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Forum: Pentax Q 03-16-2022, 03:37 PM  
Let's share shots with Q!
Posted By rmcnelly
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That lens has a lot of character!
Forum: Ricoh GR 10-17-2021, 10:03 AM  
GR III - photos from owners
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,617
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Ricoh GR III street shots

Street by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Street Shadows by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

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Ricoh GR III w/Med Graduation and ND filters.

Norfolk viewed from Portsmouth at Dawn by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Ricoh GR 09-18-2021, 11:47 AM  
GR III - photos from owners
Posted By rmcnelly
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Old Sailor by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Ricoh GR III
Forum: Ricoh GR 09-17-2021, 05:07 PM  
Cicada Husk
Posted By rmcnelly
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Thanks folks!
Forum: Ricoh GR 09-17-2021, 12:14 PM  
Cicada Husk
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Cicada Husk
Ricoh GR III Macro mode, severe crop and rotated.

Cicada Husk by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Ricoh GR 09-15-2021, 03:20 PM  
New owner, how to charge GR III?
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 4
Views: 7,906
So I just have to use more force?

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I just used more force and it popped open.

I ordered the factory charger to go with it.

The camera is even smaller than expected.
Forum: Ricoh GR 09-15-2021, 03:07 PM  
New owner, how to charge GR III?
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 4
Views: 7,906
My Street Edition GR just arrived and I don’t seem able to open the door covering the USB-C port. I tried using a fingernail to pry it open with moderate force and it did not budge

What am I doing wrong? Just not enough force, or is there some trick to this?

— Rick
Forum: Lens Clubs 12-06-2019, 10:58 AM  
The Mirror Lens Club!
Posted By rmcnelly
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My understanding is the filters in the Tamron are part of the optical system, so the clear filter must be used if not using the color ones.

Some of your photos look unfocused and others look like lens or camera shake.

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Jack,

I think you might get better results if you raise your iso. There is a trade off here between shutter speed and iso.
Forum: Pentax Q 10-08-2019, 08:56 AM  
Sticky: Adapted lenses tested on the Q : the reference thread
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,150
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Yes it is that lens, no that is not a good price. You can find them for less than $100 shipped, with case and filters if you are patient and have good search skills.
Forum: Pentax Q 10-05-2019, 05:46 PM  
Sticky: Adapted lenses tested on the Q : the reference thread
Posted By rmcnelly
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Moon tonight. Left this in color.
Q-S1 w/Tamron 55B SP 500mm/8 Mirror

Moon by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 10-05-2019, 05:45 PM  
The Mirror Lens Club!
Posted By rmcnelly
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Moon tonight. Left this in color.
Q-S1 w/Tamron 55B SP 500mm/8 Mirror

Moon by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 10-04-2019, 06:28 PM  
The Mirror Lens Club!
Posted By rmcnelly
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If bringing the camera outside from an air conditioned or heated room, the lens needs to settle down to the outside temp. It’s a relatively small lens compared to telescopes, but it helps to let them settle to the outside temp.

This one was shot in the late afternoon and the sky was blue. Less contrast to deal with. Sometimes the atmosphere has too much temperature variations at different altitudes, and under those “seeing conditions” it’s much harder to get a good shot. Think of looking down a long asphalt highway on a really hot day, and how the image shimmers above it due to the heat. I suspect the atmosphere is more stable well after nightfall or during the day, less so at sunset or sunrise.

You’ll also get a better image when the moon is high up in the sky, when it’s low on the horizon you are looking through much more of the atmosphere, with more temperature fluctuations. Having the fixed display on the back of the Q makes it really tough to shoot straight overhead.

I have a magnifier attached to the back of the Q-S1 to help focus on the rear display, and use the camera’s zoom in on focus mode and have the focus highlight turned off. I just focus by what looks sharpest to my eye. Set the camera to the lowest iso, this was iso 100, 1/250 sec exposure using 2 sec shutter delay. I took about 10 shots and refocused every 2-3, and chose the best one to edit.

I used Lr to edit with a B&W Profile. I just play with all the sliders to get a black sky and brighten up the light areas. You can also adjust the color temperature and tint sliders as it will alter the brightness/contrast of the B&W image. I ended up not using much sharpening, whatever I tried looked bad. You can also adjust clarity and dehaze to get more detail, but it’s easy to go over board.

I’m certainly no expert at this, but hope it helps.
Forum: Pentax Q 10-04-2019, 02:57 PM  
Sticky: Adapted lenses tested on the Q : the reference thread
Posted By rmcnelly
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Views: 664,595
Pentax Q-S1 w/Tamron 55B SP 500mm/8, no crop.

Moon by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 10-04-2019, 02:55 PM  
The Mirror Lens Club!
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,239
Views: 466,995
Pentax Q-S1 w/Tamron 55B SP 500mm/8, no crop.

Moon by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax Q 10-03-2019, 02:57 AM  
Sticky: Adapted lenses tested on the Q : the reference thread
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,150
Views: 664,595
Correct, not K mount.
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-24-2019, 03:04 PM  
The Mirror Lens Club!
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,239
Views: 466,995
Mmm, I’m clearly not a fan of those images.
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-22-2019, 01:35 PM  
The Mirror Lens Club!
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,239
Views: 466,995
Thanks! Yes, it’s converted to b&w. I’ll try a re-edit and see what I can do keeping it in color.

—Rick
Forum: Pentax Q 09-21-2019, 05:20 AM  
Sticky: Adapted lenses tested on the Q : the reference thread
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,150
Views: 664,595
Pentax Q-S1 w/Tamron 55B SP 500mm/8 mirror, no crop.

Moon by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-21-2019, 05:19 AM  
The Mirror Lens Club!
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,239
Views: 466,995
Pentax Q-S1 w/Tamron 55B SP 500mm/8 mirror, no crop.

Moon by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-17-2019, 05:22 PM  
The Mirror Lens Club!
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,239
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Shot low in the sky in some haze.
Pentax Q-S1 w/Tamron 55B SP 500mm/8, no crop. The Q-S1 has a crop factor of 4.65 = 2,325mm equivalent focal length.
I look forward to trying this combo when the moon isn't so full.

Moon low in sky by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax Q 09-17-2019, 05:20 PM  
Sticky: Adapted lenses tested on the Q : the reference thread
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,150
Views: 664,595
Shot low in the sky in some haze.
Pentax Q-S1 w/Tamron 55B SP 500mm/8, no crop. The Q-S1 has a crop factor of 4.65 = 2,325mm equivalent focal length.

Moon low in sky by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-09-2019, 12:52 PM  
The Mirror Lens Club!
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,239
Views: 466,995
It is really nice having the tripod mount, quickly able to level the lens, or rotate to portrait position.

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Thanks!

Your pics on the review page helped me determine this had the sliding hood before purchase. The give away was the orientation of “Tamron SP” on the hood.
Forum: Lens Clubs 09-09-2019, 06:30 AM  
The Mirror Lens Club!
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 1,239
Views: 466,995
Reading this thread helped me decide to purchase a near mint Tamron 55B SP 500mm/8 in case with filters. This one has a slide out hood and the tripod mount. I’ve been very pleased with it’s performance. Here are some shots using different non-Pentax cameras:

Handheld using GX8 w/Tamron SP 500mm/8 55B for equivalent 1000mm fl.

Flower by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Flower by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Busy Bee by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Busy Bee by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Donut Bokeh by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

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And these using the Fuji X-H1 w/Tamron 55B SP 500mm/8 Mirror for equivalent 750mm fl. Click on the pics to view them full size on Flickr.

Cropped shot of the moon:

Moon by Rick McNelly, on Flickr


Handheld shot:

Donut bokeh by Rick McNelly, on Flickr


Tripod mounted shots from the cemetery:

Cemetery flowers by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Cemetery reflection by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Cemetery by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Cemetery flowers by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Cemetery flag by Rick McNelly, on Flickr


These two are my favorites:

Cemetery Bunny by Rick McNelly, on Flickr

Cemetery Angel by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax Q 07-03-2019, 06:37 PM  
Let's share shots with Q!
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 6,906
Views: 1,196,813
Q-S1 w/07 Mount Shield Lens

Tree by Rick McNelly, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax Q 07-03-2019, 11:59 AM  
Let's share shots with Q!
Posted By rmcnelly
Replies: 6,906
Views: 1,196,813
What is the mod to achieve infinity focus? Oh, never mind, I found the thread!

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/136-pentax-q/363265-focus-adjust-pentax-07-shield-lens.html
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