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Nice set and a super location
Comment by SSF1957 posted on Becca in Cornwall at 20/10/2025 - 08:09
Nice set. There is definitely a joy to getting out on your own with the camera
Comment by SSF1957 posted on Out cycling with the camera. at 15/10/2025 - 07:28
Great Colours
Comment by SSF1957 posted on Last of the dahlias. at 15/10/2025 - 07:18
A few shots from our time away in Yorkshire, in particular Whitby
1. Cafe / Tea Rooms at the foot of the Abbey steps. Pentax K3iii Monochrome and Pentax-FA 35mm
2. Pubs - 2 portrait oriented shots stitched together in LR.Pentax K3iii Monochrome and Pentax-FA 35mm. Played with the sky a touch.
3. The Abbey. Pentax K3iii Monochrome and HD PENTAX-DA 11-18mm F2.8ED DC
4. The Abbey. Pentax K3iii and HD PENTAX-DA 11-18mm F2.8ED DC
5. The Abbey (again!)Pentax K3iii Monochrome and HD PENTAX-DA 11-18mm F2.8ED DC.
maybe took the dramatic sky a bit too far?
1. Cafe / Tea Rooms at the foot of the Abbey steps. Pentax K3iii Monochrome and Pentax-FA 35mm
2. Pubs - 2 portrait oriented shots stitched together in LR.Pentax K3iii Monochrome and Pentax-FA 35mm. Played with the sky a touch.
3. The Abbey. Pentax K3iii Monochrome and HD PENTAX-DA 11-18mm F2.8ED DC
4. The Abbey. Pentax K3iii and HD PENTAX-DA 11-18mm F2.8ED DC
5. The Abbey (again!)Pentax K3iii Monochrome and HD PENTAX-DA 11-18mm F2.8ED DC.
maybe took the dramatic sky a bit too far?
To date I have only used my longer Pentax K lenses (which have the tripod collar) with the aftermarket adapter I use. My concern had been to eliminate unwanted movement on the image so faster shutter speeds have been the order of the day - this thread though has opened up a whole new rabbit hole for me to dive down
Geoff, should my resolve not to buy too much more kit crumble and I acquire the adapter I will let you know - you would be more than welcome to borrow it
Geoff, should my resolve not to buy too much more kit crumble and I acquire the adapter I will let you know - you would be more than welcome to borrow it
Comment by SSF1957 posted on WTB: Pentax K to Q-mount Adapter at 28/09/2025 - 08:20
GeoffMoore wrote:
Stephen - Yes.
The Q is limited to a maximum 2 sec exsposure when using a lens without a leaf shutter. The Offical adapter has a leaf shutter built in and the electronics allowing you then to extend the shutter to 30 Sec and bulb.
Stephen - Yes.
The Q is limited to a maximum 2 sec exsposure when using a lens without a leaf shutter. The Offical adapter has a leaf shutter built in and the electronics allowing you then to extend the shutter to 30 Sec and bulb.
Lubbyman wrote:
The leaf shutter also means that you don't get the motion artifacts that the electronic shutter can give.
The Pentax adapter also has an aperture ring which controls the aperture in lenses that don't have an aperture ring or have an A setting.
And there is the ability to attach a tripod foot to the adapter (the one used by the DA*300mm f4) so it can be tripod mounted as and when needed (not advisable to use the camera's tripod socket when a K-mount lens is attached, it's designed for light-weight Q lenses).
Steve
Steve and Geoff,The leaf shutter also means that you don't get the motion artifacts that the electronic shutter can give.
The Pentax adapter also has an aperture ring which controls the aperture in lenses that don't have an aperture ring or have an A setting.
And there is the ability to attach a tripod foot to the adapter (the one used by the DA*300mm f4) so it can be tripod mounted as and when needed (not advisable to use the camera's tripod socket when a K-mount lens is attached, it's designed for light-weight Q lenses).
Steve
Thank you both so much for enlightening me. Makes my little after market adapter look almost worthless in comparison (which is reflected appropriately in the price I paid )
Comment by SSF1957 posted on WTB: Pentax K to Q-mount Adapter at 27/09/2025 - 07:28
Lubbyman wrote:
Steve
Steve, enlighten me please, what is the difference between/ benefit of the Pentax adapter over the aftermarket (much cheaper) versions. Does it provide any different functionality?davidwozhere wrote:
Wow, these are not cheap!!
They weren't 5 years ago, either - £240 brand new from Ricoh Europe. But it is a high quality bit of kit. It wouldn't surprise me if I got the last new one in Europe. And in case you're wondering, I'm not selling!!Wow, these are not cheap!!
Steve
Stephen
Comment by SSF1957 posted on WTB: Pentax K to Q-mount Adapter at 26/09/2025 - 16:00
Beautiful set, the Master of Mist is back
Comment by SSF1957 posted on Same old, same old at 26/09/2025 - 07:17
