Posts for: CraigFair
Dec 1, 2014 11:23:23 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Ok, this is a test of the macro adjustment plate I just received. I didn't prep the subject which is a small windup train engine on its plastic track.
6 photo stack in photoshop using the auto align and auto merge layers function.
6 photo stack in photoshop using the auto align and auto merge layers function.
Looks good.
Did you stack different focus adjustments?
Craig
Dec 1, 2014 11:18:31 #
dlmorris wrote:
Good shot of Jupiter! For Andromeda, you'll do much better with either your 600mm or no more than 1000mm.
Thank you DL, I'll take your advice.
My 1000mm lens is f/11 but the 600mm is f/8. Any thoughts?
Craig
Nov 30, 2014 19:58:35 #
My last shots for a week or 2 till the weather clears again.
Craig
Craig
Nov 30, 2014 19:44:07 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Hand held and the only processing was cropping and 1 click of contrast.
Yes KISS, keep it simple silly. I always seem to over PP my shots.
Craig
Nov 30, 2014 15:27:37 #
PP in Lightroom, Topaz Details3 and Clarity.[/quote]
Both shot with Nikon D600 and Meade 8" 2000mm f/10 as Prime Focus.
#1 Andromeda cleaned up in Topaz Detail3 to show the Dust Lanes, the dark areas.
My tracking was slightly off so the stars are not as sharp as I would like.
#2 Jupiter, this is the first shot of Jupiter I've been able to show the Red & White bands.
Again nowhere as sharp as I would like it to be. I'm learning. PP in Lightroom & Topaz Detail3
Craig
Both shot with Nikon D600 and Meade 8" 2000mm f/10 as Prime Focus.
#1 Andromeda cleaned up in Topaz Detail3 to show the Dust Lanes, the dark areas.
My tracking was slightly off so the stars are not as sharp as I would like.
#2 Jupiter, this is the first shot of Jupiter I've been able to show the Red & White bands.
Again nowhere as sharp as I would like it to be. I'm learning. PP in Lightroom & Topaz Detail3
Craig
Nov 30, 2014 14:28:11 #
mborn wrote:
Probably cheaper to buy the whole set :)
If you plan on using all 13 yes much less cost. For the work I do I only use 4 and maybe 5 so cheaper for me to buy individuals.
Craig
Nov 30, 2014 13:57:33 #
Frank2013 wrote:
Do any of the Topaz products compliment Lightroom or do things Lightroom can't? I have been reading here some use it and others in addition to Lightroom. Haven't looked at it till now. Is that a good price or did they just jack it up and then discount?
A for instance, in Lightroom Clarity you have 3 sliders to work with. In Topaz Clarity you have 7.
And this carries across the board with Topaz products . They give you Much More Control over your PP product.
I love them. I am trying the whole Topaz package on the 30 day trial and will purchase the ones I use most.
Craig
Nov 30, 2014 13:41:47 #
tnzmzoom wrote:
I just bought the Nikon D7100. I am wondering if ... (show quote)
Your business is only going to be as good as the equipment you have.
Seriously, a DX camera and lens are not going to be up to the task. (Give it to your son)
You need an FX camera and a good long f/2.8 lens.
You and your son plan on exchanging lenses so stick with the Nikon Brand.
Gene recommends the Nikon D35 Camera, if he says it good for your application I believe it.
I may suggest the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. There are also some really good 3rd Party Lenses too, Sigma, Tamron and Tokina.
Look at the 150-600 lenses by Tamron and Sigma.
Craig
Nov 30, 2014 13:39:07 #
gwong1 wrote:
Craig, Thank you. I am getting into Astro Photography and with help from brucew29 am having better results. Gary
Gary. You can not go wrong listening to Bruce or others who frequent this Astronomical Photography Forum.
Craig
Nov 29, 2014 16:53:33 #
gwong1 wrote:
I shot the Waxing Moon last night at 38.2%. Set-Up:
Canon 7D, Tamron 150-600mm lens, Kenko 1.4X and 2.0X extenders stacked. Focal length 250mm. Both images were sharpened and cropped. Gary
Canon 7D, Tamron 150-600mm lens, Kenko 1.4X and 2.0X extenders stacked. Focal length 250mm. Both images were sharpened and cropped. Gary
Very nice work Gary. :thumbup:
Craig
Nov 28, 2014 15:28:32 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Thank you. I'm liking this stack process.
What program are you stacking Astronomical photos with?
Nov 28, 2014 14:52:59 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
I tried stacking using Photoshop align and merge.
This is what I got, rotated for SCT correction and slight Gaussian filter added to reduce noise.
This is what I got, rotated for SCT correction and slight Gaussian filter added to reduce noise.
Beautiful job of getting the core of the Nebula.
Craig
Nov 28, 2014 14:47:41 #
Now you're cooking with gas my friend!!!
Craig
Craig
Nov 28, 2014 13:38:04 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Thanks for the heads up on the sticky tape residue. But this is just the answer I was looking for so I'll improvise something instead of the tape. Eww sticky black tape on my new box flash surface? I don't think so just yet. ;o)
Nov 28, 2014 12:42:57 #