Re: Got To See The Pentax Q
Yeah..my 1st post:thumbsup:
Awesome forum and happy to finally join.
The Pentax Q appears to be a nice little pocket camera, but with a small sensor it makes me look at Sony now.
I been using my brothers Nikon D90 and have been holding back from getting a Micro Four Thirds Camera cause I thougt those sensors were small vs. the D90:D Now, with this new Pentax Q it seems like its going the opposite direction.
Maybe that tiny sensor is super efficient and has equal performance to a much bigger counterpart..who knows? Im more confused as to why Pentax did this.
bigC
Re: Got To See The Pentax Q
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bigchelis
Maybe that tiny sensor is super efficient and has equal performance to a much bigger counterpart..who knows? Im more confused as to why Pentax did this.
Finally - someone commenting on my big scoop! :)
Welcome to Photography REVIEW.com!
I think we're all wondering why Pentax made the Q - or at least, if it's going to sell. The sensor is the big question. However, after seeing it in person I can say that it's small size is attractive. You can see in the photo here how much smaller the Q is than the Olympus E-P3.
Re: Got To See The Pentax Q
Yup..
A good review I would like to see is the Pentax Q vs. Fuji X50.
The X50 has a 1/2in Sensor, which I beleive is still smaller then traditional 4/3 Micro Cameras at 225mm^2.
Two baby cameras with baby sensors:mad2:
Re: Got To See The Pentax Q
Officially, the X50 is still just a rumor ;)
Re: Got To See The Pentax Q
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Maybe that tiny sensor is super efficient and has equal performance to a much bigger counterpart.
Physical size will forever be a limitation of optics.
M43, NEX and Samsung prices are on the fall lately, some even in the $300-$400 price range. I think that trend is compounding the already outrageous asking price of $800 on the Pentax Q. I think they will need to rethink this price point or they will be forced to by lots of unsold inventory. I'd rather have 2 G12's or XZ1's, or one of each. The Q couldn't have any more than a slightly marginal image quality increase over them (if any).
Did you ask the Pentax guy exactly what it is you get for the $400 extra they charge?
Re: Got To See The Pentax Q
I got the Q 2 days ago and love its small size. I also have the K5 and am now trying to get used to the tiny Q. The reason I bought it was because I saw how great the photos are from a number of friends who have bought the Q when it was first launched.
i got the white colour as it looked Q-uter
Re: Got To See The Pentax Q
Welcome to PhotographyREVIEW.com, Felix! I'd love to hear what you think about the Q. Please write a user review for us. Here's a the Pentax Q user review page:
Pentax Q Reviews
From what I've read, the Asian market appreciates small cameras more than we do here in North America. We're obsessed with image quality here and have a hard time balancing that with usability and practicality. And I don't think we appreciate cute as much, either :)