Question About Olympus Hi Res Shot and Is Comet Neowise A Hoax? Im haven't tried the hi res mode on my em5 2 yet because I've been using some old Nikon glass that probably doesn't have...

mflowe Loc: Port Deposit, MD

Im haven't tried the hi res mode on my em5 2 yet because I've been using some old Nikon glass that probably doesn't have enough resolving power to take advantage of it. I just ordered the m zuiko 7-14 2.8.
I thought I read somewhere that a firmware update to the em1 2 would take a separate exposure to combine in camera with the hi res shot to compensate for any subject movement. It would be at the camera's native resolution but I guess if you didn't pixel peep close enough you wouldn't notice.
My question is to anyone who has the em5 2 if that firmware update applies to it? I know I could always do it manually in PP, but would rather have the camera do it for me.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Just kidding about the comet, but I'm becoming frustrated in trying to see it. I have the Stellarium app on my iphone and have pinpointed where it's supposed to be. What's the best time?

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

mflowe wrote:

Im haven't tried the hi res mode on my em5 2 yet b... (show quote)

Hope to see it tonight. Will use binoculars though. Then I will look 6,800 years from now to see if it has changed any. If some jealous husband does not kill me between now and then.

unlucky2 Loc: Hemet Ca.

Here on the West coast the comet becomes visible just after 9 pm, directly below the Big Dipper. To see the comet with the naked eye you need a dark sky. I am using my 5Dsr with either the 50 1.8 or my 100-400. The 50 renders the scene better, but at 400 for 3 sec the tail details are very nice.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

mflowe wrote:

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I have an OM-D EM5 Mii and I LOVE it. But I and sorry I don’t have the answer to your question. I have not tried the hi-res mode. I sent the OM in for service today. It has developed a problem. When turned on, or from sleep , the EVF is black until the LCD is opened and closed. Olympus estimated $250 for the repair And paid in advance of course.

I’m glad I’m not the only one who can’t see the comet. I was looking right where it was supposed to be on the Star Walk app. Right under the Big Dipper between, sunset and 9:30. My girlfriend too. No sign of a comet. Nothing. Unlucky2 says you nee a dark night to see it. I was on a hilltop, had a good view of the horizon, but lots of city lights. Maybe city glow is obviating it.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

unlucky2 wrote:

Here on the West coast the comet becomes visible just after 9 pm, directly below the Big Dipper. To see the comet with the naked eye you need a dark sky. I am using my 5Dsr with either the 50 1.8 or my 100-400. The 50 renders the scene better, but at 400 for 3 sec the tail details are very nice.

Unlucky2 thanks for that info.

How big is it at arms length? The size of a penny? Larger smaller? I have not been able to see it yet.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

mflowe wrote:

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As far as the comet is concerned, the best time is when there are no clouds. I have been trying for a week and have had nothing but clouds. The comet should be visible at about 80 minutes after sunset.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

wdross wrote:

As far as the comet is concerned, the best time is when there are no clouds. I have been trying for a week and have had nothing but clouds. The comet should be visible at about 80 minutes after sunset.

Umm correct me if I’m wrong but all celestial events are best viewed with no clouds, correct?

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

JD750 wrote:

Umm correct me if I’m wrong but all celestial events are best viewed with no clouds, correct?

IS that the problem, here I was thinking that cloud cover would enhance my celestial viewing.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Architect1776 wrote:

IS that the problem, here I was thinking that cloud cover would enhance my celestial viewing.

😂

Maybe that is the problem!

mflowe Loc: Port Deposit, MD

JD750 wrote:

I have an OM-D EM5 Mii and I LOVE it. But I and s... (show quote)

Sorry to hear about your camera problem. So far so good with mine. Went out twice tonight to try and see the comet. Once after sunset and one around 10pm. At sunset there was a layer of clouds about hand width above the horizon, but my app showed the comet above them, still no see. No luck at 10 either.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

mflowe wrote:

Sorry to hear about your camera problem. So far so good with mine. Went out twice tonight to try and see the comet. Once after sunset and one around 10pm. At sunset there was a layer of clouds about hand width above the horizon, but my app showed the comet above them, still no see. No luck at 10 either.

Been looking, clear skies.
See big dipper.
Using binoculars to no avail.
Oh well next time in 6,800 years.

mflowe Loc: Port Deposit, MD

Architect1776 wrote:

Been looking, clear skies.
See big dipper.
Using binoculars to no avail.
Oh well next time in 6,800 years.

I'm in Maryland. Looking at Stellarium app right now. Comet should be just above the horizon slightly NW.Should dip below horizon about 2 and back up in the NE about 4.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Hmmm. Sounds like my experience last night. I’m on the west coast I’m going To drive up to the top of a local outlook in the SantA Monica mountains in a few minutes. I will advise results.

Does anyone know how large this comet will look to the Naked eye at arms length? The size of a penny? Or more like a star?

mflowe Loc: Port Deposit, MD

JD750 wrote:

Hmmm. Sounds like my experience last night. I’m on the west coast I’m going To drive up to the top of a local outlook in the SantA Monica mountains in a few minutes. I will advise results.

Does anyone know how large this comet will look to the Naked eye at arms length? The size of a penny? Or more like a star?

From the videos I've seen on youtube it certainly looks bigger than a star. Looks easy to spot with naked eye.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

JD750 wrote:

Umm correct me if I’m wrong but all celestial events are best viewed with no clouds, correct?

Very good point!