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Comment by smc posted on Should I buy a 'Q' at 02/12/2012 - 17:05
The flash can be used in the down position so does not have to be popped up, although it does help with red eye.
The Q is well built, with a DSLR interface and both 8mm and zoom are good quality optics. I am struggling slightly with set up of the quick dial on the front - my only gripe. The dof filter is slightly odd but works.
The camera just urges you to have fun but is also a serious photographic tool. Try it, the deals at the moment for the twin lens kit are excellent.
The Q is well built, with a DSLR interface and both 8mm and zoom are good quality optics. I am struggling slightly with set up of the quick dial on the front - my only gripe. The dof filter is slightly odd but works.
The camera just urges you to have fun but is also a serious photographic tool. Try it, the deals at the moment for the twin lens kit are excellent.
Comment by smc posted on Should I buy a 'Q' at 02/12/2012 - 06:20
I think this is a mix of photographers. Looks interesting and will certainly drop by to see it.
Comment by smc posted on HCB in colour at 17/11/2012 - 05:54
Resurrecting this - the DA 40/2.8 works beautifully on film. Very slight vignetting (no more than normal FF lens). Even corner resolution is good as far as I can tell. The lens has a 3d look with excellent colours. I keep an MZ6 just to use with this lens. FF digital might provide bigger challenges of course.
Comment by smc posted on When the FF Pentax comes out, what lenses can you use from day one? at 17/11/2012 - 05:47
Ordered the acmaxxx and wil use a cut down iphone film protector in the interim. Enjoying the Q immensely.
Comment by smc posted on Q screen protector at 10/11/2012 - 19:11
The K01 implementation is good, almost like a dof button, showing in/out of focus areas clearly.
Comment by smc posted on Focus peaking - how are you finding it? at 09/11/2012 - 18:04
Does anyone produce a GGS type glass screen protector for the Q. Having just got hold of one (very nice kit) I am keen to protect it.
Thanks
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Comment by smc posted on Q screen protector at 09/11/2012 - 18:01
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Comment by smc posted on Q for sale at 07/11/2012 - 22:15
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Comment by smc posted on Q for sale at 05/11/2012 - 07:46
I have a few but will need to dig them out. Not often used these days.
Comment by smc posted on WANTED: Asahi Pentax 49mm filters at 04/11/2012 - 17:55
Good point about the wide angle. For me the Q is crying out for a wide angle, compact prime for, inter alia, street photography. There is one on the lens roadmap (2013 or later), I hope it is 2013. I use only the 8.5mm (47mm equivalent) which is compact enough to make the Q just pocketable. The zoom is quite a bit bigger. Once the wide angle comes out then I suspect it will be on the camera 90% of the time.
One other thing to mention - the silent/soft shutter, small sensor and short fl lenses mean much lower shutter speeds or lower ISO are possible before camera movement and camera blur becomes an issue. The stuff Leica users dream of.