willie_901
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The Q System is DOA.
People who value convenience over performance will just use their Smartphones.
People who value convenience over performance will just use their Smartphones.
Pentax Q System
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Al Patterson
Ferroequinologist
Yep. Nice idea, overpriced and maybe a few years late.
Call me when I can get the entire system for $500, including lenses.
willie_901
Veteran
Wait... I spoke too early.
The Q System cameras come with SilkyPix. This changes everything.
The Q System cameras come with SilkyPix. This changes everything.
Just for comparison... 😉 Nex with Zoom:
http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/zproducts/sony18-200f35-63e/Lens_pics/IMG_0712_1000.jpg
http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/zproducts/sony18-200f35-63e/Lens_pics/IMG_0712_1000.jpg
Warren T.
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I would like to adapt my Nikkor 500mm reflex onto it. EFV will then be 2850mm mega-telephoto. 😀
Adorama is already accepting pre-orders at $799... too steep for the street (price).
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LKeithR
Improving daily--I think.
As a lifelong Pentax user I have to say that I find this thing intriguing but for me I'm afraid it's just too small...just a very expensive P&S. Still, Pentax seem to have a knack for making "gimmicky" things work so I think the Q will work for them--they'll probably sell a ton of them in Japan.
If they made something about 50% larger with an APS-C sensor, a new line of lenses and an adapter for K-mount lenses I'd be all over it...
If they made something about 50% larger with an APS-C sensor, a new line of lenses and an adapter for K-mount lenses I'd be all over it...
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
I wonder if those 8mm movie lenses with tiny focal length can be used to cover the tiny sensor size in this camera...
Pentax better have something cool up their sleeves with this new system.
Pentax better have something cool up their sleeves with this new system.
RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
jmooney
Guy with a camera
gavinlg
Veteran
FWIW, there's another mirrorless system from Pentax coming later in the year has has native K mount. This one will obviously be more for enthusiasts...
ChrisN
Striving
Face it - every camera is designed for a niche market - and the readers of this forum are not the niche this camera will be targeted at. Hopefully the sales of this fun little camera in the Japanese market will help to improve the company's bottom line, and fund development of their SLR cameras and the new designs Gavin refers to above.
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I will most likely buy one to use for fun... but I gotta find it for a few hundred lower than $800.
kshapero
South Florida Man
yes one lens
kshapero
South Florida Man
I like it. I will keep it in my purse next to my chihuahua.
I'm wondering when the clear model is coming...
It is interesting that Pentax introduced the 110 when 110 film was in decline...and now the Q when sensors of this size are probably in decline.
It is interesting that Pentax introduced the 110 when 110 film was in decline...and now the Q when sensors of this size are probably in decline.
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RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
Hmmm Ray, that wasn't YOUR analogy though... 😛
ChrisP
Grain Lover
In lens shutter
In lens shutter
These use in lens leaf shutters, so you'll have to get one of those for your reflex lens. That'll be an interesting DIY project!!!
In lens shutter
These use in lens leaf shutters, so you'll have to get one of those for your reflex lens. That'll be an interesting DIY project!!!
Warren T.
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