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The Q generates a similar excitement to that which the original Auto110 did. You see it, you want it, it's a beautiful thing in its own right.

However, in addition , it actually takes excellent images as well. It isn't as easy to use universally as a DSLR, but it's not an all purpose camera. I can carry a Q where I can't carry a DSLR and I can make it work for me to make images that I can use.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax Q - what aspect ratio at 14/08/2012 - 19:20

This is a quote from the test I did for EPZ:

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The manual claims a continuous burst at 6fps in JPEG can be maintained for 25 frames. My own test suggests that this is a conservative estimate and I found that the frame rate only dropped from maximum after approximately 28 frames.

Other factors will be, as Ken says, if you shoot RAW and also the shutter speed used. Slower shutter speeds will dictate lower frame rates.
Edit: the test was performed using a standard SanDisk 4GB SD card, nothing super fast or special about it.

Comment by johnriley posted on Memory card write speed at 14/08/2012 - 07:58

Link corrected.

Comment by johnriley posted on Shooting legacy glass on Pentax Q - any recommendations? at 13/08/2012 - 18:16

I haven't seen a date for the adapater, but my guess would be perhaps around Photokina time?

Macro lenses are expensive, and they are all good. How about the FA 100mm f3.5, relatively low cost, or if you want a 50mm perhaps a manual focus lens. The trouble is, these are quite rare and fetch high prices.

Sigma may be another possibility, or the 55mm Vivitar, which is excellent. Perhaps £60 if you can find one, but still manual focus I'm afraid.

Comment by johnriley posted on Shooting legacy glass on Pentax Q - any recommendations? at 13/08/2012 - 17:30

Indeed so. I've had a look at the adapters on eBay and haven't got round to ordering any yet. I was waiting to see what the Pentax K adapter looked like, when it finally arrives.

Comment by johnriley posted on Shooting legacy glass on Pentax Q - any recommendations? at 13/08/2012 - 16:59

I think Steve is saying that there are opportunities to travel cheaper if you carry some item for a courier company.

Comment by johnriley posted on Slightly off-topic, but... at 13/08/2012 - 16:45

You can use K mount, screw thread, C mount...all sorts of lenses. I would just experiment and have fun doing it. You'll find all sorts of adapters and lenses on eBay, so someone is already having a go, somewhere.

Comment by johnriley posted on Shooting legacy glass on Pentax Q - any recommendations? at 13/08/2012 - 16:42

Re 35mm lenses, they were at one time the only amateur wide angle in general use. By the late 1960s the 28mm was creeping in, but quite a bit more expensive. During the 1970s the 28mm was the mainstay, then the 24mm started to gain a foothold....and so it goes on.

35mm lenses are now the standard lens for APS-C format.

Comment by johnriley posted on Look what SRS have in stock at 13/08/2012 - 12:51

I've removed the full stop and the link now works.

Comment by johnriley posted on The Pentax Q - a real World user review at 13/08/2012 - 12:42

I think the problem is that you need a minimum number of characters to make a search. Q is unfortunately only one character. It may be that there are no threads titled pentax Q either.

However, if you go to the Pentax Mirrorless Cameras section you will find them all there, uncluttered with anything else apart from the K-01.

Hope that helps!

Comment by johnriley posted on anyone know how to use the search on this site at 13/08/2012 - 12:09

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