Shooting for the Stars...Falcon Heavy
Jan 25, 2023 09:07:31 #
I made the trip to the space coast again to try and get these. Success at last. Size on many is over the posting limit so I tried to go through and pick out some quickly.
Jan 25, 2023 09:09:02 #
Jan 25, 2023 09:11:09 #
jfh2841 wrote:
I made the trip to the space coast again to try and get these. Success at last. Size on many is over the posting limit so I tried to go through and pick out some quickly.
WOW, Excellent captures very very good. Thank you for posting.
Bruce.
Jan 25, 2023 09:12:12 #
Longshadow wrote:
thank you. I loved what I saw. A bit overwhelming after growing up watching project Mercury.
Jan 25, 2023 09:31:20 #
Well done! What kind of setup did you use? How far away?
Jan 25, 2023 10:13:42 #
Jan 25, 2023 10:20:13 #
jfh2841 wrote:
I made the trip to the space coast again to try and get these. Success at last. Size on many is over the posting limit so I tried to go through and pick out some quickly.
Jan 25, 2023 10:32:54 #
riderxlx wrote:
WOW, Excellent captures very very good. Thank you for posting.
Bruce.
Bruce.
Thank you Bruce. I am just now starting to go through my pics. I am happy that I have some good captures and and I really appreciate your comments.
Jan 25, 2023 10:37:44 #
jfh2841 wrote:
Thank you Bruce. I am just now starting to go through my pics. I am happy that I have some good captures and and I really appreciate your comments.
Thank you for the kind reply.
I think it is safe to say I can speak for many here that we are looking forward to see what you can dig up and post.
bruce
Jan 25, 2023 10:50:12 #
I used both a Nikon D500 for speed and reach and a D850 for sharpness. I used a NIKKOR AF-S 200-500mm 1:5.6 E ED. F stop from 5.6 -9, shutter from 500 - 1600 and auto ISO to account for the speed and rapidly changing light. Very similar to the settings I use when shooting jet air craft at airshows. I hope that answers your question.
I was shooting from the bleachers which were as close as NASA would allow -- 3.9 miles
I was shooting from the bleachers which were as close as NASA would allow -- 3.9 miles
Jan 25, 2023 10:50:51 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Very good series, John.
thank you. It was a bucket list item for me.
Jan 25, 2023 11:26:08 #
jfh2841 wrote:
I used both a Nikon D500 for speed and reach and a D850 for sharpness. I used a NIKKOR AF-S 200-500mm 1:5.6 E ED. F stop from 5.6 -9, shutter from 500 - 1600 and auto ISO to account for the speed and rapidly changing light. Very similar to the settings I use when shooting jet air craft at airshows. I hope that answers your question.
I was shooting from the bleachers which were as close as NASA would allow -- 3.9 miles
I was shooting from the bleachers which were as close as NASA would allow -- 3.9 miles
Thank you!! I have a friend who shoots with a Nikon P1000 (?) that has an effective 35mm range of 24-300mm. He shoots from his condo balcony railing and a tripod, but is 6-8 mi away on the other side of a river in Titusville. For shooting 4 mi away, your images are superb IMHO. Thanks for sharing.
Jan 25, 2023 15:50:00 #
47greyfox wrote:
Thank you!! I have a friend who shoots with a Nikon P1000 (?) that has an effective 35mm range of 24-300mm. He shoots from his condo balcony railing and a tripod, but is 6-8 mi away on the other side of a river in Titusville. For shooting 4 mi away, your images are superb IMHO. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your interest and kind comments
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Jan 25, 2023 20:00:39 #
jfh2841 wrote:
I used both a Nikon D500 for speed and reach and a D850 for sharpness. I used a NIKKOR AF-S 200-500mm 1:5.6 E ED. F stop from 5.6 -9, shutter from 500 - 1600 and auto ISO to account for the speed and rapidly changing light. Very similar to the settings I use when shooting jet air craft at airshows. I hope that answers your question.
I was shooting from the bleachers which were as close as NASA would allow -- 3.9 miles
I was shooting from the bleachers which were as close as NASA would allow -- 3.9 miles
NO WAY!!! It's impossible to get photos like that with a Nikon mirrored camera!!! Not to mention IMMORAL!!!
I got some photos from Patrick Space Force Base (with a D500). A lot further away and not nearly as good as yours. You did good with the primitive equipment that you were forced to use!!
Jan 25, 2023 20:15:03 #
Retired CPO wrote:
NO WAY!!! It's impossible to get photos like that ... (show quote)
Thanks CPO. I was a a Sgt., USMC during my tour. 73-77.. My daughter and her husband are both Captains, USAF. We appreciate your service and I appreciate your comments. If someone would just send m e a new set up....lol
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