Thanks, Toine. The quality looks very good. I definitely will be
looking at the Roynox again. Also thanks for pointing out the Q lens
roadmap - great to see the work 'macro' on it!
Mark
On 3/31/2013 5:37 AM, Toine wrote:
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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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
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