I want to become good at AP, I'm disabled
Sep 3, 2014 13:28:44 #
I was always told growing up that I wouldn't be able to produce any pictures because of my shakiness. I've wanted to do video AP on my laptop to ease the stress on my neck . I got a Orion starshoot for my eq80 refractor on a cheezy eq1 mount w/ ra motor drive 2 yrs. ago and haven't looked back. Straight away I tried for 6 mos. to image the moon with my left hand, that's all I can use. I'm a disabled astronomer with the will to accomplish a lot of things. From trying to get my head around a Levenhuk color digital T510NG telescope camera that fits in the focuser and doesn't require a barlow. To trying to learn more processing skills, to trying to get over the learning curve of my used lxd55 mount.
Orion starshoot ll usb cam 1st cam
eq80 refractor on a lxd55 mount with 8x50 guide scopeRACI
Levenhuk T510NG digital color telescope camera
1st image of the moon SSUE ll eq80 on eq1 w/md and 1 hand
This was done last night with my Z10 and T510NG and 1 hand manual tracking
Sep 3, 2014 13:33:00 #
Sep 3, 2014 13:44:41 #
I admire your determination.
Now, tell me what video AP is, so I can better appreciate what your goals are. They seem to be pretty lofty.
I guess you do a lot of your work at night.
Now, tell me what video AP is, so I can better appreciate what your goals are. They seem to be pretty lofty.
I guess you do a lot of your work at night.
Sep 3, 2014 14:50:14 #
We do have an Astronomical Photography section on this forum. That is where all the star shooters hang out. Your questions will be answered by people who have been shooting stars and constellations for years, Here's a link:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-109-1.html
Just go to 'Home' at the top of this page and scroll down. You can subscribe to any or all.
You can come back here and tell us how you're doing
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Sep 3, 2014 16:24:20 #
Before giving up on yourself as a regular photographer because of shakiness....take a look at the CamRanger which is controlled by iPad.
http://camranger.com/
http://camranger.com/
Sep 3, 2014 19:32:48 #
Thank yall for your comments,I'm just determined to do this and with a good support system in place I shall get r done. Thank you SB
Sep 3, 2014 19:46:05 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
SteveR wrote:
Before giving up on yourself as a regular photographer because of shakiness....take a look at the CamRanger which is controlled by iPad.
http://camranger.com/
http://camranger.com/
This is also along the lines of my immediate thoughts.
There are also cameras out now that have built in wifi (Canon 6D and also the 70D I believe).
Focus and exposure able to be controlled with phones and pads and use the screens as a live view.
Choose a branch of photography that suits this type of shooting - which it seems you have, and go for your life.
Where there is a will, there is a way.
Sep 3, 2014 20:03:05 #
Speedy and yall , I have used a Nikkon L26 5x some but, most of my daytime imaging is done with a 80mm refractor and Levenhuk T510NG digital color telescope camera. I've started imaging just about all the cool things that I see during the day and on the clearer nights view and image.
yellow sparow or finch eating "SUET"
My boys getting rowdy on their "BIG Cumfy Couch"
Squirt standing on the table with Cosmo"cosmos head got cut off"
Sep 3, 2014 20:09:31 #
Can I get some help now that you've seen how pitiful my photo skills are? I will check out the AP section for my AP endeavor
Sep 4, 2014 07:48:39 #
Stepping Beyond, your use of a laptop is an excellent idea that more of us should use.
I use my 32" HDTV to do macro. Consider the area of a 32" TV vs a 3" camera LED. Actually about 100X. Much easier to adjust focus. Yes, a little difficult to carry it outside! NO, just kidding about that. :lol:
Note that there are 5 different sizes of HDMI plugs. Also not all laptops will take an HDMI input.
I use my 32" HDTV to do macro. Consider the area of a 32" TV vs a 3" camera LED. Actually about 100X. Much easier to adjust focus. Yes, a little difficult to carry it outside! NO, just kidding about that. :lol:
Note that there are 5 different sizes of HDMI plugs. Also not all laptops will take an HDMI input.
Sep 4, 2014 07:54:32 #
stepping beyond wrote:
I was always told growing up that I wouldn't be ab... (show quote)
I admire your determination, but most of the words in your post are foreign to me.
I'm sure some of our star shooters will have good suggestions. As for me, I'd say keep shooting and trying to improve. There's no such thing as perfection, so enjoy your photography.
Sep 4, 2014 19:21:09 #
stepping beyond wrote:
I was always told growing up that I wouldn't be able to produce any pictures because of my shakiness. I've wanted to do video AP on my laptop to ease the stress on my neck .
Yep, it's a bummer. I shake too and suffer extreme weakness at times. But you guessed that from my name. Stick with it because I'm sure you'll get all the help you need from other hoggers. Have as much fun as you can stand and rest when you need to.
May God pour his blessings upon you now and always. (If you don't believe it matters not. Prayers will be soaring upward. Watch for improvement however slight.)
Sep 4, 2014 23:56:46 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Great suggestion. I have a CamRanger and I love it.
SteveR wrote:
Before giving up on yourself as a regular photographer because of shakiness....take a look at the CamRanger which is controlled by iPad.
http://camranger.com/
http://camranger.com/
Sep 8, 2014 07:44:33 #
Thank yall for the insight and tips, I just want to keep getting better. A out pouring of knowledge here on UHH , I too need to get my Hog on and capture me some quality images.
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