First Startrail with my new 1000D

[nmo]

I've been thinking about getting a DSLR for ages and finally took the plunge early this week. This is my first attempt at a Startrail that didn't get clouded out, from my suburban back yard in Melbourne.

I was all set with the laptop and everything for a 2 hour startrail, however the clouds started rolling in again. Still we need the rain.

Comments welcome

32 x 30 second exp. 18mm. ISO1600. 2 x 30 sec darks. Compiled in Startrails.de

[tlgerdes]

Great way to find where the south celestial pole is from your house. How are you find the camera. I bought one about two weeks ago and have been suprised at the how sensitive the camera is to light and how little dark noise there is.

T

[iceman]

Nice first light. Quite a bit of light pollution there. You could probably adjust the levels to darken the sky a bit.

Also try ISO800 or 400 - the bright stars will still show up.

Nice work.

[nmo]

I'm having a great time with the camera, Yes I was also surpised at how sensitive the camera is, Having never owned a DSLR before.

My next plan is to take the old EQ2 mount out of the garage and try some slightly longer exposures. I know they won't be anyware near as good as a HEQ5 or EQ6 but they have to be better than no tracking at all. I was thinking of photographing Orion Nebulea ec. with the camera lenses, I have 18 - 55 and 75 - 300 so it's a start at least

Mike: How do I go about adjusting the levels, IE do you mean contrast and brightness? Or something else?

[desler]

Hey


I think levels are the levels adjustment in the colour menu in GIMP (free) and photoshop, although having never used photoshop I can't be exactly sure.


You can adjust the overall histogram or the individual RGB channels!


I have a 1000D too an am very happy with it!

Keep having fun.


Darren