Crux widefield from Qld AF

[RobF (Rob)]

More widefield with the 450D and nifty 50 from Astrofest. I followed Crux down until it got near the cafeteria chimney one evening. This is an hour and 5mins of 5min subs, ISO 400 f/3.5 (before JJJ educated me on the benefits of stopping down further )

I've tried to bring through detail in the dark nebula/coalsack structure as well as portray some of the Ha in IC 2944 (albeit using a standard "unmodded" camera).

Higher res version available here

[RickS (Rick)]

Very nice image of this iconic constellation, Rob!

[dj gravelrash (Dino)]

great shot m8 cheers 2 u

[RobF (Rob)]

Originally Posted by RickS

Very nice image of this iconic constellation, Rob!

Thanks Rick. Colours a bit garish but I'm having fun (and learning something too....)

Originally Posted by dj gravelrash

great shot m8 cheers 2 u

Thanks Dino

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Purty.

[gregbradley]

That's one of the best Crux shots I have seen. Lovely.

The nifty 50 what is that a 50mm F1.8 or the Canon stock lens 18-50?

Greg.

[Ross G]

A very good photo Rob.

Love the colour and detail.

Thanks.

Ross.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Love it. I want one!

[RobF (Rob)]

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Purty.

Thanks JJJ - your 90mm masterpiece on Crux was in my mind must confess when targetted this one.

Originally Posted by gregbradley

That's one of the best Crux shots I have seen. Lovely.

The nifty 50 what is that a 50mm F1.8 or the Canon stock lens 18-50?

Greg.

Thanks Greg. Yes, it's the 50mm F1.8. Incredible value for money if the budget doesn't extend to L lens performance. I leave it on the camera now, as it's great fun for portraits and catching the kids indoors too without flash. There's a bit of distortion in the bottom right corner I find but not a major problem.

Originally Posted by Ross G

A very good photo Rob.

Love the colour and detail.

Thanks.

Ross.

Cheers Ross. I was fretting over the magenta leftovers but this is about the best I can do with it.

Originally Posted by multiweb

Love it. I want one!

Thank you oh widefield master