Let's share shots with Q!

spellcaster · 09-14-2012, 02:22 AM - **1 Like**

your macros are soooo great!

here i came with a cat too ^^

and my daughters...
that shoot got something i like.
dynamic range. and IQ. that cant be expected from a soooo small sensor!

tootall · 09-14-2012, 10:50 PM

Todays Pano brought to you by the letter Q (About 9 shots stitched)

pinholecam · 09-15-2012, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by spellcaster

your macros are soooo great!

here i came with a cat too ^^

and my daughters...
that shoot got something i like.
dynamic range. and IQ. that cant be expected from a soooo small sensor!

Thanks.

Nice cat shot! really sharp and vivid.

Your daughters are sweet.
Are they Twins?

spellcaster · 09-15-2012, 03:57 AM

not even close ^^
thanx for them ^^

6 and 4 (the standing one)

but a lot think they are... nightmares for their school teachers, considering thet had the same both

Last edited by spellcaster; 09-15-2012 at 04:10 AM.

Zorglub · 09-15-2012, 01:47 PM - **1 Like**

The Q is quilte versatile, here it is walking the dog....

**wizofoz** · 09-18-2012, 03:45 PM

They say the best camera you can use is the one you have with you. The Q is ideal because it is so compact that you have no excuse not to have a camera handy.

I took the Q to Thailand recently, along with my k5/k7 and a few lenses. I think the Q will be making far more trips in the future and the big boys might just be left behind.

The Q has its weaknesses, such as a lack of telephoto (which has just been announced, I notice) and bad flaring when shooting into the sun because Pentax (a la Canon) failed to provide a hood with the lenses, but for a small, light versatile travel combo, it's hard to beat.

Here's a couple of Raw files processed through Capture One Pro

**jac** · 09-18-2012, 04:44 PM

Love that B&W.

**dadipentak** · 09-18-2012, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by jac

Love that B&W.

Love both!

**dadipentak** · 09-18-2012, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by jac

Love that B&W.

Love both!

**jac** · 09-18-2012, 06:45 PM

O.k. You win. They're both great!

**cheekygeek** · 09-18-2012, 10:00 PM

I had never played around with the Pentax Q "Digital Filters" (in camera) before... not as you take the photo, but in processing in the camera after taking the original photos. I started with a Bracketed Exposure set of three images (normal, over, under) and then played around with the digital filters and their parameters. If I saw something that looked decent, I would Save As...

You can also use two or more digital filters in combination on your image. Since I shoot RAW+, the original RAW files are still on the card, untouched for me to play with in post-processing "for real" with Snapseed or Lightroom or Photoshop. Not all images will be everyone's cup 'o tea (they aren't all MY cup 'o tea, either!)

I put all 22 images (including the original 3) in a Flickr set for those interested.

**wizofoz** · 09-19-2012, 05:20 AM

Jac and Dadipentak, thanks.

the reduced resolution demanded by this site robs these exposures of the true depth I see on my monitor in the PP phase.

I say the Q is an exceptional little beastie, a credit to the Pentax engineers who came up with the concept. It has changed my mind about mirrorless cameras.

I tried to do some 'comparison shots' where we took a a similar image with the Q and the K-5.
Once I get some time I'll PP the results and see if it makes a significant difference.

I'm in awe of the Q. What it does with that tiny sensor is remarkable.

planedriver · 09-20-2012, 01:32 AM - **3 Likes**

Wizofoz-lovely pictures! Both!

01 Prime:

03 FE:

with in-camera effect:

harvest:

Andras

enoeske · 09-20-2012, 08:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Here's a few more

enoeske · 09-21-2012, 06:18 AM

Here's one more for ya: This one might be used in an upcoming nation catalog (you can probably guess who the client is...) I should hear back today if they want any changes. This is the only shot I did with the Q. For the rest of the catalog, I used a Canon 7D and 1DSmark3.

Model: PENTAX Q
ISO: 125
Exposure: 1/30 sec
Aperture: f/5.6 and ND filter on
Focal Length: 8.5mm

09-18-2012, 10:00 PM	#356
cheekygeek Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kearney, Nebraska USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,261	Post-processing in-camera with the Pentax Q I had never played around with the Pentax Q "Digital Filters" (in camera) before... not as you take the photo, but in processing in the camera after taking the original photos. I started with a Bracketed Exposure set of three images (normal, over, under) and then played around with the digital filters and their parameters. If I saw something that looked decent, I would Save As... You can also use two or more digital filters in combination on your image. Since I shoot RAW+, the original RAW files are still on the card, untouched for me to play with in post-processing "for real" with Snapseed or Lightroom or Photoshop. Not all images will be everyone's cup 'o tea (they aren't all MY cup 'o tea, either!) I put all 22 images (including the original 3) in a Flickr set for those interested. Last edited by cheekygeek; 09-18-2012 at 10:07 PM.

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09-14-2012, 02:22 AM - 1 Like	#346
spellcaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: marseille Posts: 52	your macros are soooo great! here i came with a cat too ^^ and my daughters... that shoot got something i like. dynamic range. and IQ. that cant be expected from a soooo small sensor!

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tootall Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 422	Todays Pano brought to you by the letter Q (About 9 shots stitched)

09-15-2012, 01:10 AM	#348
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	Originally posted by spellcaster your macros are soooo great! here i came with a cat too ^^ and my daughters... that shoot got something i like. dynamic range. and IQ. that cant be expected from a soooo small sensor! Thanks. Nice cat shot! really sharp and vivid. Your daughters are sweet. Are they Twins?

09-15-2012, 03:57 AM	#349
spellcaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: marseille Posts: 52	not even close ^^ thanx for them ^^ 6 and 4 (the standing one) but a lot think they are... nightmares for their school teachers, considering thet had the same both Last edited by spellcaster; 09-15-2012 at 04:10 AM.

09-15-2012, 01:47 PM - 1 Like	#350
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	The Q is quilte versatile, here it is walking the dog....

09-18-2012, 04:44 PM	#352
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Love that B&W.

09-18-2012, 05:40 PM	#353
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by jac Love that B&W. Love both!

09-18-2012, 06:21 PM	#354
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by jac Love that B&W. Love both!

09-18-2012, 06:45 PM	#355
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	O.k. You win. They're both great!

09-19-2012, 05:20 AM	#357
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Jac and Dadipentak, thanks. the reduced resolution demanded by this site robs these exposures of the true depth I see on my monitor in the PP phase. I say the Q is an exceptional little beastie, a credit to the Pentax engineers who came up with the concept. It has changed my mind about mirrorless cameras. I tried to do some 'comparison shots' where we took a a similar image with the Q and the K-5. Once I get some time I'll PP the results and see if it makes a significant difference. I'm in awe of the Q. What it does with that tiny sensor is remarkable.

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09-20-2012, 01:32 AM - 3 Likes	#358
planedriver Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Velence, Hungary Posts: 664	Wizofoz-lovely pictures! Both! 01 Prime: 03 FE: with in-camera effect: harvest: Andras

09-20-2012, 08:48 AM - 2 Likes	#359
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Here's a few more

09-21-2012, 06:18 AM	#360
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Here's one more for ya: This one might be used in an upcoming nation catalog (you can probably guess who the client is...) I should hear back today if they want any changes. This is the only shot I did with the Q. For the rest of the catalog, I used a Canon 7D and 1DSmark3. Model: PENTAX Q ISO: 125 Exposure: 1/30 sec Aperture: f/5.6 and ND filter on Focal Length: 8.5mm