The Q forum sure is a happy, peaceful place.

**barondla** · 03-29-2014, 10:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Happened to venture into other forums here at PF- including Sony medium format speculation. Wow. So much screaming and rudeness. I was totally unprepared for the hostility. So glad this forum is quieter and more polite. Life and photography should be enjoyable.
Thanks everyone for a great forum.
barondla

Steve.Ledger · 03-29-2014, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Life and photography should be enjoyable.

+10

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**crewl1** · 03-29-2014, 11:03 PM

I only visit a few threads and keep an active ignore list for that reason

Giklab · 03-29-2014, 11:40 PM

If you think this is bad, go visit /p/ on 4chan. You ain't seen nothin' yet.

Sandy Hancock · 03-30-2014, 12:35 AM

Qusers understand that photography is fun. Instead of moaning about the full frame they don't have, they are happily out taking pictures.

That pretty much explains it.

A couple from today (Q7/06):

Abbazz · 03-30-2014, 04:15 AM - **3 Likes**

A few peaceful black and white pictures taken today with my Q and 06 lens (click on any picture to see the full size TIFF -- beware, big files):

Pace e salute!

Abbazz

Steve.Ledger · 03-30-2014, 04:37 AM - **1 Like**

One from my Q classic and the 06 lens.

**monochrome** · 03-30-2014, 04:50 AM

I learned yesterday after an exchange with one of those Sony people that it is possible to Ignore a Forum. I promptly changed my settings and watched Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which I hadn't played since we got the new television. This is the first thing I saw this morning.

I want to take my Q7 up to Wu Tan Mountain.

MykeBatez · 03-30-2014, 05:04 AM

I agree. I'm so glad I found this place when I picked up my Q a year ago. It's been good inspiration and a great resource when I need info or help.

Here's a shot from yesterday, this guy seems pretty relaxed too

Peter Anson · 03-30-2014, 05:42 AM - **1 Like**

This is a nice place to be. I do somewhat regret that when the Q was $AU200 and the K01 was $AU 300 I chose the K01. I don't use the K01 a lot and think I would have used the Q more. I have a Lumix LX1 which gets more use than the K01. I tried the Q in store and had difficulties with it's size. It was so tiny in my hands..That's the reason I passed on it....It has proved to be a stunning camera in both it's conception and realisation. Hats off to Pentax for this.

**savoche** · 03-30-2014, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Qusers understand that photography is fun. Instead of moaning about the full frame they don't have, they are happily out taking pictures.

That pretty much explains it.

Oh, but there are lots of happy and peaceful places here on PF. All the photo sharing subforums are generally very friendly and relaxed. People over there are much like the ones here; they enjoy taking pictures.

Just stay away from anything to do with rumours and other brands...

Originally posted by monochrome

I learned yesterday after an exchange with one of those Sony people that it is possible to Ignore a Forum.

I didn't know. Thanks for the tip!

Quote:

I want to take my Q7 up to Wu Tan Mountain.

Be sure to post the results once you do

lytrytyr · 03-30-2014, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by barondla

So glad this forum is quieter and more polite. Life and photography should be enjoyable.

Absolutely.

I think there's a tendency to obsess about ultimate image quality in larger (than 1/1.7) formats,
to the detriment of the fun factor and the creativity of the photography.

Maybe this is why the Q system can be so liberating
(on top of the portability and relative cheapness of the equipment).

DaveInPA · 03-30-2014, 07:19 AM - **2 Likes**

We are mature enough not to suffer from "sensor envy."

Parallax · 03-30-2014, 07:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DaveInPA

We are mature enough not to suffer from "sensor envy."

I think Adam should make that post a pop-up on the FF forum link.

**Lowell Goudge** · 03-30-2014, 07:35 AM

I think the real point is people bought into the Q system with no grand illusion that it would evolve into full frame. Sadly, although the statements from pentax, for years stayed committed to APS-C people made rants about not having FF

03-29-2014, 10:16 PM - 2 Likes	#1
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	The Q forum sure is a happy, peaceful place. Happened to venture into other forums here at PF- including Sony medium format speculation. Wow. So much screaming and rudeness. I was totally unprepared for the hostility. So glad this forum is quieter and more polite. Life and photography should be enjoyable. Thanks everyone for a great forum. barondla

03-30-2014, 04:15 AM - 3 Likes	#6
Abbazz Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 667	A few peaceful black and white pictures taken today with my Q and 06 lens (click on any picture to see the full size TIFF -- beware, big files): Pace e salute! Abbazz Last edited by Abbazz; 03-30-2014 at 04:31 AM.

03-30-2014, 05:42 AM - 1 Like	#10
Peter Anson Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 211	This is a nice place to be. I do somewhat regret that when the Q was $AU200 and the K01 was $AU 300 I chose the K01. I don't use the K01 a lot and think I would have used the Q more. I have a Lumix LX1 which gets more use than the K01. I tried the Q in store and had difficulties with it's size. It was so tiny in my hands..That's the reason I passed on it....It has proved to be a stunning camera in both it's conception and realisation. Hats off to Pentax for this. Last edited by Peter Anson; 03-30-2014 at 05:43 AM. Reason: grammar error

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Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by barondla Life and photography should be enjoyable. +10 (The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 5 characters.)

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Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	If you think this is bad, go visit /p/ on 4chan. You ain't seen nothin' yet.

03-30-2014, 12:35 AM	#5
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Qusers understand that photography is fun. Instead of moaning about the full frame they don't have, they are happily out taking pictures. That pretty much explains it. A couple from today (Q7/06):

03-30-2014, 04:37 AM - 1 Like	#7
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	One from my Q classic and the 06 lens.

03-30-2014, 04:50 AM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I learned yesterday after an exchange with one of those Sony people that it is possible to Ignore a Forum. I promptly changed my settings and watched Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which I hadn't played since we got the new television. This is the first thing I saw this morning. I want to take my Q7 up to Wu Tan Mountain.

03-30-2014, 05:04 AM	#9
MykeBatez Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Posts: 31	I agree. I'm so glad I found this place when I picked up my Q a year ago. It's been good inspiration and a great resource when I need info or help. Here's a shot from yesterday, this guy seems pretty relaxed too

03-30-2014, 06:39 AM	#11
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Qusers understand that photography is fun. Instead of moaning about the full frame they don't have, they are happily out taking pictures. That pretty much explains it. Oh, but there are lots of happy and peaceful places here on PF. All the photo sharing subforums are generally very friendly and relaxed. People over there are much like the ones here; they enjoy taking pictures. Just stay away from anything to do with rumours and other brands... Originally posted by monochrome I learned yesterday after an exchange with one of those Sony people that it is possible to Ignore a Forum. I didn't know. Thanks for the tip! Quote: I want to take my Q7 up to Wu Tan Mountain. Be sure to post the results once you do

03-30-2014, 07:17 AM	#12
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by barondla So glad this forum is quieter and more polite. Life and photography should be enjoyable. Absolutely. I think there's a tendency to obsess about ultimate image quality in larger (than 1/1.7) formats, to the detriment of the fun factor and the creativity of the photography. Maybe this is why the Q system can be so liberating (on top of the portability and relative cheapness of the equipment).

03-30-2014, 07:19 AM - 2 Likes	#13
DaveInPA Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 499	We are mature enough not to suffer from "sensor envy."

03-30-2014, 07:26 AM - 1 Like	#14
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by DaveInPA We are mature enough not to suffer from "sensor envy." I think Adam should make that post a pop-up on the FF forum link.

03-30-2014, 07:35 AM	#15
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	I think the real point is people bought into the Q system with no grand illusion that it would evolve into full frame. Sadly, although the statements from pentax, for years stayed committed to APS-C people made rants about not having FF