I think Iv'e Got It

[leon]

Hi Guys,

Well who would have thought after all this time struggling with flats, processing etc, that I, yes me was the one causing all the problems. :doh: :doh:

I would always convert my Raws to Tiff's in another program, and then bring then across to Image Plus, where I would process then, and end up with the results that have been bugging me for ages.

I have just realised ( with help from some of you good people) that I can convert my Raws to Tiff's in Image Plus, :whistle:and boy has that made a difference, the problem is solved, and the vignetting is gone. :)

So that crappy short exposure I did, with the Modded 5D for a test run has come out reasonably well, it has been stretched plenty, and played around with so it probably isn't of the highest quality, but the future looks promising.

Thank you so much for all your help.

Leon :thumbsup:

[[1ponders]]

:cool: Great to hear Leon. Looks great! :thumbsup:

Onwards and upwards ;)

[RB]

Glad to hear it Leon, as I said, I thought it was strange that you converted to tiff first.
I always use the RAWs and calibrate them in IP.
Hopefully that advice will solve your problems now.

Also when I take flats I expose them so that I have the histogram around a third of the way along.

Good luck.
Look forward to more from you.

[dugnsuz]

Good stuff leon - and thanks for the tip.
I did exactly the same thing
Cheers
Doug

[RB]

No worries guys.

The tutorial videos are great on IP explaining the steps in good detail.

[strongmanmike]

Yes those little Eureka processing moments are great huh?

Nice result there too Leon, like the framing, fits teh two nebulae in nicely.

Mike

[leon]

Thanks guys, you would not believe how many hours of reading, trying, and trying again, listening to tips from you guys, and then putting those tips into place, many thanks, it can only get better from here, ;) it has paid off, Ah, this is a great forum. :thumbsup:

Leon :thumbsup:

[Garyh]

Great to see you have sorted out Imageplus!
Nice image too!
Now we are going expect even better images now :)
cheers Gary

[Ric]

Very nice indeed Leon, I'm glad you sorted it all out and look forward to seeing your future images.

Cheers

[jase]

Go get'em Leon. Way to go mate!:thumbsup:

[Hagar]

Nice image Leon a real improvement. Looks like you could pull a bit more detail out of this image. The camera certainly works well.

[leon]

Thank you all for your encouragement, It is good to know that one can count on all you good folk.

Leon

[Lester]

Fantastic Leon, love the red nebula.

So are you a electrician or camera technician by trade? Or would you say most handy chaps could do the mod?

[leon]

Thanks Lester, no mate, I'm not either, but there is not much I wont do.
I do believe that any one who is fairly hand with most things could do it.

Be organized, and follow the procedure to a T, it really isn't that hard, but you do have to accept that there is risk of failure, and permanent damage to your camera.

If you are aware of the risk and accept that, than go for it.

Leon

[Alchemy]

its nice to have those moments of clarity when it all comes together. this should make future projects more fun..... plus you can revisit a few oldies and redo

oh....:thumbsup: the shot looks good

cheers clive

[leon]

Yep Clive, sure can, thanks mate.

Leon

[PCH]

Hi Leon,

where would one find the details on such a mod. I have a 400D myself but I'm guessing the details are all to be found in the same location :D
Cheers,

[leon]

Paul If you just Google in uv/ir replacement filter for 400d you should be able to get heaps of information.

http://www.lifepixel.com/ir-tutorials/canon-5d-digital-infrared-conversion-instructions.htm

www.lifepixel.com this is the one that i used for the 5d

Leon :thumbsup:

[PCH]

Cheers Leon, I'll give it a go :thumbsup:

[Tamtarn]

It's great when you get a problem sorted out Leon. Such a great forum as you say just simply put your problem out there and someone with the solution is alway willing to help.

Congrats on your DIY modded 5D it sure looks like a winner with the results so far :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Now we need clear skies for the next new moon. It's about six weeks since we've been able to image. So frustrating :mad2::mad2:

[leon]

Thanks Barb and Dave, yep, I'm ready to go, so it is up to the weather Gods.

leon

[EzyStyles]

well done leon , congrats on the 5D! i knew you can do it ;)

great first light also. ive been away and so many posted images! . cloudy/raining for the past 4 weeks (im so serious) down here :(

[leon]

Thanks Eric, the mod was probably your fault anyway, :lol: :lol: but I'm glad I followed your lead, ;) and thanks for all the help with the questions I fired at you. :thumbsup:

Leon :thumbsup:

[EzyStyles]

Thanks for your kind words Leon. Glad that it worked out :)