Yeah I know, who cares about the Pentax Q when you can get larger sensor mirrorless cameras like Micro Four Thirds or the NEX systems? I myself am already heavily invested in Micro Four Thirds. But (1) this is a pretty sweet price, and (2) it seems like it's actually capable of taking some very nice looking pics at the hands of a competent shooter. Check out the real world user review below for some thoughts and sample pics.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/194467-pentax-q-…
I haven't done an extensive search so I don't know if this is the cheapest but the nearest price I've found is close to double the price of this. Whether or not it's good value, I'll leave that up to you. I think there's already a newer model so you might want to keep that in mind if you're thinking of getting this. EDIT: Apparently it's been discontinued. Thanks for the info shawn_low.
See below for the description on Ted's.
"Does size matter? When it comes to cameras, yes. Introducing the smallest interchangeable lens camera on the market, the Pentax Q. Designed for those wanting a camera which they can fully control, change lenses over and fit in their pocket, the Pentax Q delivers. When you consider the size of the 12 Megapixel sensor, the Q’s image quality truly is miraculous, and the dramatic price plummet since its release has made it all the more affordable for those wanting a dynamic and pocket-sized camera. The Pentax Q still offers Full High Definition video recording, and even in-camera HDR rendering. The Q really is a great thing in a small package."
And some quick specs:
Available Colours - Black
Megapixels - 12MP
Sensor Size - 1/2.3"
ISO/Sensitivity - 125 - 6400
Image Stabilisation - Sensor Shift
Autofocus Points - 35 points
Lens Mount - Pentax Q
LCD Size - 3.0"
Liveview - Yes
Built-in Flash - Pop-up
Continuous Shooting Speed - 5 fps
Video Resolution - Full HD 1080
Memory Type - SD, SDHC, SDXC
Connectivity - USB 2, mini HDMI
File Formats - JPEG, RAW, MPEG-4
Dimensions - 98 x 57 x 31 mm
Skill Level - Beginner, Enthusiast
Lifestyle Uses - Family/Pets/Party, Lightweight, Portrait, Sports, Travel/Landscape
EDIT: Try out this code 'VE5OFF' for 5% off.
EDIT: I haven't tried it myself but the code may not be active anymore.
There's also a Pentax Q thread on the forum http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/84849 for anyone who'd like to discuss anything about the camera that isn't related to this deal (initial thoughts, sharing pics, etc).
From Ted's Cameras:
Pentax Q Case and 8GB Card
http://www.teds.com.au/oz-bargain
Ok, we have created an Oz Bargain Category on our site. At the moment there is a Pentax Leather "Q" case and a 8gb Inca SD Memory Card - Half Price of course! $25 bucks and its yours RRP $50).
We will be adding other accessories and lenses to this page as they become available.
Cheers Ted
I'm currently debating whether to get the official adaptor to use with all my Kmount lenses or just buy the 02 Standard Zoom and the about to be released 06 Telephoto Zoom which will cover me from 27mm wide to 250mm tele all in a pocketable form factor.
The pocketable set would be great for those occasions where my normal DSLR would be disallowed or just plain annoying to take because of its size.