[matthew]

Here's a link to a neat writeup of the new Pentax "Q" system, a new interchangeable-lens system designed around a little digicam-sized sensor:

http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com...ystem.html

… So here's a few more points about the Q. As for what the Q stands for, I'll bet you've never heard this before: The original Pentax bayonet lens mount, the venerable K-mount, was called "K" because it was supposed to stand for for "king." As in, king of the lensmounts. …

The cameras are tiny, and a couple of the lenses include the word "toy" in their description. It looks like a fun idea – even though it might take a while to reach North America or Europe.

[Zig]

Right then. "Q": simply can't wait for it in pink.

Does the YMCA have a house photographer?

[shuttertalk]

More hands on and sample images here:

http://www.photographyblog.com/news/pent...on_photos/
http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/..._q_photos/

Looks amazingly small ...

[matthew]

I was able to have a quick hands-on with it last week. It is a tiny little camera, but not too bad to hold. (Seeing that cute little P&S sensor exposed within the lensmount is quite something, too.) The other thing is that, hands down and without question, it has the most amazing pop-up flash I've ever seen. I was looking closely to find the release button, and almost bopped myself in the nose with it. Awesome.

But so expensive…!

[Toad]

The Q System has had a lot of bad buzz, but I think it looks quite interesting. Wouldn't buy one, though,

[shuttertalk]

Yeah I think it's cute but sounds like a kinda expensive toy...

[Zig]

Good camera if your backup profession is hairdressing.