Official Q image samples

elho_cid · 08-25-2011, 08:30 AM

Not bad at all:
?????????????????????PENTAX Q?PENTAX

The IQ is certainly better than my current P&S. And I now have a high end RAW capable one with one of those 1/1,8 image sensors.

Couscousdelight · 08-25-2011, 09:37 AM

Me gusto !

joe.penn · 08-25-2011, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by elho_cid

Not bad at all:
?????????????????????PENTAX Q?PENTAX

The IQ is certainly better than my current P&S. And I now have a high end RAW capable one with one of those 1/1,8 image sensors.

Not bad? Shot number 4 is outstanding...

Edit: The kitty shot is pretty impressive also, an immense amount of detail.

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elho_cid · 08-25-2011, 01:37 PM

It is not in the K-5 IQ league, quite far from it. But still very good for most uses and better than expected by most. I'm looking forward for some ISO 1600 samples.

detritus · 08-25-2011, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by elho_cid

It is not in the K-5 IQ league, quite far from it. But still very good for most uses and better than expected by most. I'm looking forward for some ISO 1600 samples.

actually, #5 can be the envy of some K5 shooters.

in my experience, bees are a challenging subject and it takes skills to capture them properly. what the sample shows is that the Q doesn't limit a technically competent photographer excessively - its up to the job in the hands of someone who knows how to use it properly (and will probably do no worse in the hands of someone who doesn't

)

sure, its not a DSLR replacement. but its a viable back-up camera and a very promising entry-level one.

Couscousdelight · 08-25-2011, 10:25 PM

Il Pentax lower the price around 450€ with the 01 prime lens, it will be mine.
The quality is suprising good !
(Iso 100 looks cleaner than A77's one

, only kidding, but Sony should learn form Pentax how to make good jpgs !)

stanjo · 08-31-2011, 04:32 PM

What's intriguing is the shallow DOF clearly present in all shots. 8.5mm lens @ f2.8 has a hyperfocal distance of 3 feet. Is this software blur? It's impressive.

Adam · 09-01-2011, 02:43 AM

Keep in mind that the Q does have a built-in DOF filter, because the aperture can only be controlled on 2 out of its 5 lenses.

Also, too bad to see that it didn't start shipping in August in the US.

Originally posted by Couscousdelight

Il Pentax lower the price around 450€ with the 01 prime lens, it will be mine.

That price might be feasible after a month or two

08-25-2011, 08:30 AM	#1
elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Official Q image samples Not bad at all: ?????????????????????PENTAX Q?PENTAX The IQ is certainly better than my current P&S. And I now have a high end RAW capable one with one of those 1/1,8 image sensors.

08-31-2011, 04:32 PM	#7
stanjo Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California Posts: 71	DOF What's intriguing is the shallow DOF clearly present in all shots. 8.5mm lens @ f2.8 has a hyperfocal distance of 3 feet. Is this software blur? It's impressive.

09-01-2011, 02:43 AM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Keep in mind that the Q does have a built-in DOF filter, because the aperture can only be controlled on 2 out of its 5 lenses. Also, too bad to see that it didn't start shipping in August in the US. Originally posted by Couscousdelight Il Pentax lower the price around 450€ with the 01 prime lens, it will be mine. That price might be feasible after a month or two Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Couscousdelight Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Frog-eaters country Photos: Gallery Posts: 357	Me gusto !

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joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by elho_cid Not bad at all: ?????????????????????PENTAX Q?PENTAX The IQ is certainly better than my current P&S. And I now have a high end RAW capable one with one of those 1/1,8 image sensors. Not bad? Shot number 4 is outstanding... Edit: The kitty shot is pretty impressive also, an immense amount of detail. --

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elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199 Original Poster	It is not in the K-5 IQ league, quite far from it. But still very good for most uses and better than expected by most. I'm looking forward for some ISO 1600 samples.

08-25-2011, 07:00 PM	#5
detritus Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 54	Originally posted by elho_cid It is not in the K-5 IQ league, quite far from it. But still very good for most uses and better than expected by most. I'm looking forward for some ISO 1600 samples. actually, #5 can be the envy of some K5 shooters. in my experience, bees are a challenging subject and it takes skills to capture them properly. what the sample shows is that the Q doesn't limit a technically competent photographer excessively - its up to the job in the hands of someone who knows how to use it properly (and will probably do no worse in the hands of someone who doesn't ) sure, its not a DSLR replacement. but its a viable back-up camera and a very promising entry-level one.

08-25-2011, 10:25 PM	#6
Couscousdelight Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Frog-eaters country Photos: Gallery Posts: 357	Il Pentax lower the price around 450€ with the 01 prime lens, it will be mine. The quality is suprising good ! (Iso 100 looks cleaner than A77's one , only kidding, but Sony should learn form Pentax how to make good jpgs !)

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