First pic

sejanus (Gavin) · #1 26-12-2006, 01:25 AM

First ever pic through a telescope!

. just pointed it at the most obvious target and did a single frame 30secs @ iso3200 with 5D and 80ED. I don't have the thingo to do longer than 30secs but will grab one during the week for the next time.

Found out that focussing was a mugs game, I just took a rough guess by looking at rear lcd screen, next time I think I'll use laptop to check focus before starting.

I'd like to do some mega widefields wiith my camera lenses now I have eq6 working but still waiting on the bits to arrive.

http://www.gavincato.com/tmp/IMG_4232.jpg

davidpretorius · #2 26-12-2006, 09:07 AM

that is very nice. well done.

got to be wrapped in that for your first!

congrats

RB (Andrew) · #3 26-12-2006, 09:39 AM

Great first image Gav, well done.

How did the ED80 handle the 5D?

You can even do a few 30 sec frames and stack them in PS using layers until you get the Remote cable release.

Congrats and looking forward to more.

sejanus (Gavin) · #4 26-12-2006, 09:51 AM

cheers david

andrew - the only thing that concerns me is on the full rez file i can see a significant drop in sharpness at the outer edges of the frame

dugnsuz (Doug) · #5 26-12-2006, 10:36 AM

That is excellent.
Great colour from the ED80 and amazing lack of noise for iso3200!
Now, get stacking!!!!!
Well done.
Doug

RB (Andrew) · #6 26-12-2006, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sejanus

andrew - the only thing that concerns me is on the full rez file i can see a significant drop in sharpness at the outer edges of the frame

mmmm I was expecting that on the FF body but it's ok to crop out the outer frame and still end up with a great pic.
It's not as noticeable when using the APC size bodies but the 5D has great low noise characteristics.

Astroman (Andrew Wall) · #7 26-12-2006, 10:54 AM

beaut shot, well done.

Ric · #8 27-12-2006, 09:05 AM

Fantastic first shot

Looking forward to seeing more.

Cheers

spacezebra (Petra) · #9 27-12-2006, 09:27 AM

Excellent capture for a first pic - well done.

Cheers Petra

atalas · #10 27-12-2006, 06:14 PM

Congrats on your firsrt shot and It's quite good as well.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #11 27-12-2006, 07:51 PM

That's your first Astro pic!!!!

Boy, are we in for some great shots from you!!!!!

sejanus (Gavin) · #12 27-12-2006, 09:12 PM

cheers guys

tornado33 · #13 27-12-2006, 10:32 PM

Well done, a great first image
Scott