I wished i used a modded camera - antares region astrofest 2012

[h0ughy]

I butchered this version - will redo but I am uttertly disappointed in the fact that i didnt use the other modded camera to take this. bog standard 60D with the nifty fifty lens. Its just on 3hours worth - it needed another 8 hours with this setup...:sadeyes:

I left it until the last night:(

[allan gould]

There is always next year David but still its a nice image.

[RB]

Nah mate, 8 hours wouldn't have helped, the sun would've stuffed your run. :P

Oh Boy....I knew those 60Da Drivers would mess with your head, they did did't they???? :mad2:
Have you ordered one yet?

Nice result though mate, the lens looks good for what it is.

:thumbsup:

[Larryp]

Looks very nice to me!

[h0ughy]

next year:sad:

[h0ughy]

no not yet............maybe soon:shrug:

[jjjnettie]

How long were your subs Dave?
I've found I've gotten the best colour with the nifty fifty, in this region, using only 3 minute subs. I don't know why, but time and again it's proven true.
Mind you, looking closer at your image, I reckon you can squeeze more out of it. Don't give up on it yet. :)

[h0ughy]

5min:shrug: iso 1600 f4.5

[marco]

Man, how much I love these ultrawide fields! This one in particular is among the best bits of sky visible downunder. Definitely a modded camere will add some more signal, luckily sky doesn't change much year to year so we all have always more opportutities to keep doing better ;)
Overall I like this image David, nice balance despite the little Ha contribution due to the camera limitation :thumbsup:
Cheers
Marco

[venus]

great image David for the time taken its amazing...

[gregbradley]

You're being a bit hard on yourself. Overall very pleasing. Background seems a bit magenta.

Greg.

[h0ughy]

yeah i think it is as well - repro;)

[Ross G]

Hi David,

A nice looking photo.

Great colours and detail.

I really like the wide composition.

Ross.

[h0ughy]

thanks Ross - but i really wished i did rotate the lens to the right to get in the blue horsehead area. LOL i am Still learning how to make stupid decisions

[RobF]

Looks like a pretty good start to me. Wonderful colours coming out. At least you thought to get this much on the last night.

"Always look on the bright side of life......."