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HYS · 07-31-2014, 11:53 PM

Sorry, this is just a toy. Playing on passing away technology.

x4rd · 08-01-2014, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by HYS

Sorry, this is just a toy. Playing on passing away technology.

Maybe it is a toy but apparently it is profitable to the Ricoh. In my opinion this will be totally budget MILC with very competitive price.

VisualDarkness · 08-01-2014, 02:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HYS

Sorry, this is just a toy. Playing on passing away technology.

I bet that to most of us here on the forum our cameras are more like toys for our hobby, even though we pretentiously talk about "tools for our work".

HYS · 08-01-2014, 03:09 AM

Well, I am maybe too rude here.
But I'd like to see Pentax (Ricoh) in the light of the new achievements. Certainly they are profitable, but for how long?

Uluru · 08-01-2014, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by HYS

Well, I am maybe too rude here.
But I'd like to see Pentax (Ricoh) in the light of the new achievements. Certainly they are profitable, but for how long?

There are many different profitabilities.
Some one can cash on immediately. Some one may not cash on immediately, but are even more important.

RonHendriks1966 · 08-01-2014, 04:33 AM - **2 Likes**

I don't understand why people keep complaining about the Q-system. It is around for 3 years now. With the Q, Q10 and the "less smaller sensored" Q7 it is a nice camera line. Not complete yet, so it needs some new things. Some extra lenses and at least one new body each year. So it sells and makes a profit and that is a good thing for Ricoh Imaging. Could it grow into something more luxurus? Well maybe, but I don't think people would buy some expensive camera like this one. The market is going into the less expensive direction for such fun camera's.

D1N0 · 08-01-2014, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

I just wish they would redesign de 5-15 to make it sharp at every FL.

**Pål Jensen** · 08-01-2014, 06:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I don't understand why people keep complaining about the Q-system. It is around for 3 years now. With the Q, Q10 and the "less smaller sensored" Q7 it is a nice camera line. Not complete yet, so it needs some new things. Some extra lenses and at least one new body each year. So it sells and makes a profit and that is a good thing for Ricoh Imaging. Could it grow into something more luxurus? Well maybe, but I don't think people would buy some expensive camera like this one. The market is going into the less expensive direction for such fun camera's.

Not to mention it is a fantastic 12mp 4.7X teleconverter for Pentax k-mount!

Mr Bassie · 08-01-2014, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by HYS

Sorry, this is just a toy. Playing on passing away technology.

So what if it is? If you don't like it then don't get one. Personally I miss my Q and am looking forward to getting a Q7 after this comes out and the Q7 price drops. It is a very fun camera to have around.

**crewl1** · 08-01-2014, 08:41 AM

Maybe the dial on the right side is Ricoh's own homage to the past:

Pic from Die Cast Pro - RICOH Singlex TLS

**monochrome** · 08-01-2014, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I don't understand why people keep complaining about the Q-system. It is around for 3 years now. With the Q, Q10 and the "less smaller sensored" Q7 it is a nice camera line. Not complete yet, so it needs some new things. Some extra lenses and at least one new body each year. So it sells and makes a profit and that is a good thing for Ricoh Imaging. Could it grow into something more luxurus? Well maybe, but I don't think people would buy some expensive camera like this one. The market is going into the less expensive direction for such fun camera's.

I agree and so does Ricoh. When the group of Q User Forum members had a conference call with Jim Malcolm last year he very directly told us Ricoh considers the Q System a growth driver. Ricoh is committed to Q now and for the future. They emphasize the capability of Q in such a small package rather than concentrating on the fun factor (which I think is self-evident).

Gnarelsek · 08-01-2014, 09:16 AM

My guess for the front button: A second shutter release for "S"elfie shots using the thumb. That position seems easier to press the shutter with a thumb. It also helps in holding the camera single-handedly. The Q system never fails to intrigue me.

Kenn100D · 08-01-2014, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

I don't think it is an IR receiver. On the black model I see a matte finish.

Probably a clip on Grip.

cxdoo · 08-01-2014, 09:41 AM

If they really put a button on such a prominent place & named the camera for so-called 'selfies', I'll have to consider myself hopelessly out of date & touch with modern times.

Then again, I don't understand the appeal of Twitter (or more to the point, Instagram) either.

glasbak · 08-01-2014, 09:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by vagrant10

so what do you think that second wheel in the front is?

It is for the button cell which powers the light meter.

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07-31-2014, 11:53 PM	#91
HYS Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Sorry, this is just a toy. Playing on passing away technology.

08-01-2014, 02:30 AM	#92
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241	Originally posted by HYS Sorry, this is just a toy. Playing on passing away technology. Maybe it is a toy but apparently it is profitable to the Ricoh. In my opinion this will be totally budget MILC with very competitive price.

08-01-2014, 02:41 AM - 1 Like	#93
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by HYS Sorry, this is just a toy. Playing on passing away technology. I bet that to most of us here on the forum our cameras are more like toys for our hobby, even though we pretentiously talk about "tools for our work".

08-01-2014, 03:09 AM	#94
HYS Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Well, I am maybe too rude here. But I'd like to see Pentax (Ricoh) in the light of the new achievements. Certainly they are profitable, but for how long?

08-01-2014, 03:13 AM	#95
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by HYS Well, I am maybe too rude here. But I'd like to see Pentax (Ricoh) in the light of the new achievements. Certainly they are profitable, but for how long? There are many different profitabilities. Some one can cash on immediately. Some one may not cash on immediately, but are even more important.

08-01-2014, 04:33 AM - 2 Likes	#96
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I don't understand why people keep complaining about the Q-system. It is around for 3 years now. With the Q, Q10 and the "less smaller sensored" Q7 it is a nice camera line. Not complete yet, so it needs some new things. Some extra lenses and at least one new body each year. So it sells and makes a profit and that is a good thing for Ricoh Imaging. Could it grow into something more luxurus? Well maybe, but I don't think people would buy some expensive camera like this one. The market is going into the less expensive direction for such fun camera's.

08-01-2014, 06:02 AM - 1 Like	#97
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	I just wish they would redesign de 5-15 to make it sharp at every FL.

08-01-2014, 06:17 AM - 1 Like	#98
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 I don't understand why people keep complaining about the Q-system. It is around for 3 years now. With the Q, Q10 and the "less smaller sensored" Q7 it is a nice camera line. Not complete yet, so it needs some new things. Some extra lenses and at least one new body each year. So it sells and makes a profit and that is a good thing for Ricoh Imaging. Could it grow into something more luxurus? Well maybe, but I don't think people would buy some expensive camera like this one. The market is going into the less expensive direction for such fun camera's. Not to mention it is a fantastic 12mp 4.7X teleconverter for Pentax k-mount!

08-01-2014, 06:40 AM	#99
Mr Bassie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,258	Originally posted by HYS Sorry, this is just a toy. Playing on passing away technology. So what if it is? If you don't like it then don't get one. Personally I miss my Q and am looking forward to getting a Q7 after this comes out and the Q7 price drops. It is a very fun camera to have around.

08-01-2014, 08:41 AM	#100
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Maybe the dial on the right side is Ricoh's own homage to the past: Pic from Die Cast Pro - RICOH Singlex TLS

08-01-2014, 08:47 AM	#101
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 I don't understand why people keep complaining about the Q-system. It is around for 3 years now. With the Q, Q10 and the "less smaller sensored" Q7 it is a nice camera line. Not complete yet, so it needs some new things. Some extra lenses and at least one new body each year. So it sells and makes a profit and that is a good thing for Ricoh Imaging. Could it grow into something more luxurus? Well maybe, but I don't think people would buy some expensive camera like this one. The market is going into the less expensive direction for such fun camera's. I agree and so does Ricoh. When the group of Q User Forum members had a conference call with Jim Malcolm last year he very directly told us Ricoh considers the Q System a growth driver. Ricoh is committed to Q now and for the future. They emphasize the capability of Q in such a small package rather than concentrating on the fun factor (which I think is self-evident).

08-01-2014, 09:16 AM	#102
Gnarelsek Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 37	My guess for the front button: A second shutter release for "S"elfie shots using the thumb. That position seems easier to press the shutter with a thumb. It also helps in holding the camera single-handedly. The Q system never fails to intrigue me.

08-01-2014, 09:20 AM	#103
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	Originally posted by D1N0 I don't think it is an IR receiver. On the black model I see a matte finish. Probably a clip on Grip.

08-01-2014, 09:41 AM	#104
cxdoo Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 1,150	If they really put a button on such a prominent place & named the camera for so-called 'selfies', I'll have to consider myself hopelessly out of date & touch with modern times. Then again, I don't understand the appeal of Twitter (or more to the point, Instagram) either.

08-01-2014, 09:48 AM - 1 Like	#105
glasbak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 369	Originally posted by vagrant10 so what do you think that second wheel in the front is? It is for the button cell which powers the light meter.

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