Posts for: CraigFair
Nov 11, 2014 14:26:51 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/
Today is an awesome shot of the Orion region including the flame, horsehead and great Orion nebula.
Enjoy
Today is an awesome shot of the Orion region including the flame, horsehead and great Orion nebula.
Enjoy
Awesome site.
Craig
Nov 11, 2014 14:23:11 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Does it do anything electronic? Nice macro 1:1 too.I have been turning pens for about 1 year. Like Macro Photography, I am getting better. This is the first circuit board pen I have turned.
Craig
Nov 10, 2014 11:37:56 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Color is changing fast as we are starting to get our first freezes of the year.
Trees are going from green to yellow and brown quickly.
Trees are going from green to yellow and brown quickly.
It's just so peaceful, really well thought out composition.
Craig
Nov 10, 2014 11:22:06 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Wow what a night of back an forth ball running.
The Lobos played an outstanding game against a tough rival and wound losing in the 4th quarter but not without a major fight. Here are a few shots from the game.
I shot the first half with the Kit 55-250 lens and changed over to my 70-200 L for half time and the remainder of the game.
The final shot is from 75 yards away and cropped for detail.
The Lobos played an outstanding game against a tough rival and wound losing in the 4th quarter but not without a major fight. Here are a few shots from the game.
I shot the first half with the Kit 55-250 lens and changed over to my 70-200 L for half time and the remainder of the game.
The final shot is from 75 yards away and cropped for detail.
"University of New Mexico Vs Boise State Football" Those are some stunning shots, I've tried shooting under the lights
and have had less than acceptable results. "The Catch" is perfect, you could not have caught it at a better moment.
The crowd in the background, the hands at the exact second of the catch, the faces are dark enough so they don't distract.
Also in the story, is the UNM guy going to rip the ball loose. Your camera settings and frames/sec where Right-on.
Very well done Jim, those sport photographers earn their money.
Craig
Nov 9, 2014 19:03:45 #
brucew29 wrote:
I took this photo last year using prime focus through my 33 year old Dynamax 8 telescope... I don't think that it was posted before but I might be mistaken... I take many photos at a time and sometimes I don't go through all of them... I also used Photoshop Elements 12 that I didn't have last year...
Nice job Bruce.
Craig
Nov 9, 2014 11:42:08 #
Algol wrote:
I live just 30 miles from Atlanta, GA and have had... (show quote)
"Light Pollution Reduction filter" Inquiring minds want to know which one did you purchase?? Great work.
Craig
Nov 9, 2014 10:31:32 #
Erv wrote:
It took +5 to get it right.
Erv
Erv
Thanks Erv, I tried +2 for while and didn't see much difference now I know why.
Nov 9, 2014 10:27:00 #
CraigFair wrote:
Your Canon and my Nikon record in H.264 Quicktime file (.mov)
We need to convert those to AVI or MPEG with a Video Converter
We need to convert those to AVI or MPEG with a Video Converter
Sorry, that should have been a question. I not that far yet, only what I've read.
Craig
Nov 8, 2014 20:23:26 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
I have yet to be able to stack from my canon video.
I don't know what I am doing wron but none if the video stackers will stack for me.
I don't know what I am doing wron but none if the video stackers will stack for me.
Your Canon and my Nikon record in H.264 Quicktime file (.mov)
We need to convert those to AVI or MPEG with a Video Converter
Nov 8, 2014 14:23:57 #
Erv wrote:
Hi Craig. Do the AF Fine Turn in camera. When I got my 28-300 I almost took it back. But doing this made it tack sharp for me.
Erv
Erv
Hi Erv, I have a Saved Value of 0 for my 28-300mm set to go. Just to get me started what + or - value did you wind up with?
Craig
Nov 8, 2014 13:58:22 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
I agree with Algol, very nice shot.
I have used Registax with pretty decent results as well.
It takes a little bit of effort but usually worth it.
Keep going, your doing well.
Just for grins take a look at this video clip I shot with my 11"
You'll see why some pics look great and others don't even though you don't touch anything. This was on a night of moderate twinkle.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/albuqshutterbug/15221061997/in/set-72157632797606691/
I have used Registax with pretty decent results as well.
It takes a little bit of effort but usually worth it.
Keep going, your doing well.
Just for grins take a look at this video clip I shot with my 11"
You'll see why some pics look great and others don't even though you don't touch anything. This was on a night of moderate twinkle.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/albuqshutterbug/15221061997/in/set-72157632797606691/
That is a really nice video inspite of the atmospheric waves. Do you Stack using AVI or MPEG?
Craig
Nov 8, 2014 10:11:36 #
Sunrise Moon and we get a little more contrast to wok with. This one was shot as JPEG not RAW. I can sure tell the difference.
Craig
Craig
Nov 8, 2014 10:00:01 #
Erv wrote:
Hi Scott. I just sold my old 80-400 and got the new one. I was very happy with the old 80-400. It was pretty sharp after I added sharpness in the camera. But I had to do that with the 28-300 too. I got the new one because it focuses really fast compared to the old one. I am trying to do some birding. The new one scares me when it focuses.:) Pictures are a little better than the older one. But not by much.
Erv
Erv
Hello Erv, Are you referring to the "Set Picture Control" settings for sharpness contrast etc. or " AF Fine Tune" your lens.
My 28-300mm needs a tune-up till I can get my Tamron 150-600mm.
Thanks Craig
Nov 8, 2014 09:17:42 #
picpiper wrote:
Like Bill H. above I don't use live view, I don't use the GPS, I don't use the WiFi. All those are battery eaters.
I am pretty amazed at the battery life of the EN-EL14a.
BTW, the "new, improved" EN-EL14a does actually perform longer than the EN-EL14. My spares are EN-EL14 from my broken D5100 and I only get 400 or so images from them in the D5300.
I am pretty amazed at the battery life of the EN-EL14a.
BTW, the "new, improved" EN-EL14a does actually perform longer than the EN-EL14. My spares are EN-EL14 from my broken D5100 and I only get 400 or so images from them in the D5300.
YES YES the EN-EL14a battery lasted at least twice as long as the EN-EL14 in my D5300.
Craig
Nov 8, 2014 09:04:34 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thanks to LoneRangeFinder & A-PeeR, I'll give both a try and see which I'm most comfortable with. CraigI use Helicon Focus. The other industry "sta... (show quote)