Dog (Pentax Q)

by MattMatic

A sample of what can be achieved with the Pentax Q and prime lens 01.

This has been through a workflow:
1. Developed in Lightroom from RAW DNG file
2. Working mask generated with Topaz ReMask 3
3. Used Photoshop tools to refine mask
4. Applied Photoshop Lens Blur for background
5. A touch of Topaz Adjust
6. Resize for web

Yes, there's a few little mask errors here and there that could be improved on, but I'm short of time

Honestly, I'm astonished with what I can get out of this little beastie! Its small size is definitely an advantage for these type of shots (actually a 'grab shot')

Enjoy large
Uploaded14/08/2012 - 13:31
CategoryPets / Captive animals
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milamber
Posted 14/08/2012 - 13:44 Link
Brilliant - seriously considering one of these because of the size and versatility, but doubt it could replace my K-r?
MattMatic
Posted 14/08/2012 - 13:54 Link
Chris, no it won't replace a current dSLR. Depth of field is huge, and at the moment you get 28-80mm equiv zoom and 47mm prime (plus fish eye option).

In terms of image quality, the K-5 will trump the Q (of course), but the Q is stupidly portable. Carry the Q for a while and the K-5 + DA*16-50 feels like a lead brick

But the Q is just an incredible amount of fun, with almost the same UI as the K-5 etc. And, because it's so small and quiet it opens up other image possibilities that just cannot be done with a dSLR

I just wanted to show with this image what can be achieved from this little gem

You need both
Matt
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Edited by MattMatic: 14/08/2012 - 13:55
Northgrain
Posted 14/08/2012 - 14:42 Link
That's highly impressive - and the portability argument is a very strong 'un.

V. cute dog as well
autumnlight
Posted 14/08/2012 - 16:30 Link
Fantastic head shot and pp.
MattMatic
Posted 14/08/2012 - 17:20 Link
Thanks Tim & Maria
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focus
Posted 14/08/2012 - 20:26 Link
Very very impressive!! - mary.
davidstorm
Posted 14/08/2012 - 23:31 Link
Great shot and masterful PP.

Regards
David
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MattMatic
Posted 15/08/2012 - 11:05 Link
Thank you
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szgabor
Posted 16/08/2012 - 08:37 Link
Nice colours and details. Nicely taken shot impressive treatment.
Regards,
Gábor
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