To Q or to Q10?


Thanks for the quick reply, I wonder if it is the same for the Q ? ...I'm worried if Pentax is like Sony, the JDM models only have menu in Japanese.

Thinking of ordering from here :Amazon.co.jpF PENTAX ƒfƒWƒ^ƒ‹ˆêŠá Q ƒŒƒ“ƒYƒLƒbƒg ƒuƒ‰ƒbƒN PENTAXQLKBK: ‰Æ“dEƒJƒƒ‰

Anyone here knows how to read Japanese, can confirm if english menu is available on that model ?

Hey, not sure but I supposed it would work.

Go Google translate and just copy&paste the link.

It will translate the page for you..
 

I am also tempted to buy Pentax Q from Japan but just to ask, the instruction manual will be in Japanese right? So have to get the English PDF version online if need?
 

Hey, not sure but I supposed it would work.

Go Google translate and just copy&paste the link.

It will translate the page for you..

Thanks for the suggestion, I tried and after decyphering 80+ post of Japlish reviews, not a single one mentioned the menu language.
 

I am also tempted to buy Pentax Q from Japan but just to ask, the instruction manual will be in Japanese right? So have to get the English PDF version online if need?

Not so worried that the manual is in Japanese (who reads manuals nowadays anyway?;)) ...but if the camera's menu only speaks Japanese, that will be a problem.

Think I'll take a risk on this one based onParanoidAndroid's and PhilipKr35's experiences, ...worst case scenario is I go take up a Japanese language course :bsmilie:
 

Not so worried that the manual is in Japanese (who reads manuals nowadays anyway?;)) ...but if the camera's menu only speaks Japanese, that will be a problem.

Think I'll take a risk on this one based onParanoidAndroid's and PhilipKr35's experiences, ...worst case scenario is I go take up a Japanese language course :bsmilie:


Panosphere (online store here on CS) has custom color Q10 order option.
Take a look too.
It is supported by local warranty.

Not sure about pricing though....
 

Took the Q with the nice new leather casing (thanks to e-offfers) out during a short 30mins visit to MBS.
I had planned to start with the toy Fisheye to try some shots that I had thought would work out, then revert back to old reliable Prime 01.

But once I started, I could not stop.....


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I'm reminded back to the time when the Q was launched and for months, all the armchair theorists out there and on PF was crying 'Doomsday' for Pentax and how silly such a small camera was.

But to me theory does not always match with the practical.
and fun with photography.... is not sensor size dependent ;)


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Scottty, its not working again....


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The Q is really something.
I don't use it all the time.
But when I do reach for it, its refreshing, fun, even rejuvenating to me.
 

Ha ha.... you should not thank me for poisoning you. :D

Lol ! :bsmilie: ...poison me aredi not enough, now you show those new photos and put Kancheong spiders into my pants !
 

Thanks for the quick reply, I wonder if it is the same for the Q ? ...I'm worried if Pentax is like Sony, the JDM models only have menu in Japanese.

Thinking of ordering from here :Amazon.co.jpF PENTAX ƒfƒWƒ^ƒ‹ˆêŠá Q ƒŒƒ“ƒYƒLƒbƒg ƒuƒ‰ƒbƒN PENTAXQLKBK: ‰Æ“dEƒJƒƒ‰

Anyone here knows how to read Japanese, can confirm if english menu is available on that model ?

Did you check out Mapcamera? I ordered my custom color from there through shopping japan.
 

I am also tempted to buy Pentax Q from Japan but just to ask, the instruction manual will be in Japanese right? So have to get the English PDF version online if need?

My custom k-r was from jap also. Instruction manual is in jap but you can choose the camera manual language so not a problem.
 

Panosphere (online store here on CS) has custom color Q10 order option.
Take a look too.
It is supported by local warranty.

Not sure about pricing though....

The pricing would be no good if warranty is given by local distributor base on my disappointing experience with them.
 

Hi everyone. I got my K30, q10 collection, WG3 GPS from Japan. As mentioned previously, English is a language option in-camera (Don't need to learn Japanese. :))

As for the detailed manuals from Pentax that we all love, you can get the PDFs online in English. Link below :-
Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service | PENTAX RICOH IMAGING

How is the WG-3 performing? No one made any review so far , any comments?
 

Yup I also saw it by on APDS facebook.. Power!!!!
 


Really impressive shots!
IMO, we really need more ppl locally who can shoot these sort of model shots as a showcase Pentax.
(other genres pretty well covered, but we've really lacking on the model/portraits genre... no offence to Pentaxians who shoot this genre, but I don't know of)
And he's done it with a Q!
:thumbsup: Incredible!
 

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