A New Pentax Q has been Announced

[Pioneer]

Pentax just recently announced some new cameras, among them a new Q7 with a larger sensor. Based on my initial look it appears to be a very nice camera. Check the link below for more info.

http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-q7-officially-announced.html

 

[kdemas]

I'm actually looking forward to it. I enjoy my Q with a prime right now.

 

[Keith]

😱

 

[kdemas]

LOL! That's not the worst combo, believe me. There are 120 color combos to choose form, including all black 🙂

 

[Keith]

LOL! That's not the worst combo, believe me. There are 120 color combos to choose form, including all black 🙂

It's kinda cute! 😛

 

[jarski]

Pentax always had funky colors. only white Leica M8 comes close 😛

not a camera for me though, too many other options available.

 

[sebastel]

the Q series always has made me Qrious. i'd like to try it.

 

[FA Limited]

i think the 1/1.7" BSI specwise sounds pretty decent should be a fun camera to play with if only the price was right!

 

[FrozenInTime]

I would order one if I could find a way of getting a kit with the Q1 lens in black.

It seems it's zoom lens only in the US; the Q1 (e.39mm) prime is not available 🙁

I figure 39mm would make a good pairing with the 28mm Ricoh GRD.

 

[Archlich]

ISO12800 on a 1.7'' sensor would give pretty unique result.

 

[zuikologist]

It is reportedly the same sensor as their digital MX.

ISO12800 on a 1.7'' sensor would give pretty unique result.

 

[jsrockit]

I find these cameras intriguing, but then I always have to remind myself that I've never liked the results from small sensor cameras; the image quality is kind of flat and strange looking to me.

 

[Pioneer]

I have the Fotodiox Leica M39 Adapter and use a number of my Leica lenses with mine. They are all telephotos but they still give some awesome bokeh. I also picked up a 25mm Sonnetar 1.1 (135mm eq) made for the Q by MS Optical and it is a great little portrait lens.

There are three areas where this little camera really shines IMHO. It is a great wildlife/bird camera, a magnificent little macro and, with the 01 prime lens, a great street shooter. Since the new Q7 sensor will turn the 01 prime to a moderate wide angle it will be even better in that regards.

 

[bfffer]

actually i like it yellow -__-;;;;
its more toyish, match with the size of the camera.

anyone else prefer 5.5 crop ratio?
i have a film leica, i dont need large sensor.
just want to take some moon photo with a 135mm lens.

 

[gb hill]

😱

Looks like that underwater camera Nikon came out with years ago. 😀