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ruggiex · 07-24-2013, 12:22 AM - **1 Like**

Someone needs to post pictures taken with Q using this thing...

SteveM · 07-24-2013, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by ruggiex

Someone needs to post pictures taken with Q using this thing...

I'd be interested to try. Both Clinton and I have copies....perhaps someone else now?

EarlVonTapia · 07-24-2013, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by ruggiex

Someone needs to post pictures taken with Q using this thing...

The crop multiplier of a Q is 5.5x, so a 1200mm lens on a Q = 6600mm.

The Canon "Cannon" had a focal length of 5200mm.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/211052-canon-cannon.html

So a Q + the A* 1200mm should be able to see farther than the Canon Cannon.

Here's a picture of what the Canon Cannon could do:

http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1521&stc=1&d=1169756917

It's hard to fathom what 6600mm would be like. You would need a serious tripod/gimbal setup, and some sort of aerial/satellite/gps targeting confirmation to make sure you're taking a picture of what you actually want to take a picture of. That, or serious skillz.

It would probably have some crazy macro applications too.

So if anyone is able to do this, please try it and share the results!

dragon132312 · 07-24-2013, 02:26 AM

Originally posted by SteveM

I'd be interested to try. Both Clinton and I have copies....perhaps someone else now?

I tried on mine with the moon it was about quarter of the moon in the frame not as clear i i would have hoped to much pollution in the air and moves out of the frame quickly as well , have not had much chance to take it out lately

**pearsaab** · 07-24-2013, 04:56 AM

check out my comparison of the pentax q with the 500mm, the 500mm and 1.7 adapter and the 500 mm + 1.7 adapter and the 1.4 teleconverter
The final crop equivalent focal range is: 500mm x 1.7 x 1.4 x 5.6 = 6664

photo 4 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

ruggiex · 07-24-2013, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

Here's a picture of what the Canon Cannon could do:

Neat!

Originally posted by pearsaab

check out my comparison of the pentax q with the 500mm, the 500mm and 1.7 adapter and the 500 mm + 1.7 adapter and the 1.4 teleconverter

Wow nice results you got there.

**pearsaab** · 07-24-2013, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by ruggiex

Neat!

Wow nice results you got there.

thanks!!! you don't need the a 1200...just a q and the qk adapter

nomadkng · 07-24-2013, 09:46 AM

add a gyrostabilizer and a saddle mounted tripod, connect a wireless laptop and wireless flight control from an RC plane, could send out your horse in front and control the camera remotely from a computer waist/shoulder sling....lol

at 20 pounds just for the lens, I wouldn't be hiking very far with it without a pack animal to carry it

anyone have a llama?

**monochrome** · 07-24-2013, 10:42 AM

SteveM has posted some pretty cool shots using his $7500 eBay Best Offer win A*1200, a gimbal head and no aiming device of a moving wind surfer, taken at several hundred yards, from the top of a cliff.

Really - truly amazing captures just to get the subject in the frame - and then to be focused and exposed correclty = Skillz!

**monochrome** · 07-24-2013, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by SteveM

I'd be interested to try. Both Clinton and I have copies....perhaps someone else now?

I'll gladly lend you my extra Q and Q for K Converter equipped with the tripod foot just to see the results

Actually, really - PM if you want to try it.

**Clinton** · 07-24-2013, 12:56 PM

I've got a converter, I just haven't been able to bring myself to shlep this all out so that I can take a 6000+mm pic in this 100 degree heat. There's no usable image that will result unless its close by.

Besides, I've got the 2000mm to try it with also.

littledrawe · 07-24-2013, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by Clinton

I've got a converter, I just haven't been able to bring myself to shlep this all out so that I can take a 6000+mm pic in this 100 degree heat. There's no usable image that will result unless its close by.

I can do some shleping!

digital029art · 07-24-2013, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

Here's a picture of what the Canon Cannon could do:

http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1521&stc=1&d=1169756917

This is great - a lens that comes with it's own seat!!

froeschle · 07-25-2013, 03:42 AM

I would like to see a comparison of pictures taken with an A* 1200/8 and an F(A)* 600/4 + 2x.

Imho, >f4 is not really a good idea with a Q.

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07-24-2013, 12:22 AM - 1 Like	#2
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Someone needs to post pictures taken with Q using this thing...

07-24-2013, 12:58 AM	#3
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by ruggiex Someone needs to post pictures taken with Q using this thing... I'd be interested to try. Both Clinton and I have copies....perhaps someone else now?

07-24-2013, 01:37 AM	#4
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Originally posted by ruggiex Someone needs to post pictures taken with Q using this thing... The crop multiplier of a Q is 5.5x, so a 1200mm lens on a Q = 6600mm. The Canon "Cannon" had a focal length of 5200mm. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/211052-canon-cannon.html So a Q + the A* 1200mm should be able to see farther than the Canon Cannon. Here's a picture of what the Canon Cannon could do: http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1521&stc=1&d=1169756917 It's hard to fathom what 6600mm would be like. You would need a serious tripod/gimbal setup, and some sort of aerial/satellite/gps targeting confirmation to make sure you're taking a picture of what you actually want to take a picture of. That, or serious skillz. It would probably have some crazy macro applications too. So if anyone is able to do this, please try it and share the results!

07-24-2013, 02:26 AM	#5
dragon132312 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Originally posted by SteveM I'd be interested to try. Both Clinton and I have copies....perhaps someone else now? I tried on mine with the moon it was about quarter of the moon in the frame not as clear i i would have hoped to much pollution in the air and moves out of the frame quickly as well , have not had much chance to take it out lately

07-24-2013, 04:56 AM	#6
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	check out my comparison of the pentax q with the 500mm, the 500mm and 1.7 adapter and the 500 mm + 1.7 adapter and the 1.4 teleconverter The final crop equivalent focal range is: 500mm x 1.7 x 1.4 x 5.6 = 6664 photo 4 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing!

07-24-2013, 06:37 AM	#7
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Originally posted by EarlVonTapia Here's a picture of what the Canon Cannon could do: Neat! Originally posted by pearsaab check out my comparison of the pentax q with the 500mm, the 500mm and 1.7 adapter and the 500 mm + 1.7 adapter and the 1.4 teleconverter Wow nice results you got there.

07-24-2013, 07:49 AM	#8
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by ruggiex Neat! Wow nice results you got there. thanks!!! you don't need the a 1200...just a q and the qk adapter

07-24-2013, 09:46 AM	#9
nomadkng Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,448	add a gyrostabilizer and a saddle mounted tripod, connect a wireless laptop and wireless flight control from an RC plane, could send out your horse in front and control the camera remotely from a computer waist/shoulder sling....lol at 20 pounds just for the lens, I wouldn't be hiking very far with it without a pack animal to carry it anyone have a llama?

07-24-2013, 10:42 AM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	SteveM has posted some pretty cool shots using his $7500 eBay Best Offer win A*1200, a gimbal head and no aiming device of a moving wind surfer, taken at several hundred yards, from the top of a cliff. Really - truly amazing captures just to get the subject in the frame - and then to be focused and exposed correclty = Skillz!

07-24-2013, 10:45 AM	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by SteveM I'd be interested to try. Both Clinton and I have copies....perhaps someone else now? I'll gladly lend you my extra Q and Q for K Converter equipped with the tripod foot just to see the results Actually, really - PM if you want to try it.

07-24-2013, 12:56 PM	#12
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,912 Original Poster	I've got a converter, I just haven't been able to bring myself to shlep this all out so that I can take a 6000+mm pic in this 100 degree heat. There's no usable image that will result unless its close by. Besides, I've got the 2000mm to try it with also.

07-24-2013, 04:16 PM	#13
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Originally posted by Clinton I've got a converter, I just haven't been able to bring myself to shlep this all out so that I can take a 6000+mm pic in this 100 degree heat. There's no usable image that will result unless its close by. I can do some shleping!

07-24-2013, 04:51 PM	#14
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	Originally posted by EarlVonTapia Here's a picture of what the Canon Cannon could do: http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1521&stc=1&d=1169756917 This is great - a lens that comes with it's own seat!!

07-25-2013, 03:42 AM	#15
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 552	I would like to see a comparison of pictures taken with an A* 1200/8 and an F(A)* 600/4 + 2x. Imho, >f4 is not really a good idea with a Q.