upcoming Pentax Q2 mirrorless camera

**barondla** · 07-30-2014, 07:18 PM

Removing the grip could leave more finger room for the Pentax Q-PK adapter. This would be helpful when hand holding adapted lenses. The Pentax adapter gives the sharpest hand held shots due to the built in leaf shutter. It isn't the easiest to grip though.

Wonder if the new "knob" even clears the Pentax Q-PK adapter? Need more information- fast.

thanks
barondla

emergo · 07-30-2014, 07:32 PM

my thought is that the extra knob is for a battery grip, although it doesn't make much sense to have it extend from the surface of the body (unless that's the only way to do it with the small body size...). there could be an unpowered grip that could fit there, or a larger battery grip. but hey - just a wild thought based on how impractical it would be to have a control knob in that location...

jethro10 · 07-31-2014, 02:42 AM

These new pictures, if real,
??????Q?????????Q-S1????????????? - ????info
Although a bit fuzzy in places, probably remove for me any doubt about the chance of a hot shoe that can take an EVF and a tiltable screen.

I'd also have liked to see the rear circle of buttons become a rotating dial like the Sony nex/alpha camera have but not so :-(

Multi-coated · 07-31-2014, 03:26 AM

I suspect that knob is the grip.

raider · 07-31-2014, 06:56 AM

Could that knob be actually a shutter button for selfie shots?

Guakala · 07-31-2014, 07:20 AM

Dang it... Looks like no flippy screen or EVF option. :'(

oscaletrains · 07-31-2014, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by Guakala

Dang it... Looks like no flippy screen or EVF option. :'(

Frankly, it looks like CRAP to me...but we will all probably have to buy one eventually.

gt6plus · 07-31-2014, 01:23 PM

I do like that it seems to be more boxy then the Q10/Q7. Reminds me more of the original Q in that sense.
Looks aside, I wonder what technical advances this QS-1 will have over the Q7.

..quitely waiting for the Q7 firesales

Marktax · 07-31-2014, 01:33 PM

The new "knob" is in the IR receiver location. My guess is that it is the IR sensor still, with the knob serving as a finger grip -- all that's needed, really. I hope they weren't so silly as to replace a remote receiver with a selfie button.

Rear screen is pushed a millimeter or two outward versus Q7's. Maybe new "gapless" screen as on k-3?

DanGleabols · 07-31-2014, 02:52 PM

Hmmm, I don't own a Q but love the concept! If I had the money I'd be all over one as pocket companion to my k30. Whilst I think some kind of viewfinder or tilt screen would be awsome, Pentax have to be careful that they don't bulk the camera up. Keeping its small size is a bigger priority than adding those features.

Personally what I'd want from Q2 is improved processing so it feels as responsive, quick and more like a DSLR. Also, a reasonable price; it has to be priced to compete with advanced compact cameras and not other mirror less cameras. I also think they need to focus on more lenses; particularly something like the 01 (which seems to have disappeared) a decent small prime which helps take full advantage of the cameras diminutive size and get the best out of picture quality.

Edit: I pressed submit accidentally before I finished my post!

CWRailman · 07-31-2014, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by DanGleabols

........... Whilst I think some kind of viewfinder or tilt screen would be awsome, Pentax have to be careful that they don't bulk the camera up. Keeping its small size is a bigger priority than adding those features.

Personally what I'd want from Q2 is improved processing so it feels as responsive, quick and more like a DSLR. Also, a reasonable price; it has to be priced to compete with advanced compact cameras and not other mirror less cameras. I also think they need to focus on more lenses; particularly something like the 01 (which seems to have disappeared) a decent small prime which helps take full advantage of the cameras diminutive size and get the best out of picture quality.

Edit: I pressed submit accidentally before I finished my post!

I agree!! My wish list would be for a nice 1.8 - 8.0 prime equivalent to about 70-75mm for around $175. I'm saying that while waiting for my 06 to arrive.

Denny

Transit · 07-31-2014, 04:20 PM

that looks really nice, good to see they are returning to the Q-like classic body
after the sad drop shouldered effort of the 10 &7

emergo · 07-31-2014, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by oscaletrains

Frankly, it looks like CRAP to me...but we will all probably have to buy one eventually.

Honestly, I thought the original Q was horribly ugly when I first saw it - but then I got one (and then another) and found that, despite it's limitations, the Q could possibly be the most fun camera out of the 40 or 50 that I've every owned - certainly not the best, fastest, most versatile, or the one with the best image quality, but when you're just looking to have some fun it's hard to beat. I usually leave my K5 at home and take the Q, which I know is a shame...

there hasn't been any reason for me to get a Q10 or Q7, so I don't really see that I'll get the QS1, but who knows. if the autofocus is MUCH faster and more accurate, then that could be enough for me to pop on one.

like everyone else here, what I really want is more Q primes!

CWRailman · 07-31-2014, 05:25 PM

I figured the main reason they went back to a body similar to the original Q was they got threatened by all those folks in Hong Kong and China who make those leather and fake leather camera cases. Their case designs were based on the original Q and the Q10 and Q7 do not fit quite as well and they are loosing sales. But now they are going to have to make that sensor hole bigger.

That’s my theory and I’m sticking to it.

Denny

TonyTurley · 08-01-2014, 07:14 AM

Interesting, but I'm working on putting the brakes on my gear lust. I'm content with my original Q, 01 + 06 lenses, Pentax PK-PQ adapter, and several nice PK mount lenses. I can use my PK lenses on my Q, K-30, NEX-5R, and NEX-6. I think I'm good on cameras for quite a while!

07-31-2014, 09:52 AM	#22
oscaletrains Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 172	! Originally posted by Guakala Dang it... Looks like no flippy screen or EVF option. :'( Frankly, it looks like CRAP to me...but we will all probably have to buy one eventually.

07-31-2014, 01:33 PM	#24
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	The new "knob" is in the IR receiver location. My guess is that it is the IR sensor still, with the knob serving as a finger grip -- all that's needed, really. I hope they weren't so silly as to replace a remote receiver with a selfie button. Rear screen is pushed a millimeter or two outward versus Q7's. Maybe new "gapless" screen as on k-3? Attached Images

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07-30-2014, 07:18 PM	#16
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Removing the grip could leave more finger room for the Pentax Q-PK adapter. This would be helpful when hand holding adapted lenses. The Pentax adapter gives the sharpest hand held shots due to the built in leaf shutter. It isn't the easiest to grip though. Wonder if the new "knob" even clears the Pentax Q-PK adapter? Need more information- fast. thanks barondla

07-30-2014, 07:32 PM	#17
emergo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coloroado Photos: Gallery Posts: 271	my thought is that the extra knob is for a battery grip, although it doesn't make much sense to have it extend from the surface of the body (unless that's the only way to do it with the small body size...). there could be an unpowered grip that could fit there, or a larger battery grip. but hey - just a wild thought based on how impractical it would be to have a control knob in that location...

07-31-2014, 02:42 AM	#18
jethro10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lake District Posts: 222	These new pictures, if real, ??????Q?????????Q-S1????????????? - ????info Although a bit fuzzy in places, probably remove for me any doubt about the chance of a hot shoe that can take an EVF and a tiltable screen. I'd also have liked to see the rear circle of buttons become a rotating dial like the Sony nex/alpha camera have but not so :-(

07-31-2014, 03:26 AM	#19
Multi-coated Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 95	I suspect that knob is the grip.

07-31-2014, 06:56 AM	#20
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Could that knob be actually a shutter button for selfie shots?

07-31-2014, 07:20 AM	#21
Guakala Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 158	Dang it... Looks like no flippy screen or EVF option. :'(

07-31-2014, 01:23 PM	#23
gt6plus Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Marseille Posts: 93	I do like that it seems to be more boxy then the Q10/Q7. Reminds me more of the original Q in that sense. Looks aside, I wonder what technical advances this QS-1 will have over the Q7. ..quitely waiting for the Q7 firesales

07-31-2014, 02:52 PM	#25
DanGleabols Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Halifax, UK Posts: 120	Hmmm, I don't own a Q but love the concept! If I had the money I'd be all over one as pocket companion to my k30. Whilst I think some kind of viewfinder or tilt screen would be awsome, Pentax have to be careful that they don't bulk the camera up. Keeping its small size is a bigger priority than adding those features. Personally what I'd want from Q2 is improved processing so it feels as responsive, quick and more like a DSLR. Also, a reasonable price; it has to be priced to compete with advanced compact cameras and not other mirror less cameras. I also think they need to focus on more lenses; particularly something like the 01 (which seems to have disappeared) a decent small prime which helps take full advantage of the cameras diminutive size and get the best out of picture quality. Edit: I pressed submit accidentally before I finished my post!

07-31-2014, 03:57 PM	#26
CWRailman Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 510	Originally posted by DanGleabols ........... Whilst I think some kind of viewfinder or tilt screen would be awsome, Pentax have to be careful that they don't bulk the camera up. Keeping its small size is a bigger priority than adding those features. Personally what I'd want from Q2 is improved processing so it feels as responsive, quick and more like a DSLR. Also, a reasonable price; it has to be priced to compete with advanced compact cameras and not other mirror less cameras. I also think they need to focus on more lenses; particularly something like the 01 (which seems to have disappeared) a decent small prime which helps take full advantage of the cameras diminutive size and get the best out of picture quality. Edit: I pressed submit accidentally before I finished my post! I agree!! My wish list would be for a nice 1.8 - 8.0 prime equivalent to about 70-75mm for around $175. I'm saying that while waiting for my 06 to arrive. Denny

07-31-2014, 04:20 PM	#27
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	that looks really nice, good to see they are returning to the Q-like classic body after the sad drop shouldered effort of the 10 &7

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07-31-2014, 04:31 PM	#28
emergo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coloroado Photos: Gallery Posts: 271	Originally posted by oscaletrains Frankly, it looks like CRAP to me...but we will all probably have to buy one eventually. Honestly, I thought the original Q was horribly ugly when I first saw it - but then I got one (and then another) and found that, despite it's limitations, the Q could possibly be the most fun camera out of the 40 or 50 that I've every owned - certainly not the best, fastest, most versatile, or the one with the best image quality, but when you're just looking to have some fun it's hard to beat. I usually leave my K5 at home and take the Q, which I know is a shame... there hasn't been any reason for me to get a Q10 or Q7, so I don't really see that I'll get the QS1, but who knows. if the autofocus is MUCH faster and more accurate, then that could be enough for me to pop on one. like everyone else here, what I really want is more Q primes!

07-31-2014, 05:25 PM	#29
CWRailman Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 510	I figured the main reason they went back to a body similar to the original Q was they got threatened by all those folks in Hong Kong and China who make those leather and fake leather camera cases. Their case designs were based on the original Q and the Q10 and Q7 do not fit quite as well and they are loosing sales. But now they are going to have to make that sensor hole bigger. That’s my theory and I’m sticking to it. Denny

08-01-2014, 07:14 AM	#30
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Interesting, but I'm working on putting the brakes on my gear lust. I'm content with my original Q, 01 + 06 lenses, Pentax PK-PQ adapter, and several nice PK mount lenses. I can use my PK lenses on my Q, K-30, NEX-5R, and NEX-6. I think I'm good on cameras for quite a while!