photographing with Q

**i_trax** · 01-22-2012, 10:27 PM

Pentax Q - a set on Flickr

all jpg's straight from camera , unprocessed.
composing a bit tricky in sunshine - can not see a thing on LCD screen, so just point , half press, wait for AF beep, press the shuttle and hope for the best.
a bit hard to keep horizon leveled.
the camera body feels and behaves great!
both 01 + 02 feel extremely fragile, I wonder how long they are going to last

kind regards
jack

Adam · 01-23-2012, 03:25 PM

Please use the "post your photos" section for sharing photos in the future, and I'd recommend embedding one or two of the shots to get more comments.

Yup, the lenses seemed quite flimsy when I used them. In fact, I hard a hard time even classifying the toy lenses as lenses, lol (they're really more like toys!).

Wheatfield · 01-23-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by i_trax

Pentax Q - a set on Flickr

all jpg's straight from camera , unprocessed.
composing a bit tricky in sunshine - can not see a thing on LCD screen, so just point , half press, wait for AF beep, press the shuttle and hope for the best.
a bit hard to keep horizon leveled.
the camera body feels and behaves great!
both 01 + 02 feel extremely fragile, I wonder how long they are going to last

kind regards
jack

I thought the same thing about the lenses initially, but the reality is, something that small isn't going to have enough mass to feel anything but flimsy. Look at the construction and materials used, there isn't a lot of plastic showing, but the aluminium lens barrel feels pretty solid. I don't think the construction is up to the Limited lens standard, but I don't think it's that far off either.

wanderography · 01-23-2012, 06:23 PM

The lenses seem fragile but I think because there compact it makes them stronger. My lenses have been through hell, I go powerblading with them all through the city cant count how many times Ive wrecked and landed on my backpack side down with all my Q gear in it, and last night I accidently stepped on my 01 lens and its just fine...

01-22-2012, 10:27 PM	#1
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	photographing with Q Pentax Q - a set on Flickr all jpg's straight from camera , unprocessed. composing a bit tricky in sunshine - can not see a thing on LCD screen, so just point , half press, wait for AF beep, press the shuttle and hope for the best. a bit hard to keep horizon leveled. the camera body feels and behaves great! both 01 + 02 feel extremely fragile, I wonder how long they are going to last kind regards jack

01-23-2012, 03:25 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,607	Please use the "post your photos" section for sharing photos in the future, and I'd recommend embedding one or two of the shots to get more comments. Yup, the lenses seemed quite flimsy when I used them. In fact, I hard a hard time even classifying the toy lenses as lenses, lol (they're really more like toys!). Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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01-23-2012, 04:25 PM	#3
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	Originally posted by i_trax Pentax Q - a set on Flickr all jpg's straight from camera , unprocessed. composing a bit tricky in sunshine - can not see a thing on LCD screen, so just point , half press, wait for AF beep, press the shuttle and hope for the best. a bit hard to keep horizon leveled. the camera body feels and behaves great! both 01 + 02 feel extremely fragile, I wonder how long they are going to last kind regards jack I thought the same thing about the lenses initially, but the reality is, something that small isn't going to have enough mass to feel anything but flimsy. Look at the construction and materials used, there isn't a lot of plastic showing, but the aluminium lens barrel feels pretty solid. I don't think the construction is up to the Limited lens standard, but I don't think it's that far off either.

01-23-2012, 06:23 PM	#4
wanderography Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hayward, California, USA Posts: 567	The lenses seem fragile but I think because there compact it makes them stronger. My lenses have been through hell, I go powerblading with them all through the city cant count how many times Ive wrecked and landed on my backpack side down with all my Q gear in it, and last night I accidently stepped on my 01 lens and its just fine...