A Baby Pentax for a Baby Pentaxian

kenafein · 03-11-2013, 08:48 PM

It looks like she found the viewfinder. Just got my Q today. It's really a solid little camera and totally Pentax. I didn't feel too concerned to let her play with it a bit(supervised) while the battery charged up. It's amazing how well it fits in a 2 year old's hands. I've heard it was small, but I had to see it to believe it. I really regret missing out on the 5-15 deal a few weeks back. It's kind of a shame not to have a native lens for the camera, but I'm still waiting on my scope adapter; then I'll be in the birding business.

Quij · 03-11-2013, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

nder. Just got my Q today. It's really a solid little camera and totally Pentax. I didn't feel too concerned to let her play with it a bit(supervised) while the battery charged up. It's amazing how well it fits in a 2 year old's hands. I've heard it was small, but I had to see it to believe it. I really regret missing out on the 5-15 deal a few weeks back. It's kind of a shame not to have a native lens for the camera, but I'm still waiting on my scope adapter; then I'll be in the birding business.

Excellent photo! I see you have the stock cap on there. It is a small investment but I purchased a third-party body cap + lens rear cap that are mount onto the camera rather than sliding out/in. It really is a number 1 accessory to have for such a small camera in my opinion.

**Ash** · 03-11-2013, 10:16 PM

The more time goes by, the more the Q has appeal.
Good find and enjoy shooting with it (and your daughter too).

kenafein · 03-11-2013, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by Quij

Excellent photo! I see you have the stock cap on there. It is a small investment but I purchased a third-party body cap + lens rear cap that are mount onto the camera rather than sliding out/in. It really is a number 1 accessory to have for such a small camera in my opinion.

Thanks. I was surprised how the cap kind of just fell off. I'll be sure to pick up the aftermarket cap. This was taken minutes after I unpacked it. She's a big fan of cameras, being almost the sole focus of my hobby for her whole life. She said "Is that a camera, daddy?" and she instantly fell in love with it.

**crewl1** · 03-11-2013, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

It looks like she found the viewfinder. Just got my Q today. It's really a solid little camera and totally Pentax. I didn't feel too concerned to let her play with it a bit(supervised) while the battery charged up. It's amazing how well it fits in a 2 year old's hands. I've heard it was small, but I had to see it to believe it. I really regret missing out on the 5-15 deal a few weeks back. It's kind of a shame not to have a native lens for the camera, but I'm still waiting on my scope adapter; then I'll be in the birding business.

Looks like she is having fun. If you want to try the 01, 02, 03 let me know. Hit me up when you are ready to go birding.

kenafein · 03-12-2013, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Looks like she is having fun. If you want to try the 01, 02, 03 let me know. Hit me up when you are ready to go birding.

Thanks, I will. I took a test photo, late, hand-held and shooting into the western sky. I knew it wouldn't turn out, but it was the closest bird. I've never seen more purple fringe in my life. I'll give it a more serious go when the scope mount arrives.

**crewl1** · 03-12-2013, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by kenafein

Thanks, I will. I took a test photo, late, hand-held and shooting into the western sky. I knew it wouldn't turn out, but it was the closest bird. I've never seen more purple fringe in my life. I'll give it a more serious go when the scope mount arrives.

Some lenses that may have a tendency towards PF can have that quality exaggerated by the Q.
You can see if others have tried the same lens you tested in the adapted lenses thread, and perhaps their results and settings will help.
If your tested lens does not show then please add a review when you are satisfied with your testing.

03-11-2013, 08:48 PM	#1
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	A Baby Pentax for a Baby Pentaxian It looks like she found the viewfinder. Just got my Q today. It's really a solid little camera and totally Pentax. I didn't feel too concerned to let her play with it a bit(supervised) while the battery charged up. It's amazing how well it fits in a 2 year old's hands. I've heard it was small, but I had to see it to believe it. I really regret missing out on the 5-15 deal a few weeks back. It's kind of a shame not to have a native lens for the camera, but I'm still waiting on my scope adapter; then I'll be in the birding business.

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03-11-2013, 10:04 PM	#2
Quij Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 35	Originally posted by kenafein nder. Just got my Q today. It's really a solid little camera and totally Pentax. I didn't feel too concerned to let her play with it a bit(supervised) while the battery charged up. It's amazing how well it fits in a 2 year old's hands. I've heard it was small, but I had to see it to believe it. I really regret missing out on the 5-15 deal a few weeks back. It's kind of a shame not to have a native lens for the camera, but I'm still waiting on my scope adapter; then I'll be in the birding business. Excellent photo! I see you have the stock cap on there. It is a small investment but I purchased a third-party body cap + lens rear cap that are mount onto the camera rather than sliding out/in. It really is a number 1 accessory to have for such a small camera in my opinion.

03-11-2013, 10:16 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	The more time goes by, the more the Q has appeal. Good find and enjoy shooting with it (and your daughter too).

03-11-2013, 10:25 PM	#4
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082 Original Poster	Originally posted by Quij Excellent photo! I see you have the stock cap on there. It is a small investment but I purchased a third-party body cap + lens rear cap that are mount onto the camera rather than sliding out/in. It really is a number 1 accessory to have for such a small camera in my opinion. Thanks. I was surprised how the cap kind of just fell off. I'll be sure to pick up the aftermarket cap. This was taken minutes after I unpacked it. She's a big fan of cameras, being almost the sole focus of my hobby for her whole life. She said "Is that a camera, daddy?" and she instantly fell in love with it.

03-11-2013, 10:38 PM	#5
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by kenafein It looks like she found the viewfinder. Just got my Q today. It's really a solid little camera and totally Pentax. I didn't feel too concerned to let her play with it a bit(supervised) while the battery charged up. It's amazing how well it fits in a 2 year old's hands. I've heard it was small, but I had to see it to believe it. I really regret missing out on the 5-15 deal a few weeks back. It's kind of a shame not to have a native lens for the camera, but I'm still waiting on my scope adapter; then I'll be in the birding business. Looks like she is having fun. If you want to try the 01, 02, 03 let me know. Hit me up when you are ready to go birding.

03-12-2013, 10:06 AM	#6
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 Looks like she is having fun. If you want to try the 01, 02, 03 let me know. Hit me up when you are ready to go birding. Thanks, I will. I took a test photo, late, hand-held and shooting into the western sky. I knew it wouldn't turn out, but it was the closest bird. I've never seen more purple fringe in my life. I'll give it a more serious go when the scope mount arrives.

03-12-2013, 10:43 AM	#7
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by kenafein Thanks, I will. I took a test photo, late, hand-held and shooting into the western sky. I knew it wouldn't turn out, but it was the closest bird. I've never seen more purple fringe in my life. I'll give it a more serious go when the scope mount arrives. Some lenses that may have a tendency towards PF can have that quality exaggerated by the Q. You can see if others have tried the same lens you tested in the adapted lenses thread, and perhaps their results and settings will help. If your tested lens does not show then please add a review when you are satisfied with your testing.

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