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Jun 26, 2017 17:09:26 #
Edia wrote:
It seems to me that buying a particular camera to shoot solar eclipses is counter productive. How many eclipses do you plan to shoot in the life of your camera? If you are determined to shoot an eclipse then rent the equipment you need. Keep your P900 for everything else.
You must have missed where the OP said "And in the future ..."
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Jun 26, 2017 17:18:17 #
Bill_de wrote:
You must have missed where the OP said "And in the future ..."
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How many eclipses will there be in the future? Maybe for future eclipses there will be new and improved cameras. It still does not make sense to buy a camera for it's ability to shoot eclipses.
Jun 26, 2017 17:43:01 #
There will be lots of fantastic, professionally shot solar eclipse pix available on the web and for sale for much less money than the equipment you plan to buy. Then, again it may be overcast where you plan to shoot. I'm going to watch the event on TV.
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Jun 26, 2017 18:16:45 #
Edia wrote:
How many eclipses will there be in the future? Maybe for future eclipses there will be new and improved cameras. It still does not make sense to buy a camera for it's ability to shoot eclipses.
Since you didn't go back and read all the words in the original post, I'll bring them to you here:
"... and in the future photographing stars and the solar system."
Stars and the solar system has nothing to do with waiting for another eclipse.
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Jun 26, 2017 18:47:25 #
Thanks....I guess I should have mentioned I have a 67mm solar filter lens (72 mm outer diameter but thread size is 67 mm which fits the nikon p900)
Jun 26, 2017 18:57:41 #
Janxzy wrote:
I currently own a Nikon Coolpix P900. Bought it t... (show quote)
Adding....due to responses unrelated to my question.
I have a 67 mm (thread size) solar filter and have solar filter glasses and bought a sheet of 8x8 filter material just in case I have to make one for any new camera purchase.
I need a 2nd camera that I can mount on my equatorial mount (I-optron Sky Tracker Pro,) will run on auto pilot after aligning with polaris, AND....will take photos in RAW format.
I also want it to be able to wifi my pix over toy ohone like the P900.
I have the ability to take the shots with the equipment in hand. What I don't have is the ability to take pix in RAW format so I can overlay several photos to create more powerful images and more importantly....I have very limited knowledge about cameras and lens specs which is why I asked tje question that I did.
Also...the tech spec advice from the expert
How large you want the sun to be in the frame will determine what focal length lens to use. For a DSLR camera with a full frame FX sensor, choose a focal length of 2000mm or less. For a DSLR camera that has a DX sensor, the maximum focal length is about 1300mm; any longer and you won’t be able to get the entire sun in the frame.
However, if you also want to capture the sun’s corona during the phase of totality, then you should choose a focal length that’s shorter still—no more than 1400mm for an FX (full frame sensor) camera, or 900mm for a Nikon DX camera.
Jun 27, 2017 16:39:56 #
I was expecting the sale to occur near July 4th. Thanks for the heads up.
My D7200 is on the way (at $100 off with free shipping.)
I expect a few busy months of fun learning about the D7200.
My D7200 is on the way (at $100 off with free shipping.)
I expect a few busy months of fun learning about the D7200.
Bill_de wrote:
Nikon 4 day refurb sale
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Jun 27, 2017 17:29:10 #
jouster wrote:
I was expecting the sale to occur near July 4th. Thanks for the heads up.
My D7200 is on the way (at $100 off with free shipping.)
I expect a few busy months of fun learning about the D7200.
My D7200 is on the way (at $100 off with free shipping.)
I expect a few busy months of fun learning about the D7200.
Since you got it in time, we'll be looking forward to your fireworks shots.
Enjoy!
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Jun 27, 2017 23:45:55 #
I think I got spoiled by the flip out color screen on my P900. Everything else looks like they have hard fixed screens.
My bad knee is not happy with this turn of events
My bad knee is not happy with this turn of events
Jun 28, 2017 06:27:58 #
Janxzy wrote:
I think I got spoiled by the flip out color screen on my P900.
The D500 has a flip out screen. Give your knee a treat.
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Jun 28, 2017 09:45:06 #
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