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Jul 15, 2022 14:09:07 #
RichKenn
Loc: Merritt Island, FL
Last night's launch of a space station supply mission was at an awkward time, 8:44 PM. It was not light enough for a daylit shot and not dark enough for a timed exposure. I went for the timed. I set the ISO at 100 and the f/ stop at 16. I only exposed for 70 seconds instead of the usual 120. Then, I had to reduce brightness by 2.6 EV in Elements RAW. The shorter exposure did not fill much of the 18 mm frame so I cropped it. It was a fun challenge.
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Jul 15, 2022 14:41:20 #
AN ND filter or even a PL filter would have been 'sunglasses' for your camera and would have allowed a longer exposure or less PP'ing. Impressive image!
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Jul 15, 2022 14:49:28 #
RichKenn
Loc: Merritt Island, FL
kpmac wrote:
I like it. I think your sensor needs cleaning.
Thanks. It is a recently "refurbished" camera and should be clean. I have macular degeneration and can't
tell.
Jul 15, 2022 15:17:32 #
RichKenn
Loc: Merritt Island, FL
twowindsbear wrote:
AN ND filter or even a PL filter would have been 'sunglasses' for your camera and would have allowed a longer exposure or less PP'ing. Impressive image!
I did find an ND64 filter in the bittom of my bag. I will try it the next time. Thanks.
Jul 15, 2022 16:27:34 #
RichKenn wrote:
Thanks. It is a recently "refurbished" camera and should be clean. I have macular degeneration and can't
tell.
tell.
The little dark circles are dust spots on your image. If you can't see them I wouldn't worry about it.
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Nice image! It was a nicely timed launch for watching because it was soon enough after sunset that the contrail caught some of the light from the sunset. It was also really pleasant with a breeze after a miserably hot day, so the beaches were pretty crowded with launch-watchers.
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It sure does.
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--Bob
kpmac wrote:
I like it. I think your sensor needs cleaning.
Jul 17, 2022 20:47:38 #
RichKenn wrote:
Last night's launch of a space station supply mission was at an awkward time, 8:44 PM. It was not light enough for a daylit shot and not dark enough for a timed exposure. I went for the timed. I set the ISO at 100 and the f/ stop at 16. I only exposed for 70 seconds instead of the usual 120. Then, I had to reduce brightness by 2.6 EV in Elements RAW. The shorter exposure did not fill much of the 18 mm frame so I cropped it. It was a fun challenge.
Jul 18, 2022 10:42:52 #
RichKenn
Loc: Merritt Island, FL
Thanks for all the generous and helpful comments. I appreciate them all.
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