Posts for: CraigFair
Nov 8, 2014 08:58:21 #
Algol wrote:
DSS will stack stars only, for moon, sun, planets you need RegiStax, it is free and does quite well. Very nice image of the moon, keep us posted on more.
Thank you both Astro and Algol,
I have both DSS and RegiStax so it's a matter of gaining experience with both for what they each do best.
Craig
Nov 7, 2014 19:47:53 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
hi there LoneRangeFinder, What program do you use to stack Macros. Brand new to the topic.Very nice! As a "stacker", I'd like to see this stacked all the way through to the back parts.
Thanks Craig
Nov 7, 2014 18:19:00 #
astroturf wrote:
It's a fine shot Craig :thumbup:
Thank you Astro, I can't do handheld shots I always slam the shutter down. Do you do any Stacking other than Stars, maybe the Moon or Sun if so what with?
Craig
Nov 7, 2014 17:18:38 #
CraigFair wrote:
Not the finest lens for serious cropping I probably should shot a dozen and stack them. Does anyone else stack the Moon???
Craig
Craig
I broke down and setup the Tripod at 5:00AM when I got up.
And fired-off a few. DSS didn't want anything to do with Stacking them so here's a Solo. Same Nikon 28-300mm f/5.6 ISO 100 1/250sec
Nov 6, 2014 22:23:15 #
Not the finest lens for serious cropping I probably should shot a dozen and stack them. Does anyone else stack the Moon???
Craig
Craig
1/250 ISO 100 f/5.6
Nov 6, 2014 22:00:54 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-234918-1.html
I think this is what you are after.
I think this is what you are after.
Now that I have a little more experience I can see all the wonderful Nebulosity in that shot that I've been trying to get. I use DSS just because I have been able to figure it out a little bit. And some one has been helping with some of the finer points.
Craig
Nov 6, 2014 17:07:33 #
astroturf wrote:
:thumbup: Have you used the canon 300L lens as a wide field dso scope?
Sorry to buttin, but do you mean Andromeda Galaxy and Orion Nebula etc?
Craig
Nov 6, 2014 12:14:22 #
Severums wrote:
Hand held (tripods & flash not allowed) so ISO 6400
Cdouthitt: I think he may have been right about a lower ISO.
Craig
Nov 5, 2014 19:08:30 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Best I can do is a 4X6 softbox. ISO 200 at f/11, Lens = EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, Flash Exposure Compensation: 0 = first, +2/3 = 2nd and 3rd
Of the five shots which one portrays what you wanted in the fist place?
Craig
Nov 5, 2014 12:58:46 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Hand held shot. Unprocessed and converted to JPG.
I really like the Array at the bottom. It almost always gives me a Burn-Out.
Craig
Nov 5, 2014 12:55:38 #
astroturf wrote:
scope at65edq 19 lights 59 sec each iso 800
Fantastic Astroturf.
Craig
Nov 4, 2014 18:55:03 #
Nass wrote:
Thanks Nass, I am looking at larger softboxes that will be my first move. And rear flash sync on my Nikon D600. CraigWhat Scott said, spot on. One alternative with a non ringflash to minimize its size footprint is a horizontal configuration close to the beastie, but the downside is that all the light all comes from above so there will be shadows below.
Nov 3, 2014 21:38:26 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thank you Nikonia72 that is a rigging I'll be able to setup. I will have to get a 6x8. I tried my 4x5 and it's too harsh to my eye anyway.4X5-inch is too small. The primary reason for a softbox diffuser is to generate illumination from a larger source.
A FotoDiox 6x8-inch softbox diffuser is less than $15, and identical models from other makers are even less cost.
A FotoDiox 6x8-inch softbox diffuser is less than $15, and identical models from other makers are even less cost.
Nov 3, 2014 15:28:03 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 $600.00 to $700.00, that's more than I paid for my bigass telescope.Inside is not a bad place to practice: controlled... (show quote)
Think I'll wait and find out how much I really want and need that setup. But if I'm going to do it I'll do it right. First it's rule of thumb and practice. Craig
Nov 3, 2014 13:12:16 #
Flyextreme, LoneRangeFinder & Scott. Thank you all for the great input. I really need this kind of help.
I'm going to come in out of the field into the studio (kitchen counter with a placemat) to get some more control but less natural.
I have a Nikon SB-700 Speedlight w/remote setup and a 4"x5" softbox. Before I go out and get more gear I'll try all the suggestions.
With only 90mm to work with it will be a fight to the finish. If I can get some presentable shots I'll post them here.
Thanks Again, Craig
I'm going to come in out of the field into the studio (kitchen counter with a placemat) to get some more control but less natural.
I have a Nikon SB-700 Speedlight w/remote setup and a 4"x5" softbox. Before I go out and get more gear I'll try all the suggestions.
With only 90mm to work with it will be a fight to the finish. If I can get some presentable shots I'll post them here.
Thanks Again, Craig