Let's share shots with Q!

**barondla** · 12-24-2012, 04:10 PM

Wow, thats hefty. Think it will work as long as you are careful and the JB Weld goes well. Other choice is to check out some of the tripod rings that snostorm uses.
thanks
barondla

GibbyTheMole · 12-24-2012, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Other choice is to check out some of the tripod rings that snostorm uses.

I found this approach. (Halfway down the page.) Looks promising, the only thing is that I'd want to be sure I could get the zoom ring all the way back to engage the macro mode. Before I do anything with a mount, I think I'll check it out on the Q first to see how it performs. If it sucks on the Q, there's no need to mess with a mount. It's a terrifically sharp lens, but more prone to PF than the Pentax 55-300.

Thanks for your help. I truly appreciate it!

Happy holidays,
Bob :-)

LeRolls · 12-24-2012, 05:34 PM

A few shots I took a couple days ago in downtown Stuart near the boardwalk.

**barondla** · 12-24-2012, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by GibbyTheMole

I found this approach. (Halfway down the page.) Looks promising, the only thing is that I'd want to be sure I could get the zoom ring all the way back to engage the macro mode. Before I do anything with a mount, I think I'll check it out on the Q first to see how it performs. If it sucks on the Q, there's no need to mess with a mount. It's a terrifically sharp lens, but more prone to PF than the Pentax 55-300.

Thanks for your help. I truly appreciate it!

Happy holidays,
Bob :-)

Could work well. I would do as you said, and test the lens before going to a lot of expense and work.

Need to correct my explanation of fixing the adapter tripod foot. I found the proper threaded bolts not screws. Of three hardware stores Ace, Lowes, and Menards,only Menards had the proper metric bolts. They are like 2 or 2.5mm. Way too small for this application imho.
thanks
barondla
Merry Christmas.

danou75 · 12-25-2012, 01:20 AM - **2 Likes**

at mums for xmas, found a box full of negatives. this photo was taken on holiday at Pikes peak, Colorado US. 1989. taken with a Pentax A3.

GibbyTheMole · 12-25-2012, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by barondla

Of three hardware stores Ace, Lowes, and Menards,only Menards had the proper metric bolts. They are like 2 or 2.5mm. Way too small for this application imho.

Good to know. I have a Menards nearby. Thanks for saving me some work. :-) You'd think it wouldn't have been a big deal for them to put bigger bolts in the thing. I'm sure it wouldn't have added much to manufacturing costs.

These pics are making me itchy for my Q to hurry up & get here!

Merry Christmas back at ya! - Bob :-)

LeRolls · 12-25-2012, 04:47 PM

Went back and retouched this photo a bit and now I am much happier with it. Not nearly as flat as before!

Attached Images

MarinatedHerring · 12-25-2012, 07:10 PM

Q w/ Nikkor 28mm Lens
1/100th - ISO 160

1/125th - ISO 250

105mm Nikkor Lens
1/200th - ISO 3200

LeRolls · 12-25-2012, 08:01 PM

Seems a little soft but still pleasing.

MarinatedHerring · 12-25-2012, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by LeRolls

Seems a little soft but still pleasing.

Very overcast towards the evening might have something to do with that. I don't know. Could be the lens?

SonDa5 · 12-25-2012, 08:42 PM

Fotodiox Q to K with Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 Lens on Pentax Q
Not sure what the shutter speed or ISO settings were at but lighting was very dim. No flash.

**crewl1** · 12-26-2012, 12:15 AM

Folks if you can please add review info about your adapted lenses to the thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/209474-adapted-lenses-tested-q-r...ce-thread.html so we can try to bring them together in one spot.

Thanks and Merry Xmas!

VisualDarkness · 12-26-2012, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by MarinatedHerring

Q w/ Nikkor 28mm Lens
1/100th - ISO 160

1/125th - ISO 250

105mm Nikkor Lens
1/200th - ISO 3200

Originally posted by SonDa5

Fotodiox Q to K with Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 Lens on Pentax Q
Not sure what the shutter speed or ISO settings were at but lighting was very dim. No flash.

Wonderful adapted shots there!
---------------
A bunch of more shots from the earlier Christmas shopping.

**crewl1** · 12-27-2012, 12:01 AM

I like the way Los Angeles can look after a rainstorm. 02 zoom, Auto HDR mode.

LeRolls · 12-27-2012, 12:11 AM

VisualDarkness, that first shot with the cups is really quite sharp and detailed not to mention the interestingly unique illustrations. I'm also digging the background bokeh. A wee bit too much white going on there but other than that, good stuff!

12-24-2012, 05:34 PM	#1173
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	A few shots I took a couple days ago in downtown Stuart near the boardwalk. Attached Images

12-25-2012, 01:20 AM - 2 Likes	#1175
danou75 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 32	at mums for xmas, found a box full of negatives. this photo was taken on holiday at Pikes peak, Colorado US. 1989. taken with a Pentax A3. Attached Images

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12-24-2012, 04:10 PM	#1171
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Wow, thats hefty. Think it will work as long as you are careful and the JB Weld goes well. Other choice is to check out some of the tripod rings that snostorm uses. thanks barondla

12-24-2012, 04:27 PM	#1172
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	Originally posted by barondla Other choice is to check out some of the tripod rings that snostorm uses. I found this approach. (Halfway down the page.) Looks promising, the only thing is that I'd want to be sure I could get the zoom ring all the way back to engage the macro mode. Before I do anything with a mount, I think I'll check it out on the Q first to see how it performs. If it sucks on the Q, there's no need to mess with a mount. It's a terrifically sharp lens, but more prone to PF than the Pentax 55-300. Thanks for your help. I truly appreciate it! Happy holidays, Bob :-)

12-24-2012, 06:10 PM	#1174
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Originally posted by GibbyTheMole I found this approach. (Halfway down the page.) Looks promising, the only thing is that I'd want to be sure I could get the zoom ring all the way back to engage the macro mode. Before I do anything with a mount, I think I'll check it out on the Q first to see how it performs. If it sucks on the Q, there's no need to mess with a mount. It's a terrifically sharp lens, but more prone to PF than the Pentax 55-300. Thanks for your help. I truly appreciate it! Happy holidays, Bob :-) Could work well. I would do as you said, and test the lens before going to a lot of expense and work. Need to correct my explanation of fixing the adapter tripod foot. I found the proper threaded bolts not screws. Of three hardware stores Ace, Lowes, and Menards,only Menards had the proper metric bolts. They are like 2 or 2.5mm. Way too small for this application imho. thanks barondla Merry Christmas.

12-25-2012, 07:19 AM	#1176
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	Originally posted by barondla Of three hardware stores Ace, Lowes, and Menards,only Menards had the proper metric bolts. They are like 2 or 2.5mm. Way too small for this application imho. Good to know. I have a Menards nearby. Thanks for saving me some work. :-) You'd think it wouldn't have been a big deal for them to put bigger bolts in the thing. I'm sure it wouldn't have added much to manufacturing costs. These pics are making me itchy for my Q to hurry up & get here! Merry Christmas back at ya! - Bob :-)

12-25-2012, 04:47 PM	#1177
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Went back and retouched this photo a bit and now I am much happier with it. Not nearly as flat as before! Attached Images

12-25-2012, 07:10 PM	#1178
MarinatedHerring Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 118	Q w/ Nikkor 28mm Lens 1/100th - ISO 160 1/125th - ISO 250 105mm Nikkor Lens 1/200th - ISO 3200

12-25-2012, 08:01 PM	#1179
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Seems a little soft but still pleasing.

12-25-2012, 08:19 PM	#1180
MarinatedHerring Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 118	Originally posted by LeRolls Seems a little soft but still pleasing. Very overcast towards the evening might have something to do with that. I don't know. Could be the lens?

12-25-2012, 08:42 PM	#1181
SonDa5 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70	Fotodiox Q to K with Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 Lens on Pentax Q Not sure what the shutter speed or ISO settings were at but lighting was very dim. No flash.

12-26-2012, 12:15 AM	#1182
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Folks if you can please add review info about your adapted lenses to the thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/209474-adapted-lenses-tested-q-r...ce-thread.html so we can try to bring them together in one spot. Thanks and Merry Xmas!

12-27-2012, 12:01 AM	#1184
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	I like the way Los Angeles can look after a rainstorm. 02 zoom, Auto HDR mode.

12-27-2012, 12:11 AM	#1185
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	VisualDarkness, that first shot with the cups is really quite sharp and detailed not to mention the interestingly unique illustrations. I'm also digging the background bokeh. A wee bit too much white going on there but other than that, good stuff!