The Q forum sure is a happy, peaceful place.

TonyTurley · 03-31-2014, 07:41 AM

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I've found PF to be friendly and laid back overall - I guess I haven't visited those other sub-forums. I also participate in a Sony E-mount forum, and it is friendly and laid back, too. I have a Sony NEX-5R, a K-30, and a Q. All 3 have important niches in my schedule, and the Q is about to enter the aerial photography realm. It is always a risk when you launch a model plane with a camera, but the rewards are well worth it.

robtcorl · 03-31-2014, 07:53 AM

All join hands now for a chorus of Qumbaya.

I've had the original Q for several months now, my son noticed it the other day for the first time and said:
What a neat looking little camera!

**monochrome** · 03-31-2014, 08:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

I've had the original Q for several months now, my son noticed it the other day for the first time and said:
What a neat looking little camera!

For some reason my Q7 just doesn't get the same visceral response.

When I take my original Q out for a walk people literally stop me to talk about it. (Is that an Interchangeable Lens Camera???!!!!). When I have the Q7, smiles, but . . . . . crickets.

6BQ5 · 03-31-2014, 09:15 AM

Take that as a blessing. It allows you to work in stealth mode and shoot like a photographic ninja!

PentaxScott · 03-31-2014, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

Absolutely.

I think there's a tendency to obsess about ultimate image quality in larger (than 1/1.7) formats,
to the detriment of the fun factor and the creativity of the photography.

Maybe this is why the Q system can be so liberating
(on top of the portability and relative cheapness of the equipment).

THIS^

That pretty much sums it up. We are more worried about having fun with a camera that embodies fun, instead of worrying about sensor size.

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

I think the real point is people bought into the Q system with no grand illusion that it would evolve into full frame. Sadly, although the statements from pentax, for years stayed committed to APS-C people made rants about not having FF

Wait...WHAT?! You mean they ARENT going to put a FF sensor into this camera?!?! I spent all those hard earned few dollars on a camera thats fun and Ricoh isnt going to put a class leading sensor in it?! Time to sell!

(Checks calendar)...Oh, its only March 31st. I guess Im a day early for an April Fools joke about a FF camera. /shrug. I guess Ill just have to go enjoy my Q a little more

**Lowell Goudge** · 03-31-2014, 03:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

For some reason my Q7 just doesn't get the same visceral response.

When I take my original Q out for a walk people literally stop me to talk about it. (Is that an Interchangeable Lens Camera???!!!!). When I have the Q7, smiles, but . . . . . crickets.

I just tell them that all that noise about WR cameras is pure BS. I hold up the Q and say look what happened to the K5 when it got wet

**barondla** · 03-31-2014, 05:54 PM

Lowell, I have to use your response next time. What a great come back. Hilarious.

TonyTurley, please be careful with the aerial Q. Can't wait to see your pics. Would love to see your rig.

Thanks
barondla

Monochrome, I didn't realize whole forums could be ignored.

emergo · 04-05-2014, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by Peter Anson

I tried the Q in store and had difficulties with it's size. It was so tiny in my hands..That's the reason I passed on it....

that's where one of these really helps - I have one on each of my Qs and find them invaluable!

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**monochrome** · 04-05-2014, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

I just tell them that all that noise about WR cameras is pure BS. I hold up the Q and say look what happened to the K5 when it got wet

I did, in fact, Laugh. Out. Loud.

**monochrome** · 04-05-2014, 09:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Monochrome, I didn't realize whole forums could be ignored.

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VisualDarkness · 04-05-2014, 11:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Peter Anson

I tried the Q in store and had difficulties with it's size. It was so tiny in my hands..That's the reason I passed on it....It has proved to be a stunning camera in both it's conception and realisation. Hats off to Pentax for this.

Some of you guys must have tennis rackets for hands, I have no problem with the size at all. Maybe it says more about my hands?

**jva59** · 04-06-2014, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

I just tell them that all that noise about WR cameras is pure BS. I hold up the Q and say look what happened to the K5 when it got wet

But if you tumble dry instead of hang drying per instructions

!

**barondla** · 04-06-2014, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

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Thanks for the tip monochrome. At the moment I will keep the complete site enabled. There must be rough areas when a mod blocks and skips reading them.
thanks
barondla

**savoche** · 04-06-2014, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

Some of you guys must have tennis rackets for hands, I have no problem with the size at all. Maybe it says more about my hands?

I have, sadly, never had the chance to hold a Q, but I would expect it to be a bit too small for me to comfortably hold it. I did try one of those Canon M things, and that was very hard to hold properly. I expect the Q to have a more sensible layout, but it is also quite a bit smaller. Won't buy one without having tried it - which is a good thing! I don't need another world of lenses opened up

That doesn't change the fact that the Q is a seriously cool concept, and just perfect for having fun.

derekkite · 04-06-2014, 09:35 AM

I have pretty large hands and the thing disappears into my paws. Original Q. It is tiny. The challenge isn't the buttons, they are well placed and work well, it is keeping various digits behind the lens.

04-06-2014, 07:58 AM	#42
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge I just tell them that all that noise about WR cameras is pure BS. I hold up the Q and say look what happened to the K5 when it got wet But if you tumble dry instead of hang drying per instructions!

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03-31-2014, 07:41 AM	#31
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I've found PF to be friendly and laid back overall - I guess I haven't visited those other sub-forums. I also participate in a Sony E-mount forum, and it is friendly and laid back, too. I have a Sony NEX-5R, a K-30, and a Q. All 3 have important niches in my schedule, and the Q is about to enter the aerial photography realm. It is always a risk when you launch a model plane with a camera, but the rewards are well worth it.

03-31-2014, 07:53 AM	#32
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	All join hands now for a chorus of Qumbaya. I've had the original Q for several months now, my son noticed it the other day for the first time and said: What a neat looking little camera!

03-31-2014, 08:21 AM - 1 Like	#33
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by robtcorl I've had the original Q for several months now, my son noticed it the other day for the first time and said: What a neat looking little camera! For some reason my Q7 just doesn't get the same visceral response. When I take my original Q out for a walk people literally stop me to talk about it. (Is that an Interchangeable Lens Camera???!!!!). When I have the Q7, smiles, but . . . . . crickets.

03-31-2014, 09:15 AM	#34
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Take that as a blessing. It allows you to work in stealth mode and shoot like a photographic ninja!

03-31-2014, 03:20 PM	#35
PentaxScott Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Photos: Albums Posts: 182	Originally posted by lytrytyr Absolutely. I think there's a tendency to obsess about ultimate image quality in larger (than 1/1.7) formats, to the detriment of the fun factor and the creativity of the photography. Maybe this is why the Q system can be so liberating (on top of the portability and relative cheapness of the equipment). THIS^ That pretty much sums it up. We are more worried about having fun with a camera that embodies fun, instead of worrying about sensor size. Originally posted by Lowell Goudge I think the real point is people bought into the Q system with no grand illusion that it would evolve into full frame. Sadly, although the statements from pentax, for years stayed committed to APS-C people made rants about not having FF Wait...WHAT?! You mean they ARENT going to put a FF sensor into this camera?!?! I spent all those hard earned few dollars on a camera thats fun and Ricoh isnt going to put a class leading sensor in it?! Time to sell! (Checks calendar)...Oh, its only March 31st. I guess Im a day early for an April Fools joke about a FF camera. /shrug. I guess Ill just have to go enjoy my Q a little more

03-31-2014, 03:58 PM - 1 Like	#36
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Originally posted by monochrome For some reason my Q7 just doesn't get the same visceral response. When I take my original Q out for a walk people literally stop me to talk about it. (Is that an Interchangeable Lens Camera???!!!!). When I have the Q7, smiles, but . . . . . crickets. I just tell them that all that noise about WR cameras is pure BS. I hold up the Q and say look what happened to the K5 when it got wet

03-31-2014, 05:54 PM	#37
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715 Original Poster	Lowell, I have to use your response next time. What a great come back. Hilarious. TonyTurley, please be careful with the aerial Q. Can't wait to see your pics. Would love to see your rig. Thanks barondla Monochrome, I didn't realize whole forums could be ignored.

04-05-2014, 09:13 AM	#38
emergo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coloroado Photos: Gallery Posts: 271	Originally posted by Peter Anson I tried the Q in store and had difficulties with it's size. It was so tiny in my hands..That's the reason I passed on it.... that's where one of these really helps - I have one on each of my Qs and find them invaluable! Thumb Up Grip Black for Fujifilm X100 X100S x E1 x20 x Pro1 Pentax Q Q7 Q10 K10 \| eBay

04-05-2014, 09:15 AM	#39
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge I just tell them that all that noise about WR cameras is pure BS. I hold up the Q and say look what happened to the K5 when it got wet I did, in fact, Laugh. Out. Loud.

04-05-2014, 09:20 AM - 1 Like	#40
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by barondla Monochrome, I didn't realize whole forums could be ignored. >> User Profile >> Edit Options >> Big box of choices at the bottom of the page >> CTRL+Click all the Forums and/or Sub-Forums you want to skip >> Save Changes

04-05-2014, 11:24 AM - 1 Like	#41
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by Peter Anson I tried the Q in store and had difficulties with it's size. It was so tiny in my hands..That's the reason I passed on it....It has proved to be a stunning camera in both it's conception and realisation. Hats off to Pentax for this. Some of you guys must have tennis rackets for hands, I have no problem with the size at all. Maybe it says more about my hands?

04-06-2014, 08:27 AM	#43
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome >> User Profile >> Edit Options >> Big box of choices at the bottom of the page >> CTRL+Click all the Forums and/or Sub-Forums you want to skip >> Save Changes Thanks for the tip monochrome. At the moment I will keep the complete site enabled. There must be rough areas when a mod blocks and skips reading them. thanks barondla

04-06-2014, 09:11 AM	#44
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by VisualDarkness Some of you guys must have tennis rackets for hands, I have no problem with the size at all. Maybe it says more about my hands? I have, sadly, never had the chance to hold a Q, but I would expect it to be a bit too small for me to comfortably hold it. I did try one of those Canon M things, and that was very hard to hold properly. I expect the Q to have a more sensible layout, but it is also quite a bit smaller. Won't buy one without having tried it - which is a good thing! I don't need another world of lenses opened up That doesn't change the fact that the Q is a seriously cool concept, and just perfect for having fun.

04-06-2014, 09:35 AM	#45
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	I have pretty large hands and the thing disappears into my paws. Original Q. It is tiny. The challenge isn't the buttons, they are well placed and work well, it is keeping various digits behind the lens.