Pentax Q/Rock band

allyn · 07-30-2012, 03:32 AM - **1 Like**

I just shot a band called "Nife" with my Pentax Q. I was using the 01 prime lens and I think it turned out pretty well...have a look:

Youtu.be

Na Horuk · 07-31-2012, 02:08 AM

The video looks good, especially considering it was in a dark venue (and handheld?). Maybe next time move around a little bit, to get more than one angle of the band?

allyn · 07-31-2012, 06:21 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

The video looks good, especially considering it was in a dark venue (and handheld?). Maybe next time move around a little bit, to get more than one angle of the band?

Thanks!

Yes, it was shot handheld in a club. The stage was actually pretty well lit for a change and they weren't using weird colors either which was nice!

**Big Bob** · 08-12-2012, 05:57 PM

Allyn,
I agree with you the video turned out really great. Also, the audio was very good. Did you do anything special to capture the audio? As a fellow Q owner you have peaked my interest in trying videos with the Q.

allyn · 08-17-2012, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by Big Bob

Allyn,
I agree with you the video turned out really great. Also, the audio was very good. Did you do anything special to capture the audio? As a fellow Q owner you have peaked my interest in trying videos with the Q.

Re: Audio

I didn't do anything special at all. The built in mic and AGC circuitry is pretty impressive handling loud music without clipping. The only mildly disappointing issue is that it is mono only but you really don't notice the lack of stereo.

The sensor does overheat after awhile (the red thermometer symbol appears) but I haven't had the camera shutdown on me while filiming. The longest continuous shooting I've done is probably 15 to 20 minutes. The sensor does seem to cool down faster than my K7. It's an amazing camera...

Clicker · 08-17-2012, 08:38 PM

Im now trying video and have always thought the Q would be an excellent tool for documentary videos but even Im shocked at the audio quality, its quite impressive.

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07-31-2012, 02:08 AM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	The video looks good, especially considering it was in a dark venue (and handheld?). Maybe next time move around a little bit, to get more than one angle of the band?

07-31-2012, 06:21 AM	#3
allyn Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 44 Original Poster	Originally posted by Na Horuk The video looks good, especially considering it was in a dark venue (and handheld?). Maybe next time move around a little bit, to get more than one angle of the band? Thanks! Yes, it was shot handheld in a club. The stage was actually pretty well lit for a change and they weren't using weird colors either which was nice!

08-12-2012, 05:57 PM	#4
Big Bob Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 66	Allyn, I agree with you the video turned out really great. Also, the audio was very good. Did you do anything special to capture the audio? As a fellow Q owner you have peaked my interest in trying videos with the Q.

08-17-2012, 10:30 AM	#5
allyn Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 44 Original Poster	Originally posted by Big Bob Allyn, I agree with you the video turned out really great. Also, the audio was very good. Did you do anything special to capture the audio? As a fellow Q owner you have peaked my interest in trying videos with the Q. Re: Audio I didn't do anything special at all. The built in mic and AGC circuitry is pretty impressive handling loud music without clipping. The only mildly disappointing issue is that it is mono only but you really don't notice the lack of stereo. The sensor does overheat after awhile (the red thermometer symbol appears) but I haven't had the camera shutdown on me while filiming. The longest continuous shooting I've done is probably 15 to 20 minutes. The sensor does seem to cool down faster than my K7. It's an amazing camera...

08-17-2012, 08:38 PM	#6
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Im now trying video and have always thought the Q would be an excellent tool for documentary videos but even Im shocked at the audio quality, its quite impressive.