I added a few samples of the raynox on the Q both the 06 zoom and 01 prime: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/248-q-macro Most of the images are with fill in flash from the Q flash. Scroll down and click on the image for a larger version. It's not perfect, once Pentax releases a macro for the Q I'll bite but for now it's amazing what I can do with a pocket camera.
Toine On 31 March 2013 00:08, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: > Your approach is certainly much more elegant than what I tried. The Raynox > on the 06 telephoto zoom retains the compactness of the overall Q kit. Do > you have any sample images taken through the Raynox? I had initially > considered this approach but was concerned about the Q's AF and the 06 zoom > - it was pretty slow without a closeup diopter and I worried it it would be > too slow with one. I tested the Q and 0y with a reverse mounted 50mm and had > major problems getting AF to work, but when it did the results were great. > The v 1.11 firmware seems to address the AF issue with the original Q and > the 06 telephoto - it is quite fast even in dim light - so the Raynox is > looking appealing. Your flash diffuser is a great idea as well! A Q sized > P-TTL flash would also be great. > > The Bolt Ring Light and M 50mm macro has potential, but clearly not for > flying insects. I am also looking forward to using the Bolt on the K-5 for > general macro shooting, more int he area of fill light than anything else. > > - Mark > > > > > On 3/30/2013 3:04 PM, Toine wrote: >> >> Funny effect on the wings. >> Pentax has a telephoto macro on the lens road map. For now I'm happy >> with the raynox 250 in front of the 06 zoom. The internal flash works >> with this setup (no shadow from the lens). I "build" a flash diffuser. >> >> http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/248-q-macro >> >> Tried the AF200FG with a diffusor on the Q. It's better but heavy >> compared to the camera/lens. maybe a flash bracket helps but it all >> adds volume. Let's hope Pentax designs a little PTTL flash for the Q >> which works with the future macro lens. >> >> Toine >> >> On 29 March 2013 23:54, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote: >>> >>> Yesterday I tested the nifty Q Macro outfit I had cobbled together on >>> some >>> bees and found a surprising new wrinkle - rolling shutter distortion! I >>> put >>> my earlier comments (posted here on the list) and the latest developments >>> into a blog post that you can find here: >>> >>> http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ >>> >>> Permalink: >>> >>> >>> http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/more-pentax-q-macro-experiments-1 >>> >>> I guess I still have some work to do... >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
