Worth getting a Pentax MX-1 if you already own a Q?

2old4toys · 03-27-2019, 04:05 AM

Anyone here have both that can share their opinions?

I am on the edge of my seat.

**monochrome** · 03-27-2019, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by 2old4toys

Anyone here have both that can share their opinions?

I am on the edge of my seat.

They’re totally different animals. IMO the MX-1 has better IQ and is easier to handle. It has an articulating Screen. The Q is really small for my hands and useful more for fun that seriously.

I’ve sold my Q’s and MSX-1 is For Sale.

**pepperberry farm** · 03-27-2019, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

They’re totally different animals. IMO the MX-1 has better IQ and is easier to handle. It has an articulating Screen. The Q is really small for my hands and useful more for fun that seriously.

I’ve sold my Q’s and MX-1 is ~~For Sale~~ on my internal For Sale list.

your MX-1 is for sale?

hmm...

Docrwm · 03-27-2019, 05:33 AM - **1 Like**

It's not in the sales forum......

Sluggo · 03-27-2019, 09:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 2old4toys

Anyone here have both that can share their opinions?

I am on the edge of my seat.

I have both. For me the Q7 gets used a lot when traveling. While the MX-1 is an excellent travel camera too, I mostly use it for closeups and product photography. The 1cm macro mode is a real delight to shoot with. And the articulating screen is nice. I sometimes wish the Q had that.

So in my case the MX-1 is mostly useful because I haven't invested in a K-mount macro lens.

Docrwm · 03-27-2019, 09:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sluggo

I have both. For me the Q7 gets used a lot when traveling. While the MX-1 is an excellent travel camera too, I mostly use it for closeups and product photography. The 1cm macro mode is a real delight to shoot with. And the articulating screen is nice. I sometimes wish the Q had that.

So in my case the MX-1 is mostly useful because I haven't invested in a K-mount macro lens.

The single most positive aspect of the camera from many reviews was the Macro Mode and its ease with the articulated screen. The most common negative is the write to file time and the shutter lag. I looked on eBay and they are going for about 2x what they were selling for when they were on clearance a few years ago.

**barondla** · 03-27-2019, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

They’re totally different animals. IMO the MX-1 has better IQ and is easier to handle. It has an articulating Screen. The Q is really small for my hands and useful more for fun that seriously.

I’ve sold my Q’s and MSX-1 is For Sale.

What are you using in place of the Q.
Thanks,
barondla

**monochrome** · 03-27-2019, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by barondla

What are you using in place of the Q.
Thanks,
barondla

Nothing. I’m paring down my ridiculous Gear List.

**monochrome** · 03-27-2019, 10:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

your MX-1 is for sale?

hmm...

It isn’t posted. That was a general comment. Not fishing here

2old4toys · 03-27-2019, 04:57 PM

Also how much more % over the silver is a black one worth paying for?

Docrwm · 03-27-2019, 05:39 PM

Odd coincidence - Nice new review of the MX-1

You Tube

2old4toys · 03-27-2019, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Odd coincidence - Nice new review of the MX-1

It was this video that alerted me to the existence of the MX-1. The motorised lens is a fast 6mm at f1.8 to 24mm at an unmatched f2.5. It even has a tilting screen! (And cat’s meow) I wonder if a fast modern SD card helps solve the slow RAW write time that seems to be the only down side.

Docrwm · 03-28-2019, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by 2old4toys

It was this video that alerted me to the existence of the MX-1. The motorised lens is a fast 6mm at f1.8 to 24mm at an unmatched f2.5. It even has a tilting screen! (And cat’s meow) I wonder if a fast modern SD card helps solve the slow RAW write time that seems to be the only down side.

Read Adams review here. He tried a pro grade card. Sadly, It didn't help.

**gaweidert** · 03-28-2019, 06:44 AM - **2 Likes**

I have owned one for quite awhile now and really like it. You can actually learn to work around the shutter lag and the slower write speeds have never bothered me. The in camera panorama stitching feature is very nice and the macro mode is indeed very good. On top of that it's B&W capabilities are excellent. It is a very handy little camera to carry around.

The only real minus for me is the lack of either an optical or electrical view finder for use in bright sun. Not a deal killer for me. A few shots from it over the years. The panoramic stitch shot is Canandaigua Lake. One of the Finger Lakes in western NY.

2old4toys · 03-29-2019, 03:46 PM

I just hit a silly quirk of the Q finding bulb mode does not let you shoot longer than 32s.

Is it the same on the MX-1?

So close to pulling the trigger...

03-27-2019, 04:05 AM	#1
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	Worth getting a Pentax MX-1 if you already own a Q? Anyone here have both that can share their opinions? I am on the edge of my seat.

03-27-2019, 04:52 AM	#3
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by monochrome They’re totally different animals. IMO the MX-1 has better IQ and is easier to handle. It has an articulating Screen. The Q is really small for my hands and useful more for fun that seriously. I’ve sold my Q’s and MX-1 is ~~For Sale~~ on my internal For Sale list. your MX-1 is for sale? hmm... Last edited by monochrome; 03-27-2019 at 10:35 AM.

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03-27-2019, 04:42 AM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by 2old4toys Anyone here have both that can share their opinions? I am on the edge of my seat. They’re totally different animals. IMO the MX-1 has better IQ and is easier to handle. It has an articulating Screen. The Q is really small for my hands and useful more for fun that seriously. I’ve sold my Q’s and MSX-1 is For Sale.

03-27-2019, 05:33 AM - 1 Like	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	It's not in the sales forum......

03-27-2019, 09:18 AM - 1 Like	#5
Sluggo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 774	Originally posted by 2old4toys Anyone here have both that can share their opinions? I am on the edge of my seat. I have both. For me the Q7 gets used a lot when traveling. While the MX-1 is an excellent travel camera too, I mostly use it for closeups and product photography. The 1cm macro mode is a real delight to shoot with. And the articulating screen is nice. I sometimes wish the Q had that. So in my case the MX-1 is mostly useful because I haven't invested in a K-mount macro lens.

03-27-2019, 09:22 AM - 1 Like	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Sluggo I have both. For me the Q7 gets used a lot when traveling. While the MX-1 is an excellent travel camera too, I mostly use it for closeups and product photography. The 1cm macro mode is a real delight to shoot with. And the articulating screen is nice. I sometimes wish the Q had that. So in my case the MX-1 is mostly useful because I haven't invested in a K-mount macro lens. The single most positive aspect of the camera from many reviews was the Macro Mode and its ease with the articulated screen. The most common negative is the write to file time and the shutter lag. I looked on eBay and they are going for about 2x what they were selling for when they were on clearance a few years ago.

03-27-2019, 09:55 AM	#7
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by monochrome They’re totally different animals. IMO the MX-1 has better IQ and is easier to handle. It has an articulating Screen. The Q is really small for my hands and useful more for fun that seriously. I’ve sold my Q’s and MSX-1 is For Sale. What are you using in place of the Q. Thanks, barondla

03-27-2019, 10:28 AM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by barondla What are you using in place of the Q. Thanks, barondla Nothing. I’m paring down my ridiculous Gear List.

03-27-2019, 10:32 AM - 1 Like	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by pepperberry farm your MX-1 is for sale? hmm... It isn’t posted. That was a general comment. Not fishing here

03-27-2019, 04:57 PM	#10
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391 Original Poster	Also how much more % over the silver is a black one worth paying for?

03-27-2019, 11:01 PM	#12
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm Odd coincidence - Nice new review of the MX-1 It was this video that alerted me to the existence of the MX-1. The motorised lens is a fast 6mm at f1.8 to 24mm at an unmatched f2.5. It even has a tilting screen! (And cat’s meow) I wonder if a fast modern SD card helps solve the slow RAW write time that seems to be the only down side.

03-28-2019, 03:09 AM	#13
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by 2old4toys It was this video that alerted me to the existence of the MX-1. The motorised lens is a fast 6mm at f1.8 to 24mm at an unmatched f2.5. It even has a tilting screen! (And cat’s meow) I wonder if a fast modern SD card helps solve the slow RAW write time that seems to be the only down side. Read Adams review here. He tried a pro grade card. Sadly, It didn't help.

03-29-2019, 03:46 PM	#15
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391 Original Poster	I just hit a silly quirk of the Q finding bulb mode does not let you shoot longer than 32s. Is it the same on the MX-1? So close to pulling the trigger...