Hello & Thank You

castellanos · 10-28-2014, 09:17 AM

Hello everyone, I recently purchased my first Pentax, a Q7 with a 5-15mm lens kit. I look forward to learning and sharing with you all in the forums. Who else is using a Q series? What was your first impression and do you have any useful tips for a first time Q owner?

Yos · 10-28-2014, 10:38 AM

Welcome to the forum, fellow Q user

First, enjoy your new camera. Get one or two spare batteries. My Q10 drains fast.
I would also recommend to get a hood for your lens.
Many people here use the Q with an adapter for birding, wildlife but I like to use it for street and everyday snapshot.
Love the B&W setting in the camera

Cheers from Stockholm

**TER-OR** · 10-28-2014, 11:27 AM

I have a Q, with the 01 and 02 lenses. I like it a lot, it's small but very nice. Do look for some lens hoods, they help a lot. Spare batteries are also a must, as is a wrist strap - you don't want to drop it.

I've only inadvertently played with the filters via the selector dial on the front, but got some good shots by accident.

I do like that it's much less intrusive than a DSLR, and produces very good images compared with a cellphone - mostly because it's easier to control your parameters with the Q.

**pearsaab** · 10-28-2014, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by castellanos

Hello everyone, I recently purchased my first Pentax, a Q7 with a 5-15mm lens kit. I look forward to learning and sharing with you all in the forums. Who else is using a Q series? What was your first impression and do you have any useful tips for a first time Q owner?

welcome..check out this area..this is where us Qs hang out

Pentax Q - PentaxForums.com

castellanos · 10-28-2014, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by TER-OR

I have a Q, with the 01 and 02 lenses. I like it a lot, it's small but very nice. Do look for some lens hoods, they help a lot. Spare batteries are also a must, as is a wrist strap - you don't want to drop it.

I've only inadvertently played with the filters via the selector dial on the front, but got some good shots by accident.

I do like that it's much less intrusive than a DSLR, and produces very good images compared with a cellphone - mostly because it's easier to control your parameters with the Q.

Originally posted by Yos

Welcome to the forum, fellow Q user

First, enjoy your new camera. Get one or two spare batteries. My Q10 drains fast.
I would also recommend to get a hood for your lens.
Many people here use the Q with an adapter for birding, wildlife but I like to use it for street and everyday snapshot.
Love the B&W setting in the camera

Cheers from Stockholm

Thanks for the warm welcome and helpful suggestions!

castellanos · 10-28-2014, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

welcome..check out this area..this is where us Qs hang out

Pentax Q - PentaxForums.com

Great to know, thank you! I'll see you there.

**Kerrowdown** · 10-28-2014, 02:45 PM

Welcome aboard, enjoy all that you find here.

Jean Poitiers · 10-28-2014, 03:15 PM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, castellanos ... Hope to see some Q images soon! Salut, J

castellanos · 10-29-2014, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, castellanos ... Hope to see some Q images soon! Salut, J

Hello Jean, thanks for the warm welcome.

10-28-2014, 09:17 AM	#1
castellanos New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 4	Hello & Thank You Hello everyone, I recently purchased my first Pentax, a Q7 with a 5-15mm lens kit. I look forward to learning and sharing with you all in the forums. Who else is using a Q series? What was your first impression and do you have any useful tips for a first time Q owner?

10-28-2014, 01:58 PM	#5
castellanos New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thanks! Originally posted by TER-OR I have a Q, with the 01 and 02 lenses. I like it a lot, it's small but very nice. Do look for some lens hoods, they help a lot. Spare batteries are also a must, as is a wrist strap - you don't want to drop it. I've only inadvertently played with the filters via the selector dial on the front, but got some good shots by accident. I do like that it's much less intrusive than a DSLR, and produces very good images compared with a cellphone - mostly because it's easier to control your parameters with the Q. Originally posted by Yos Welcome to the forum, fellow Q user First, enjoy your new camera. Get one or two spare batteries. My Q10 drains fast. I would also recommend to get a hood for your lens. Many people here use the Q with an adapter for birding, wildlife but I like to use it for street and everyday snapshot. Love the B&W setting in the camera Cheers from Stockholm Thanks for the warm welcome and helpful suggestions!

10-28-2014, 01:59 PM	#6
castellanos New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Good to know Originally posted by pearsaab welcome..check out this area..this is where us Qs hang out Pentax Q - PentaxForums.com Great to know, thank you! I'll see you there.

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Yos Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 533	Welcome to the forum, fellow Q user First, enjoy your new camera. Get one or two spare batteries. My Q10 drains fast. I would also recommend to get a hood for your lens. Many people here use the Q with an adapter for birding, wildlife but I like to use it for street and everyday snapshot. Love the B&W setting in the camera Cheers from Stockholm

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	I have a Q, with the 01 and 02 lenses. I like it a lot, it's small but very nice. Do look for some lens hoods, they help a lot. Spare batteries are also a must, as is a wrist strap - you don't want to drop it. I've only inadvertently played with the filters via the selector dial on the front, but got some good shots by accident. I do like that it's much less intrusive than a DSLR, and produces very good images compared with a cellphone - mostly because it's easier to control your parameters with the Q.

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pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by castellanos Hello everyone, I recently purchased my first Pentax, a Q7 with a 5-15mm lens kit. I look forward to learning and sharing with you all in the forums. Who else is using a Q series? What was your first impression and do you have any useful tips for a first time Q owner? welcome..check out this area..this is where us Qs hang out Pentax Q - PentaxForums.com

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castellanos New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers *Bonjour* from France and welcome to PF, castellanos ... Hope to see some Q images soon! *Salut*, J Hello Jean, thanks for the warm welcome.

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