I'm getting a Q!

[Lurchorama]

Found a deal on Gumtree I couldnt say no to.
I've been humming and harring for a while now about a Q; but I figure I can use it to replace the K100D and the wifes rubbish little Fuji P&S.

And then I found this pic and it sealed the deal.

http://cdn.arstechnica.net/gadgets/pentaxq_hand_ir.jpg

Can't wait. Havent been this excited about a camera in ages.

[ameerat42]

Erre-er-ere-err!
Is it real?
Am.

[Lurchorama]

The Q arrived this morning!
Very happy!

[ameerat42]

The Q arrived this morning!
Very happy!
:cool:Err--RR-rrrhh!

Some pics with it?

[fillum]

http://cdn.arstechnica.net/gadgets/pentaxq_hand_ir.jpgIs that massive hand yours? No wonder you are called "Lurch"...:)

[Lurchorama]

Thats just a 'stock' photo I found.

Here is mine:

http://darksideofthepants.net/gallery/var/resizes/Camera/IMG_0026.JPG?m=1363220978 (http://darksideofthepants.net/gallery/var/albums/Camera/IMG_0026.JPG?m=1363220976)

[Rattus79]

Well, let's see some pics with it rather then OF it!! :D

I'm kinda curious as to how good they are. Reckon the wife may appreciate one.

[old dog]

looks a cute little retro thingy. I too am interested to see what it can turn out.

[ameerat42]

Yeah, I thought it was a reasonable preposition, too:rolleyes: (With, not Of.)

[Lurchorama]

Alright, Alright :D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/sets/72157632993912922/

[Kym]

The Q can take a K mount lens and there was a post about a Pentax 1200mm f/8 yesterday... That crops to a bit over 6000mm :lol:

[ameerat42]

Quute cam!

[K10D]

This is with the K to Q adapter and some results:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m38/GaryCatterick/Pentax%20Q/Q21mm_zpscde9ada8.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m38/GaryCatterick/Pentax%20Q/Q50mm_zps5e383558.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m38/GaryCatterick/Pentax%20Q/Q50mmc_zps1c5cbf41.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m38/GaryCatterick/Pentax%20Q/Q70mme_zps8c2dae79.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m38/GaryCatterick/Pentax%20Q/Q35mm_zpse0fdc66e.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m38/GaryCatterick/Pentax%20Q/Q21mmb_zpsee0eee40.jpg

It's not a bad little camera and gets some odd looks with a large lens up front.

Best regards

[frankoz]

I was curious about Q image quality; had seem some unflattering tests, however your shots look excellent.

Thanks for posting



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[Lurchorama]

Quick thread update.

Recently the Q got updated to the new Q7.
Faster and noticeably better image quality.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/12768973355_aabe62f093_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/12768973355/)
_IMP9242 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/12768973355/) by Mr Lurch (http://www.flickr.com/people/dsotp/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3785/12713114375_cb8d19cef9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/12713114375/)
_IMP9214 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/12713114375/) by Mr Lurch (http://www.flickr.com/people/dsotp/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5539/12610830183_b23b3fbd7e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/12610830183/)
_IGP9137 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/12610830183/) by Mr Lurch (http://www.flickr.com/people/dsotp/), on Flickr

And a funky new bag

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7430/12738304463_685835b1ac_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/12738304463/)
IMGP1427 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/12738304463/) by Mr Lurch (http://www.flickr.com/people/dsotp/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/12738307873_f2e968a185_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/12738307873/)
IMGP1430 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsotp/12738307873/) by Mr Lurch (http://www.flickr.com/people/dsotp/), on Flickr