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My First Orion Nebula
Feb 22, 2013 14:51:53 #
I know it is lacking in many ways but was certainly exciting to be able to capture it with a Tamron AF 28-300 without tracking and in under 15-20 minutes of work. I was not aware there was a good seeing night when I was made aware of it, so I grabbed all the essentials, but did not get my tracking device. Not even sure I could be able to point the lens to the nebula since my camera (T2i) does not have an articulated screen.
T2i
FNumber: 5.6
Exposure Time: 1 sec/ea of several photos (5-6)
Focal Length: 270
ISO Speed Ratings: 6400
Software Lynkeos (Mac) to stack (I am not very good at this) I see no difference form originals and stacked image.
Camera was mounted on sturdy Manfrotto tripod and head. Used 2 sec external timer to trigger.
Trying to get a better one with some additional accessories soon. If weather permits.
T2i
FNumber: 5.6
Exposure Time: 1 sec/ea of several photos (5-6)
Focal Length: 270
ISO Speed Ratings: 6400
Software Lynkeos (Mac) to stack (I am not very good at this) I see no difference form originals and stacked image.
Camera was mounted on sturdy Manfrotto tripod and head. Used 2 sec external timer to trigger.
Trying to get a better one with some additional accessories soon. If weather permits.
Orion Nebula
Feb 22, 2013 18:56:36 #
Pretty cool. I want to get into astrophotography too. Keep posting as you get more images.
Feb 22, 2013 23:06:55 #
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Feb 23, 2013 10:32:25 #
yes, very good. M42 / M43 . Also - try 3 seconds using ISO 800. possibly go to 4 or so on your "F" stop
keep playing - it is so worth it !
keep playing - it is so worth it !
Feb 23, 2013 12:08:49 #
Feb 23, 2013 14:03:59 #
I am starting to focus on M42 with a 300mm and I will probably use it from 200-300 and will start using tracking soon. I have acquired photographic equipment with an aim in astrophotography.
I am about to process a session I had last night with tracking so I hope that that outcome is better. In the meantime, I will post something I did with a 50mm last night also. I had two cameras shooting and I think the zoomed version from the 50mm is better- considering the lens reach. Will include in this post.
NEX 5n, 1.3 secs, f not registered, probably 5.6, ISO 3200
I am about to process a session I had last night with tracking so I hope that that outcome is better. In the meantime, I will post something I did with a 50mm last night also. I had two cameras shooting and I think the zoomed version from the 50mm is better- considering the lens reach. Will include in this post.
NEX 5n, 1.3 secs, f not registered, probably 5.6, ISO 3200
Taken with NEX 5N and Minolta f/2 50mm lens with adapter
Feb 24, 2013 05:27:14 #
oh man ! that is just a great photo ! The brush/bush just make you look harder and look around to find more . And it's pictures like this that make it fun .
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Feb 24, 2013 16:57:07 #
I photographed this through the branches of a weeping willow, the constellation was up high around 10-11pm, camera almost vertical.
Feb 24, 2013 17:11:42 #
sudzmonn wrote:
yes, very good. M42 / M43 . Also - try 3 seconds using ISO 800. possibly go to 4 or so on your "F" stop
keep playing - it is so worth it !
keep playing - it is so worth it !
I will try that tonight with 70-150mm or 70-200
Feb 25, 2013 20:09:15 #
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