Wish the Q could use built in flash for wireless P-TTL master.

**barondla** · 11-12-2019, 10:55 AM

Would be a nice thing to add to the next Q. Especially with the release of the #10 macro. Come on Pentax.
Thanks,
barondla

Paul the Sunman · 11-12-2019, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Would be a nice thing to add to the next Q.

"... the next Q"! Wow, that would be a surprise. There hasn't been much sign of life in Q-land for a long time.

**UncleVanya** · 11-12-2019, 03:31 PM

You can already trigger flashes using optical just not p-ttl exposure based. In macro work I'm not sure p-ttl makes much sense. Cactus or even dumb triggers and manual flash seems easy enough. Remote control is more of an issue when distances are greater and walking back and forth or pulling out to adjust a flash is complicated.

**barondla** · 11-12-2019, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

"... the next Q"! Wow, that would be a surprise. There hasn't been much sign of life in Q-land for a long time.

Still trying to be optimistic that Pentax will launch a new Q. The #10 macro lens already exists as a prototype. There are pictures of it and by it on the web.

Pentax could use the same sensor and body with some feature tweaks. Shouldn't be hard to add Pixel Shift Resolution, P-TTL master wireless slave capability and hotshoe flash sync up to 1/1000. Would also love to see the sensor guard replaced with interchangeable filters similar to Sigma DSLRs. Then camera could be set up for normal, IR, or full spectrum photography.

Thanks,
barondla

Last edited by barondla; 11-16-2019 at 08:29 AM.

**Mikesul** · 11-12-2019, 06:36 PM - **1 Like**

I hope your dreams come true, Barondla.

garywakeling · 11-12-2019, 07:35 PM

I remember seeing the prototype and looking forward to having a macro for the Q, I purchased a set of kookai extension tubes which are next to useless, even the smallest tube leaves on a few mm from the 01 lens to the subject.

**barondla** · 11-12-2019, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by garywakeling

I remember seeing the prototype and looking forward to having a macro for the Q, I purchased a set of kookai extension tubes which are next to useless, even the smallest tube leaves on a few mm from the 01 lens to the subject.

The short tube is supposed to work well with the #06 tele zoom. Would be neat to use with the macro.
Thanks,
barondla

garywakeling · 11-12-2019, 10:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

The short tube is supposed to work well with the #06 tele zoom. Would be neat to use with the macro.
Thanks,
barondla

Thanks for the info, I will play with the 06 and see how I go

pid · 11-13-2019, 04:07 AM

I would like to see a new Q with improved AL capability and a little viewfinder for sunny days. This little gem is worth to take a look on.

**UncleVanya** · 11-13-2019, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by pid

I would like to see a new Q with improved AL capability and a little viewfinder for sunny days. This little gem is worth to take a look on.

AL? Sorry I'm not clear what this means.

Abbazz · 11-15-2019, 01:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Would be a nice thing to add to the next Q. Especially with the release of the #10 macro. Come on Pentax.

Even if the built-in flash doesn't work for wireless P-TTL, you can always use a wire with your Pentax flash:

Vello P-TTL Cord for Pentax (image credit: B&H)

I use one for macro, it's cheap and it works very well (available from B&H, Amazon, etc.).

Cheers!

Abbazz

pid · 11-15-2019, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

AL? Sorry I'm not clear what this means.

AL = Available Light
A improved High ISO would be great

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 11-15-2019, 07:25 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pid

AL = Available Light
A improved High ISO would be great

There is always room for improvement but it's not that bad, here is an old image from the QS-1 at iso 3200

Cheers

pid · 11-16-2019, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by pid

AL = Available Light
A improved High ISO would be great

you are right, the Q-S1 is not so bad at all, but it is always in comparison with the High ISO ability of my K-1 ... o.k. K1 is the benchmark ...

**UncleVanya** · 11-17-2019, 08:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

There is always room for improvement but it's not that bad, here is an old image from the QS-1 at iso 3200

Cheers

You always post masterful examples of this camera's abilities.

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11-12-2019, 10:55 AM	#1
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Wish the Q could use built in flash for wireless P-TTL master. Would be a nice thing to add to the next Q. Especially with the release of the #10 macro. Come on Pentax. Thanks, barondla

11-12-2019, 03:15 PM	#2
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by barondla Would be a nice thing to add to the next Q. "... the next Q"! Wow, that would be a surprise. There hasn't been much sign of life in Q-land for a long time.

11-12-2019, 03:31 PM	#3
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,400	You can already trigger flashes using optical just not p-ttl exposure based. In macro work I'm not sure p-ttl makes much sense. Cactus or even dumb triggers and manual flash seems easy enough. Remote control is more of an issue when distances are greater and walking back and forth or pulling out to adjust a flash is complicated.

11-12-2019, 05:14 PM	#4
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman "... the next Q"! Wow, that would be a surprise. There hasn't been much sign of life in Q-land for a long time. Still trying to be optimistic that Pentax will launch a new Q. The #10 macro lens already exists as a prototype. There are pictures of it and by it on the web. Pentax could use the same sensor and body with some feature tweaks. Shouldn't be hard to add Pixel Shift Resolution, P-TTL master wireless slave capability and hotshoe flash sync up to 1/1000. Would also love to see the sensor guard replaced with interchangeable filters similar to Sigma DSLRs. Then camera could be set up for normal, IR, or full spectrum photography. Thanks, barondla Last edited by barondla; 11-16-2019 at 08:29 AM.

11-12-2019, 06:36 PM - 1 Like	#5
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I hope your dreams come true, Barondla.

11-12-2019, 07:35 PM	#6
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	I remember seeing the prototype and looking forward to having a macro for the Q, I purchased a set of kookai extension tubes which are next to useless, even the smallest tube leaves on a few mm from the 01 lens to the subject.

11-12-2019, 07:44 PM	#7
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714 Original Poster	Originally posted by garywakeling I remember seeing the prototype and looking forward to having a macro for the Q, I purchased a set of kookai extension tubes which are next to useless, even the smallest tube leaves on a few mm from the 01 lens to the subject. The short tube is supposed to work well with the #06 tele zoom. Would be neat to use with the macro. Thanks, barondla

11-12-2019, 10:36 PM - 1 Like	#8
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by barondla The short tube is supposed to work well with the #06 tele zoom. Would be neat to use with the macro. Thanks, barondla Thanks for the info, I will play with the 06 and see how I go

11-13-2019, 04:07 AM	#9
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	I would like to see a new Q with improved AL capability and a little viewfinder for sunny days. This little gem is worth to take a look on.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,400	Originally posted by pid I would like to see a new Q with improved AL capability and a little viewfinder for sunny days. This little gem is worth to take a look on. AL? Sorry I'm not clear what this means.

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11-15-2019, 01:16 AM - 1 Like	#11
Abbazz Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 667	Originally posted by barondla Would be a nice thing to add to the next Q. Especially with the release of the #10 macro. Come on Pentax. Even if the built-in flash doesn't work for wireless P-TTL, you can always use a wire with your Pentax flash: Vello P-TTL Cord for Pentax (image credit: B&H) I use one for macro, it's cheap and it works very well (available from B&H, Amazon, etc.). Cheers! Abbazz

11-15-2019, 04:53 AM	#12
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	Originally posted by UncleVanya AL? Sorry I'm not clear what this means. AL = Available Light A improved High ISO would be great

11-15-2019, 07:25 PM - 2 Likes	#13
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Originally posted by pid AL = Available Light A improved High ISO would be great There is always room for improvement but it's not that bad, here is an old image from the QS-1 at iso 3200 Cheers

11-16-2019, 07:40 AM	#14
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	Originally posted by pid AL = Available Light A improved High ISO would be great you are right, the Q-S1 is not so bad at all, but it is always in comparison with the High ISO ability of my K-1 ... o.k. K1 is the benchmark ...

11-17-2019, 08:29 AM - 1 Like	#15
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,400	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann There is always room for improvement but it's not that bad, here is an old image from the QS-1 at iso 3200 Cheers You always post masterful examples of this camera's abilities.