Hello from Brighton!!!

Benjiman999 · 02-05-2014, 02:59 PM

Hi,

My name is Benji,
I have recently started using a Pentax Q. I am fairly new to photography but have some experience filming.
I work at a dance company in Brighton and fairly regularly get asked to take photo's and footage from the performances. Hopefully the Pentax Q will be up to the job and so far it has been great fun experimenting with it!

I have made a few animation/speed drawing films in the past and hope to continue with the new camera.
You can find my films here... on my YouTube channel

I hope to post some of my performance based images and footage here for anyone who is interested to see.
I would love to hear feedback!

Thanks for reading,

Benji

**Kerrowdown** · 02-05-2014, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Benjiman999

I am fairly new to photography

Welcome, we all stood there once where you are today, enjoy both the forum and your photography.

**savoche** · 02-06-2014, 01:58 AM

Welcome to the family! You might want to check out pinholecam's user review of the Q for some inspiration: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/194467-pentax-q-real-world-user-review.html

**TER-OR** · 02-06-2014, 08:15 AM

Welcome aboard! Definitely get the 01 prime lens, it has a pretty wide aperture for lower light shots. I'd also recommend turning off all the sounds, so you don't annoy the audience or performers. The Q is pretty much silent once you turn off the sound effects.

Benjiman999 · 02-06-2014, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by TER-OR

Welcome aboard! Definitely get the 01 prime lens, it has a pretty wide aperture for lower light shots. I'd also recommend turning off all the sounds, so you don't annoy the audience or performers. The Q is pretty much silent once you turn off the sound effects.

Thanks for the tips. I have turned the sound off already, (one of my first thoughts) and will definitely look into the lens!

Kind regards,

Benji

---------- Post added 02-06-14 at 10:25 PM ----------

Originally posted by savoche

Welcome to the family! You might want to check out pinholecam's user review of the Q for some inspiration: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/194467-pentax-q-real-world-user-review.html

Thanks for the pointer Savoche, proved to be an excellent read!

Makes me want to get out and experiment.

02-05-2014, 02:59 PM	#1
Benjiman999 New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 2	Hello from Brighton!!! Hi, My name is Benji, I have recently started using a Pentax Q. I am fairly new to photography but have some experience filming. I work at a dance company in Brighton and fairly regularly get asked to take photo's and footage from the performances. Hopefully the Pentax Q will be up to the job and so far it has been great fun experimenting with it! I have made a few animation/speed drawing films in the past and hope to continue with the new camera. You can find my films here... on my YouTube channel I hope to post some of my performance based images and footage here for anyone who is interested to see. I would love to hear feedback! Thanks for reading, Benji

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Nature Silver Gull @ Brighton - in flight	CypherOz	Post Your Photos!	4	12-14-2013 02:36 PM
Hello from Brighton!	joshuajarmstrong	Welcomes and Introductions	1	04-09-2013 07:58 AM
Hello There From Brighton (UK)!	Kaos	Welcomes and Introductions	6	08-24-2011 06:52 PM
Landscape Brighton Peir	milesy	Post Your Photos!	8	05-10-2010 03:42 AM
Brighton Beach Sunset	Mallee Boy	Post Your Photos!	9	04-15-2007 11:41 AM

02-05-2014, 03:17 PM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by Benjiman999 I am fairly new to photography Welcome, we all stood there once where you are today, enjoy both the forum and your photography.

02-06-2014, 01:58 AM	#3
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Welcome to the family! You might want to check out pinholecam's user review of the Q for some inspiration: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/194467-pentax-q-real-world-user-review.html

02-06-2014, 08:15 AM	#4
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Welcome aboard! Definitely get the 01 prime lens, it has a pretty wide aperture for lower light shots. I'd also recommend turning off all the sounds, so you don't annoy the audience or performers. The Q is pretty much silent once you turn off the sound effects.

02-06-2014, 03:01 PM	#5
Benjiman999 New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by TER-OR Welcome aboard! Definitely get the 01 prime lens, it has a pretty wide aperture for lower light shots. I'd also recommend turning off all the sounds, so you don't annoy the audience or performers. The Q is pretty much silent once you turn off the sound effects. Thanks for the tips. I have turned the sound off already, (one of my first thoughts) and will definitely look into the lens! Kind regards, Benji ---------- Post added 02-06-14 at 10:25 PM ---------- Originally posted by savoche Welcome to the family! You might want to check out pinholecam's user review of the Q for some inspiration: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/194467-pentax-q-real-world-user-review.html Thanks for the pointer Savoche, proved to be an excellent read! Makes me want to get out and experiment.