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murrelet · 02-21-2016, 02:48 PM - **3 Likes**

I've been lusting after a Ricoh GR II or Fuji X70 for a couple of weeks now. Then I get this out of my Q7 + Super-Takumar 28 mm. Click the photo to go to the Flickr page.

reh321 · 02-21-2016, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by murrelet

I've been lusting after a Ricoh GR II or Fuji X70 for a couple of weeks now. Then I get this out of my Q7 + Super-Takumar 28 mm. Click the photo to go to the Flickr page.

Nice picture. (did you use the Pentax adapter or a third-party one?)

p38arover · 02-21-2016, 03:15 PM

I don't often use my Q. I'm in half a mind to sell it. I'm not sure if it has much of an advantage over an iPhone - except I can use the Q, I struggle with the iPhone.

murrelet · 02-21-2016, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Nice picture. (did you use the Pentax adapter or a third-party one?)

3rd-party from Fotodiox. I have a bunch of M42 lenses. Nothing newer. So I haven't seen the need to go with the Pentax adapter.

lytrytyr · 02-21-2016, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by p38arover

I don't often use my Q.

As it happens, I've been using nothing but my Q's for the last couple of weeks.
More than adequate IQ, and the versatility of the 06/08 pair, each on their own Q7,
makes for walkabout perfection that would need a bulkier kit to attain in a larger format.

reh321 · 02-21-2016, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by murrelet

3rd-party from Fotodiox. I have a bunch of M42 lenses. Nothing newer. So I haven't seen the need to go with the Pentax adapter.

Thanks. I actually do have a real Pentax adapter, plus several from other companies for various different mounts (some day my wife is going to start counting them ...). I'm still trying to get clear in my own mind how much, if any, that leaf shutter contributes to sharpness, which is why I ask that question on occasion.

johnmflores · 02-21-2016, 06:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by p38arover

I don't often use my Q. I'm in half a mind to sell it. I'm not sure if it has much of an advantage over an iPhone - except I can use the Q, I struggle with the iPhone.

That seems like a big advantage.

**Tony Belding** · 03-06-2016, 09:17 AM - **3 Likes**

I've really become a Q7 devotee since I got the Premium Kit. I've been using it for nearly everything.

What's really surprised me is how quickly and completely the Q7 has displaced my "serious" camera, the Olympus OM-D E-M5, despite being inferior in so many specifications. Even after owning it for a couple of years, the E-M5's user interface still befuddles me from time to time. I feel like I've mastered the Q7 pretty well, and it's not going to spring any surprises. I got a Tamron superzoom lens for the E-M5, but it sometimes fails to lock focus, and I don't know who to blame for that. Also, my E-M5 has developed an erratic power connection from the battery. Often it works OK, but sometimes it doesn't. So, the camera either needs repair or replacement, but it's hard to work up the enthusiasm when the Q7 is already doing so well.

Having the entire Q7 kit, including the 01, 02, 03, 06 and 08 lenses in a very small bag is liberating. I never have to wonder which lens to bring with me. Just grab the bag!

I haven't done much with adapted lenses yet. I have the adapter, but I don't have the tripod mount yet. (One is on the way.)

Pioneer · 05-09-2016, 04:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tony Belding

What's really surprised me is how quickly and completely the Q7 has displaced my "serious" camera...

Wait a minute!!

I thought my Q WAS a serious camera...

Mothballs · 05-09-2016, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by p38arover

I don't often use my Q. I'm in half a mind to sell it. I'm not sure if it has much of an advantage over an iPhone - except I can use the Q, I struggle with the iPhone.

I'm actually looking for two more of the classic ones; There's a ton of people around my local who want one, usually club and show goers; People who do Social Media for bands and the like, because they are less obtrusive at venues. Generally a 50mm 1.4 and the Kit lens, or one of the Wide 6.5mm f1.9 D-mount lenses work well.

**csa** · 05-09-2016, 08:05 PM

I'm a recent original Q owner; but I'm having a ball with mine. I absolutely love the tiny size, with big capabilities!

p38arover · 05-09-2016, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by Mothballs

I'm actually looking for two more of the classic ones; There's a ton of people around my local who want one, usually club and show goers; People who do Social Media for bands and the like, because they are less obtrusive at venues. Generally a 50mm 1.4 and the Kit lens, or one of the Wide 6.5mm f1.9 D-mount lenses work well.

See https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/319676-k-q-2.html#post3635032

ogl · 05-14-2016, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by murrelet

I've been lusting after a Ricoh GR II or Fuji X70 for a couple of weeks now. Then I get this out of my Q7 + Super-Takumar 28 mm. Click the photo to go to the Flickr page.

Looks like film photo

murrelet · 05-15-2016, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Looks like film photo

Thanks. That's the VSCO Film preset. I forget which one exactly. Probably from the 07 pack.

---------- Post added 05-15-2016 at 10:03 AM ----------

Originally posted by Mothballs

I'm actually looking for two more of the classic ones; There's a ton of people around my local who want one, usually club and show goers; People who do Social Media for bands and the like, because they are less obtrusive at venues. Generally a 50mm 1.4 and the Kit lens, or one of the Wide 6.5mm f1.9 D-mount lenses work well.

I started with the original Q. Then got the Q7. Willing to part with my Q. PM me if you are still interested.

02-21-2016, 02:48 PM - 3 Likes	#1
murrelet Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, OR, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 506	Falling in love with the Q again I've been lusting after a Ricoh GR II or Fuji X70 for a couple of weeks now. Then I get this out of my Q7 + Super-Takumar 28 mm. Click the photo to go to the Flickr page.

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02-21-2016, 03:08 PM	#2
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by murrelet I've been lusting after a Ricoh GR II or Fuji X70 for a couple of weeks now. Then I get this out of my Q7 + Super-Takumar 28 mm. Click the photo to go to the Flickr page. Nice picture. (did you use the Pentax adapter or a third-party one?)

02-21-2016, 03:15 PM	#3
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	I don't often use my Q. I'm in half a mind to sell it. I'm not sure if it has much of an advantage over an iPhone - except I can use the Q, I struggle with the iPhone.

02-21-2016, 03:36 PM	#4
murrelet Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, OR, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 506 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Nice picture. (did you use the Pentax adapter or a third-party one?) 3rd-party from Fotodiox. I have a bunch of M42 lenses. Nothing newer. So I haven't seen the need to go with the Pentax adapter.

02-21-2016, 03:51 PM	#5
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by p38arover I don't often use my Q. As it happens, I've been using nothing but my Q's for the last couple of weeks. More than adequate IQ, and the versatility of the 06/08 pair, each on their own Q7, makes for walkabout perfection that would need a bulkier kit to attain in a larger format.

02-21-2016, 05:55 PM	#6
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by murrelet 3rd-party from Fotodiox. I have a bunch of M42 lenses. Nothing newer. So I haven't seen the need to go with the Pentax adapter. Thanks. I actually do have a real Pentax adapter, plus several from other companies for various different mounts (some day my wife is going to start counting them ...). I'm still trying to get clear in my own mind how much, if any, that leaf shutter contributes to sharpness, which is why I ask that question on occasion.

02-21-2016, 06:40 PM - 2 Likes	#7
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by p38arover I don't often use my Q. I'm in half a mind to sell it. I'm not sure if it has much of an advantage over an iPhone - except I can use the Q, I struggle with the iPhone. That seems like a big advantage.

03-06-2016, 09:17 AM - 3 Likes	#8
Tony Belding Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 787	I've really become a Q7 devotee since I got the Premium Kit. I've been using it for nearly everything. What's really surprised me is how quickly and completely the Q7 has displaced my "serious" camera, the Olympus OM-D E-M5, despite being inferior in so many specifications. Even after owning it for a couple of years, the E-M5's user interface still befuddles me from time to time. I feel like I've mastered the Q7 pretty well, and it's not going to spring any surprises. I got a Tamron superzoom lens for the E-M5, but it sometimes fails to lock focus, and I don't know who to blame for that. Also, my E-M5 has developed an erratic power connection from the battery. Often it works OK, but sometimes it doesn't. So, the camera either needs repair or replacement, but it's hard to work up the enthusiasm when the Q7 is already doing so well. Having the entire Q7 kit, including the 01, 02, 03, 06 and 08 lenses in a very small bag is liberating. I never have to wonder which lens to bring with me. Just grab the bag! I haven't done much with adapted lenses yet. I have the adapter, but I don't have the tripod mount yet. (One is on the way.)

05-09-2016, 04:44 PM - 1 Like	#9
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by Tony Belding What's really surprised me is how quickly and completely the Q7 has displaced my "serious" camera... Wait a minute!! I thought my Q WAS a serious camera...

05-09-2016, 06:11 PM	#10
Mothballs Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 275	Originally posted by p38arover I don't often use my Q. I'm in half a mind to sell it. I'm not sure if it has much of an advantage over an iPhone - except I can use the Q, I struggle with the iPhone. I'm actually looking for two more of the classic ones; There's a ton of people around my local who want one, usually club and show goers; People who do Social Media for bands and the like, because they are less obtrusive at venues. Generally a 50mm 1.4 and the Kit lens, or one of the Wide 6.5mm f1.9 D-mount lenses work well.

05-09-2016, 08:05 PM	#11
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	I'm a recent original Q owner; but I'm having a ball with mine. I absolutely love the tiny size, with big capabilities!

05-09-2016, 08:12 PM	#12
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by Mothballs I'm actually looking for two more of the classic ones; There's a ton of people around my local who want one, usually club and show goers; People who do Social Media for bands and the like, because they are less obtrusive at venues. Generally a 50mm 1.4 and the Kit lens, or one of the Wide 6.5mm f1.9 D-mount lenses work well. See https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/319676-k-q-2.html#post3635032

05-14-2016, 01:04 PM	#13
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by murrelet I've been lusting after a Ricoh GR II or Fuji X70 for a couple of weeks now. Then I get this out of my Q7 + Super-Takumar 28 mm. Click the photo to go to the Flickr page. Looks like film photo

05-15-2016, 10:00 AM	#14
murrelet Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, OR, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 506 Original Poster	Originally posted by ogl Looks like film photo Thanks. That's the VSCO Film preset. I forget which one exactly. Probably from the 07 pack. ---------- Post added 05-15-2016 at 10:03 AM ---------- Originally posted by Mothballs I'm actually looking for two more of the classic ones; There's a ton of people around my local who want one, usually club and show goers; People who do Social Media for bands and the like, because they are less obtrusive at venues. Generally a 50mm 1.4 and the Kit lens, or one of the Wide 6.5mm f1.9 D-mount lenses work well. I started with the original Q. Then got the Q7. Willing to part with my Q. PM me if you are still interested.

Falling in love with the Q again

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