Scenes from Crago 300813

[RichardJ (Richard)]

Hi,

Kindly had a lend of a Samyang 14mm lens at Crago last night (thanks Carlos ) to try with my Canon 450D. There was hazard reduction burning around Bowen adding to the scene. Here are some first attempts.

RichardJ

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Nice shots, Richard

[nebulosity. (Jo)]

Great shots

[ourkind (Carlos)]

My pleasure!! Well done Richard they turned out great!! You got lucky as the clouds rolled in not long after you left. What a difference a 2.8 makes hey!

[malau (David)]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

Hi,

Kindly had a lend of a Samyang 14mm lens at Crago last night (thanks Carlos ) to try with my Canon 450D. There was hazard reduction burning around Bowen adding to the scene. Here are some first attempts.

RichardJ

Hi Richard,

Are you the one who I met that night? I was the one with my female friend ?

[RichardJ (Richard)]

Originally Posted by malau

Hi Richard,

Are you the one who I met that night? I was the one with my female friend ?

Hi David,

Yes it was. How did your photos turn out?
I've just taken delivery of my own Samyang 14mm lens. Looking forward to using it soon.

regards,

Richard.

[malau (David)]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

Hi David,

Yes it was. How did your photos turn out?
I've just taken delivery of my own Samyang 14mm lens. Looking forward to using it soon.

regards,

Richard.

Hi Richard,

Really nice to meet you here

Since it is my first time to learn how to use manual, cant complain too much. I also understand under iso 3200 there will be much noise. However I managed to make timelapse video although the cam "shaked" a bit..

I am thinking to spend around 500-700 to buy a telescope. I asked in other post and the majority said I should get a dob first. However consider using it in the field (like Crago Observatory) will that be reflector / refractor better? At this moment I just want to see the planet / stars clearly such as can see the shape of Mars, Saturn..etc and perhaps try to do AP later.

For reflector I am thinking Skywatcher BKP150x750 EQ3 Deluex from Bintel (as they have shop in Sydney so I can have an actual look) or Skywatcher BKP15012EQ3 from OzScopes

For DoB I am thinking Bintel BT202-B 8" Dobsonian or Bintel BT252-B 10"

What do you think?

p.s. Will bring my red led torch next time

[RichardJ (Richard)]

Originally Posted by malau

Hi Richard,

Really nice to meet you here

Since it is my first time to learn how to use manual, cant complain too much. I also understand under iso 3200 there will be much noise. However I managed to make timelapse video although the cam "shaked" a bit..

I am thinking to spend around 500-700 to buy a telescope. I asked in other post and the majority said I should get a dob first. However consider using it in the field (like Crago Observatory) will that be reflector / refractor better? At this moment I just want to see the planet / stars clearly such as can see the shape of Mars, Saturn..etc and perhaps try to do AP later.

For reflector I am thinking Skywatcher BKP150x750 EQ3 Deluex from Bintel (as they have shop in Sydney so I can have an actual look) or Skywatcher BKP15012EQ3 from OzScopes

For DoB I am thinking Bintel BT202-B 8" Dobsonian or Bintel BT252-B 10"

What do you think?

p.s. Will bring my red led torch next time

Hi David,

Personally I would go with a reflector. I suggest you drop into Bintel and have a look. They will give you very good advice and answer any questions.

Hope to see you at Crago soon.

regards,

Richard.