[NZ_Ross]

Jacinda came and sun came out in Whangas

I thought the sun always shone in Whangas. Nice that you went along to capture a moment of history for us all

[awa355]

I am quite pleased the K50 never sold. With all the rain we have had lately it has seen quite a bit of use in rough weather. Nothing heavy or steady rain, but light drizzle hasn't shown any issues yet. I do tend to keep it covered as much as possible.

[Transit]

I thought the sun always shone in Whangas. Nice that you went along to capture a moment of history for us all

The sun went out for 6 years with the devils spawn then we had Mainly fine for the next 6

[photo_monkey]

So thanks to Ross, I have just taken ownership of a Pentax Q10. It's so dinky! I was very surprised at how small it was (I shouldn't have been if I had done my research better); it looked much bigger in the photos.

While the K-50 is my main camera, I wanted something smaller as in the summer time I like to head out on long scenic walks and the 50 is a bit too cumbersome to carry a long way. I also wanted something that I could have full control over (manual controls, etc, etc.), and also shoot in raw.
The Q10 also has the advantage of being more discreet, which will come in handy when shooting in crowded places. This camera ticks the above boxes even if it isn't the latest in gadgetry.

I haven't had much of a chance to play with it yet but the few inside shots I took this evening turned out okay, so I'm happy. I've just begun another photography course so will have a chance to play with it this weekend while I complete my assignment

PS: thanks Ross

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[NZ_Ross]

I haven't had much of a chance to play with it yet but the few inside shots I took this evening turned out okay, so I'm happy. I've just begun another photography course so will have a chance to play with it this weekend while I complete my assignment

PS: thanks Ross

It's a pleasure. I didn't know the seller, but I am always keen to see Pentax gear going to a good home and being used.

Good to know it has landed well

Cheers

[GUB]

So thanks to Ross, I have just taken ownership of a Pentax Q10. It's so dinky! I was very surprised at how small it was (I shouldn't have been if I had done my research better); it looked much bigger in the photos.

While the K-50 is my main camera, I wanted something smaller as in the summer time I like to head out on long scenic walks and the 50 is a bit too cumbersome to carry a long way. I also wanted something that I could have full control over (manual controls, etc, etc.), and also shoot in raw.
The Q10 also has the advantage of being more discreet, which will come in handy when shooting in crowded places. This camera ticks the above boxes even if it isn't the latest in gadgetry.

I haven't had much of a chance to play with it yet but the few inside shots I took this evening turned out okay, so I'm happy. I've just begun another photography course so will have a chance to play with it this weekend while I complete my assignment

PS: thanks Ross

I have got the original Q. If you can score the 8.5mm prime it IQ is light years ahead of the standard zoom. The setup is great - if there is a shortfall in image quality compared to the big brothers it is the dynamic range.

[photo_monkey]

I have got the original Q. If you can score the 8.5mm prime it IQ is light years ahead of the standard zoom. The setup is great - if there is a shortfall in image quality compared to the big brothers it is the dynamic range.

Thanks, will do. I was thinking my next purchase should be a prime lens for it although I am wanting to get a wide angle lens for the K-50 (hmmm ... how to prioritise my spending ).
Have you tried putting any of your K lenses on it with the adaptor?

[NZ_Ross]

Have you tried putting any of your K lenses on it with the adaptor?

I have an original Q as well - yes, K-mount lenses work well enough on a Q - particularly the smaller ones

[Kiwi645hauler]

So thanks to Ross, I have just taken ownership of a Pentax Q10. It's so dinky! I was very surprised at how small it was (I shouldn't have been if I had done my research better); it looked much bigger in the photos.

While the K-50 is my main camera, I wanted something smaller as in the summer time I like to head out on long scenic walks and the 50 is a bit too cumbersome to carry a long way. I also wanted something that I could have full control over (manual controls, etc, etc.), and also shoot in raw.
The Q10 also has the advantage of being more discreet, which will come in handy when shooting in crowded places. This camera ticks the above boxes even if it isn't the latest in gadgetry.

I haven't had much of a chance to play with it yet but the few inside shots I took this evening turned out okay, so I'm happy. I've just begun another photography course so will have a chance to play with it this weekend while I complete my assignment

PS: thanks Ross

Very cool, i have had a look at Q's too, if i can find the 110-Q adapter that would be even better as i can put my 110 lenses on the Q... Oh yeah, if you want, i have a spare 24mm Auto 110 lens at home that is not being used

[photo_monkey]

Very cool, i have had a look at Q's too, if i can find the 110-Q adapter that would be even better as i can put my 110 lenses on the Q... Oh yeah, if you want, i have a spare 24mm Auto 110 lens at home that is not being used

Thanks, I might be interested although I guess my first choice would be to buy the 01 Prime if I can find one. I had never heard of the Auto 110 lenses before (my knowledge isn't that great when it comes to this sort of thing). I did manage to find an adaptor on BH Photovideo (link to adaptor) that might be okay, and not too expensive.

[NZ_Ross]

Thanks, I might be interested although I guess my first choice would be to buy the 01 Prime if I can find one. I had never heard of the Auto 110 lenses before (my knowledge isn't that great when it comes to this sort of thing). I did manage to find an adaptor on BH Photovideo (link to adaptor) that might be okay, and not too expensive.

You can adapt them - GUB has done this from memory, and will be able to provide more information on the process.

[GUB]

You can adapt them - GUB has done this from memory, and will be able to provide more information on the process.

Yep had heaps of fun.
Adapted lenses tested on the Q : the reference thread - Page 47 - PentaxForums.com
I did a lot of entries in this thread including enlarger lenses and 110 18,24,50 and 70mm lenses. Plenty of K and m42 lens too.

[Kiwi645hauler]

Thanks, I might be interested although I guess my first choice would be to buy the 01 Prime if I can find one. I had never heard of the Auto 110 lenses before (my knowledge isn't that great when it comes to this sort of thing). I did manage to find an adaptor on BH Photovideo (link to adaptor) that might be okay, and not too expensive.

The Auto 110 is cool, old school SLR that uses the little 110 cartridge film, a whole heap of fun

[awa355]

Ross,,, has the big lens arrived yet?

[Transit]

I had the original Q now got the Q7
I've got the little prime lens but never use it
the standard zoom is very good you can switch on corrections to get rid of the distortion if you want
The 06 long zoom is even better mine didn't bounce very well so that's buggered .
I use the 110 50ml if I need more reach at candidates meetings for instance :-)

oldie but goodie
bold mono with grainanui


here she was at the west coast sand mining protest the other day
jpg sooc
iso 100 f6.3
seldom stop it down that much. Better used only one stop down. The lenses are really good