I need a set of extension rings......

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-04-2014, 10:41 PM - **1 Like**

.....to make this a little easier. This is a 100% crop. original Q and # 1 lens. with some extension rings this would be a lot easier.

**crewl1** · 01-04-2014, 11:19 PM

Great shot! Which lens?
And don't extension rings require you to get closer?
Will the dragon stay there if you get close?

Adam · 01-04-2014, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

.....to make this a little easier. This is a 100% crop. original Q and # 1 lens. with some extension rings this would be a lot easier.

That's a pretty good shot! I'd suggest adapting a K-mount macro lens like a 50mm as that should take care of the problem

**crewl1** · 01-05-2014, 12:04 AM

Agreed, now that I think about it the extension rings would have to transfer the camera signal for the 01 leaf shutter to open.
I don't think anyone makes that anything like that.

**barondla** · 01-05-2014, 03:25 AM

Amazing image Heinrich. The detail and sharpness are incredible. You have the 01 performing at maximum quality. Always enjoy your images.

Would love it if someone made a Q extension tube. It would be so much smaller than an adapted macro. As far as I know, no built tubes for the Auto 110 either. Would be so easy for a company to build.
thanks
barondla

jezza323 · 01-05-2014, 03:41 AM

surely it would be a 3d printable object, just need a way to house the electrical contacts and the male.female Q mount at each end

**DDoram** · 01-05-2014, 07:33 AM

Nice.

Dale

digital029art · 01-05-2014, 09:25 AM

That's exceptionally nice for a 100% crop from the Q!!

Another way to try is with a Q mount reversing ring ( Amazon.com: Fotodiox Macro Reverse Ring - 52mm Filter Thread for Pentax Q Mirrorless Camera: Camera & Photo ) - I was surprised that the focus is about a foot away with a regular reversed 50mm slr lens.

see: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/225148-pentax-q-52mm-reversing-mount.html

**crewl1** · 01-05-2014, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by digital029art

That's exceptionally nice for a 100% crop from the Q!!

Another way to try is with a Q mount reversing ring ( Amazon.com: Fotodiox Macro Reverse Ring - 52mm Filter Thread for Pentax Q Mirrorless Camera: Camera & Photo ) - I was surprised that the focus is about a foot away with a regular reversed 50mm slr lens.

see: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/225148-pentax-q-52mm-reversing-mount.html

I think keeping the leaf shutter open is still a problem.

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-05-2014, 11:10 AM

Heinrich, check Vintage Visuals in Calgary. They have a net presence. Not the cheapest, but I've found them very good to deal with over the years.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-05-2014, 12:45 PM

Big time correction my friends, this was NOT the original Q but the Q7. I used both bodies on that cruise and just realized my mistake. Sorry about that.

digital029art · 01-05-2014, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

I think keeping the leaf shutter open is still a problem.

Right. The adapter is for 52mm threads, so I was thinking of a standard 50mm slr lens reversed - not a Q mount reversed lens (that wouldn't work).

hnikesch · 01-05-2014, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

I think keeping the leaf shutter open is still a problem.

Good point Larry but with the latest firmware "problem" if you open the SD card door and remove and reinsert the SD card the lens shutter will open and stay open after you remove the lens. That would work for a reversing ring on a native Q lens and for an extension tube using the electronic shutter with a Q lens. I did find some extension tubes on Ebay for C mount lenses

**crewl1** · 01-05-2014, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by hnikesch

Good point Larry but with the latest firmware "problem" if you open the SD card door and remove and reinsert the SD card the lens shutter will open and stay open after you remove the lens. That would work for a reversing ring on a native Q lens and for an extension tube using the electronic shutter with a Q lens. I did find some extension tubes on Ebay for C mount lenses

I was not aware, thanks for the info.

drougge · 01-05-2014, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by hnikesch

Good point Larry but with the latest firmware "problem" if you open the SD card door and remove and reinsert the SD card the lens shutter will open and stay open after you remove the lens. That would work for a reversing ring on a native Q lens and for an extension tube using the electronic shutter with a Q lens.

A more general solution (for all firmwares) is to set the aperture you want, start a long exposure and take the lens off. This way you get to choose the aperture too.

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Great shot! Which lens? And don't extension rings require you to get closer? Will the dragon stay there if you get close?

01-05-2014, 12:04 AM	#4
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Agreed, now that I think about it the extension rings would have to transfer the camera signal for the 01 leaf shutter to open. I don't think anyone makes that anything like that.

01-05-2014, 03:25 AM	#5
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Amazing image Heinrich. The detail and sharpness are incredible. You have the 01 performing at maximum quality. Always enjoy your images. Would love it if someone made a Q extension tube. It would be so much smaller than an adapted macro. As far as I know, no built tubes for the Auto 110 either. Would be so easy for a company to build. thanks barondla

01-05-2014, 03:41 AM	#6
jezza323 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,421	surely it would be a 3d printable object, just need a way to house the electrical contacts and the male.female Q mount at each end

01-05-2014, 07:33 AM	#7
DDoram Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 632	Nice. Dale

01-05-2014, 09:25 AM	#8
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	That's exceptionally nice for a 100% crop from the Q!! Another way to try is with a Q mount reversing ring ( Amazon.com: Fotodiox Macro Reverse Ring - 52mm Filter Thread for Pentax Q Mirrorless Camera: Camera & Photo ) - I was surprised that the focus is about a foot away with a regular reversed 50mm slr lens. see: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/225148-pentax-q-52mm-reversing-mount.html

01-05-2014, 09:30 AM	#9
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by digital029art That's exceptionally nice for a 100% crop from the Q!! Another way to try is with a Q mount reversing ring ( Amazon.com: Fotodiox Macro Reverse Ring - 52mm Filter Thread for Pentax Q Mirrorless Camera: Camera & Photo ) - I was surprised that the focus is about a foot away with a regular reversed 50mm slr lens. see: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/225148-pentax-q-52mm-reversing-mount.html I think keeping the leaf shutter open is still a problem.

01-05-2014, 11:10 AM	#10
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Heinrich, check Vintage Visuals in Calgary. They have a net presence. Not the cheapest, but I've found them very good to deal with over the years.

01-05-2014, 12:45 PM	#11
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Big time correction my friends, this was NOT the original Q but the Q7. I used both bodies on that cruise and just realized my mistake. Sorry about that.

01-05-2014, 01:35 PM	#12
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	Originally posted by crewl1 I think keeping the leaf shutter open is still a problem. Right. The adapter is for 52mm threads, so I was thinking of a standard 50mm slr lens reversed - not a Q mount reversed lens (that wouldn't work).

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01-05-2014, 01:48 PM	#13
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	Originally posted by crewl1 I think keeping the leaf shutter open is still a problem. Good point Larry but with the latest firmware "problem" if you open the SD card door and remove and reinsert the SD card the lens shutter will open and stay open after you remove the lens. That would work for a reversing ring on a native Q lens and for an extension tube using the electronic shutter with a Q lens. I did find some extension tubes on Ebay for C mount lenses

01-05-2014, 04:14 PM	#14
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by hnikesch Good point Larry but with the latest firmware "problem" if you open the SD card door and remove and reinsert the SD card the lens shutter will open and stay open after you remove the lens. That would work for a reversing ring on a native Q lens and for an extension tube using the electronic shutter with a Q lens. I did find some extension tubes on Ebay for C mount lenses I was not aware, thanks for the info.

01-05-2014, 06:32 PM	#15
drougge Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmö Photos: Gallery Posts: 787	Originally posted by hnikesch Good point Larry but with the latest firmware "problem" if you open the SD card door and remove and reinsert the SD card the lens shutter will open and stay open after you remove the lens. That would work for a reversing ring on a native Q lens and for an extension tube using the electronic shutter with a Q lens. A more general solution (for all firmwares) is to set the aperture you want, start a long exposure and take the lens off. This way you get to choose the aperture too.