Let's share shots with Q!

**BigDave** · 11-05-2020, 08:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by kwb

I like jumping spiders. This one was scouting from behind the window lock in our bedroom.

Behind the Lock by k kwb, on Flickr

This was shot with Q7, Vivitar Series 1 VMC F2.5 macro for Canon FD mount at F/9, and a dedicated Vivitar 1:1 Macro adapter which I think is a 2x teleconverter, therefore combined with the lens it's F/18 in reality (!!).

BTW, this might be a good example of why I don't worry too much about blurring due to diffraction. I like this picture anyway even if this is not THE sharpest picture I can take with my existing lenses in theory.

The Q series is such a GREAT little camera. I wish Pentax would have kept it going, or US would have continued marketing it. With the Mirrorless craze, it really fit right in!

CheepShot · 11-06-2020, 09:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Pentax Q-S1
Sigma 300mm F4 APO Macro
Movo AF Extension tubes 47mm for Pentax Q
Fotodiox Nik-K infinity correction element removed
Pentax K-Q Adapter
28" from subject to front element.

**kwb** · 11-07-2020, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by bladawiec

Q7 is my favourite camera for photography of insects due to its handiness. Here one of my photo.

Currently in actual Monthly Contest

.

Unfortunately, I see that this is the only photo taken with the Q camera in the entire Contest. Very sad, because it's a great small camera in this use

.

Great shot bladawiec, nominated! Q7 and 06 zoom makes a really nice combination that weighs nothing.

I could/should have submitted one too! I haven't taken insect shots using Q7 recently (spider isn't an insect

) but I have some from the past, some of them are in this thread e.g.
Let's share shots with Q! - Page 397 - PentaxForums.com
Let's share shots with Q! - Page 394 - PentaxForums.com

**kwb** · 11-07-2020, 07:29 PM - **4 Likes**

Q7 and 08 lens at 3.8mm, f/5, 1/160 sec, ISO 100.

The light. by k kwb, on Flickr

**barondla** · 11-07-2020, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by bladawiec

Q7 is my favourite camera for photography of insects due to its handiness. Here one of my photo.

Currently in actual Monthly Contest

.

Unfortunately, I see that this is the only photo taken with the Q camera in the entire Contest. Very sad, because it's a great small camera in this use

.

Superb image. Looks professional. Think some insects are less frightened by the smallness of the Q.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

**steamloco76** · 11-08-2020, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by CheepShot

Pentax Q-S1
Sigma 300mm F4 APO Macro
Movo AF Extension tubes 47mm for Pentax Q
Fotodiox Nik-K infinity correction element removed
Pentax K-Q Adapter
28" from subject to front element.

Macro by any means possible!

CheepShot · 11-08-2020, 06:30 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by steamloco76

Macro by any means possible!

Yeh, it was a work with what ya' got shot and more showing that the lens works great on the Q in macro. If I was only half as creative as some of the masters on here. I bought an ND1000 filter, it's kinda fun but it would be so much better if the Q wasn't locked at 30 sec exposures. I think it was Barondla that posted a work around for the original Q but, it's only usable in some situations.

Here's a 30 sec shot.

**steamloco76** · 11-08-2020, 06:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CheepShot

Yeh, it was a work with what ya' got shot and more showing that the lens works great on the Q in macro. If I was only half as creative as some of the masters on here. I bought an ND1000 filter, it's kinda fun but it would be so much better if the Q wasn't locked at 30 sec exposures. I think it was Barondla that posted a work around for the original Q but, it's only usable in some situations.

Here's a 30 sec shot.

I just realized, I haven't used either my Q or Q7 since last November. Too much time birding. Guess it's time to play around with the Q7 again.

**kwb** · 11-08-2020, 08:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CheepShot

Yeh, it was a work with what ya' got shot and more showing that the lens works great on the Q in macro. If I was only half as creative as some of the masters on here. I bought an ND1000 filter, it's kinda fun but it would be so much better if the Q wasn't locked at 30 sec exposures. I think it was Barondla that posted a work around for the original Q but, it's only usable in some situations.

Here's a 30 sec shot.

Working with a limitation could be fun sometimes, especially when you end up with a great result like this!

But I do agree, it would be awesome if we can make a longer exposure.

**kwb** · 11-09-2020, 09:25 PM - **4 Likes**

Even 08 lens was not wide enough, so I made a pano stitch. Q7 and 08 zoom at 3.9mm f/4.5, ISO 200, 1/800 sec.

Dry Falls, WA, USA by k kwb, on Flickr

henkvanzuylen · 11-23-2020, 01:00 PM - **2 Likes**

First one with the fish-eye (obviosly lol)

Other 2 with the prime 01 (one converted in B/W)

**barondla** · 11-23-2020, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by henkvanzuylen

First one with the fish-eye (obviosly lol)

Other 2 with the prime 01 (one converted in B/W)

#2 is very cool. The B&W accents the lines perfectly.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

**kwb** · 11-27-2020, 05:43 PM - **3 Likes**

Q7 and 01 lens, panorama stitch.

Sunset at Amon Creek, WA, USA by k kwb, on Flickr

**barondla** · 11-28-2020, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by kwb

Q7 and 01 lens, panorama stitch.

Sunset at Amon Creek, WA, USA by k kwb, on Flickr

Beautiful panoramic. Did you use distortion correction to fix the #01field curvature or was the stitching program able to handle it without help?

Thanks,
barondla

henkvanzuylen · 11-28-2020, 12:14 PM

Nice panorama, beautiful colours

11-06-2020, 09:36 AM - 2 Likes	#6467
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11-05-2020, 08:37 AM - 3 Likes	#6466
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by kwb I like jumping spiders. This one was scouting from behind the window lock in our bedroom. Behind the Lock by k kwb, on Flickr This was shot with Q7, Vivitar Series 1 VMC F2.5 macro for Canon FD mount at F/9, and a dedicated Vivitar 1:1 Macro adapter which I think is a 2x teleconverter, therefore combined with the lens it's F/18 in reality (!!). BTW, this might be a good example of why I don't worry too much about blurring due to diffraction. I like this picture anyway even if this is not THE sharpest picture I can take with my existing lenses in theory. The Q series is such a GREAT little camera. I wish Pentax would have kept it going, or US would have continued marketing it. With the Mirrorless craze, it really fit right in!

11-07-2020, 07:26 PM	#6468
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	Originally posted by bladawiec Q7 is my favourite camera for photography of insects due to its handiness. Here one of my photo. Currently in actual Monthly Contest . Unfortunately, I see that this is the only photo taken with the Q camera in the entire Contest. Very sad, because it's a great small camera in this use . Great shot bladawiec, nominated! Q7 and 06 zoom makes a really nice combination that weighs nothing. I could/should have submitted one too! I haven't taken insect shots using Q7 recently (spider isn't an insect ) but I have some from the past, some of them are in this thread e.g. Let's share shots with Q! - Page 397 - PentaxForums.com Let's share shots with Q! - Page 394 - PentaxForums.com

11-07-2020, 07:29 PM - 4 Likes	#6469
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	Q7 and 08 lens at 3.8mm, f/5, 1/160 sec, ISO 100. The light. by k kwb, on Flickr

11-07-2020, 11:02 PM	#6470
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by bladawiec Q7 is my favourite camera for photography of insects due to its handiness. Here one of my photo. Currently in actual Monthly Contest . Unfortunately, I see that this is the only photo taken with the Q camera in the entire Contest. Very sad, because it's a great small camera in this use . Superb image. Looks professional. Think some insects are less frightened by the smallness of the Q. Thanks for sharing, barondla

11-08-2020, 04:55 AM	#6471
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	Originally posted by CheepShot Pentax Q-S1 Sigma 300mm F4 APO Macro Movo AF Extension tubes 47mm for Pentax Q Fotodiox Nik-K infinity correction element removed Pentax K-Q Adapter 28" from subject to front element. Macro by any means possible!

11-08-2020, 06:30 PM - 4 Likes	#6472
CheepShot Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 95	Originally posted by steamloco76 Macro by any means possible! Yeh, it was a work with what ya' got shot and more showing that the lens works great on the Q in macro. If I was only half as creative as some of the masters on here. I bought an ND1000 filter, it's kinda fun but it would be so much better if the Q wasn't locked at 30 sec exposures. I think it was Barondla that posted a work around for the original Q but, it's only usable in some situations. Here's a 30 sec shot.

11-08-2020, 06:37 PM - 1 Like	#6473
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	Originally posted by CheepShot Yeh, it was a work with what ya' got shot and more showing that the lens works great on the Q in macro. If I was only half as creative as some of the masters on here. I bought an ND1000 filter, it's kinda fun but it would be so much better if the Q wasn't locked at 30 sec exposures. I think it was Barondla that posted a work around for the original Q but, it's only usable in some situations. Here's a 30 sec shot. I just realized, I haven't used either my Q or Q7 since last November. Too much time birding. Guess it's time to play around with the Q7 again.

11-08-2020, 08:53 PM - 1 Like	#6474
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	Originally posted by CheepShot Yeh, it was a work with what ya' got shot and more showing that the lens works great on the Q in macro. If I was only half as creative as some of the masters on here. I bought an ND1000 filter, it's kinda fun but it would be so much better if the Q wasn't locked at 30 sec exposures. I think it was Barondla that posted a work around for the original Q but, it's only usable in some situations. Here's a 30 sec shot. Working with a limitation could be fun sometimes, especially when you end up with a great result like this! But I do agree, it would be awesome if we can make a longer exposure.

11-09-2020, 09:25 PM - 4 Likes	#6475
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	Even 08 lens was not wide enough, so I made a pano stitch. Q7 and 08 zoom at 3.9mm f/4.5, ISO 200, 1/800 sec. Dry Falls, WA, USA by k kwb, on Flickr

11-23-2020, 06:46 PM	#6477
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by henkvanzuylen First one with the fish-eye (obviosly lol) Other 2 with the prime 01 (one converted in B/W) #2 is very cool. The B&W accents the lines perfectly. Thanks for sharing, barondla

11-27-2020, 05:43 PM - 3 Likes	#6478
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	Q7 and 01 lens, panorama stitch. Sunset at Amon Creek, WA, USA by k kwb, on Flickr

11-28-2020, 10:02 AM	#6479
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by kwb Q7 and 01 lens, panorama stitch. Sunset at Amon Creek, WA, USA by k kwb, on Flickr Beautiful panoramic. Did you use distortion correction to fix the #01field curvature or was the stitching program able to handle it without help? Thanks, barondla

11-28-2020, 12:14 PM	#6480
henkvanzuylen Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Netherlands, 's-Hertogenbosch Posts: 457	Nice panorama, beautiful colours

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