013, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by Genesis

And I guess that´s not "original" batteries ? :-) What is the capacity ? Is it 700 mAh or 1000 mAh.. I have seen both. - Hope I can do this - sorry didn´t see the link at the bottom :-(

Originally posted by crewl1

I'm finding I need to get another set of batts and charger so thanks for the Wasabi advice.

I honestly can not tell any difference between the OEM Pentax and the Wasabi batteries unless I look at them. In use they are equivalent in my experience. Their charger is much nicer than the OEM Pentax because it is smaller and has fold away prongs so it travels better too.

06-13-2013, 11:20 AM - 1 Like	#1
Genesis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Helsinge Posts: 33	I coudn´t resist All this talk about the new Q7 - and what did I do ??? Have just pressed "buy" on a Q+02 lens for 295 USD - Don´t start shouting - I´m from Denmark and as you might know prices are normally x2 times here compared to the US...(so I DO think it´s a bargain) I just coudn´t resist. Think I will be a good addition to my K-01.

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06-13-2013, 11:42 AM	#2
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	It's less than I payed in December in the US and I was getting a deal Hans

06-13-2013, 11:43 AM	#3
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Just wait until you have it in your hands! The original Q has a much more "premium feel" than the Q10 (and probably Q7). No idea if it's better built or will last longer, but IMHO a full magnesium body goes a long way toward feeling like a "real camera" and not a disposable P&S. (And yes, I've used the Q10!)

06-13-2013, 12:01 PM	#4
Genesis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Helsinge Posts: 33 Original Poster	..why didn´t I order it with express delivery :-(.. Well it was really an "impulse.. don´t think a lot" purchase. :-)

06-13-2013, 12:04 PM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Congratulations. I still like the original Q better than the Q10, but the Q7 seems like it might be a significant enough upgrade to overlook the plastic body.

06-13-2013, 06:17 PM	#6
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Sounds like a fine deal to me. I paid more for the Q + 01 and have loved it ever since. Enjoy it and see if, after a while, you also want a Q 7, which is what I'm going to do.

06-13-2013, 07:21 PM	#7
OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	Target is selling the white Q + 02 lens for $249.99 (online only, I believe).

06-13-2013, 07:57 PM	#8
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by panoguy Just wait until you have it in your hands! The original Q has a much more "premium feel" than the Q10 (and probably Q7). No idea if it's better built or will last longer, but IMHO a full magnesium body goes a long way toward feeling like a "real camera" and not a disposable P&S. (And yes, I've used the Q10!) +1 Definately. And really, the IQ of the Q7 is going to have to be jaw dropping if it wants a chance of place in my Pentax stable.

06-17-2013, 12:10 PM	#9
Genesis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Helsinge Posts: 33 Original Poster	I did it again !!! I´m weak...I was looking for a 01 lens, and "suddenly" I had ordered one more Q : a white body with a 01 lens. But I have convinced myself that : well now you don´t need to buy a spare battery :-)

06-17-2013, 12:48 PM	#10
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	Congrats on both Q cameras - you'll love the 01 lens. As far as needing an additional battery - I figured I'd use one camera but they are so small, I just carry both cameras which cuts down on the number of times I change lenses. So I still felt I needed extra batteries (and so bought 3 extras). Hope you have as much fun with your little darlings as I'm having.

06-17-2013, 12:51 PM - 1 Like	#11
Doberman Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2	That's awesome! You're going to love it. I just picked mine up the other day. I'm in love. The most fun I've ever had with a camera.

06-17-2013, 12:56 PM	#12
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Genesis I did it again !!! I´m weak...I was looking for a 01 lens, and "suddenly" I had ordered one more Q : a white body with a 01 lens. But I have convinced myself that : well now you don´t need to buy a spare battery :-) I have 2 bodies and 6 batteries total. There have been outings where I was on my last 2 batteries in camera when we finished. Wasabi offers solid batteries with a very nice charger for around $25 for 2 batteries and the charger. Well worth it IMHO. https://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/wasabi-d-li68-replacement-btr-k...tml#review2581

06-17-2013, 01:03 PM	#13
Genesis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Helsinge Posts: 33 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm I have 2 bodies and 6 batteries total. There have been outings where I was on my last 2 batteries in camera when we finished. Wasabi offers solid batteries with a very nice charger for around $25 for 2 batteries and the charger. Well worth it IMHO. Wasabi D-Li68 replacement - BTR-KLIC7004-JWP reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database And I guess that´s not "original" batteries ? :-) What is the capacity ? Is it 700 mAh or 1000 mAh.. I have seen both. - Hope I can do this - sorry didn´t see the link at the bottom :-(

06-17-2013, 01:14 PM	#14
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	I'm finding I need to get another set of batts and charger so thanks for the Wasabi advice.

06-17-2013, 02:17 PM	#15
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Genesis And I guess that´s not "original" batteries ? :-) What is the capacity ? Is it 700 mAh or 1000 mAh.. I have seen both. - Hope I can do this - sorry didn´t see the link at the bottom :-( Originally posted by crewl1 I'm finding I need to get another set of batts and charger so thanks for the Wasabi advice. I honestly can not tell any difference between the OEM Pentax and the Wasabi batteries unless I look at them. In use they are equivalent in my experience. Their charger is much nicer than the OEM Pentax because it is smaller and has fold away prongs so it travels better too.