The Q7 goes cruising

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-17-2015, 07:55 PM

In late November we left for Fort Lauderdale to go on a 2 week cruise. We left Calgary on Nov. 27th on a cold and snowy morning, so the wings of the plane had to be deiced

While taxing I took a snap out of the window

Pretty soon we were airborne and above the first layer of clouds

A few hours later we arrived in Houston, Texas

To be continued...

Docrwm · 01-17-2015, 08:04 PM

Very nice indeed. What lens were you using for the aerial photos?

Rimfiredude · 01-17-2015, 08:05 PM

My Q should be here Monday. I sure hope I like it as much as you do yours.

Docrwm · 01-17-2015, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by Rimfiredude

My Q should be here Monday. I sure hope I like it as much as you do yours.

Which model did you get? I have the original Q and like it a lot. I've been playing around with my daughter's Q7 and if it had a metal body I'd trade. The IQ is better and it's faster to AF.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-17-2015, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Very nice indeed. What lens were you using for the aerial photos?

1- 02
2-cell phone -sorry about that

3-06
4-02
5-01
6-02

reh321 · 01-17-2015, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

1- 02
2-cell phone -sorry about that

3-06
4-02
5-01
6-02

I've heard a number of less-than-positive comments about the 02.
Do you have a personal opinion concerning the quality of these three lenses?

Docrwm · 01-17-2015, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

1- 02
2-cell phone -sorry about that

3-06
4-02
5-01
6-02

Surprised a bit on #6. How much post processing did you do on them?

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-17-2015, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by reh321

I've heard a number of less-than-positive comments about the 02.
Do you have a personal opinion concerning the quality of these three lenses?

Reh,for whatever reason the 02 seems to have a less than stellar reputation and while I would not rate it as the best IMHO it's decent performer. My rating from personal use without a bunch of testing would be as follows: 01, 06, 08, 02, 03. That are the five that I own and use. My wife uses a Q10 and the 02 is the only lens that she uses, here is a recent one from the Cruise. We only shoot in raw and process in ACR-Photoshop cloud.

---------- Post added 01-17-15 at 09:50 PM ----------

Originally posted by Docrwm

Surprised a bit on #6. How much post processing did you do on them?

Robert, no special processing, shot in raw, iso 100, at f/3.5 at 5mm and 1/800 sec.and processed in ACR-Photoshop Cloud

Docrwm · 01-18-2015, 02:26 AM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Reh,for whatever reason the 02 seems to have a less than stellar reputation and while I would not rate it as the best IMHO it's decent performer. My rating from personal use without a bunch of testing would be as follows: 01, 06, 08, 02, 03. That are the five that I own and use. My wife uses a Q10 and the 02 is the only lens that she uses, here is a recent one from the Cruise. We only shoot in raw and process in ACR-Photoshop cloud.

---------- Post added 01-17-15 at 09:50 PM ----------

Robert, no special processing, shot in raw, iso 100, at f/3.5 at 5mm and 1/800 sec.and processed in ACR-Photoshop Cloud

Thanks.

Rimfiredude · 01-18-2015, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Which model did you get? I have the original Q and like it a lot. I've been playing around with my daughter's Q7 and if it had a metal body I'd trade. The IQ is better and it's faster to AF.

I bought one of the original Qs with an 02 lens from a guy on the forum. I saw a lot of deals out there for the Red Q7, but just could not handle the color RED! I am not expecting world class IQ but I can't wait to play with it.

Docrwm · 01-18-2015, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Rimfiredude

I bought one of the original Qs with an 02 lens from a guy on the forum. I saw a lot of deals out there for the Red Q7, but just could not handle the color RED! I am not expecting world class IQ but I can't wait to play with it.

You'll have a ball. Its build quality is on par with our K-7/5/3's IMHO.

reh321 · 01-21-2015, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Which model did you get? I have the original Q and like it a lot. I've been playing around with my daughter's Q7 and if it had a metal body I'd trade. The IQ is better and it's faster to AF.

I don't understand why so many people are concerned about the plastic bodies. Modern "space age" plastics are quite good, and are used in all kinds of places where strength is required (like on automobiles and airplanes). I don't see any reason for that construction detail to keep you away from the bigger and better sensor. How many companies still make metal camera bodies?

Sandy Hancock · 01-21-2015, 08:55 PM

I would agree with Heinrich re the 02. It is a greatly under-rated lens. There is a bit of barrel distortion, but the IQ is very decent and colour reproduction is excellent. I recently bought the 08 expecting it to blow the 02 out of the water, but I have been a little underwhelmed after three weeks of daily use.

**arnold** · 01-22-2015, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by reh321

I don't understand why so many people are concerned about the plastic bodies.

Probably the same reason they prefer to drink out of a crystal glass rather than a plastic mug; even if the plastic mug is stronger.

01-17-2015, 07:55 PM	#1
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	The Q7 goes cruising In late November we left for Fort Lauderdale to go on a 2 week cruise. We left Calgary on Nov. 27th on a cold and snowy morning, so the wings of the plane had to be deiced While taxing I took a snap out of the window Pretty soon we were airborne and above the first layer of clouds A few hours later we arrived in Houston, Texas To be continued...

01-17-2015, 09:46 PM	#8
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 I've heard a number of less-than-positive comments about the 02. Do you have a personal opinion concerning the quality of these three lenses? Reh,for whatever reason the 02 seems to have a less than stellar reputation and while I would not rate it as the best IMHO it's decent performer. My rating from personal use without a bunch of testing would be as follows: 01, 06, 08, 02, 03. That are the five that I own and use. My wife uses a Q10 and the 02 is the only lens that she uses, here is a recent one from the Cruise. We only shoot in raw and process in ACR-Photoshop cloud. ---------- Post added 01-17-15 at 09:50 PM ---------- Originally posted by Docrwm Surprised a bit on #6. How much post processing did you do on them? Robert, no special processing, shot in raw, iso 100, at f/3.5 at 5mm and 1/800 sec.and processed in ACR-Photoshop Cloud Last edited by Heinrich Lohmann; 01-17-2015 at 09:57 PM. Reason: text

01-21-2015, 08:08 PM	#12
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by Docrwm Which model did you get? I have the original Q and like it a lot. I've been playing around with my daughter's Q7 and if it had a metal body I'd trade. The IQ is better and it's faster to AF. I don't understand why so many people are concerned about the plastic bodies. Modern "space age" plastics are quite good, and are used in all kinds of places where strength is required (like on automobiles and airplanes). I don't see any reason for that construction detail to keep you away from the bigger and better sensor. How many companies still make metal camera bodies? Last edited by reh321; 01-21-2015 at 08:12 PM. Reason: complete the thought

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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Very nice indeed. What lens were you using for the aerial photos?

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Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	My Q should be here Monday. I sure hope I like it as much as you do yours.

01-17-2015, 08:09 PM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Rimfiredude My Q should be here Monday. I sure hope I like it as much as you do yours. Which model did you get? I have the original Q and like it a lot. I've been playing around with my daughter's Q7 and if it had a metal body I'd trade. The IQ is better and it's faster to AF.

01-17-2015, 08:22 PM	#5
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm Very nice indeed. What lens were you using for the aerial photos? 1- 02 2-cell phone -sorry about that 3-06 4-02 5-01 6-02

01-17-2015, 08:38 PM	#6
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann 1- 02 2-cell phone -sorry about that 3-06 4-02 5-01 6-02 I've heard a number of less-than-positive comments about the 02. Do you have a personal opinion concerning the quality of these three lenses?

01-17-2015, 08:42 PM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann 1- 02 2-cell phone -sorry about that 3-06 4-02 5-01 6-02 Surprised a bit on #6. How much post processing did you do on them?

01-18-2015, 02:26 AM	#9
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Reh,for whatever reason the 02 seems to have a less than stellar reputation and while I would not rate it as the best IMHO it's decent performer. My rating from personal use without a bunch of testing would be as follows: 01, 06, 08, 02, 03. That are the five that I own and use. My wife uses a Q10 and the 02 is the only lens that she uses, here is a recent one from the Cruise. We only shoot in raw and process in ACR-Photoshop cloud. ---------- Post added 01-17-15 at 09:50 PM ---------- Robert, no special processing, shot in raw, iso 100, at f/3.5 at 5mm and 1/800 sec.and processed in ACR-Photoshop Cloud Thanks.

01-18-2015, 06:18 AM	#10
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Originally posted by Docrwm Which model did you get? I have the original Q and like it a lot. I've been playing around with my daughter's Q7 and if it had a metal body I'd trade. The IQ is better and it's faster to AF. I bought one of the original Qs with an 02 lens from a guy on the forum. I saw a lot of deals out there for the Red Q7, but just could not handle the color RED! I am not expecting world class IQ but I can't wait to play with it.

01-18-2015, 08:25 AM	#11
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Rimfiredude I bought one of the original Qs with an 02 lens from a guy on the forum. I saw a lot of deals out there for the Red Q7, but just could not handle the color RED! I am not expecting world class IQ but I can't wait to play with it. You'll have a ball. Its build quality is on par with our K-7/5/3's IMHO.

01-21-2015, 08:55 PM	#13
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I would agree with Heinrich re the 02. It is a greatly under-rated lens. There is a bit of barrel distortion, but the IQ is very decent and colour reproduction is excellent. I recently bought the 08 expecting it to blow the 02 out of the water, but I have been a little underwhelmed after three weeks of daily use.

01-22-2015, 04:23 PM	#14
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by reh321 I don't understand why so many people are concerned about the plastic bodies. Probably the same reason they prefer to drink out of a crystal glass rather than a plastic mug; even if the plastic mug is stronger.