Pentax Q10 - a quick review

[ageha]

No, Ranchy checked recently , S$990 for Q10+02+06 lens@OP.

Wow, that sucks seriously! I know I deserve to get expelled for asking but how much is it without the 06 lens?

 

[PhilipKr35]

Wow, that sucks seriously! I know I deserve to get expelled for asking but how much is it without the 06 lens?

No idea , maybe you could buy whole set and then sell one of the zoom

 

[ageha]

No idea , maybe you could buy whole set and then sell one of the zoom

Yeah but I doubt there is a huge demand for those lenses.

 

[BuuBuu]

Hi, I would like to ask if I were to get Q10 from local retailer, the warranty will be from local retailer or from Pentax itself? Cuz I'm not sure if there's any Pentax retailer in SG. Thanks!!!

 

[PerfectCircle]

are you kidding mate? there's loads of retailers out there!

Hi, I would like to ask if I were to get Q10 from local retailer, the warranty will be from local retailer or from Pentax itself? Cuz I'm not sure if there's any Pentax retailer in SG. Thanks!!!

 

[ageha]

are you kidding mate? there's loads of retailers out there!

Not loads but a few, many carry Pentax but not the Q10.

 

[BuuBuu]

Not loads but a few, many carry Pentax but not the Q10.

Den any advice on which retailer sells Q10? :embrass:

 

[PhilipKr35]

Den any advice on which retailer sells Q10? :embrass:

OP at 6th floor Sim Lim Square, SG camera at Peninsula plaza, SLRR at Funan Mall

 

[BuuBuu]

OP at 6th floor Sim Lim Square, SG camera at Peninsula plaza, SLRR at Funan Mall

Thanks so much for the info!

 

[ranchy]

Just sharing some shots with the Q.. not the Q10. But I believe the sensor difference wont be much difference....

Shot with 01 lens.. Close focus. Good for food shots.. (Shot in Jpeg)


Shot with 02 Lens.. Quite nice starburst to me.. (shot in Raw)


Shot with 02 Lens at 3200iso. (Raw and PP) - Not bad for such a small sensor. Good enough for web, i felt.

 

[PhilipKr35]

Love the Q10 Accurate Color Reproduction of the Actual scene - No Post Processing !!

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Q10+01 lens settings Custom-vibrant; WB-Auto; Exposure-Centre; AF-point; RAW

 

[PhilipKr35]

Pentax Q10 + 02 lens zooms in on everything very well from 54th floor Sky Park MBS

1. Garden by the Bay with wide angle 5mm (27mm)

2. The two domes ! 11mm (equivalent 60mm)

3. Giant Trees 11mm (equivalent 60mm)

4. The Flyer is not that high after all ! 10mm (equivalent 55mm)

5. Potential customers Louis Vuitton could be seen 54 floors up 15mm (equivalent 83mm)

 

[KennyYip]

Does OP has stock for Limited Edition Evangelion ones?

 

[ranchy]

Does OP has stock for Limited Edition Evangelion ones?

Give them a Call?

I don't think they will stock up. You can try Amazon to pre ordeR?

 

[ageha]

Does OP has stock for Limited Edition Evangelion ones?

If they sell grey sets it isn't impossible.

 

[B-setting]

can someone please advise if there is an adapter available to use Nikkor lenses on the Q10?

 

[PhilipKr35]

can someone please advise if there is an adapter available to use Nikkor lenses on the Q10?

nikon f pentax q| B&H Photo Video

 

[pinholecam]

can someone please advise if there is an adapter available to use Nikkor lenses on the Q10?

nikon f pentax q| B&H Photo Video

There are a couple of quirks you should be aware of with the 3rd party adapters.

1. Max flash sync speed is 1/15 on Q and 1/30 on Q10.
(not a big deal if you make sure the ambient does not contribute to your exposure; flash is instant and stops motion )
2. On 3rd party adapters, you can only use PTTL compatible flashes. (with the flash set to 'OFF' - strange setting parameter, but thats how it is)

With the Pentax OEM adapter most of these issues go away :
1. Max Flash sync speed is 1/250
2. Generic flashes with center hot shoe contact work as normal (ie. no need for a PTTL compatible flash)


I'd also like to point out that I've taken all my macro shots with the 3rd party adapter (warts and all) so, its doable.

 

[B-setting]

Thanks for advice.

nikon f pentax q| B&H Photo Video

 

[B-setting]

There are a couple of quirks you should be aware of with the 3rd party adapters.

1. Max flash sync speed is 1/15 on Q and 1/30 on Q10.
(not a big deal if you make sure the ambient does not contribute to your exposure; flash is instant and stops motion )
2. On 3rd party adapters, you can only use PTTL compatible flashes. (with the flash set to 'OFF' - strange setting parameter, but thats how it is)

With the Pentax OEM adapter most of these issues go away :
1. Max Flash sync speed is 1/250
2. Generic flashes with center hot shoe contact work as normal (ie. no need for a PTTL compatible flash)


I'd also like to point out that I've taken all my macro shots with the 3rd party adapter (warts and all) so, its doable.

thanks for the detailed explanation and tips, JK. appreciate it very much!