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ChopperCharles · 12-17-2012, 12:06 PM

The $246 shopnbc deal on the Q just sucked me in. Had to get it. Grabbed a K mount adapter off of Amazon while I was at it. Now I own a K-x, K-01, and a Q. LBA my ass, I have CBA right now!

Was hoping the K-01 would be more easily portable/pocketable than it is. It's not bad, but I still don't take it with me everywhere. The Q I think I will. The K-01 does have the advantage of amazing IQ and wonderful focus accuracy, and has become my primary camera (K-x is sad and alone). Hoping the Q surprises and captivates me as much as my K-01 does!

Charles.

mccarvindh · 12-17-2012, 12:18 PM

I am one of those who got the Q and K01 within weeks of each other. My Q is there with me ALL the time. My takumars have gotten a fresh lease of life with the K 01 and the K5 is still the King when I get serious about nailing something. Enjoy your new toys!

**Ash** · 12-17-2012, 12:19 PM

Welcome to the forum. Hope you find it useful. Enjoy your photography.

SonDa5 · 12-17-2012, 01:05 PM

I like the Q as well. Mainly because it is so small and I think it would be cool to get the K mount adapter and experiment with it but a little out of my price range to do all that so I'm investing in another lense for the K-01. Enjoy. Please post some photos and review with results from the K mount adapter.

seventysixersfan · 12-17-2012, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by ChopperCharles

Now I own a K-x, K-01, and a Q. LBA my ass, I have CBA right now!

Congrats! At these prices, why not??

SonDa5 · 12-17-2012, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Congrats! At these prices, why not??

I also now own both of them .

Just ordered the SNBC deal on the Q. I think I can handle 6 monthly payments and it seems like a great deal. Definitely going to look at getting a K adapter to fit other lenses I have.

LeRolls · 12-17-2012, 10:50 PM

Count me in too as owning both the K-01 and the Q. Absolutely love them both but I definitely bring the Q with me a lot more whereas the K-01 goes along on planned trips. Honestly, some of my favorite shots have come from totally spontaneous on the spot type situations and when that happens the Q is always RTG (ready to go).

dmort · 12-17-2012, 11:27 PM

The q is a fantastic little camera. I often carry mine with me - while it isn't exactly pants pocketable it is eminently jacket pocketable. Eventually I'd like to add the tele zoom lens to my q kit but for now I am content with the 01 prime.

I'm considering a k-01 as a companion to my k5 so I don't have to change lenses - keep something wide on the k-01 and something long on the k5. Seems like a pretty affordable backup/second camera.

12-17-2012, 12:06 PM	#1
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 958	Well, I own them both now. The $246 shopnbc deal on the Q just sucked me in. Had to get it. Grabbed a K mount adapter off of Amazon while I was at it. Now I own a K-x, K-01, and a Q. LBA my ass, I have CBA right now! Was hoping the K-01 would be more easily portable/pocketable than it is. It's not bad, but I still don't take it with me everywhere. The Q I think I will. The K-01 does have the advantage of amazing IQ and wonderful focus accuracy, and has become my primary camera (K-x is sad and alone). Hoping the Q surprises and captivates me as much as my K-01 does! Charles.

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12-17-2012, 12:18 PM	#2
mccarvindh Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio, USA/ India Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	I am one of those who got the Q and K01 within weeks of each other. My Q is there with me ALL the time. My takumars have gotten a fresh lease of life with the K 01 and the K5 is still the King when I get serious about nailing something. Enjoy your new toys!

12-17-2012, 12:19 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Welcome to the forum. Hope you find it useful. Enjoy your photography.

12-17-2012, 01:05 PM	#4
SonDa5 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70	I like the Q as well. Mainly because it is so small and I think it would be cool to get the K mount adapter and experiment with it but a little out of my price range to do all that so I'm investing in another lense for the K-01. Enjoy. Please post some photos and review with results from the K mount adapter.

12-17-2012, 01:22 PM	#5
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by ChopperCharles Now I own a K-x, K-01, and a Q. LBA my ass, I have CBA right now! Congrats! At these prices, why not??

12-17-2012, 02:38 PM	#6
SonDa5 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Congrats! At these prices, why not?? I also now own both of them . Just ordered the SNBC deal on the Q. I think I can handle 6 monthly payments and it seems like a great deal. Definitely going to look at getting a K adapter to fit other lenses I have.

12-17-2012, 10:50 PM	#7
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Count me in too as owning both the K-01 and the Q. Absolutely love them both but I definitely bring the Q with me a lot more whereas the K-01 goes along on planned trips. Honestly, some of my favorite shots have come from totally spontaneous on the spot type situations and when that happens the Q is always RTG (ready to go).

12-17-2012, 11:27 PM	#8
dmort Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bronx, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 415	The q is a fantastic little camera. I often carry mine with me - while it isn't exactly pants pocketable it is eminently jacket pocketable. Eventually I'd like to add the tele zoom lens to my q kit but for now I am content with the 01 prime. I'm considering a k-01 as a companion to my k5 so I don't have to change lenses - keep something wide on the k-01 and something long on the k5. Seems like a pretty affordable backup/second camera.

Well, I own them both now.

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