In-Depth Q7 Review Coming Tomorrow

Adam · 09-16-2013, 12:07 AM

Our in-depth review of the Pentax Q7 will be posted our homepage tomorrow (September 17th). Stay tuned!

After we took a closer look at the Q7 and compared it to the Q, we discovered more enhancements than those originally mentioned in our first impressions. The in-depth review will include Q vs. Q7 comparisons as well as a comprehensive evaluation of the camera's performance.

Adam
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**baro-nite** · 09-16-2013, 05:02 AM

Looking forward to reading it, thanks Adam. Does the review include any adapted lenses?

DaveInPA · 09-16-2013, 06:50 AM

Definitely looking forward to reading this. Especially regarding the new enhancements in the Q7.

Sandy Hancock · 09-16-2013, 07:17 AM

As I have a Q7 arriving tomorrow (one of the first in Australia??) I will be very interested too.

Guakala · 09-16-2013, 08:35 AM

Über exciting as I'm dying to get my hands on one.

**baro-nite** · 09-16-2013, 08:40 AM - **1 Like**

At long last, the full frame Q!

Zygonyx · 09-16-2013, 01:30 PM

Impatient to read your review !
Actually already impressed by the improved IQ and reactivity of this Q-7 !

Adam · 09-16-2013, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Looking forward to reading it, thanks Adam. Does the review include any adapted lenses?

Yes, there's a comparison between the Q and Q7 w/ a 150mm lens.

Adam · 09-17-2013, 12:26 AM

The review is now live:

Pentax Q7 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

**baro-nite** · 09-17-2013, 06:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Yes, there's a comparison between the Q and Q7 w/ a 150mm lens.

Thanks Adam. The slider for comparing the two shots is very helpful. Out of curiosity, what method did you use to ensure correct focus on the two shots?

Sandy Hancock · 09-19-2013, 01:58 AM

For those of you who have bought a hood for your 02 Standard Zoom, it vignettes quite significantly at 5mm on the Q7:

02 @ 5 with hood!

The good news is the lens gives quite good results without the hood. In both of these shots the sun is not far out of the frame at upper right.

02 @ 5

I will attack the corners of my hood and try again later....

DaveInPA · 09-19-2013, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

For those of you who have bought a hood for your 02 Standard Zoom, it vignettes quite significantly at 5mm on the Q7:

02 @ 5 with hood!

The good news is the lens gives quite good results without the hood. In both of these shots the sun is not far out of the frame at upper right.

02 @ 5

I will attack the corners of my hood and try again later....

Thanks for posting this, Sandy.

Beautiful house! Is that yours? It looks large enough to host the 1st Annual PentaxForums Convention.

Sandy Hancock · 09-19-2013, 04:42 AM

Thanks Dave. Yes, that is my humble abode. Any Pentaxian convention in Adelaide would be incomplete without a gathering there; mid spring or late autumn are the best times.

For the record, I think the 02 is a little wider on the Q7 than has otherwise been suggested.
The next two shots were taken with the DA15 and DA*16-50 from exactly the same place as the second shot in the post above. I reckon the 02 is at least as wide as the DA15, with much better edge sharpness.

DA15

DA*16-50 @ 16

Barry Pearson · 09-19-2013, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

For those of you who have bought a hood for your 02 Standard Zoom, it vignettes quite significantly at 5mm on the Q7:

Ouch! I have just bought a Q7, and also a hood for my existing 02!

The vignetting has gone before 6mm, but I'll have to decide whether it is ever worthwhile using the hood.

(Thanks for the information).

**crewl1** · 09-22-2013, 12:45 PM

Yes the Q7 is shown with a new hood design for the 02.
I will wait for the JJC edition.

09-16-2013, 12:07 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	In-Depth Q7 Review Coming Tomorrow Our in-depth review of the Pentax Q7 will be posted our homepage tomorrow (September 17th). Stay tuned! After we took a closer look at the Q7 and compared it to the Q, we discovered more enhancements than those originally mentioned in our first impressions. The in-depth review will include Q vs. Q7 comparisons as well as a comprehensive evaluation of the camera's performance. 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:

09-16-2013, 08:46 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by baro-nite Looking forward to reading it, thanks Adam. Does the review include any adapted lenses? Yes, there's a comparison between the Q and Q7 w/ a 150mm lens. 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:

09-17-2013, 12:26 AM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	The review is now live: Pentax Q7 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com 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:

09-19-2013, 04:42 AM	#13
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Thanks Dave. Yes, that is my humble abode. Any Pentaxian convention in Adelaide would be incomplete without a gathering there; mid spring or late autumn are the best times. For the record, I think the 02 is a little wider on the Q7 than has otherwise been suggested. The next two shots were taken with the DA15 and DA16-50 from exactly the same place as the second shot in the post above. I reckon the 02 is at least as wide as the DA15, with much better edge sharpness. DA15 DA16-50 @ 16 Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 09-19-2013 at 04:50 AM.

09-22-2013, 12:45 PM	#15
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Yes the Q7 is shown with a new hood design for the 02. I will wait for the JJC edition. Attached Images

09-16-2013, 05:02 AM	#2
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Looking forward to reading it, thanks Adam. Does the review include any adapted lenses?

09-16-2013, 06:50 AM	#3
DaveInPA Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 499	Definitely looking forward to reading this. Especially regarding the new enhancements in the Q7.

09-16-2013, 07:17 AM	#4
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	As I have a Q7 arriving tomorrow (one of the first in Australia??) I will be very interested too.

09-16-2013, 08:35 AM	#5
Guakala Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 158	Über exciting as I'm dying to get my hands on one.

09-16-2013, 08:40 AM - 1 Like	#6
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	At long last, the full frame Q!

09-16-2013, 01:30 PM	#7
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Impatient to read your review ! Actually already impressed by the improved IQ and reactivity of this Q-7 !

09-17-2013, 06:49 AM - 1 Like	#10
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by Adam Yes, there's a comparison between the Q and Q7 w/ a 150mm lens. Thanks Adam. The slider for comparing the two shots is very helpful. Out of curiosity, what method did you use to ensure correct focus on the two shots?

09-19-2013, 01:58 AM	#11
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	For those of you who have bought a hood for your 02 Standard Zoom, it vignettes quite significantly at 5mm on the Q7: 02 @ 5 with hood! The good news is the lens gives quite good results without the hood. In both of these shots the sun is not far out of the frame at upper right. 02 @ 5 I will attack the corners of my hood and try again later....

09-19-2013, 03:14 AM	#12
DaveInPA Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 499	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock For those of you who have bought a hood for your 02 Standard Zoom, it vignettes quite significantly at 5mm on the Q7: 02 @ 5 with hood! The good news is the lens gives quite good results without the hood. In both of these shots the sun is not far out of the frame at upper right. 02 @ 5 I will attack the corners of my hood and try again later.... Thanks for posting this, Sandy. Beautiful house! Is that yours? It looks large enough to host the 1st Annual PentaxForums Convention.

09-19-2013, 08:32 AM	#14
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock For those of you who have bought a hood for your 02 Standard Zoom, it vignettes quite significantly at 5mm on the Q7: Ouch! I have just bought a Q7, and also a hood for my existing 02! The vignetting has gone before 6mm, but I'll have to decide whether it is ever worthwhile using the hood. (Thanks for the information).

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