Pentax Q10 astrophotography help

Nickboy · 02-11-2015, 12:47 PM

hi I'm new to photography and have got a pentax Q10 please can anyone help . I'm wondering what lenses or adapters I need to use other lenses to take close ups of the moon etc I eventually want to use it with a telescope any help for lenses without useing telescope would be very welcome thanks in advance

Rimfiredude · 02-11-2015, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Nickboy

hi I'm new to photography and have got a pentax Q10 please can anyone help . I'm wondering what lenses or adapters I need to use other lenses to take close ups of the moon etc I eventually want to use it with a telescope any help for lenses without useing telescope would be very welcome thanks in advance

I just sold my Q and shipped it today. When my new one comes in I will let you know for sure, but I am hoping my 200M is going to do the job. Give me a buzz in about a week and I can let you know for sure.

Stone G. · 02-11-2015, 01:52 PM

You should be able to find a lot of inspiration in this thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/212387-astro-q-club.html

bernall · 02-12-2015, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by Stone G.

You should be able to find a lot of inspiration in this thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/212387-astro-q-club.html

+1

here too or here

if you aim to get :

murrelet · 02-12-2015, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by Rimfiredude

I just sold my Q and shipped it today. When my new one comes in I will let you know for sure, but I am hoping my 200M is going to do the job. Give me a buzz in about a week and I can let you know for sure.

Here's what you can get with a 200 mm. Shot with a Q7 + Tele-Takumar 200 mm f/5.6 + Fotodiox M42-to-Q adapter.

Rimfiredude · 02-12-2015, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by murrelet

Here's what you can get with a 200 mm. Shot with a Q7 + Tele-Takumar 200 mm f/5.6 + Fotodiox M42-to-Q adapter.

Maybe my 300 Takumar will be better.

yuhuyu · 03-03-2015, 04:54 AM

with a 1325mm telescope not my best shot but is what i've on the laptop xD :P

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Binth · 03-03-2015, 10:14 AM

That moon shot through the telescope is pretty sweet, I bought a T ring adapter so I can attach my Q to my telescope one of these nights that it is not below freezing and cloudy outside!

02-11-2015, 12:47 PM	#1
Nickboy New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1	Pentax Q10 astrophotography help hi I'm new to photography and have got a pentax Q10 please can anyone help . I'm wondering what lenses or adapters I need to use other lenses to take close ups of the moon etc I eventually want to use it with a telescope any help for lenses without useing telescope would be very welcome thanks in advance

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yuhuyu New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 9	q10 with a 1325mm telescope not my best shot but is what i've on the laptop xD :P Attached Images

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02-11-2015, 01:31 PM	#2
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Originally posted by Nickboy hi I'm new to photography and have got a pentax Q10 please can anyone help . I'm wondering what lenses or adapters I need to use other lenses to take close ups of the moon etc I eventually want to use it with a telescope any help for lenses without useing telescope would be very welcome thanks in advance I just sold my Q and shipped it today. When my new one comes in I will let you know for sure, but I am hoping my 200M is going to do the job. Give me a buzz in about a week and I can let you know for sure.

02-11-2015, 01:52 PM	#3
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	You should be able to find a lot of inspiration in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/212387-astro-q-club.html

02-12-2015, 04:08 AM	#4
bernall Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lyon Posts: 30	Originally posted by Stone G. You should be able to find a lot of inspiration in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/212387-astro-q-club.html +1 here too or here if you aim to get :

02-12-2015, 07:57 PM	#5
murrelet Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, OR, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 506	Originally posted by Rimfiredude I just sold my Q and shipped it today. When my new one comes in I will let you know for sure, but I am hoping my 200M is going to do the job. Give me a buzz in about a week and I can let you know for sure. Here's what you can get with a 200 mm. Shot with a Q7 + Tele-Takumar 200 mm f/5.6 + Fotodiox M42-to-Q adapter.

02-12-2015, 09:29 PM	#6
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Originally posted by murrelet Here's what you can get with a 200 mm. Shot with a Q7 + Tele-Takumar 200 mm f/5.6 + Fotodiox M42-to-Q adapter. Maybe my 300 Takumar will be better.

03-03-2015, 10:14 AM	#8
Binth Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 36	That moon shot through the telescope is pretty sweet, I bought a T ring adapter so I can attach my Q to my telescope one of these nights that it is not below freezing and cloudy outside!

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