Jupiter
Sep 2, 2019 18:02:07 #
Pbrico
Loc: Wisconsin
I have the Nikon Coolpix p1000 camera. I’ve been messing around with taking Jupiter pictures. I’m in central California on the border of madera and Fresno counties. Fair amount of light pollution however I’ve gotten some good pictures. But they look nothing like what other folks post. Need help that I’m not getting artifact or some crazy image that isn’t Jupiter. I’ve gotten moons without any difficulty! I use a up filter - otherwise I get what looks like gaseous circles.
Settings: Nikon Coolpix p1000 f8 1 second 503mm iso 100.
Settings: Nikon Coolpix p1000 f8 1 second 503mm iso 100.
Sep 2, 2019 18:13:24 #
it is out of focus. You need to go to manual focus. There is not enough light with Jupiter vs a moon for the auto focus to work.
Sep 2, 2019 18:30:44 #
Sep 2, 2019 18:39:18 #
If you don't mind a mild critique.
You are out of focus. Perhaps you should use a 500mm mirror lens and keep it to a high ISO as possible with a long shutter speed and a wide f/stop. You should also use a tripod, not monopod and keep it on manual focus. When you use a tiny aperature, rounded objects like planets become hexagonal like stop signs.
Otherwise this is a great attempt that should be applauded!
You are out of focus. Perhaps you should use a 500mm mirror lens and keep it to a high ISO as possible with a long shutter speed and a wide f/stop. You should also use a tripod, not monopod and keep it on manual focus. When you use a tiny aperature, rounded objects like planets become hexagonal like stop signs.
Otherwise this is a great attempt that should be applauded!
Sep 2, 2019 23:20:58 #
Pbrico
Loc: Wisconsin
I want the critique! I’m learning and that’s how we learn! Iwas on a tripod. I did have it on autofocus so now I know why I’m getting the hexagons.
I was using a 3000mm telephoto lens. A breeze seems to effect it.
I was using a 3000mm telephoto lens. A breeze seems to effect it.
Sep 3, 2019 05:40:51 #
Don't forget earths rotation at slow shutter speeds, that is why they have tracking mounts. It is easier to take several shots at higher shutter speeds and stack them.
Sep 3, 2019 08:05:19 #
Sep 3, 2019 08:10:42 #
Sep 3, 2019 08:28:26 #
Scruples wrote:
If you don't mind a mild critique.
You are out of focus. Perhaps you should use a 500mm mirror lens and keep it to a high ISO as possible with a long shutter speed and a wide f/stop. You should also use a tripod, not monopod and keep it on manual focus. When you use a tiny aperature, rounded objects like planets become hexagonal like stop signs.
Otherwise this is a great attempt that should be applauded!
You are out of focus. Perhaps you should use a 500mm mirror lens and keep it to a high ISO as possible with a long shutter speed and a wide f/stop. You should also use a tripod, not monopod and keep it on manual focus. When you use a tiny aperature, rounded objects like planets become hexagonal like stop signs.
Otherwise this is a great attempt that should be applauded!
Hey Scruples. The P1000 does not have the interchangeable lens. It goes all the way out to 3000 mm all on its lonesome. Look up some of the pictures of the camera with the lens extended. A real beast.
Sep 3, 2019 09:19:16 #
Not to be a wet blanket, but I'm not at all certain that's Jupiter. Perhaps pulling out a bit and getting some moons.
Sep 3, 2019 09:57:38 #
Sep 3, 2019 10:18:08 #
Sep 3, 2019 10:19:09 #
Pbrico wrote:
I have the Nikon Coolpix p1000 camera. I’ve been m... (show quote)
Welcome to UHH, PBrico. As a new user, scroll down the UHH home page and you'll find the Astronomical Photography forum...the best place for your photos of the cosmos, and a great place to seek advice, etc.
Sep 3, 2019 10:19:26 #
Pbrico
Loc: Wisconsin
It’s a beast but great fun to see so much with a camera that costs less than $1000. The kens is phenomenal for the cost!
Sep 3, 2019 10:53:03 #
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