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reh321 · 11-07-2014, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by aurele

indeed, but with the zoom, the Q ain't pocketable really. I was hoping for a slim 24-28mm, and sligtly faster than f2,8.

A "pancake" lens, which both Sony and Canon make available for their cameras, would certainly help the Q to be truly pocketable.

zzzoooeeeyyy · 11-07-2014, 11:54 AM

Sure I'll do it

Piotrek K · 11-08-2014, 11:33 AM

Done!

**chemtech** · 11-08-2014, 01:05 PM

Done! Some interesting things to think about.

35millimeter · 11-08-2014, 02:24 PM

Done. It will be interesting to see the results :-)

**barondla** · 11-08-2014, 02:29 PM

Just finished it. This will be interesting.
thanks
barondla

cmar · 11-09-2014, 04:14 AM

Done, would like to see a return to the metal case though.

wildman · 11-09-2014, 05:33 AM

For the way I use it, on the back end of a scope at manual focus, that without a proper viewfinder in bright daylight it's almost useless.

**Mikesul** · 11-09-2014, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by wildman

For the way I use it, on the back end of a scope at manual focus, that without a proper viewfinder in bright daylight it's almost useless.

But isn't that the situation where a Hoodman or similar works just fine?

sapporodan · 11-10-2014, 07:53 AM

Thanks all,

Just checked the survey and we have had 88 people fill it in!

It turns out the maximum limit is 100 so only 12 more people needed then I can post the results.

Cheers,

Dan

Teddy 738 · 11-10-2014, 10:54 AM

Done.

Steve.Ledger · 11-10-2014, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

But isn't that the situation where a Hoodman or similar works just fine?

Sure does. I use a HL when doing reversed lens macros with camera on tripod.

reh321 · 11-10-2014, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

But isn't that the situation where a Hoodman or similar works just fine?

I've been involved in several discussions on this and closely related issues. I would really really like to see a viewfinder on mirror-less cameras, but if Pentax won't do it the Hoodman is sometimes criticized as being too big and destroying the concept of being compact. I might personally accept is as being better than nothing.

**Mikesul** · 11-10-2014, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by reh321

I've been involved in several discussions on this and closely related issues. I would really really like to see a viewfinder on mirror-less cameras, but if Pentax won't do it the Hoodman is sometimes criticized as being too big and destroying the concept of being compact. I might personally accept is as being better than nothing.

Have you tried the EVF on Sony or Fuji?

reh321 · 11-10-2014, 06:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mikesul

Have you tried the EVF on Sony or Fuji?

Yes, I tried the EVF on a Sony A6000, and I liked in a lot!!
I'm not a fan of the others I've tried, the first word that comes to mind is "garish" (probably over-saturated), but they would be better than flying blind outside, and truthfully, I have a terrible time using LCDs I currently have (pocket camera, cell phone) when I'm outdoors.

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11-07-2014, 11:52 AM	#31
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by aurele indeed, but with the zoom, the Q ain't pocketable really. I was hoping for a slim 24-28mm, and sligtly faster than f2,8. A "pancake" lens, which both Sony and Canon make available for their cameras, would certainly help the Q to be truly pocketable.

11-07-2014, 11:54 AM	#32
zzzoooeeeyyy New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 1	Sure I'll do it

11-08-2014, 11:33 AM	#33
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Done!

11-08-2014, 01:05 PM	#34
chemtech Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	Done! Some interesting things to think about.

11-08-2014, 02:24 PM	#35
35millimeter Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 60	Done. It will be interesting to see the results :-)

11-08-2014, 02:29 PM	#36
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717	Just finished it. This will be interesting. thanks barondla

11-09-2014, 04:14 AM	#37
cmar Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunshine Coast Photos: Gallery Posts: 113	Done, would like to see a return to the metal case though.

11-09-2014, 05:33 AM	#38
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	For the way I use it, on the back end of a scope at manual focus, that without a proper viewfinder in bright daylight it's almost useless.

11-09-2014, 06:29 AM	#39
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by wildman For the way I use it, on the back end of a scope at manual focus, that without a proper viewfinder in bright daylight it's almost useless. But isn't that the situation where a Hoodman or similar works just fine?

11-10-2014, 07:53 AM	#40
sapporodan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 123 Original Poster	Thanks all, Just checked the survey and we have had 88 people fill it in! It turns out the maximum limit is 100 so only 12 more people needed then I can post the results. Cheers, Dan

11-10-2014, 10:54 AM	#41
Teddy 738 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 54	Done.

11-10-2014, 04:29 PM	#42
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by Mikesul But isn't that the situation where a Hoodman or similar works just fine? Sure does. I use a HL when doing reversed lens macros with camera on tripod.

11-10-2014, 06:09 PM	#43
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Mikesul But isn't that the situation where a Hoodman or similar works just fine? I've been involved in several discussions on this and closely related issues. I would really really like to see a viewfinder on mirror-less cameras, but if Pentax won't do it the Hoodman is sometimes criticized as being too big and destroying the concept of being compact. I might personally accept is as being better than nothing.

11-10-2014, 06:26 PM	#44
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by reh321 I've been involved in several discussions on this and closely related issues. I would really really like to see a viewfinder on mirror-less cameras, but if Pentax won't do it the Hoodman is sometimes criticized as being too big and destroying the concept of being compact. I might personally accept is as being better than nothing. Have you tried the EVF on Sony or Fuji?

11-10-2014, 06:40 PM - 1 Like	#45
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Mikesul Have you tried the EVF on Sony or Fuji? Yes, I tried the EVF on a Sony A6000, and I liked in a lot!! I'm not a fan of the others I've tried, the first word that comes to mind is "garish" (probably over-saturated), but they would be better than flying blind outside, and truthfully, I have a terrible time using LCDs I currently have (pocket camera, cell phone) when I'm outdoors.

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