First Light DSI II PRO - Running Man

CoolhandJo (Paul) · #1 30-01-2009, 09:01 AM

Well, decided to upgrade from DSI II to the pro version. Big learning curve with the filters (dust, focus, and alignment management required!) but I am happy with the detail difference.

Imaging scope ED80 f7
Guide scope LX200gps 10"
Imaging camera DSI II pro
Guide Camera DSI-C

L 45sec x 22
RGB 45 sec x 15

all in ALTZ mode

Photoshop CS2 processing

Thanks for viewing, any feedback welcomed.

renormalised (Carl) · #2 30-01-2009, 09:06 AM

Nice shot there, Doc. Ol' Running Man is heading in the opposite direction to what he normally does in pics....must've left the wallet at home

CoolhandJo (Paul) · #3 30-01-2009, 12:24 PM

Woops! Must have had th camera on backwards (LOL)

leon · #4 30-01-2009, 12:34 PM

For a first light that is a good effort Dr, Paul, maybe a bit of a wider field would have given it more impact, however nice shooting.

Leon

Craig_L · #5 30-01-2009, 01:16 PM

Nice shot Dr Paul for such short subs.

CoolhandJo (Paul) · #6 30-01-2009, 01:31 PM

All - Many thanks for encouragement.

Leon, I couldnt agree more! I might try it with a f6.3 reducer because until I get a 2" IR/UV filter I can not achieve focus at f3.3 on the ED80 (The DSI II PRO nose piece houses the IR filter so I can't detach it to achieve focus until I replace it with a 2"). I agree that it would give the shot more perpective.

tornado33 · #7 30-01-2009, 01:34 PM

Excellent quality especially for alt az tracking. Well done, looks like the camera is working great.
Scott

Hagar (Doug) · #8 30-01-2009, 05:33 PM

Very nice image for a first light and considering the short subs.
Well done.