Posts for: JCS810
Apr 8, 2022 01:38:30 #
Mr Bridges,
Thanks for posting the images of the 70-200 2.8 vr mk1 lens. I would really love to purchase your lens but my next ssdi check comes in on Wednesday 4/20. If you could postpone the sale to me till then that would be great. I could go ahead and mail you a check dated 4/20 if that would work best for you. Please let me know what works best for you. Thanks again, Steven Jones
Thanks for posting the images of the 70-200 2.8 vr mk1 lens. I would really love to purchase your lens but my next ssdi check comes in on Wednesday 4/20. If you could postpone the sale to me till then that would be great. I could go ahead and mail you a check dated 4/20 if that would work best for you. Please let me know what works best for you. Thanks again, Steven Jones
Apr 5, 2022 02:54:50 #
Sir, I was interested in the Nikon 70-200 f2.8 ver 1 lens you have. When you list it with the lens’s broken lens shade lip, are you still able to screw on a filter? Some pictures may help in deciding a purchase. Greatly appreciate the help.
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Feb 25, 2022 18:52:39 #
Thanks for the information about the difference in the backs and about the brand I need to look for. I’ll check with KEH, MPB, and Roberts where I purchased my 555ELD. Knowing that you brought up Phase One backs, I believe they were used tethered to computers in studio situations and utilized their own proprietary software as well. Many thanks for your feedback and help in this matter. Best regards in all your endeavors, Steven J.
Feb 25, 2022 13:30:50 #
About using a ND graduated filter as a light pollution filter, absolutely not. You need a true light pollution filter depending how bad your situation is. A proper light pollution filter reduces the background glow caused by local lights while allowing the true colors of stars and some deep sky objects become more apparent. When a proper LP filter is used it helps darken the sky to a more neutral dark sky which helps seeing fainter items in the evening sky. I hope that helps clarify the difference.
Feb 25, 2022 13:16:51 #
It’s primarily used for focusing on small stars against a black background. They do make the masks in different fineness of the grid pattern depending upon the scope size or brightness of the stars.
If you use your camera in live view mode and increase the magnifier, you can see the effect of the mask and adjust the focus until you get the sharpest image of the mask’s edge.
If you use your camera in live view mode and increase the magnifier, you can see the effect of the mask and adjust the focus until you get the sharpest image of the mask’s edge.
Feb 25, 2022 11:14:29 #
Actually the Bahktinov mask is placed on the front of the scope (or lens) to aid in obtaining the best focus of the stars. To mount special filters such as Ha, O2, Si, and the standard RGB filters are placed in a filter wheel which is mounted to the back of the scope and then the camera to the back of the color wheel. Utilizing an Astro program on a laptop will allow you to control the color wheel, exposure times, and focus if you get a motorized focuser for your scope. Check with OPT telescopes or Orion telescopes to see all your options.
Feb 22, 2022 19:02:46 #
I own a Hasselblad 555ELD that was designed to utilize the digital back at that time as well as the film backs. I’ve been searching for a digital back that is used and at a reasonable price. I’ve never heard of the 907x, is there another back similar I should look into? Many thanks, Steven J.
Feb 5, 2022 07:45:22 #
Another phenomenal set of astro images Mr. Ballard. I especially appreciate that you take the time to let us know what all the work it takes to create each one. I myself am just starting Ha imaging using installed Ha filters on modified IR Canon bodies. Just hope for better weather soon.
Jan 27, 2022 09:17:12 #
I completely agree on using the 400/5.6 L on a 7Dmk2 or newer apps-c like the 80 or 90D. The lens tracks incredibly well. Mine has served me well when I go to air shows, and when I use the canon tc-14 mk2 focus tracking still keeps locked on the plane and regardless if anything crosses the image plane, it still stays locked on the primary plane of interest. Also this lens is quite light and easy to handle and exhibits incredible color and contrast without and with the 1.4x mk2 converter.
Jan 27, 2022 06:31:03 #
imagemeister wrote:
I can HIGHLY recommend a Canon 80D/90D and the Can... (show quote)
Jan 27, 2022 02:17:58 #
I live in central south Fl, town is called Frostproof, and has surprised me with so much birds in the area, primarily because of all of the lakes around. Last week I had the chance to follow a large rookery of Sandhill cranes as the sun was setting. I’ve seen many other types of cranes along the waterfront of the lakes, and many roosting
pairs of seahawks. I shoot primarily with my 300/2.8 and 500/4 to gain separation from the background. My cameras used are a D810 and D500. This area is in southern Polk county before running into Highland county off of Hwy 27. Hwy 60 is north of us and runs east/west from Naples to Pampano Beach. It would only take 20 minutes to visit our area. Something to consider.
pairs of seahawks. I shoot primarily with my 300/2.8 and 500/4 to gain separation from the background. My cameras used are a D810 and D500. This area is in southern Polk county before running into Highland county off of Hwy 27. Hwy 60 is north of us and runs east/west from Naples to Pampano Beach. It would only take 20 minutes to visit our area. Something to consider.
Jan 27, 2022 01:42:08 #
Xeriod wrote:
I am going to Florida 2/7- 2/20. I have been there... (show quote)
Jan 27, 2022 01:20:44 #
Architect1776 wrote:
If you constantly get intermittent connection between your camera and iPad for a larger screen to view on, have you considered using the hdmi outlet on the camera and connect it to a larger screen that can display 1080i. You can use a cord length up to 25 ft with no signal loss. I found a 14” Trexonic screen when I’m doing night shooting to verify my focus and exposure settings. I’ve found it to be very effective and it cost me less than $125 w/ tax and shipping. I already had the hdmi cords and AC power available to make it all work.
Jan 27, 2022 01:03:57 #
I had a Nikon 8008s and F100 that went sticky on me too. Found some 100% alcohol as my local repair guy recommended and less than 2 hours later I had them back to like new feeling condition. Also had a 1st gen Sigma DG AF 14/3.5 lens whose coating of the barrel became sticky. This time my repair guru who had seen this many times before, recommended using Goo be Gone, and a short time later I had a nice clean lens. Used a little bit of gaffer tape and recovered the outside of the lenshood and it was back looking like a pro lens again. About the problems with the foam in Pelican cases, I’ve already have had to replace it twice due to it falling apart. So I replaced both cases with their respective Trek Pak divider kits. Boy do they make a difference
Jan 27, 2022 00:39:39 #
Real Nikon Lover wrote:
Interesting topic and timely. I won a Nikon rangef... (show quote)