I want the next Q

**fs999** · 10-12-2014, 06:29 AM - **1 Like**

This is my vision of the next Q... I named it Q-V1 like electronic Viewfinder, with a grip, same modes as the K-3, video and two control wheels.

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lytrytyr · 10-12-2014, 06:53 AM

Interesting thought, but the EVF does make it bigger,
which is starting to defeat part of the object of the Q series.

("Is that a Q-V1 in your pocket,
or are you just pleased to see me?"

)

And I'm not sure if Nikon would appreciate Ricoh
using anything-V1 as a name for a mirrorless.

The user modes would not be necessary
if there was more flexibility in programming the front dial (1,2,3,4).

I use the front dial of my Q7 to switch the ND filter on and off,
but as several users have commented,
it's annoying that you can't program the numbers separately.

6BQ5 · 10-12-2014, 07:16 AM

Many premium compact ILCs have an EVF on the left or right of the camera that so not stick out upward like a pentaprism. Try repositioning the Red, the EV Comp, and the Green buttons to be horizontal. Then put the EVF above them. Now you can remove the pentaprism looking structure.

AldaCZ · 10-12-2014, 07:59 AM - **1 Like**

Make it pop up and tilltable

as the sony RX100 III

**barondla** · 10-12-2014, 08:58 AM

Remove the articulated flash and add an EVF. I would use the EVF more often than the flash. Make an add on flash.
thanks
barondla

The Q is fun. Live with it.

**monochrome** · 10-12-2014, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by barondla

The Q is fun. Live with it.

UnQuestionably the Quth.

jimr-pdx · 10-12-2014, 09:35 AM

Make it google glass compatible & throw in a pair while they're at it

instant evf!

hZti · 10-12-2014, 11:45 AM

I really like it, hope pentax is reading in this forums

.

pntx · 10-12-2014, 12:04 PM

i dont know why people insist on destroy the concept of a small camera by sugesting to add this and that, if you want an evf and a grip there are several other cameras to chose from

an evf and a grip on the Q are absolutely useless, my advice to you is to learn how to take pics without an evf/ovf free yourself from that old concept, stop living in the past and embrace the future

p.s. that camera looks ugly as sin

Steve.Ledger · 10-12-2014, 01:04 PM

I'd much rather have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

Marktax · 10-12-2014, 03:11 PM

Of any Pentax cams, the Q needs to be remote-controllable with the FLU card. The Q is far more readily placeable at a distance from you, as opposed to the larger K-3 or K-S1.

sapporodan · 10-13-2014, 06:03 AM

I have always wondered why don't they take the MX-1, Swap the brass top/bottom bit's to plastic to save cost, remove the Lens (Expensive part of the Camera) and put on a Q Mount?

Its's the same sensor as the Q 7/S-1, yes it's a bigger body but it gives us a tilting screen and exposure compensation dial.

They have 99% of the tools and parts already so it can be that expensive to produce, and it gives us Q owners a choice. I would love a Q mount MX-1 it would look great and I don't mind the extra size.

Can you Photoshop one of them for me please

emergo · 10-13-2014, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by sapporodan

I have always wondered why don't they take the MX-1, Swap the brass top/bottom bit's to plastic to save cost, remove the Lens (Expensive part of the Camera) and put on a Q Mount?

Its's the same sensor as the Q 7/S-1, yes it's a bigger body but it gives us a tilting screen and exposure compensation dial.

They have 99% of the tools and parts already so it can be that expensive to produce, and it gives us Q owners a choice. I would love a Q mount MX-1 it would look great and I don't mind the extra size.

Can you Photoshop one of them for me please

wow - genius idea! but I'd like to keep the brass parts, please

CarlG · 10-13-2014, 08:44 AM

I like the Q that I own the way it is.

CWRailman · 10-13-2014, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by pntx

i dont know why people insist on destroy the concept of a small camera by sugesting to add this and that, if you want an evf and a grip there are several other cameras to chose from

an evf and a grip on the Q are absolutely useless, my advice to you is to learn how to take pics without an evf/ovf free yourself from that old concept, stop living in the past and embrace the future

p.s. that camera looks ugly as sin

I agree, I like my Q7's the way they are. When I want something more than that I pick up the K-5 or K-5IIs. I do not know why folks can't be happy with something the way it was designed.

10-13-2014, 07:10 AM	#13
emergo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coloroado Photos: Gallery Posts: 271	Originally posted by sapporodan I have always wondered why don't they take the MX-1, Swap the brass top/bottom bit's to plastic to save cost, remove the Lens (Expensive part of the Camera) and put on a Q Mount? Its's the same sensor as the Q 7/S-1, yes it's a bigger body but it gives us a tilting screen and exposure compensation dial. They have 99% of the tools and parts already so it can be that expensive to produce, and it gives us Q owners a choice. I would love a Q mount MX-1 it would look great and I don't mind the extra size. Can you Photoshop one of them for me please wow - genius idea! but I'd like to keep the brass parts, please Last edited by emergo; 10-13-2014 at 07:15 AM.

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10-12-2014, 06:53 AM	#2
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Interesting thought, but the EVF does make it bigger, which is starting to defeat part of the object of the Q series. ("Is that a Q-V1 in your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me?" ) And I'm not sure if Nikon would appreciate Ricoh using anything-V1 as a name for a mirrorless. The user modes would not be necessary if there was more flexibility in programming the front dial (1,2,3,4). I use the front dial of my Q7 to switch the ND filter on and off, but as several users have commented, it's annoying that you can't program the numbers separately.

10-12-2014, 07:16 AM	#3
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Many premium compact ILCs have an EVF on the left or right of the camera that so not stick out upward like a pentaprism. Try repositioning the Red, the EV Comp, and the Green buttons to be horizontal. Then put the EVF above them. Now you can remove the pentaprism looking structure.

10-12-2014, 07:59 AM - 1 Like	#4
AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	Make it pop up and tilltable as the sony RX100 III

10-12-2014, 08:58 AM	#5
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Remove the articulated flash and add an EVF. I would use the EVF more often than the flash. Make an add on flash. thanks barondla The Q is fun. Live with it.

10-12-2014, 09:33 AM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by barondla The Q is fun. Live with it. UnQuestionably the Quth.

10-12-2014, 09:35 AM	#7
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Make it google glass compatible & throw in a pair while they're at it instant evf!

10-12-2014, 11:45 AM	#8
hZti New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 24	I really like it, hope pentax is reading in this forums .

10-12-2014, 12:04 PM	#9
pntx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 145	i dont know why people insist on destroy the concept of a small camera by sugesting to add this and that, if you want an evf and a grip there are several other cameras to chose from an evf and a grip on the Q are absolutely useless, my advice to you is to learn how to take pics without an evf/ovf free yourself from that old concept, stop living in the past and embrace the future p.s. that camera looks ugly as sin

10-12-2014, 01:04 PM	#10
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	I'd much rather have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

10-12-2014, 03:11 PM	#11
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	Of any Pentax cams, the Q needs to be remote-controllable with the FLU card. The Q is far more readily placeable at a distance from you, as opposed to the larger K-3 or K-S1.

10-13-2014, 06:03 AM	#12
sapporodan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 123	I have always wondered why don't they take the MX-1, Swap the brass top/bottom bit's to plastic to save cost, remove the Lens (Expensive part of the Camera) and put on a Q Mount? Its's the same sensor as the Q 7/S-1, yes it's a bigger body but it gives us a tilting screen and exposure compensation dial. They have 99% of the tools and parts already so it can be that expensive to produce, and it gives us Q owners a choice. I would love a Q mount MX-1 it would look great and I don't mind the extra size. Can you Photoshop one of them for me please

10-13-2014, 08:44 AM	#14
CarlG Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 417	I like the Q that I own the way it is.

10-13-2014, 11:51 AM	#15
CWRailman Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 510	Originally posted by pntx i dont know why people insist on destroy the concept of a small camera by sugesting to add this and that, if you want an evf and a grip there are several other cameras to chose from an evf and a grip on the Q are absolutely useless, my advice to you is to learn how to take pics without an evf/ovf free yourself from that old concept, stop living in the past and embrace the future p.s. that camera looks ugly as sin I agree, I like my Q7's the way they are. When I want something more than that I pick up the K-5 or K-5IIs. I do not know why folks can't be happy with something the way it was designed.