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Daryl · 08-14-2008, 01:56 AM

I hope this hasn't been answered a zillion times before, but I have a simple question. I hope it's in the right place.

drum roll......

What is this "camera IQ" that so many people refer to? Every camera here seems to have it.. it seems quite fashionable even. Maybe it's really subtle, like having Piaget gracing the face of your watch...

I know my K10 thinks it's smarter than me sometimes, but it's easily tamed. Hmmm... come to think of it a lot of things think they're smarter than me, actually. I just pretend to be incompetent. It helps, you know. But I really would like an answer to the question, please, someone, 'cause I really don't know it!

Thanks

Daryl.

Citro · 08-14-2008, 02:52 AM

I think they refer to Image Quality

Daryl · 08-14-2008, 02:58 AM

Thanks Citro. That makes perfect sense - but not in all the contexts I've seen it used on this board and other photography related boards. Perhaps others think it means something else. .. though I think your explanation is right.

Spex · 08-14-2008, 03:03 AM

Maybe it's camera's abillity to play chess with owner?

But as Citro said, it usually refers to Imaqe Quality. I guess that some people also also refering to camera's ability of processing image and changing parameters by user, and not only about image as final product.

Adam · 08-14-2008, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by Daryl

I hope this hasn't been answered a zillion times before, but I have a simple question. I hope it's in the right place.

Just a friendly reminder of the contents of the large notice box found at the top of the forum you posted in: "Please remember that questions are not to be posted in the Knowledgebase. Please only post articles or useful resources pertinent to Pentax."

Thread moved

Blue · 08-14-2008, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Just a friendly reminder of the contents of the large notice box found at the top of the forum you posted in: "Please remember that questions are not to be posted in the Knowledgebase. Please only post articles or useful resources pertinent to Pentax."

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Why didn't you answer IQ for us while you were here?

Wheatfield · 08-14-2008, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by Daryl

I hope this hasn't been answered a zillion times before, but I have a simple question. I hope it's in the right place.

drum roll......

What is this "camera IQ" that so many people refer to? Every camera here seems to have it.. it seems quite fashionable even. Maybe it's really subtle, like having Piaget gracing the face of your watch...

I know my K10 thinks it's smarter than me sometimes, but it's easily tamed. Hmmm... come to think of it a lot of things think they're smarter than me, actually. I just pretend to be incompetent. It helps, you know. But I really would like an answer to the question, please, someone, 'cause I really don't know it!

Thanks

Daryl.

Image quality, specifically sharpness. It's a pretty useless term, really.

08-14-2008, 01:56 AM	#1
Daryl Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 25	IQ what? I hope this hasn't been answered a zillion times before, but I have a simple question. I hope it's in the right place. drum roll...... What is this "camera IQ" that so many people refer to? Every camera here seems to have it.. it seems quite fashionable even. Maybe it's really subtle, like having Piaget gracing the face of your watch... I know my K10 thinks it's smarter than me sometimes, but it's easily tamed. Hmmm... come to think of it a lot of things think they're smarter than me, actually. I just pretend to be incompetent. It helps, you know. But I really would like an answer to the question, please, someone, 'cause I really don't know it! Thanks Daryl.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by Daryl I hope this hasn't been answered a zillion times before, but I have a simple question. I hope it's in the right place. Just a friendly reminder of the contents of the large notice box found at the top of the forum you posted in: "Please remember that questions are not to be posted in the Knowledgebase. Please only post articles or useful resources pertinent to Pentax." Thread moved Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-14-2008, 02:52 AM	#2
Citro New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1	I think they refer to Image Quality

08-14-2008, 02:58 AM	#3
Daryl Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 25 Original Poster	Thanks Citro. That makes perfect sense - but not in all the contexts I've seen it used on this board and other photography related boards. Perhaps others think it means something else. .. though I think your explanation is right.

08-14-2008, 03:03 AM	#4
Spex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia Posts: 216	Maybe it's camera's abillity to play chess with owner? But as Citro said, it usually refers to Imaqe Quality. I guess that some people also also refering to camera's ability of processing image and changing parameters by user, and not only about image as final product.

08-14-2008, 04:46 AM	#6
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Adam Just a friendly reminder of the contents of the large notice box found at the top of the forum you posted in: "Please remember that questions are not to be posted in the Knowledgebase. Please only post articles or useful resources pertinent to Pentax." Thread moved Why didn't you answer IQ for us while you were here?

08-14-2008, 06:08 AM	#7
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by Daryl I hope this hasn't been answered a zillion times before, but I have a simple question. I hope it's in the right place. drum roll...... What is this "camera IQ" that so many people refer to? Every camera here seems to have it.. it seems quite fashionable even. Maybe it's really subtle, like having Piaget gracing the face of your watch... I know my K10 thinks it's smarter than me sometimes, but it's easily tamed. Hmmm... come to think of it a lot of things think they're smarter than me, actually. I just pretend to be incompetent. It helps, you know. But I really would like an answer to the question, please, someone, 'cause I really don't know it! Thanks Daryl. Image quality, specifically sharpness. It's a pretty useless term, really.

IQ what?

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