Newbie to Pentax:) Hello everyone

plsbecarepaul · 11-08-2014, 08:27 AM

Hi guys, I'm Paul from the Philippines and I'm basically a newbie into the Pentax world. I recently bought a Pentax Q and I have a few questions and I hope I get to know more about the camera from you guys.

1. Just want to ask is it normal on the battery charger from the Pentax Q that it lights up green right away?
2. How many clicks does a one full charge make?
3. What lens and flash should I get as an additional to it?
4. Does my nissin flash work with it? (I use it for my Canon 550d)

Thank you so much guys in advance

Hoping to have an awesome and wonderful time here in the forum

flaviopetrone · 11-08-2014, 09:01 AM

Welcome abroad! I can't help you since I am not a Q owner, but if you want advices about the lenses and flash you should post which kind of pictures you prefer to shot and the budget.

Ole · 11-08-2014, 09:43 AM

1: Yes. The light is on during charging and goes out when the battery is fully charged
2: About 250
3: For lenses check our database with user reviews: Q lenses . The 01 and 02 lenses would be my first choice but it depends on what you will shooting the most (landscape, streetscapes, indoor, etc.). The AF200FG flash is relatively compact and might be a good companion.
4: Probably, but only in manual exposure mode.

plsbecarepaul · 11-08-2014, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by flaviopetrone

Welcome abroad! I can't help you since I am not a Q owner, but if you want advices about the lenses and flash you should post which kind of pictures you prefer to shot and the budget.

Thank you so much sir

Will do!

---------- Post added 11-08-14 at 09:54 AM ----------

Originally posted by Ole

1: Yes. The light is on during charging and goes out when the battery is fully charged
2: About 250
3: For lenses check our database with user reviews: Q lenses . The 01 and 02 lenses would be my first choice but it depends on what you will shooting the most (landscape, streetscapes, indoor, etc.). The AF200FG flash is relatively compact and might be a good companion.
4: Probably, but only in manual exposure mode.

1. Wow alright that gave me a piece of mind
2. Has anyone tried the 08 lens, saw it on youtube and it did a hefty good job for a wide angle shot. What other lenses can you suggest for taking wide angle shots?
3. Tried the flash and it only worked on M mode.
4. How do you do a timelapse video with the Q? Saw it somewhere that it has a built in timelapse mode.. where and how do you shoot it? Or do you edit it outside? Thank you so much OLE!!

gor80 · 11-08-2014, 07:24 PM

Welcome, there's a lot of useful information, we are glad to see you!

**Kerrowdown** · 11-09-2014, 05:11 AM

Welcome, I'll let the Q guys here on the forum answer your questions, as I will openly admit I know nothing about them at all.

Mr Bassie · 11-09-2014, 07:17 AM

Welcome to PF. The Q is a fun camera. I regret selling mine.

MarkJerling · 11-09-2014, 08:06 PM

Welcome to the forums.

11-08-2014, 08:27 AM	#1
plsbecarepaul New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 20	Newbie to Pentax:) Hello everyone Hi guys, I'm Paul from the Philippines and I'm basically a newbie into the Pentax world. I recently bought a Pentax Q and I have a few questions and I hope I get to know more about the camera from you guys. 1. Just want to ask is it normal on the battery charger from the Pentax Q that it lights up green right away? 2. How many clicks does a one full charge make? 3. What lens and flash should I get as an additional to it? 4. Does my nissin flash work with it? (I use it for my Canon 550d) Thank you so much guys in advance Hoping to have an awesome and wonderful time here in the forum

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flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	Welcome abroad! I can't help you since I am not a Q owner, but if you want advices about the lenses and flash you should post which kind of pictures you prefer to shot and the budget.

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Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	1: Yes. The light is on during charging and goes out when the battery is fully charged 2: About 250 3: For lenses check our database with user reviews: Q lenses . The 01 and 02 lenses would be my first choice but it depends on what you will shooting the most (landscape, streetscapes, indoor, etc.). The AF200FG flash is relatively compact and might be a good companion. 4: Probably, but only in manual exposure mode.

11-08-2014, 09:52 AM	#4
plsbecarepaul New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 20 Original Poster	Originally posted by flaviopetrone Welcome abroad! I can't help you since I am not a Q owner, but if you want advices about the lenses and flash you should post which kind of pictures you prefer to shot and the budget. Thank you so much sir Will do! ---------- Post added 11-08-14 at 09:54 AM ---------- Originally posted by Ole 1: Yes. The light is on during charging and goes out when the battery is fully charged 2: About 250 3: For lenses check our database with user reviews: Q lenses . The 01 and 02 lenses would be my first choice but it depends on what you will shooting the most (landscape, streetscapes, indoor, etc.). The AF200FG flash is relatively compact and might be a good companion. 4: Probably, but only in manual exposure mode. 1. Wow alright that gave me a piece of mind 2. Has anyone tried the 08 lens, saw it on youtube and it did a hefty good job for a wide angle shot. What other lenses can you suggest for taking wide angle shots? 3. Tried the flash and it only worked on M mode. 4. How do you do a timelapse video with the Q? Saw it somewhere that it has a built in timelapse mode.. where and how do you shoot it? Or do you edit it outside? Thank you so much OLE!!

11-08-2014, 07:24 PM	#5
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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Welcome, I'll let the Q guys here on the forum answer your questions, as I will openly admit I know nothing about them at all.

11-09-2014, 07:17 AM	#7
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