1. The Saeda Beck’s B-Quest BQ1 has a simple, toy-like design reminiscent of premium cameras but features basic hardware, including an 8 MP main camera and a secondary 5 MP selfie camera.
2. It offers 4K video recording at 30 fps and a 4-inch touchscreen, but its photographic capabilities are inferior to inexpensive smartphones.
3. Priced at around $119, the camera also functions as a digital music player, with limited battery life suitable for approximately 130 photos.
Introduction to Beck’s B-Quest BQ1
Looking at first glance, Beck’s B-Quest BQ1 look quite similar to some high-end cameras like the Leica D-Lux 8. You can spot a “10x” mark inside a red circle that kinda gives off the vibe of the iconic red Leica logo. The design and hardware are very simple, and this isn’t really surprising considering the price, which is just about $119, making this a super affordable camera option.
Camera Specifications and Features
Saeda has equipped this little device with an 8 MP f/1.8 camera built on a 1/2.9 inch sensor. Plus, on the back, there’s a secondary 5 MP camera with a 1/3.2 inch sensor mainly for selfies. Honestly, both the main and selfie cameras are kinda basic and not as good as what you’d find in cheap smartphones, so calling this more of a toy than a real camera might be fair. To spice things up, it also has 15 filters so that users can customize their photos more creatively.
Video and Display Features
Recording videos in 4K at up to 30 fps is possible with this device. Despite its low price, it sports a decent 4-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. An interesting thing is that Saeda also promotes this as a digital music player, but there’s no info about supported Bluetooth standards, which makes things a bit uncertain.
Battery and Pricing
The built-in battery capacity is 1,200 mAh, and the manufacturer claims it can handle about 130 photos on a single charge. Charging is supported through USB-C, an appreciated feature even in this budget segment.
If you’re in Japan, you can buy the Saeda Becks B-Quest BQ1 for ¥18,800, which is roughly $119, directly from the company’s online shop. For folks elsewhere, the camera is currently only obtainable through import services like ZenMarket, so be prepared for that extra hassle and possibly higher costs.