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Clicker · 02-26-2012, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Kirill_est

Thank you! Been in HK 3 times and still have not had enough of that amazing city. But the shadow shot was made back home in Estonia, on the beach in Tallinn, although I am sure any beach anywhere can be used for such fun photography. The only thing I regret is that this is not a proper 180-degree fisheye, just 160 degrees.

LOL, i disagree on the fisheye field of view because that means for me to get close up (like i do) i'd have be under 6" to my subject constantly and not 12" - 3' which is normal for most of my shooting but i do really love this lens now it's my standard

I'm going to have to post one that i really like with no resizing to show how sharp it can really be but i haven't seen that shot as yet but i have a few ideas when it gets warmer

snostorm · 02-26-2012, 04:38 PM - **1 Like**

The FE is a ton of fun IMO. Just got one recently, and the first thing I did was to torment my cats by sticking the Q in their faces -- I couldn't help myself.

This one's at ISO 3200, 1/10, Jpeg, with Sharpening and Contrast turned down in the image settings. The only PP done was I cloned a few minor background distractions out then resized in steps to 1024 on the long side. This was shot from about 3" from her nose. I preset the focus and was just holding the camera, not even looking at the LCD.

wanderography · 02-26-2012, 10:30 PM

Did some street shooting today and wanted to try out my OVF with my prime, the framing seems to be spot on...

Unsinkable II · 02-27-2012, 02:52 AM

Originally posted by Kirill_est

Thank you! Been in HK 3 times and still have not had enough of that amazing city. .

It seems you were here over Chinese New Year, as even Times Square isn't usually that busy!

Kirill_est · 02-27-2012, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

It seems you were here over Chinese New Year, as even Times Square isn't usually that busy!

That is 100% spot on. Oh and Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Unsinkable II · 02-27-2012, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Kirill_est

That is 100% spot on. Oh and Kung Hei Fat Choi!

To you too!

wanderography · 02-27-2012, 08:41 PM

heres one from today

Last edited by wanderography; 03-27-2012 at 07:23 PM.

Unsinkable II · 02-29-2012, 10:43 PM

Holy doo doo! Is that straight out of the camera, or did you slip with the saturation slider? It's certainly got a unique look!

devorama · 03-01-2012, 06:43 PM - **3 Likes**

Woohoo! My 02 zoom lens arrived. To celebrate, I thought I'd use it to test out some lighting gear with a self-portrait.

This is 10mm wide open. The Q is a pleasure to use in this setting. My battery died during the shoot. Since Pentax put the battery door in the side, I didn't have to unmount it from the tripod to replace it. And my Pentax remote works with the camera too. :-)

**barondla** · 03-01-2012, 07:29 PM

Nice job with the self portrait. Not easy to get good shots of yourself. Lighting looks excellent- what did you use? The zoom is on my list to buy. Don't forget the firmware upgrade.

thanks for sharing
barondla

devorama · 03-01-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Nice job with the self portrait. Not easy to get good shots of yourself. Lighting looks excellent- what did you use? The zoom is on my list to buy. Don't forget the firmware upgrade.

thanks for sharing
barondla

Oh, thanks for reminding me! I have to update the firmware on the lens still. As for the lighting:

60" Softlighter II umbrella with diffuser at camera left as key light
Lumiquest Quick Bounce on camera for on-axis fill
bare flash with a flag to illuminate the background

I'm still experimenting with different setups. The Q is pretty good on a tripod with the Pentax remote and with face detection on. :-)

northislander · 03-03-2012, 10:57 PM

I have the K5 and love it but for sometime now Iv been wanting something new to play with. I looked at the Q when it first came out and was thinking about it but there was talk of a new camera coming from pentax rico so I just held off. Well the K01 was released I said NO way to that ugly thing and started looking at the xpro1 but it to comes with a price. So today I was in London Drugs and seen the Q for $499. Now that more people have posted Q shots and the fact I can use my DA lens on it I bought it so Im now a happy owner of a Q.

**ricardsonwilliams** · 03-04-2012, 06:21 PM - **3 Likes**

Nice shot guys! No much time to use my Q, its a good tool for street, small and fast, I'm still thinking about viewfinder and wait for wide angle like 28mm or 35mm.

wanderography · 03-04-2012, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by northislander

I have the K5 and love it but for sometime now Iv been wanting something new to play with. I looked at the Q when it first came out and was thinking about it but there was talk of a new camera coming from pentax rico so I just held off. Well the K01 was released I said NO way to that ugly thing and started looking at the xpro1 but it to comes with a price. So today I was in London Drugs and seen the Q for $499. Now that more people have posted Q shots and the fact I can use my DA lens on it I bought it so Im now a happy owner of a Q.

Congratulations... A shot from today...

**barondla** · 03-04-2012, 09:46 PM

Northislander congratulations on the new Q! Think you will enjoy it. The Q compliments the K series camera well. Love how the Q handles like a dslr.

Ricardsonwilliams, wonderful image of the worker. The composition works well for the image. The Q is a great street camera.

Bmonki, your flower shot is very nice. The out of focus background adds to the image. Well done.
thanks
barondla

02-26-2012, 04:38 PM - 1 Like	#32
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	The FE is a ton of fun IMO. Just got one recently, and the first thing I did was to torment my cats by sticking the Q in their faces -- I couldn't help myself. This one's at ISO 3200, 1/10, Jpeg, with Sharpening and Contrast turned down in the image settings. The only PP done was I cloned a few minor background distractions out then resized in steps to 1024 on the long side. This was shot from about 3" from her nose. I preset the focus and was just holding the camera, not even looking at the LCD. Attached Images

02-26-2012, 10:30 PM	#33
wanderography Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hayward, California, USA Posts: 567	Did some street shooting today and wanted to try out my OVF with my prime, the framing seems to be spot on... Last edited by wanderography; 03-27-2012 at 07:23 PM.

03-04-2012, 06:49 PM	#44
wanderography Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hayward, California, USA Posts: 567	Originally posted by northislander I have the K5 and love it but for sometime now Iv been wanting something new to play with. I looked at the Q when it first came out and was thinking about it but there was talk of a new camera coming from pentax rico so I just held off. Well the K01 was released I said NO way to that ugly thing and started looking at the xpro1 but it to comes with a price. So today I was in London Drugs and seen the Q for $499. Now that more people have posted Q shots and the fact I can use my DA lens on it I bought it so Im now a happy owner of a Q. Congratulations... A shot from today... Last edited by wanderography; 03-27-2012 at 07:23 PM.

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02-26-2012, 08:16 AM	#31
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Originally posted by Kirill_est Thank you! Been in HK 3 times and still have not had enough of that amazing city. But the shadow shot was made back home in Estonia, on the beach in Tallinn, although I am sure any beach anywhere can be used for such fun photography. The only thing I regret is that this is not a proper 180-degree fisheye, just 160 degrees. LOL, i disagree on the fisheye field of view because that means for me to get close up (like i do) i'd have be under 6" to my subject constantly and not 12" - 3' which is normal for most of my shooting but i do really love this lens now it's my standard I'm going to have to post one that i really like with no resizing to show how sharp it can really be but i haven't seen that shot as yet but i have a few ideas when it gets warmer

02-27-2012, 02:52 AM	#34
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by Kirill_est Thank you! Been in HK 3 times and still have not had enough of that amazing city. . It seems you were here over Chinese New Year, as even Times Square isn't usually that busy!

02-27-2012, 11:45 AM	#35
Kirill_est Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tallinn Posts: 110	Originally posted by Unsinkable II It seems you were here over Chinese New Year, as even Times Square isn't usually that busy! That is 100% spot on. Oh and Kung Hei Fat Choi!

02-27-2012, 05:05 PM	#36
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by Kirill_est That is 100% spot on. Oh and Kung Hei Fat Choi! To you too!

02-27-2012, 08:41 PM	#37
wanderography Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hayward, California, USA Posts: 567	heres one from today Last edited by wanderography; 03-27-2012 at 07:23 PM.

02-29-2012, 10:43 PM	#38
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Holy doo doo! Is that straight out of the camera, or did you slip with the saturation slider? It's certainly got a unique look!

03-01-2012, 06:43 PM - 3 Likes	#39
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	Woohoo! My 02 zoom lens arrived. To celebrate, I thought I'd use it to test out some lighting gear with a self-portrait. This is 10mm wide open. The Q is a pleasure to use in this setting. My battery died during the shoot. Since Pentax put the battery door in the side, I didn't have to unmount it from the tripod to replace it. And my Pentax remote works with the camera too. :-)

03-01-2012, 07:29 PM	#40
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717	Nice job with the self portrait. Not easy to get good shots of yourself. Lighting looks excellent- what did you use? The zoom is on my list to buy. Don't forget the firmware upgrade. thanks for sharing barondla

03-01-2012, 10:10 PM	#41
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	Originally posted by barondla Nice job with the self portrait. Not easy to get good shots of yourself. Lighting looks excellent- what did you use? The zoom is on my list to buy. Don't forget the firmware upgrade. thanks for sharing barondla Oh, thanks for reminding me! I have to update the firmware on the lens still. As for the lighting: 60" Softlighter II umbrella with diffuser at camera left as key light Lumiquest Quick Bounce on camera for on-axis fill bare flash with a flag to illuminate the background I'm still experimenting with different setups. The Q is pretty good on a tripod with the Pentax remote and with face detection on. :-)

03-03-2012, 10:57 PM	#42
northislander Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver island north Posts: 80	I have the K5 and love it but for sometime now Iv been wanting something new to play with. I looked at the Q when it first came out and was thinking about it but there was talk of a new camera coming from pentax rico so I just held off. Well the K01 was released I said NO way to that ugly thing and started looking at the xpro1 but it to comes with a price. So today I was in London Drugs and seen the Q for $499. Now that more people have posted Q shots and the fact I can use my DA lens on it I bought it so Im now a happy owner of a Q.

03-04-2012, 06:21 PM - 3 Likes	#43
ricardsonwilliams Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dongguan Posts: 18 Original Poster	Nice shot guys! No much time to use my Q, its a good tool for street, small and fast, I'm still thinking about viewfinder and wait for wide angle like 28mm or 35mm.

03-04-2012, 09:46 PM	#45
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717	Northislander congratulations on the new Q! Think you will enjoy it. The Q compliments the K series camera well. Love how the Q handles like a dslr. Ricardsonwilliams, wonderful image of the worker. The composition works well for the image. The Q is a great street camera. Bmonki, your flower shot is very nice. The out of focus background adds to the image. Well done. thanks barondla

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