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iabc_lazy · 03-04-2014, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by philzucker

Nice enough! :-)

BTW: The Q can use wireless triggers. You just have to turn the flash of the Q to "off" - and you have to use a lens with a built in shutter (01/02/06/08).

Have a look here for all the details: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/159246-definitive-manual-ext...-guidance.html[COLOR="Silver"]

Oh, thanks! I'll check it out.

hnikesch · 03-04-2014, 05:39 PM - **3 Likes**

Just a few shots with the new Q7. One of the improvements not stated in the reviews are the power and play buttons are easier to push. Joy of a camera to use

**jva59** · 03-04-2014, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by hnikesch

Just a few shots with the new Q7. One of the improvements not stated in the reviews are the power and play buttons are easier to push. Joy of a camera to use

NIce shots, Hans! You're plainly not in Michigan.

mdintx · 03-04-2014, 08:23 PM - **1 Like**

Salty roads make for a dirty roundel. Pentax Q, 02 lens, Bold Monochrome

Trey45 · 03-05-2014, 05:34 PM - **1 Like**

I'm digging this monochrome bold. Contentment is a sleeping dog.

**arnold** · 03-05-2014, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by mdintx

Salty roads make for a dirty roundel. Pentax Q, 02 lens, Bold Monochrome

Is Bold Monochrome another name for the B&W selection? If not, where on the menu does one find it on the Q?

pntx · 03-05-2014, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by arnold

Is Bold Monochrome another name for the B&W selection? If not, where on the menu does one find it on the Q?

no, bold monochrome is not the same as B&W, you can have it on the front dial when it's set to smart effects

jezza323 · 03-05-2014, 10:24 PM - **2 Likes**

William tryin to play with my toys

lukulele · 03-06-2014, 08:02 AM - **2 Likes**

I'll follow Hans with some from Fort Desoto, Siesta Key, and a Oneco cemetery Hawk

Vince_Lux · 03-06-2014, 12:57 PM

I was loosing trust in my Q. I bought it as a cheaper solutions for a long lens, I got some shots like this in the week, but they did not give the results I wished for. So I decided to go back to basics, Q+ 02.

This was last week already, spring is really announced:

Here is the restaurant linked to the swimming pool in town:

Shopping street:

Corner of bar area:

Old town arch:

Main square in town:

Tourist office:

Yep the Q is fun and very portable

Sandy Hancock · 03-06-2014, 02:01 PM

I'll be using the 06 on the Q7 every day this month.
A few early highlights:

Benchmark

Red climber

Flinn · 03-08-2014, 11:54 AM

I'm curious about something. I know the Q offers IS, but what is the probability of getting sharp photos handheld when you're at 700-1300mm, etc?

Sandy Hancock · 03-08-2014, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Flinn

I'm curious about something. I know the Q offers IS, but what is the probability of getting sharp photos handheld when you're at 700-1300mm, etc?

Very low. With no viewfinder, even keeping your subject on the LCD screen is difficult. Focussing is harder still.
In my humble opinion a tripod is a must.

lytrytyr · 03-08-2014, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by Flinn

what is the probability of getting sharp photos handheld when you're at 700-1300mm, etc?

If you really mean 700-1300mm (e.g. mirror lens?),
then next to zero.

But I've done it quite often with a 180mm lens on the Q,
which is the equivalent of over 900mm on 24x36mm.
Just "Keep calm and carry on!"

jezza323 · 03-08-2014, 05:39 PM

I struggle to get a decent shot with a 70mm handheld (35mm equiv just under 400mm) with the Q, and as said, focusing is a challenge as well. I am not very steady though

03-04-2014, 05:39 PM - 3 Likes	#3632
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	Q7 & 02 Just a few shots with the new Q7. One of the improvements not stated in the reviews are the power and play buttons are easier to push. Joy of a camera to use

03-05-2014, 05:34 PM - 1 Like	#3635
Trey45 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dismal Swamp, NC, USA, Earth. Posts: 173	Q7 + 02 I'm digging this monochrome bold. Contentment is a sleeping dog.

03-06-2014, 08:02 AM - 2 Likes	#3639
lukulele Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Ridge Escarpment, North Carolina, US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,850	I'll follow Hans with some from Fort Desoto, Siesta Key, and a Oneco cemetery Hawk Last edited by lukulele; 03-14-2015 at 01:16 AM.

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03-04-2014, 01:25 PM	#3631
iabc_lazy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 91	Originally posted by philzucker Nice enough! :-) BTW: The Q can use wireless triggers. You just have to turn the flash of the Q to "off" - and you have to use a lens with a built in shutter (01/02/06/08). Have a look here for all the details: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/159246-definitive-manual-ext...-guidance.html[COLOR="Silver"] Oh, thanks! I'll check it out.

03-04-2014, 05:41 PM	#3633
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by hnikesch Just a few shots with the new Q7. One of the improvements not stated in the reviews are the power and play buttons are easier to push. Joy of a camera to use NIce shots, Hans! You're plainly not in Michigan.

03-04-2014, 08:23 PM - 1 Like	#3634
mdintx New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 21	Salty roads make for a dirty roundel. Pentax Q, 02 lens, Bold Monochrome

03-05-2014, 06:56 PM	#3636
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	Originally posted by mdintx Salty roads make for a dirty roundel. Pentax Q, 02 lens, Bold Monochrome Is Bold Monochrome another name for the B&W selection? If not, where on the menu does one find it on the Q?

03-05-2014, 08:29 PM	#3637
pntx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 145	Originally posted by arnold Is Bold Monochrome another name for the B&W selection? If not, where on the menu does one find it on the Q? no, bold monochrome is not the same as B&W, you can have it on the front dial when it's set to smart effects

03-05-2014, 10:24 PM - 2 Likes	#3638
jezza323 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,421	William tryin to play with my toys

03-06-2014, 12:57 PM	#3640
Vince_Lux Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 25	I was loosing trust in my Q. I bought it as a cheaper solutions for a long lens, I got some shots like this in the week, but they did not give the results I wished for. So I decided to go back to basics, Q+ 02. This was last week already, spring is really announced: Here is the restaurant linked to the swimming pool in town: Shopping street: Corner of bar area: Old town arch: Main square in town: Tourist office: Yep the Q is fun and very portable

03-06-2014, 02:01 PM	#3641
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I'll be using the 06 on the Q7 every day this month. A few early highlights: Benchmark Red climber

03-08-2014, 11:54 AM	#3642
Flinn Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 27	I'm curious about something. I know the Q offers IS, but what is the probability of getting sharp photos handheld when you're at 700-1300mm, etc?

03-08-2014, 02:21 PM	#3643
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Flinn I'm curious about something. I know the Q offers IS, but what is the probability of getting sharp photos handheld when you're at 700-1300mm, etc? Very low. With no viewfinder, even keeping your subject on the LCD screen is difficult. Focussing is harder still. In my humble opinion a tripod is a must.

03-08-2014, 03:39 PM	#3644
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Flinn what is the probability of getting sharp photos handheld when you're at 700-1300mm, etc? If you really mean 700-1300mm (e.g. mirror lens?), then next to zero. But I've done it quite often with a 180mm lens on the Q, which is the equivalent of over 900mm on 24x36mm. Just "Keep calm and carry on!"

03-08-2014, 05:39 PM	#3645
jezza323 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,421	I struggle to get a decent shot with a 70mm handheld (35mm equiv just under 400mm) with the Q, and as said, focusing is a challenge as well. I am not very steady though

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