I had forgotten how much FUN the Q is...

reh321 · 01-02-2017, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by zippythezip

I have the fotodiox adapter for my Q family. Is the Pentax Q adapter any better?
But yea love my Q stuff and wish Pentax would continue up the mirrorless road, I also have an Olympus E-m10 and love the size.

Only the Pentax adapter has a leaf-shutter. Without it, motion can cause issues {look up "rolling shutter"}

Sandy Hancock · 01-02-2017, 04:10 PM

The Pentax adaptor is superb. The built-in leaf shutter is a real bonus as mentioned above, and it also means you can get flash sync at 1/1000 sec, which is pretty cool.

p38arover · 01-02-2017, 05:18 PM

I took it with me this morning when I walked the dog. I'm not sure when I bought my Q but it's been a few years now. I just checked the shutter count on this morning's images and I'm up to 1,603.

tabjohnson · 01-08-2017, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by Stone G.

Hmmm, photographers are not all alike and the same is the case with camera systems. So, if you cant't get to love it, why force yourself to use it?

For me, the story is different: I bought a used Q10 just to play with small pixels on my telescope. It came with the 02 standard zoom (much better than it's general reputation in my view) and just a few test shots and I was hopelessly hooked. Now I have the Q10, Q-S1, 02 standard zoom, 06 telephoto zoom, the Pentax Q Adapter for K-mount lens, a C-mount and C to 1.25" draw tube adapter, the Q Adapter tripod mount. Next on my purchase list is the 08 wide zoom and then........

Falling in love can be quite a costly affair.

Oh my, don't we know it.

**zippythezip** · 01-09-2017, 05:49 PM

I got a clear viewer for my Q's, works pretty good. I also have a '"hoodman" but this is more portable. The LCD is low rez and you notice this more up close, I find it easier to focus manual the fish eye for example with this and focus peaking.

**barondla** · 01-09-2017, 11:07 PM

zippythezip the Clearview looks nice and compact. How are the optics vs your "hood"? Also noticed you have 3 Q bodies, any favorite?
Thanks
barondla

**zippythezip** · 01-10-2017, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by barondla

zippythezip the Clearview looks nice and compact. How are the optics vs your "hood"? Also noticed you have 3 Q bodies, any favorite?
Thanks
barondla

The hood is definitely better for viewing your shots due to excluding all light. But its not a small item to carry around and usually it means the case it travels in to keep it clean. Then you either strap it on the Q with rubber bands or as I do use eye pressure to keep it in place.
The clear viewer you just put your hand over the gap as a shield and away you go. I think its just great and keeps the Q fun as it should be. Both are a little expensive for what they are but I don't feel they were a waste. The weak part here is the LCD poor rez, I have an Olympus E-M10 and the EVF is way way better to look at. I wish Pentax would have made a mirror less with a EVF.
As for my Q family, the Q7 and Qs1 have a slightly bigger sensor than the Q10 giving better photos. The Q10 is still a nice camera but I prefer the Q7. The Qs1 I think only differs from the Q7 by auto focus in movie mode. I have not used the Qs1 as much as I prefer the feel of the Q7 ergonomically, the Q7 has a small hand grip and the Qs1 just a fake button thing for your finger to press on.
Here is a shot of my Q7 bag, missing is the fish eye lens. I should add here that I can now take 3 cameras with me if I so wish now in the same room took up by my K5 and 55-300 lens.

The hood man bag,

Last edited by zippythezip; 01-10-2017 at 07:14 PM.

**barondla** · 01-11-2017, 06:45 PM

Thanks for the info zippythezip. Considering a Q7 or Q S1to augment the collection.
Thanks
barondla

Saza · 01-11-2017, 08:52 PM

The Q-S1 is actually what I picked to dip into Pentax, and the mirrorless shooting experience in one shot(my DSLR is a Nikon D3300 for now).

Fun is definitely the word, I find that while I usually get better results with my Nikon as a beginning photographer, I just have more fun shooting with the Q. I hit a lot more limitations with the sensor and I find myself taking shots I wouldn't take, and experimenting more with settings to get output of a quality I enjoy: it's extremely satisfying when I get a shot with the Q and show it to someone, and they say 'That Nikon is looking good!'

I only have the 01 Prime and the 02 Zoom. The Q prime is one of my favorite lenses I own, including the Nikkors. I just recently got the zoom so still learning it, but I prefer it to the Nikon kit zooms(all my main glass for Nikon are primes).

These are a couple of my favorite Q shots so far, both with the standard prime.

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01-02-2017, 02:33 PM	#16
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by zippythezip I have the fotodiox adapter for my Q family. Is the Pentax Q adapter any better? But yea love my Q stuff and wish Pentax would continue up the mirrorless road, I also have an Olympus E-m10 and love the size. Only the Pentax adapter has a leaf-shutter. Without it, motion can cause issues {look up "rolling shutter"}

01-02-2017, 04:10 PM	#17
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,273	The Pentax adaptor is superb. The built-in leaf shutter is a real bonus as mentioned above, and it also means you can get flash sync at 1/1000 sec, which is pretty cool.

01-02-2017, 05:18 PM	#18
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	I took it with me this morning when I walked the dog. I'm not sure when I bought my Q but it's been a few years now. I just checked the shutter count on this morning's images and I'm up to 1,603.

01-08-2017, 11:55 AM	#19
tabjohnson Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 72	Originally posted by Stone G. Hmmm, photographers are not all alike and the same is the case with camera systems. So, if you cant't get to love it, why force yourself to use it? For me, the story is different: I bought a used Q10 just to play with small pixels on my telescope. It came with the 02 standard zoom (much better than it's general reputation in my view) and just a few test shots and I was hopelessly hooked. Now I have the Q10, Q-S1, 02 standard zoom, 06 telephoto zoom, the Pentax Q Adapter for K-mount lens, a C-mount and C to 1.25" draw tube adapter, the Q Adapter tripod mount. Next on my purchase list is the 08 wide zoom and then........ Falling in love can be quite a costly affair. Oh my, don't we know it.

01-09-2017, 05:49 PM	#20
zippythezip Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springhill Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 397	I got a clear viewer for my Q's, works pretty good. I also have a '"hoodman" but this is more portable. The LCD is low rez and you notice this more up close, I find it easier to focus manual the fish eye for example with this and focus peaking.

01-09-2017, 11:07 PM	#21
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	zippythezip the Clearview looks nice and compact. How are the optics vs your "hood"? Also noticed you have 3 Q bodies, any favorite? Thanks barondla

01-10-2017, 07:08 PM	#22
zippythezip Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springhill Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 397	Originally posted by barondla zippythezip the Clearview looks nice and compact. How are the optics vs your "hood"? Also noticed you have 3 Q bodies, any favorite? Thanks barondla The hood is definitely better for viewing your shots due to excluding all light. But its not a small item to carry around and usually it means the case it travels in to keep it clean. Then you either strap it on the Q with rubber bands or as I do use eye pressure to keep it in place. The clear viewer you just put your hand over the gap as a shield and away you go. I think its just great and keeps the Q fun as it should be. Both are a little expensive for what they are but I don't feel they were a waste. The weak part here is the LCD poor rez, I have an Olympus E-M10 and the EVF is way way better to look at. I wish Pentax would have made a mirror less with a EVF. As for my Q family, the Q7 and Qs1 have a slightly bigger sensor than the Q10 giving better photos. The Q10 is still a nice camera but I prefer the Q7. The Qs1 I think only differs from the Q7 by auto focus in movie mode. I have not used the Qs1 as much as I prefer the feel of the Q7 ergonomically, the Q7 has a small hand grip and the Qs1 just a fake button thing for your finger to press on. Here is a shot of my Q7 bag, missing is the fish eye lens. I should add here that I can now take 3 cameras with me if I so wish now in the same room took up by my K5 and 55-300 lens. The hood man bag, Last edited by zippythezip; 01-10-2017 at 07:14 PM.

01-11-2017, 06:45 PM	#23
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Thanks for the info zippythezip. Considering a Q7 or Q S1to augment the collection. Thanks barondla

01-11-2017, 08:52 PM	#24
Saza New Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 4	The Q-S1 is actually what I picked to dip into Pentax, and the mirrorless shooting experience in one shot(my DSLR is a Nikon D3300 for now). Fun is definitely the word, I find that while I usually get better results with my Nikon as a beginning photographer, I just have more fun shooting with the Q. I hit a lot more limitations with the sensor and I find myself taking shots I wouldn't take, and experimenting more with settings to get output of a quality I enjoy: it's extremely satisfying when I get a shot with the Q and show it to someone, and they say 'That Nikon is looking good!' I only have the 01 Prime and the 02 Zoom. The Q prime is one of my favorite lenses I own, including the Nikkors. I just recently got the zoom so still learning it, but I prefer it to the Nikon kit zooms(all my main glass for Nikon are primes). These are a couple of my favorite Q shots so far, both with the standard prime.