Posts for: CraigFair
Oct 12, 2014 14:09:22 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
Get a field manual for your D610. It explains a lot more than the manual in plain English. Find it at Amazon. Great investment because you have an amazing camera that'll give you "results" when properly used.
Good call Don, I use my D600 Busch's Field Guide all the time.
It helps relieve me of my ailment, 'I think I know' :thumbup:
Craig
Oct 11, 2014 20:03:37 #
Apaflo wrote:
Why not read the manual (available for download from Nikon if you don't have one) to find out!
But what it says is "photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise ...", and as far as I know that is true for all Nikon DSLR models.
But what it says is "photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise ...", and as far as I know that is true for all Nikon DSLR models.
Thank you for answering my question and letting me know questions are not to be asked here opn UHH.
Craig
Oct 11, 2014 19:22:27 #
[quote=Apaflo]Get out the fine manual for your camera, and look at page 242.
The top of the page has a section about "Long Exposure NR". That's one thing.
The top section talks about a method of reducing "hot pixel" noise caused by heat generated during a long exposure time. It takes a second exposure and subtracts it from the first. That doubles the processing time.
What does the Camera consider a ''Long Exposure''
The top of the page has a section about "Long Exposure NR". That's one thing.
The top section talks about a method of reducing "hot pixel" noise caused by heat generated during a long exposure time. It takes a second exposure and subtracts it from the first. That doubles the processing time.
What does the Camera consider a ''Long Exposure''
Oct 11, 2014 17:22:15 #
GTinSoCal wrote:
Short answer: br When your images show noise that ... (show quote)
At what point in PP and how much NR do you use?
Craig
Oct 11, 2014 17:03:08 #
Kingmapix wrote:
This is a very poor hand held shot of the full moon out in Mesa, AZ. The atmospherics were just right to form a moon ring. I believe this is due to ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. We were experiencing SW winds coming up from the Gulf of Mexico laden with moisture from a hurricane coming ashore.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
Hi Kingmapix, here's a Double Sun Dog I thought you might be interested in. Just shot it 5 min ago at the Central Calif Coast.
Craig
PS: I just found several dust spots on my sensor :thumbdown:
Oct 10, 2014 17:29:37 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Here I am lamenting a few days of solid cloud. I like fog but really, 87 of 90?
Wow..
Wow..
Finally got some clear skies during the heat wave and expect more this weekend. Clear days, foggy nights is the norm here in the summer. Winter is my best seeing.
Craig
Oct 10, 2014 16:29:38 #
Kingmapix wrote:
This is a very poor hand held shot of the full moon out in Mesa, AZ. The atmospherics were just right to form a moon ring. I believe this is due to ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. We were experiencing SW winds coming up from the Gulf of Mexico laden with moisture from a hurricane coming ashore.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
Yes you don't exactly expect Moon Dog Ice Crystals over Mesa AZ. in a Gulf originated storm. In Santa Maria, CA. we see this in Jan or Feb.
Craig
Oct 10, 2014 16:26:05 #
astroturf wrote:
Thank you Craig.
Can you post some more??? Those are great shots.
Craig
Oct 10, 2014 15:57:47 #
GTinSoCal wrote:
Very nice!
GT
GT
Thanks GT, the last VAAS Star Party for the year is October 25th if you are interested let me know.
Craig
Oct 10, 2014 15:45:44 #
astroturf wrote:
Nice shots. Is the 1000 mm a mirror lens?
Thank you astroturf
Yes it is a Russia Mirror Lens, it's built like a T-34 Tank. No way I could afford a 1000mm Prime!!! :cry: :cry:
Craig
Oct 10, 2014 09:50:45 #
GTinSoCal wrote:
We're planning on going up to Oregon for the August 2017 eclipse.
I doubt I'll be around for the one after that :-)
Here's a link to NASA's eclipse info.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html
Once you get your filter, you can practice with getting sunspots.
GT
I doubt I'll be around for the one after that :-)
Here's a link to NASA's eclipse info.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html
Once you get your filter, you can practice with getting sunspots.
GT
Thank you GT that is a great site.
Craig
Oct 9, 2014 22:53:40 #
astroturf wrote:
To lazy to set up a scope. Sigma dg 150-500 mm
Now that is a Blood Moon!!!
Good shot.
Craig
Oct 9, 2014 20:24:52 #
CraigFair wrote:
AHH twowindsbear, that is the type of expense I' can't justify. Hopefully I can do a Filter(s) for my 1000mm or the Meade 8". Any ideas???
Thanks Craig
Thanks Craig
AstroZap Baader Solar Telescope Filters, 8 Inch SCT???
I really do not want to burn my eyes or my sensor.
Craig
Oct 9, 2014 13:34:28 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Use a dedicated solar telescope with an appropriate sensor.
AHH twowindsbear, that is the type of expense I' can't justify. Hopefully I can do a Filter(s) for my 1000mm or the Meade 8". Any ideas???
Thanks Craig
Oct 9, 2014 13:06:05 #
GTinSoCal wrote:
Very cool!
I like the sunset shot :-)
Looks like you had clear weather for the eclipse.
I went out and watched, didn't take the camera though
GT
I like the sunset shot :-)
Looks like you had clear weather for the eclipse.
I went out and watched, didn't take the camera though
GT
Thank you GT it was a lot of work but it was a blast up on Figueroa Mt.
There was only 2 couples up there for a romantic night. But of course in middle phase I could see Orion Nebula so I shot it too.
Craig
Orion Nebula Russian 1000mm 10 sec.
