Pentax MX1 Expert Compact Digital Camera

AuraTodd · 03-16-2014, 02:13 AM

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This looks like a good compact by Pentax, anyone else had experience with this model please?

At the moment, I have a Cannon compact so I am tempted to switch to this one. What does everyone else think? I am going to see if Microsystems do this model.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentax-Expert-Compact-Digital-Camera/dp/B00AYAQM76/r...ompact+cameras

**kiwi_jono** · 03-16-2014, 02:41 AM

Hi. I don't have one but there is a full review on this site ( Pentax MX-1 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com )
Also it is well liked by forum members: Pentax MX-1 - Pentax Compact Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

AuraTodd · 03-16-2014, 03:06 AM

I'm tempted to get one but not yet through as I have to sort my K30 out which is a pain.

JohnX · 03-16-2014, 06:09 AM

Hi Aura. There's one for sale right now on the UK Forum.

AuraTodd · 03-16-2014, 09:10 AM

Where do i find that please?

Steve.Ledger · 03-16-2014, 02:15 PM

► FS: Pentax MX-1 Mint 643 'clicks'

But it's sold

AuraTodd · 03-16-2014, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

► FS: Pentax MX-1 Mint 643 'clicks'

But it's sold

Oh I got told it was still for sale

Steve.Ledger · 03-16-2014, 03:19 PM

Went pretty quickly..

AuraTodd · 03-17-2014, 02:33 AM

Okay I have it on my wish list on Amazon

Genesis · 03-17-2014, 11:57 AM

Well, I had decided that I didn´t need another camera... but the I did see the MX-1 on sale on Amazon.co.uk. After my normally several hours of checking reviews I made the "buy" gesture :-)
10 minutes after I found it on amazon.fr - a little lower price (213 EURO), and including : small tripod, 8 Gb SD and a leather case. So I cancelled the first order :-)

AuraTodd · 03-17-2014, 11:59 AM

Did the French one turn up? I have never ordred on other then Engliash Amazon.

Genesis · 03-17-2014, 12:32 PM

Well, I don´t know yet :-) I ordered it yesterday. But according to amazon.fr, the sale is handled by amazon, so I don´t expect to be any problems, but I will let you know in a few days, because it should be shipped with normal post, and I live in Denmark, so I don´t expect it before the end of the week. This is also my first order on the French Amazon, normally I use the German or UK site - depending on the price

mrNewt · 03-17-2014, 12:39 PM

The MX-1 is very nice little camera with great IQ.
I have one and based on the prices they go for nowadays, I strongly recommend it!

Genesis · 03-17-2014, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by mrNewt

The MX-1 is very nice little camera with great IQ.
I have one and based on the prices they go for nowadays, I strongly recommend it!

How would you "describe" it - something between the K-01 and the Q ? (I can see that you have both :-) )

mrNewt · 03-17-2014, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by Genesis

How would you "describe" it - something between the K-01 and the Q ? (I can see that you have both :-) )

Actually I have all 3, K-01, Q and MX-1.
MX-1 will be somewhere between Q and K-01.

Or, you can think of the MX-1 as a Q7 (when it comes to image quality) but with fixed lenses.
Personally I love it. Is always with me in my bag.

03-16-2014, 02:13 AM	#1
AuraTodd Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Salisbury, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 94	Pentax MX1 Expert Compact Digital Camera Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. This looks like a good compact by Pentax, anyone else had experience with this model please? At the moment, I have a Cannon compact so I am tempted to switch to this one. What does everyone else think? I am going to see if Microsystems do this model. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentax-Expert-Compact-Digital-Camera/dp/B00AYAQM76/r...ompact+cameras

03-16-2014, 03:19 PM	#8
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Went pretty quickly.. Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 08-10-2014 at 10:12 PM.

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03-16-2014, 02:41 AM	#2
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Hi. I don't have one but there is a full review on this site ( Pentax MX-1 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com ) Also it is well liked by forum members: Pentax MX-1 - Pentax Compact Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

03-16-2014, 03:06 AM	#3
AuraTodd Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Salisbury, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	I'm tempted to get one but not yet through as I have to sort my K30 out which is a pain.

03-16-2014, 06:09 AM	#4
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	Hi Aura. There's one for sale right now on the UK Forum.

03-16-2014, 09:10 AM	#5
AuraTodd Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Salisbury, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	Where do i find that please?

03-16-2014, 02:15 PM	#6
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	► FS: Pentax MX-1 Mint 643 'clicks' But it's sold

03-16-2014, 03:12 PM	#7
AuraTodd Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Salisbury, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger ► FS: Pentax MX-1 Mint 643 'clicks' But it's sold Oh I got told it was still for sale

03-17-2014, 02:33 AM	#9
AuraTodd Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Salisbury, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	Okay I have it on my wish list on Amazon

03-17-2014, 11:57 AM	#10
Genesis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Helsinge Posts: 33	Well, I had decided that I didn´t need another camera... but the I did see the MX-1 on sale on Amazon.co.uk. After my normally several hours of checking reviews I made the "buy" gesture :-) 10 minutes after I found it on amazon.fr - a little lower price (213 EURO), and including : small tripod, 8 Gb SD and a leather case. So I cancelled the first order :-)

03-17-2014, 11:59 AM	#11
AuraTodd Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Salisbury, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	Did the French one turn up? I have never ordred on other then Engliash Amazon.

03-17-2014, 12:32 PM	#12
Genesis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Helsinge Posts: 33	Well, I don´t know yet :-) I ordered it yesterday. But according to amazon.fr, the sale is handled by amazon, so I don´t expect to be any problems, but I will let you know in a few days, because it should be shipped with normal post, and I live in Denmark, so I don´t expect it before the end of the week. This is also my first order on the French Amazon, normally I use the German or UK site - depending on the price

03-17-2014, 12:39 PM	#13
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	The MX-1 is very nice little camera with great IQ. I have one and based on the prices they go for nowadays, I strongly recommend it!

03-17-2014, 12:52 PM	#14
Genesis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Helsinge Posts: 33	Originally posted by mrNewt The MX-1 is very nice little camera with great IQ. I have one and based on the prices they go for nowadays, I strongly recommend it! How would you "describe" it - something between the K-01 and the Q ? (I can see that you have both :-) )

03-17-2014, 02:58 PM	#15
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by Genesis How would you "describe" it - something between the K-01 and the Q ? (I can see that you have both :-) ) Actually I have all 3, K-01, Q and MX-1. MX-1 will be somewhere between Q and K-01. Or, you can think of the MX-1 as a Q7 (when it comes to image quality) but with fixed lenses. Personally I love it. Is always with me in my bag.