K01 Or Q?
Posted 17/03/2013 - 15:32 - Helpful Comment
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I bought a Q for my trip to Tanzania and I was very pleasantly surprised with the image quality, not that far from DSLR quality.
As you say, the build quality is superb and it's full of genuinely useful features, also.... it's just SO neat! (I have the white one)
Don't have the K01....to me it's just ugly, although I've not seen one 'in the flesh'
You won't be disappointed with the Q and I'm sure you're family will love it!
As you say, the build quality is superb and it's full of genuinely useful features, also.... it's just SO neat! (I have the white one)
Don't have the K01....to me it's just ugly, although I've not seen one 'in the flesh'
You won't be disappointed with the Q and I'm sure you're family will love it!
Regards,
Michael
Michael
Posted 17/03/2013 - 17:57 - Helpful Comment
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The Q is loved by all here
The question "Where's the Q?" is very frequently asked... usually one of the boys has it!
It's just sooo cute! LOL!
(Don't have the K01, but currently K5IIs, K10D, *istDs, *istD, and have had everything in between :shock
Everyone mostly uses the 5-15mm standard zoom. I really like the prime... and wouldn't mind the 15-45 to go with it.
As a street shooting camera it's incredibly discrete
Matt
The question "Where's the Q?" is very frequently asked... usually one of the boys has it!
It's just sooo cute! LOL!
(Don't have the K01, but currently K5IIs, K10D, *istDs, *istD, and have had everything in between :shock
Everyone mostly uses the 5-15mm standard zoom. I really like the prime... and wouldn't mind the 15-45 to go with it.
As a street shooting camera it's incredibly discrete
Matt
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Posted 17/03/2013 - 18:20
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Thanx guys that's the kind of response I was expecting :O)
I've narrowed it down to either a Q with the 5-15 or a Fuji X10, I'd like to stay loyal but I started many moons ago with Fuji so it counts in my book
I've narrowed it down to either a Q with the 5-15 or a Fuji X10, I'd like to stay loyal but I started many moons ago with Fuji so it counts in my book
One day you'll find, 10yrs have got behind you.
Posted 17/03/2013 - 19:20
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Well, much as I love the q, I think the kids would like the brick!
So q for you and K-01 for them
So q for you and K-01 for them
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 17/03/2013 - 19:28
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I'll be using the IIs, but yeah I think the lads would love the brick
One day you'll find, 10yrs have got behind you.
Posted 17/03/2013 - 19:42 - Helpful Comment
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Honestly not sure on the prices of either the Q or the K-01 but I have another option for your boys...
I bought My stepson (9 years old) a *ist ds with a couple of lenses for about £110 about this time last year (he now has a manual 28 and a flash as part of his 'kit') and he loves it... The IQ is still very good and there's plenty of room for him to grow into it...
He started on green mode and currently experiments with Tv & Av when we go out...
He has also set up flash off-camera and taken some great self-portraits!!
I bought My stepson (9 years old) a *ist ds with a couple of lenses for about £110 about this time last year (he now has a manual 28 and a flash as part of his 'kit') and he loves it... The IQ is still very good and there's plenty of room for him to grow into it...
He started on green mode and currently experiments with Tv & Av when we go out...
He has also set up flash off-camera and taken some great self-portraits!!
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Posted 17/03/2013 - 20:02 - Helpful Comment
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I am stunned how quick and accurate the k-01 focuses, and that includes low light.. I had a Pana GF3, Oly Pen and Sony NEX-5 to base it on and it strips all of them to bits, I 100% trust it.. not sure how the Q compares tho.
Posted 17/03/2013 - 21:12 - Helpful Comment
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I have both and they are very different beasts.
The main advantages of the Q are size and looks. It is a very capable camera but if your 2 sons and wife are going to use it they may find the K01 easier.
The advantages of the K01 are in my eyes, same sensor as k5 (far more forgiving than the Q and easier to blur the backgroundd due to DOF, high ISO excellent), same batteries as K7/5, K mount (I see you have a 21, 40 and 70 and although I don't have the 21, the small primes are great on the K01, the 18-55 should be fine with it, I've used the 17-70 on mine with no problems).
You may prefer the Q but I think the kids/wife will find the K01 easier to use.
Regards
George
The main advantages of the Q are size and looks. It is a very capable camera but if your 2 sons and wife are going to use it they may find the K01 easier.
The advantages of the K01 are in my eyes, same sensor as k5 (far more forgiving than the Q and easier to blur the backgroundd due to DOF, high ISO excellent), same batteries as K7/5, K mount (I see you have a 21, 40 and 70 and although I don't have the 21, the small primes are great on the K01, the 18-55 should be fine with it, I've used the 17-70 on mine with no problems).
You may prefer the Q but I think the kids/wife will find the K01 easier to use.
Regards
George
Posted 18/03/2013 - 11:28
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I recently loaned my eldest (9 years old) my MV with a manual 80-200 lens, most of the day the camera remained on a monopod. He is quite strong, but weight of the kit does need to be taken into consideration.
I am also sure that when he starts using my K7 he is going to want access to a few of my lenses, and probably the one I am using will be his desire!
I am also sure that when he starts using my K7 he is going to want access to a few of my lenses, and probably the one I am using will be his desire!
Bodies: K5IIs, K7, MZ5n, LX, MV
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Posted 18/03/2013 - 12:39
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tyronet2000 wrote:
K-01 is discontinued so why want one of those. There are some very good compact cameras available if "small" is important
Just because a camera is discontinued doesn't mean it is worthless.K-01 is discontinued so why want one of those. There are some very good compact cameras available if "small" is important
I'm sure there are many users on here getting great shots using discontinued gear.
Posted 18/03/2013 - 12:53
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johnriley wrote:
Discontinued is a great time to get a bargain.
that's why I purchased one and well chuffed I did never known a mirrorless format to focus so fast; love it.
Discontinued is a great time to get a bargain.
Posted 18/03/2013 - 12:53
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johnriley wrote:
Discontinued is a great time to get a bargain.
This.
Discontinued is a great time to get a bargain.
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Anyone own both? I just cant make up my mind!!