Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
On Jun 22, 2011, at 10:30 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually intrigued by this. Cheers, Christine http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA7.HTM It looks surprisingly nice at ISO 125, though at high ISO they've got a metric assload of noise reduction, making me suspect that the image is an in camera jpeg rather than raw. My initial reaction is total disinterest based solely on sensor size. Then again, three years ago I thought that a 24x36 sensor was necessary for the performance of the K-5. When the mac was introduced the User Interface was several years ahead of affordable silicon with the processing power needed to run it, so by the time that processor technology caught up, they pretty much owned the market of folks who needed/wanted that style of UI. I suspect that Pentax has done something similar here. Silicon is on the ragged edge of being able to support sensor sizes that small and still get acceptable quality, but in a few years when sensor technology catches up, they'll have had a big head start in this niche market. My FZ50 did fine at low ISO, and it seems from the sample shots the Q will also. When it comes to low ISO, I was happy for decades never shooting over ISO 400, and usually shooting ISO 25-125. I will do my best to keep an open mind about this camera. It doesn't immediately threaten my fiscal responsibility, but I can see potential uses for it. The sensor 1/2.3 is a little bit smaller than the powershot G12 1/1.7 (WTF is it with these bizzare fractional inch sensor sizes, why not just use mm?), so I can see it as a compact with interchangeable lenses, rather than a primary camera with a minuscule sensor. My money is on Godfrey I shot with a Minox for years DiGiorgi to be the first on the list with one. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
On 6/23/2011 11:32, Larry Colen wrote: I will do my best to keep an open mind about this camera. It doesn't immediately threaten my fiscal responsibility, but I can see potential uses for it. The sensor 1/2.3 is a little bit smaller than the powershot G12 1/1.7 (WTF is it with these bizzare fractional inch sensor sizes, why not just use mm?), so I can see it as a compact with interchangeable lenses, rather than a primary camera with a minuscule sensor. My money is on Godfrey I shot with a Minox for years DiGiorgi to be the first on the list with one. As we know, Godfrey has changed his middle name just recently to Ricoh GXR. Even most initial look at few RAW files that he generously sent me shows that this little camera has a good chance to land in Israel as well. Pentax Q does not stand such a chance. In fact, while I understand that Pentax is marketing driven and obviously they knew what they were doing, it saddens me to realize that money, effort, production facilities, etc were put into development of Pentax Q. My mind is open about Pentax Q. But my credit card is open elsewhere, so to say. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
- Original Message - From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:39 AM Subject: Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos) On 6/23/2011 08:30, Christine Aguila wrote: Can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually intrigued by this. Cheers, Christine http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA7.HTM I can't believe you're saying this either, Christine ;-). (-- Sorry Bob, smiley is a must here) Just because I'm intrigued doesn't mean I'll purchase the camera. Still, it's interesting to see these little cameras and lenses. Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
I could never get this Christine. I always lose my keys. (Damn but it's small . . .) On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 1:30 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually intrigued by this. Cheers, Christine http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA7.HTM - Original Message - From: Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 11:44 PM Subject: welcome the pentax q http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentaxQ/ the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera :) -- regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
On Jun 22, 2011, at 10:30 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually intrigued by this. Cheers, Christine http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA7.HTM It's a dead link this morning. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1382 / Virus Database: 1513/3721 - Release Date: 06/23/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
Indeed! I know what you mean, Steve, but miniatures intrigue me. If the Q series does, indeed, come to North America, and if any of the camera stores in my area decide to carry it, I will go check it out. I've seen the pictures, so I've visualized the size, but I'd very much like to hold it in hand and see what the pictures are like. And it will be interesting if the mirrorless K series does, in fact, break for fall. I'll check that out as well. It's all getting interesting, but I doubt I'll invest any money in these two lines. Cheers, Christine From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com I could never get this Christine. I always lose my keys. (Damn but it's small . . .) On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 1:30 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA7.HTM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
Here it is: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA.HTM The key chain shots are very funny. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 1:08 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: On Jun 22, 2011, at 10:30 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually intrigued by this. Cheers, Christine http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA7.HTM It's a dead link this morning. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1382 / Virus Database: 1513/3721 - Release Date: 06/23/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
But there are no more sample shots anymore. I saw them in the morning from my phone but it's not there anymore. Anyway probably it wasn't the Pentax Q shots as all the shots were 6 Megapixel only :) .t On Thu, 2011-06-23 at 13:11 -0400, Steven Desjardins wrote: Here it is: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA.HTM The key chain shots are very funny. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 1:08 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: On Jun 22, 2011, at 10:30 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually intrigued by this. Cheers, Christine http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA7.HTM It's a dead link this morning. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1382 / Virus Database: 1513/3721 - Release Date: 06/23/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
- Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:11 PM Subject: Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos) Here it is: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA.HTM The key chain shots are very funny. Funnier still was the shot with the Pentax 540 or 360 flash on top of the Pentax Q (scroll down)--not funny as in *making fun of*--- just funny to see a camera so top heavy. Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
I'd be afraid my pocket knife and pot metal Serenity model on my fob would scratch the lens and dent the body. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com “If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn’t need to lug a camera.” –Lewis Hine On Jun 23, 2011, at 10:11 , Steven Desjardins wrote: Here it is: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA.HTM The key chain shots are very funny. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually intrigued by this. Cheers, Christine http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA7.HTM - Original Message - From: Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 11:44 PM Subject: welcome the pentax q http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentaxQ/ the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera :) -- regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
On 6/23/2011 08:30, Christine Aguila wrote: Can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually intrigued by this. Cheers, Christine http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA7.HTM I can't believe you're saying this either, Christine ;-). (-- Sorry Bob, smiley is a must here) Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)
On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 12:39 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 6/23/2011 08:30, Christine Aguila wrote: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA7.HTM Those images look familiar. I swear those are the same test images they used for the K200D (relabeled). : ) Darren Addy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
