She won't take the Q-7, what to do ?

robthebloke · 08-13-2016, 11:25 PM

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Sandy Hancock · 08-14-2016, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by Transit

Where we live, shops have almost no stock and prices are high so the opportunity to find what suits her is tricky.

I am the resident researcher, I just present my findings for her decision

It's only 50km to the big smoke of Palmerston North. Send her on a shopping trip; what could possibly go wrong

normhead · 08-14-2016, 05:20 AM

I'd go with the phone.

johnmflores · 08-14-2016, 06:03 AM

Pentax MX-1?

**monochrome** · 08-14-2016, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Pentax MX-1?

My suggestion as well. Clearing price is $150 USD with box and papers.

JPT · 08-14-2016, 07:30 AM

Have you considered the Fujifilm XQ2? That camera is pretty flat and it takes nice JPEGs. It's also well made and has decent amount of direct control. I think it can be found for around $300, and if not you might be able to find its predecessors the XQ1 or XF1 cheaper. I bought an XF1 for my father-in-law for about $150 last year, and he really likes it. Actually, now I wish I'd bought another one for myself, because I could use a suit-pocket camera for business trips.

I guess the Canon G9 or G7 II are beyond your budget, but they look nice too.

It's a real shame that Ricoh doesn't make anything like this any more. They should bring back the GX series with an up to date model. That was a nicely designed camera - like a GR Digital with a good quality zoom lens.

Transit · 08-15-2016, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

It's only 50km to the big smoke of Palmerston North. Send her on a shopping trip; what could possibly go wrong

you talkin miles Sandy...that's 80 ks, one way
and then there will be Harvey Normals again

---------- Post added 15th Aug 2016 at 09:21 PM ----------

Originally posted by JPT

Have you considered the Fujifilm XQ2? That camera is pretty flat and it takes nice JPEGs. It's also well made and has decent amount of direct control. I think it can be found for around $300, and if not you might be able to find its predecessors the XQ1 or XF1 cheaper. I bought an XF1 for my father-in-law for about $150 last year, and he really likes it. Actually, now I wish I'd bought another one for myself, because I could use a suit-pocket camera for business trips.

I guess the Canon G9 or G7 II are beyond your budget, but they look nice too.

It's a real shame that Ricoh doesn't make anything like this any more. They should bring back the GX series with an up to date model. That was a nicely designed camera - like a GR Digital with a good quality zoom lens.

Thanks I'm looking at the XQ2 I wasn't aware of it.
those canons do look nice but beyond what use it will get

---------- Post added 15th Aug 2016 at 09:23 PM ----------

Originally posted by robthebloke

Pentax Espio Mini/UC-1 - Camerapedia - Wikia Just to suggest something different! Pocketable FF Pentax

that things quite steampunk I like it

---------- Post added 15th Aug 2016 at 09:24 PM ----------

Originally posted by normhead

I'd go with the phone.

never a truer word

Last edited by Transit; 08-15-2016 at 02:22 AM.

08-14-2016, 07:30 AM	#21
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Have you considered the Fujifilm XQ2? That camera is pretty flat and it takes nice JPEGs. It's also well made and has decent amount of direct control. I think it can be found for around $300, and if not you might be able to find its predecessors the XQ1 or XF1 cheaper. I bought an XF1 for my father-in-law for about $150 last year, and he really likes it. Actually, now I wish I'd bought another one for myself, because I could use a suit-pocket camera for business trips. I guess the Canon G9 or G7 II are beyond your budget, but they look nice too. It's a real shame that Ricoh doesn't make anything like this any more. They should bring back the GX series with an up to date model. That was a nicely designed camera - like a GR Digital with a good quality zoom lens. Last edited by JPT; 08-14-2016 at 07:38 AM.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Transit Where we live, shops have almost no stock and prices are high so the opportunity to find what suits her is tricky. I am the resident researcher, I just present my findings for her decision It's only 50km to the big smoke of Palmerston North. Send her on a shopping trip; what could possibly go wrong

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by johnmflores Pentax MX-1? My suggestion as well. Clearing price is $150 USD with box and papers.

08-15-2016, 02:01 AM	#22
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock It's only 50km to the big smoke of Palmerston North. Send her on a shopping trip; what could possibly go wrong you talkin miles Sandy...that's 80 ks, one way and then there will be Harvey Normals again ---------- Post added 15th Aug 2016 at 09:21 PM ---------- Originally posted by JPT Have you considered the Fujifilm XQ2? That camera is pretty flat and it takes nice JPEGs. It's also well made and has decent amount of direct control. I think it can be found for around $300, and if not you might be able to find its predecessors the XQ1 or XF1 cheaper. I bought an XF1 for my father-in-law for about $150 last year, and he really likes it. Actually, now I wish I'd bought another one for myself, because I could use a suit-pocket camera for business trips. I guess the Canon G9 or G7 II are beyond your budget, but they look nice too. It's a real shame that Ricoh doesn't make anything like this any more. They should bring back the GX series with an up to date model. That was a nicely designed camera - like a GR Digital with a good quality zoom lens. Thanks I'm looking at the XQ2 I wasn't aware of it. those canons do look nice but beyond what use it will get ---------- Post added 15th Aug 2016 at 09:23 PM ---------- Originally posted by robthebloke Pentax Espio Mini/UC-1 - Camerapedia - Wikia Just to suggest something different! Pocketable FF Pentax that things quite steampunk I like it ---------- Post added 15th Aug 2016 at 09:24 PM ---------- Originally posted by normhead I'd go with the phone. never a truer word Last edited by Transit; 08-15-2016 at 02:22 AM.