Posts for: CraigFair
Jan 19, 2015 21:23:30 #
azlee wrote:
I layered these in Photoshop to show the movement from one night to the next. 7DMKll 5 seconds, ISO 6400 24mm f/4.0
Nice composite AzLee.
Craig
Jan 19, 2015 21:21:55 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
I would guess an Oof airliner w contrail. Possibly with sun glare on it.
My thoughts too.
Craig
Jan 19, 2015 21:18:23 #
Oknoder wrote:
I was finally able to find Lovejoy, this also was ... (show quote)
Really nice shot Matthew
I had trouble with my stacks also. It didn't occur to me the comet was moving across the sky DUH.
Craig
Jan 19, 2015 21:14:12 #
dlmorris wrote:
Taken using the Tamron 150-600, mostly at the 150 setting. I would have gone more, but was having trouble tracking accurately. There is some slight trailing, but I guess that will have to do. Will attempt some more processing tomorrow...
Great job DL. That lens is awesome.
Craig
Jan 19, 2015 19:52:48 #
RedArrow wrote:
You did great job of focusing on the hawks. IMHO these are Red-Shouldered Hawks.
Thank you for the compliment.
I am sorry you are absolutely correct.
Craig
Jan 19, 2015 19:30:07 #
Red-Shouldered Hawks are never this cooperative expect when pinned down by a Murder of Crows. About 15 crows had them hiding in my Oak tree for about a 1/2 hr. It gave me plenty of time to shot some, setup my tripod, shoot some more, adjust my settings and shoot some more.
Then these 2 little yellow breasted birds just sat on the powerline totally unconcerned by the goings on.
Craig
Then these 2 little yellow breasted birds just sat on the powerline totally unconcerned by the goings on.
Craig
Jan 19, 2015 19:01:17 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Canon 7D
/5.6
420.0 mm
1 second
4000
Not enough mag for the tail and could not get my tracking mount to track.
/5.6
420.0 mm
1 second
4000
Not enough mag for the tail and could not get my tracking mount to track.
My luck wasn't much better. We had a light overcast and could barley bring the tail out with 12 in the stack. Tonight maybe.
Craig
Jan 19, 2015 18:54:15 #
LukesBeach wrote:
I want to take my equipment up a notch, but
I was thinking 6D, 7D (Mark II), maybe the 70, etc.
I do wildlife and landscape. Do I need or want a full frame? Will my EF lenses even work on them (All Canon except for a Tamron 150-600).
Thanks everyone.
I was thinking 6D, 7D (Mark II), maybe the 70, etc.
I do wildlife and landscape. Do I need or want a full frame? Will my EF lenses even work on them (All Canon except for a Tamron 150-600).
Thanks everyone.
You just invested in some really nice glass with the Tamron 150-600mm
get a camera that's going to do it some justice. Canon 5DIII
Craig
Jan 18, 2015 14:19:26 #
oldtool2 wrote:
Craig,
The photos that closely match what I see are from the Sigma. The color is almost identical to what I see when I look out the door.
Jim D
The photos that closely match what I see are from the Sigma. The color is almost identical to what I see when I look out the door.
Jim D
Thank you Jim, it's kind of what I thought.
I really did want the Corvette but the Camaro was in my price range.
Craig
Jan 18, 2015 14:08:16 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Fiddled and tweaked my columniation and was rewarded with this shot.
EOS 7D
SCT 11" with 2X Barlow
f/10
ISO 200
Lightroom to remove some noise, remove color cast from filter and to crop.
Still have not been able to get a stack.
EOS 7D
SCT 11" with 2X Barlow
f/10
ISO 200
Lightroom to remove some noise, remove color cast from filter and to crop.
Still have not been able to get a stack.
Now you're cooking with Gas Jim this is the way I'd like to be able to shoot.
The Barlow gives a little Color Aberration but that doesn't bother me.
Do you have any Lenses you can use for Afocal Photos?
Just wondering because I have one, a 17mm, I'll be trying on Jupiter.
Craig
Jan 17, 2015 20:06:51 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
:thumbup:
You're welcome Douglass and thanks for stopping by.
Craig
Jan 17, 2015 20:05:40 #
mrova wrote:
I just can't get my eye on that thing tonight, might step out again in a bit.
But I'm really looking forward to your next shot! I've gotta figure out a way to get some gear for this sort of thing!
But I'm really looking forward to your next shot! I've gotta figure out a way to get some gear for this sort of thing!
Get between Aldebaran and the Pleiades and work your way West and you will find the green snowball. It's actually pretty big just dim. I use 30 sec exposures and ISO 1600.
Good luck.
Craig
Jan 17, 2015 19:09:55 #
Erv wrote:
Very nice Craig!!! It is going to be clear here tomorrow and a little warmer so I might go out and play a little.
Erv
Erv
Thank you Erv. Good luck in your hunt and with clear skies.
I'm going back out tonight and see if I can shoot a dozen lights and darks to do some stacking and see if I can get that tail to really standout.
Craig
Jan 17, 2015 17:14:10 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 30
ISO Speed 2000
Live View Shooting ON
Celestron 11" SCT
Cleaned up some noise with Canon Photo Pro
Tv(Shutter Speed) 30
ISO Speed 2000
Live View Shooting ON
Celestron 11" SCT
Cleaned up some noise with Canon Photo Pro
Really really nice Jim, it's amazing what you can do with the right equipment :thumbup: :thumbup:
Craig
Jan 17, 2015 17:11:53 #
Astronomy Picture of the Day site. Todays picture is the Comet Lovejoy
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html