Posts for: rgrenaderphoto
Nov 10, 2023 21:07:39 #
This otherworldy place is perfect for IR
Nov 10, 2023 21:05:29 #
Fujifilm XE-1 with Fujifilm 16 mm lens, 590 Nm conversion.
Nov 10, 2023 21:03:44 #
jerryc41 wrote:
In most camera reviews these days, the reviewer me... (show quote)
No, camera control is crucial, and designers know that is a component that consumers are expecting.
Nov 10, 2023 20:50:49 #
joecichjr wrote:
Just spending a long evening playing with some old photos 🤓
Really nice! It's a lot of fun to go back and reprocess.
Nov 10, 2023 20:49:58 #
jmac8866 wrote:
Fisheye reflection photo of the Brooklyn Bridge
Awesome composition.
Nov 10, 2023 20:48:20 #
UTMike wrote:
I do not want to be a millionaire, Jack, I just want to live like one (LOL).
Don't we all?
Nov 10, 2023 20:45:32 #
cahale wrote:
Are you sure that's not the leaning tower of Pisa?
Nice!
Nov 10, 2023 20:44:31 #
99% of available "L" brackets work with ARCA Swiss brackets. The only other clamp pattern I am aware of is Manfrotto. If that is the case, consider changing your ball head to be ARCA Swiss-compatible. There is a lot of choices for A-S "L" brackets.
Nov 10, 2023 17:02:26 #
Have you tried cleaning the contacts on the lens body? There's lots of YouTube videos that address the safe way to clean these.
Nov 7, 2023 20:31:47 #
Fall is upon us, and the really juicy targets are above the horizon.
This image of the California Nebula was stacked from 60 ea 180-sec exposures and processed in Pixinsight and Lightroom Classic.
In a few weeks, Orion!
This image of the California Nebula was stacked from 60 ea 180-sec exposures and processed in Pixinsight and Lightroom Classic.
In a few weeks, Orion!
Nov 7, 2023 20:27:00 #
WDCash wrote:
Wonderful.
What kind of gear are you using to capture such an image? How many exposures, total exposure time? I just recently started dabbling with astro photography, small dabbling. These photos amaze me
What kind of gear are you using to capture such an image? How many exposures, total exposure time? I just recently started dabbling with astro photography, small dabbling. These photos amaze me
Here is the rig:
Williams Optics RedCat51, a 250mm f/4.9 telescope
ZWO ASI533MC Pro cooled color camera with 1" square, 9 Mp Sony color sensor.
Optolong L-Extreme light pollution filter that only passes Hydrogen and Oxygen wavelengths.
Sky-Watcher EQM-35 German Equatorial Mount that tracks what I target
ZWO ASI AIR Plus is a Raspberry Pi computer that controls the camera, mount, and the ZWO electronic focuser
The images were built from 60 ea 180-second exposures, which works well with a bright object like NGC1499.
Images were stacked and processed in Pixinsight and finished in Lightroom Classic. Oh, and I do this from my backyard in Los Angeles, California, the most light-polluted city in the US.
I have been doing this for 1½ years, and believe me, this is the most complex photography I have ever done. I look back to the images I processed then and cringe. You can do credible astrophotography with a DSLR or mirrorless system and a fast 200 mm lens.
Nov 6, 2023 12:55:02 #
California Nebula, NGC1499 1000 L.Y. in the constellation Perseus. A very satisfying target, since the time change, I can capture a lot more data.
Nov 6, 2023 12:52:50 #
Photolady2014 wrote:
So, yes I am not good at deciding what is the best composition. I suppose it will vary from person to person. I could never be a pro that sells photos as I could not decide which is the best.
So thanks for your patience when I post a few of the same subject. It is hard when I find something very beautiful.
So thanks for your patience when I post a few of the same subject. It is hard when I find something very beautiful.
Beautiful set. Nothing rivals the western US.
Nov 2, 2023 18:31:21 #
joecichjr wrote:
I have a D7100 and a D700, and am looking to move up a notch. I have many older Nikkor lenses and some newer ones like a Rokinon 8mm, a Tokina 100mm, and a Sigma C 150-600. I wonder if anyone can tell me their experiences with this camera, especially shooting with the FTZ converter.... Thanks for any advice. I see a used one up for sale at B&H for $1400.
Thanks for any comments and/or advice!
Joe
Thanks for any comments and/or advice!
Joe
I know several Pros who transitioned from a D750 to a Z6II and the FTZ adapter with older lenses, most notably the 24-70 F and the 28-250 without any issues. Of course, you will get better performance from native "Z" lenses and there are some top performers from Sigma and Tamron available that will save you expense vs Nikon OEM.
Nov 2, 2023 18:19:50 #
home brewer wrote:
I just want the steps either in Lightroom or photoshop or a video that will guide me. I have other city scapes or landscapes with shadows that need corrected.The time is later by 6 hours than shown in the data and the photo taken at 11:54 am not 5:54 am. This is the out of camera Jpeg and I will develop the NEF. The only youtube videos I have found have not been helpful.
In the Develop module, use the masking panel and select the brush tool. Size with the "[ ]" keys to fit. Set feathering to something like 80 for the margins of the shadow. Holding the left mouse button down, drag the brush to cover the shadow area. Then adjust the Shadows slider to lighten. Then fiddle with blacks and contrast until you get the overall look you want.
You probably won't be able to remove all the shadow, but you'll definitely be able to lighten it.