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Friday, October 28, 2011

Engadget Reviewed the Q, Unfavourable Conclusion



http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/pentax-q-interchangeable-lens-camera-review/

"Wrap-up

Pentax really has managed to design the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera -- and yes, it does work. But there's no magic at play here. The Q is small because all of its components were downsized -- Pentax took everything from the lens to the image sensor to the mode dial and shutter release and gave them the shrink ray treatment. Everything but the full-size hot shoe, LCD and SD card slot are miniature versions of what you'll find on larger, more capable cameras. The result is an attractive, pocketable ILC that doesn't quite follow its powerful pedigree.

The Q is a very unique camera -- one of a kind, even -- but that doesn't mean it's the one for you. If money is no object and you're not keen on capturing incredible images and video footage, then perhaps you'll still consider picking up a Q. As for the rest of us -- we're perfectly happy with our larger, much more capable ILCs, and wouldn't dare consider making such a sacrifice just to carry a bit less weight on our shoulder."

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Jas Daliwal · 699 weeks ago

Interestingly non of the positive reviews have been noted here. Its not for everyone for sure. But its as if you really really really want to see it not succeed.
I guess only a flood at Pentax will halt the glee and I told you so's.
We get it, its not for you!
Its good at what it does but Its a small sensor camera.
Enough, try to be less predicable and get on with some interesting articles

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