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Old 09-05-2006, 07:53 PM
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Ok I couldn't resist a test shot tonight with canon 350D

I couldn't help it...my Hutech Canon 350D turned up today.

Just took 3 unguided images through the ED80 as thats all the scope I have at them moment.

No flats, darks or bias frames just 3 x 4 minute images.

I have never been happy imaging with the ED80 in Brisbane...out at a dark site yes but not at home.

Just stacked and sent to Photoshop.

I know we are sick of the key hole but it was more for testing purposes.

Very happy with the results considering what I was using and the conditions.

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http://www.users.on.net/~striker/Test-Keyhole.jpg

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Old 09-05-2006, 07:57 PM
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Hey, welcome to the world of Ha enabled DSLR imaging
What ISO did you shoot at?
also, did you scecify the clear antireflection glass, or the IR filter(but still lets in all the H alpha) option?
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Old 09-05-2006, 07:59 PM
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Hell if thats what you do in the suburbs, cant wait for the dark sky stuff. The camera looks very promising,great purchase I say!
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Old 09-05-2006, 08:16 PM
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Scott...ISO 800 and I got the IR/UV blocking type 1 filter model.

This one
http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=4-7-6892
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Old 09-05-2006, 08:18 PM
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I take it you were not happy with the camera Tony, I will offer you $20 for it!
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Old 09-05-2006, 08:19 PM
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OMG Tony - that is simply stunning! Incredible colour and detail given the light pollution, lack of darks, flats etc.

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Old 09-05-2006, 08:33 PM
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Thanks Tony, you will enjoy many happy nights of imaging with it.
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Old 09-05-2006, 09:29 PM
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Tony,

Holy crap, that is incredible.

Can't wait to see more!

How much does the camera cost? I'm in the market for one myself. I'm just saving my pennies for an ED80, a Williams Optics Crayford-style focuser and a Hutech-modified camera.

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Old 09-05-2006, 09:49 PM
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The only problem with a shot like that Tony, is that the the first shot is always the worst and then you improve on it next time. If you improve on that shot next time, there will be a lot of key-boards covered in dribble, as we all stare in amazement.

Top stuff.
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Old 09-05-2006, 11:58 PM
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Wow Tony,
A couple of kilo's of home made snags for you for sure

Only a 12 month warranty on something that expensive ?
Did you tell your Wife that you bought it ?

Great stuff, I am looking forward to your next posts.

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Old 10-05-2006, 12:18 AM
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What a stunner Tony.

Excellent.
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Old 10-05-2006, 10:51 AM
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Thanks guys for your comments.

There is a few things that get me excited about this image.
Firstly....image was unguided for 4 minutes so my tracking and drift alignment is paying off.

Secondly...the amount of detail on a very bright night using a scope I have previously disliked using in Brisbane for imaging.

Thirdly...the lack of calibration and exposures for final image....I'm excited.

Cant wait till the LX200R 10" turns up.

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Old 10-05-2006, 11:03 AM
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Very impressive Tony.

Can't wait to see what you can do when you "have a go"!

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Old 10-05-2006, 02:13 PM
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Thanks guys for your comments.

There is a few things that get me excited about this image.
Firstly....image was unguided for 4 minutes so my tracking and drift alignment is paying off.

Secondly...the amount of detail on a very bright night using a scope I have previously disliked using in Brisbane for imaging.

Thirdly...the lack of calibration and exposures for final image....I'm excited.

Cant wait till the LX200R 10" turns up.

Tony
Hey Tony, which rich Aunty died?

That is very promising for just a test. You might find that you need a little different colour balance with the new camera. Great stuff.

cheers
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Old 10-05-2006, 04:47 PM
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Excellent image Tony, you really don't need the LX200R now.
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Old 10-05-2006, 06:07 PM
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Tony,

Wow you move fast - weren't we just discussing imager options last week?! How did you get it so fast?

Very impressive first result btw.

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Old 10-05-2006, 06:45 PM
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The amount of equipment I have purchased I should be looked after.

I even got it quicker through OPT then if I went through Hutech.

Ordered the camera Last friday for $1350 USD plus postage + GST + customs

received it Tuesday 10:00am.

Dont tell Stuart (Beren) ....lol

Thanks for your help Terry.
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Old 10-05-2006, 07:06 PM
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The amount of equipment I have purchased I should be looked after.

I even got it quicker through OPT then if I went through Hutech.

Ordered the camera Last friday for $1350 USD plus postage + GST + customs

received it Tuesday 10:00am.

Dont tell Stuart (Beren) ....lol

Thanks for your help Terry.

So Tony in real aussie dollars how much did it some too, not wife astro dollars either
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Old 10-05-2006, 07:22 PM
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$2060 AUD Total Houghy.

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Old 10-05-2006, 07:24 PM
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A quick question

Hi Striker

I thought the image was very impressive - Do I see a satellite zipping through your shot?


Cheers Petra
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