first light 400d

[monoxide]

well i went and got a 2gb cf card today and thought id give it a go.
focusing is still a bit of a problem as you can probably see.
still learning anyway...


30s @ iso800
http://members.iinet.net.au/%7Emonoxide/400d.jpg

[RB]

That's a good start there monoxide !
Focus is always a bit fiddly.
Just take a few test shots and check you screen for the tightest star image before you take your main shot.

You've done very well for first light.

[monoxide]

thanks Andrew, i still havent really got the focus 100% under control but i had another couple goes. (waiting for breaks in the cloud)
im pretty happy with the shot of orion for still having no idea what im doing i guess ill work it all out soon enough :lol:
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[Prickly]

Nice photos - looks like a terrific camera. Grain looks excellent for ISO 800.

Enjoy!
David

[iceman]

Nice results TJ, the clouds in the 3rd one add an extra dimension.

Well done!

[Ric]

A great start TJ, your second image of Orion looks very nice. The third is a very surreal looking image, I quite enjoy images like that.

Cheers

[monoxide]

thought id have another go, took this about 10 mins ago.
i think the reflection at the bottom is due to my neighbours back light :doh:
plus i kinda butchered it.

13s @ iso1600

[monoxide]

and another
30s @ iso1600