Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!

SBorisov · 07-30-2013, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Nice shots, you have a lot of talent!
I feel the Q tends to overexpose if left on its own so I tend to use some negative exposure comp or manually set it to under expose.
High ISO is not its strong point so I use base ISO as much as possible, but if needed the high ISO output can be cleaned some with noise reduction.

Thanks, I should try a negative exposure compensation. At fist I tried to do it, but I could not make this setting fixed as on GRD, and I gave up the idea. On GRD it works very well.

pinholecam · 07-31-2013, 04:44 AM

During my recent trip to Japan, I brought along the Q as a street shooting camera.
The large DOF and very fast AF after the firmware update proved it to be a very competent street camera.
Plus its small size, completely silent operation w/ electronic shutter and fast aperture 01 prime, I dare say, its the match as a street camera to any other make.

Midway into the tour, I switched to the Q7.
I'll review that pretty soon.

VisualDarkness · 08-01-2013, 08:57 AM

Nightshots with the 01 prime and my Q.

**crewl1** · 08-01-2013, 09:20 AM

Nice shots VD - did you add the starbursts on the lights or is that native lens artifacts?

drougge · 08-01-2013, 05:18 PM - **1 Like**

It's been a while since I put anything in this thread I think. So here's one with an R72 filter on the 01 (and varying white balance) and two with my old 36mm YVAR lens.

The YVAR has low contrast (all these shots are processed in rawtherapee), especially when shooting into the sun, but it doesn't flare much.

VisualDarkness · 08-02-2013, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Nice shots VD - did you add the starbursts on the lights or is that native lens artifacts?

No fakes here no, just some standard adjustments in Lightroom. Surprisingly good looking bursts?

spellcaster · 08-02-2013, 02:27 PM - **1 Like**

back to color and std01.
shots from today, lightroomed.

stormtech · 08-02-2013, 02:39 PM

You know you're a redneck if...........

**crewl1** · 08-02-2013, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by spellcaster

back to color and std01. shots from today, lightroomed.

Really nice, that first one is perfect.

**crewl1** · 08-02-2013, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

You know you're a redneck if.....

That's just cute! Wait you didn't leave the Q recording your dog's antics at home?

stormtech · 08-02-2013, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

That's just cute! Wait you didn't leave the Q recording your dog's antics at home?

Funny you asked.....I was going to grab the K-5IIs and DA* 60-250 like I usually do, but Mrs. Stormtech said why not just grab the little Q.

We go on an errand run every other month that takes us past that sign, so the Q was good enough for that. Just thought it was cute also - too bad the chickens weren't out.......

ScooterMaxi Jim · 08-03-2013, 10:05 AM - **1 Like**

One of the anticipated uses of the Q is in concert settings where large cameras are prohibited, but small cameras are not considered a problem if you agree not to shoot video. In this instance, we were in row "O" - so quite a ways from the stage. Using an 85mm Rokinon shot at around f/2.8 at ISO 800-1000 yielded acceptable results - considering the situation.

**crewl1** · 08-03-2013, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim

One of the anticipated uses of the Q is in concert settings where large cameras are prohibited, but small cameras are not considered a problem if you agree not to shoot video. In this instance, we were in row "O" - so quite a ways from the stage. Using an 85mm Rokinon shot at around f/2.8 at ISO 800-1000 yielded acceptable results - considering the situation.

Those are more than just acceptable Jim!

Queued · 08-03-2013, 12:06 PM - **1 Like**

My 15yo daughter just got back from a 15 day visit to Brazil with her youth group for World Youth Day. I knew she would not use one of our DSLRs, and I would not risk sending her with my X-Pro1..but I thought the Q was just small enough that she might just carry it around and get a few photos.

I coached her a bit before she left about the virtues of manual mode, and AV..and as soon as she got on the plane..she went full AUTO...oh well, what are you going to do.

The little Q with the 01 prime turned out to be a great choice, if it had been bulky or hard to use, she would not have bothered, but instead she did manage a 1000+ clicks on her trip.

Here are a few..

Lens flare accidental, but turned out cool I think.

ScooterMaxi Jim · 08-03-2013, 12:43 PM

Very nice. Two things about the last shot. First, I wouldn't have guessed you could get a shot like that with a "normal" perspective prime. Second, what's the deal with the old-time look color shift? Was she using one of the camera filter settings? In any event, very nice shooting.

08-02-2013, 02:39 PM	#2918
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	You know you're a redneck if........... Last edited by BigMackCam; 04-17-2016 at 02:24 AM. Reason: Removed link to parked URL

08-03-2013, 10:05 AM - 1 Like	#2922
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Low light concert shots One of the anticipated uses of the Q is in concert settings where large cameras are prohibited, but small cameras are not considered a problem if you agree not to shoot video. In this instance, we were in row "O" - so quite a ways from the stage. Using an 85mm Rokinon shot at around f/2.8 at ISO 800-1000 yielded acceptable results - considering the situation. Last edited by ScooterMaxi Jim; 01-29-2017 at 01:05 PM.

08-03-2013, 12:06 PM - 1 Like	#2924
Queued New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 20	My 15yo daughter just got back from a 15 day visit to Brazil with her youth group for World Youth Day. I knew she would not use one of our DSLRs, and I would not risk sending her with my X-Pro1..but I thought the Q was just small enough that she might just carry it around and get a few photos. I coached her a bit before she left about the virtues of manual mode, and AV..and as soon as she got on the plane..she went full AUTO...oh well, what are you going to do. The little Q with the 01 prime turned out to be a great choice, if it had been bulky or hard to use, she would not have bothered, but instead she did manage a 1000+ clicks on her trip. Here are a few.. Lens flare accidental, but turned out cool I think. Last edited by Queued; 08-03-2013 at 01:04 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
People I now have to share my K7	dgaies	Post Your Photos!	25	01-18-2014 04:21 AM
Macro Let's share this one!	eaglem	Post Your Photos!	4	08-20-2011 03:47 PM
Nature We Like To Share!	eaglem	Post Your Photos!	4	04-22-2011 07:21 PM
Something to share	Mallee Boy	General Talk	7	05-13-2010 03:50 PM
Tips for shooting lens comparison shots you like to share?	cheekygeek	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	5	01-21-2010 05:55 AM

07-30-2013, 10:08 AM	#2911
SBorisov New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2	Originally posted by crewl1 Nice shots, you have a lot of talent! I feel the Q tends to overexpose if left on its own so I tend to use some negative exposure comp or manually set it to under expose. High ISO is not its strong point so I use base ISO as much as possible, but if needed the high ISO output can be cleaned some with noise reduction. Thanks, I should try a negative exposure compensation. At fist I tried to do it, but I could not make this setting fixed as on GRD, and I gave up the idea. On GRD it works very well.

07-31-2013, 04:44 AM	#2912
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,710	During my recent trip to Japan, I brought along the Q as a street shooting camera. The large DOF and very fast AF after the firmware update proved it to be a very competent street camera. Plus its small size, completely silent operation w/ electronic shutter and fast aperture 01 prime, I dare say, its the match as a street camera to any other make. Midway into the tour, I switched to the Q7. I'll review that pretty soon.

08-01-2013, 08:57 AM	#2913
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Nightshots with the 01 prime and my Q.

08-01-2013, 09:20 AM	#2914
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Nice shots VD - did you add the starbursts on the lights or is that native lens artifacts?

08-01-2013, 05:18 PM - 1 Like	#2915
drougge Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmö Photos: Gallery Posts: 787	It's been a while since I put anything in this thread I think. So here's one with an R72 filter on the 01 (and varying white balance) and two with my old 36mm YVAR lens. The YVAR has low contrast (all these shots are processed in rawtherapee), especially when shooting into the sun, but it doesn't flare much.

08-02-2013, 01:02 PM	#2916
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by crewl1 Nice shots VD - did you add the starbursts on the lights or is that native lens artifacts? No fakes here no, just some standard adjustments in Lightroom. Surprisingly good looking bursts?

08-02-2013, 02:27 PM - 1 Like	#2917
spellcaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: marseille Posts: 52	back to color and std01. shots from today, lightroomed.

08-02-2013, 02:51 PM	#2919
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by spellcaster back to color and std01. shots from today, lightroomed. Really nice, that first one is perfect.

08-02-2013, 02:52 PM	#2920
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by stormtech You know you're a redneck if..... That's just cute! Wait you didn't leave the Q recording your dog's antics at home?

08-02-2013, 05:30 PM	#2921
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by crewl1 That's just cute! Wait you didn't leave the Q recording your dog's antics at home? Funny you asked.....I was going to grab the K-5IIs and DA* 60-250 like I usually do, but Mrs. Stormtech said why not just grab the little Q. We go on an errand run every other month that takes us past that sign, so the Q was good enough for that. Just thought it was cute also - too bad the chickens weren't out.......

08-03-2013, 10:11 AM	#2923
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim One of the anticipated uses of the Q is in concert settings where large cameras are prohibited, but small cameras are not considered a problem if you agree not to shoot video. In this instance, we were in row "O" - so quite a ways from the stage. Using an 85mm Rokinon shot at around f/2.8 at ISO 800-1000 yielded acceptable results - considering the situation. Those are more than just acceptable Jim!

08-03-2013, 12:43 PM	#2925
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Very nice. Two things about the last shot. First, I wouldn't have guessed you could get a shot like that with a "normal" perspective prime. Second, what's the deal with the old-time look color shift? Was she using one of the camera filter settings? In any event, very nice shooting.

Let's share shots with Q!

Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!