Last night's Falcon 9 launch
Nov 26, 2020 12:33:45 #
tca2267 wrote:
Great Photo..... br br I also looked at your bird... (show quote)
Hmmmm..... I've been very happy with the 200-500. Pretty amazed at how sharp it is. It actually pairs great with the D500. Try using spot focus on continuous. Spot focus is my go to almost 100% of the time. Also try using back button focus if you don't already.
Nov 26, 2020 12:35:52 #
Nov 26, 2020 14:03:23 #
Nice, reminds me of when I use to live just south of Savannah GA. And if it was clear. We could see the space launches since they got above 100,000ft altitude. I never tried to get a photo but wish that I had tried.
Nov 26, 2020 14:43:53 #
DWHart24 wrote:
Shot with a Nikon D500 and a Sigma 10-20mm. f8 / ISO 100 / 151 seconds.
DSC_8802 by David Hart, on Flickr
DSC_8802 by David Hart, on Flickr
Nov 26, 2020 17:36:43 #
Excellent image. Based on the star trails, I would guess your shutter was open for about 25 seconds. Did it take that long for the rocket to travel that distance?
Nov 26, 2020 23:55:43 #
Nov 27, 2020 05:32:17 #
Nov 27, 2020 18:16:17 #
lowkick wrote:
Excellent image. Based on the star trails, I would guess your shutter was open for about 25 seconds. Did it take that long for the rocket to travel that distance?
151 seconds.
Nov 27, 2020 18:46:00 #
DWHart24 wrote:
151 seconds.
I know it's a product of distance and perspective, but the rocket must have looked like it was moving in slow motion! Regardless, it's a great shot.
Nov 29, 2020 13:44:04 #
Amator21
Loc: California
DWHart24 wrote:
151 seconds.
How did you arive at that timing? You only had ONE chance! GREAT shot!!
Nov 30, 2020 10:34:11 #
tca2267
Loc: Florida
Thanks for the tips...I do use spot focus and continuous shooting BUT I am still ot getting the "sharpness"that I fell I should be getting.....I sent some photos to Nikong and they responded back for me to sent the lens in to them and they would check it. So I will be sending it off this week...hopefully they can solve the problem.
Nov 30, 2020 13:50:53 #
Amator21 wrote:
How did you arive at that timing? You only had ONE chance! GREAT shot!!
Thanks. The camera was set in bulb mode. When I saw the sky start to light up, I open the shutter with a remote release and closed the shutter when the rocket disappeared.
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