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  1. hobsey

    Hello again

    hobsey posted a topic in Welcome

    Hi all, not new here but not been on in a few years. Since being last logged on, I've since moved from a flat to a place with a garden which should make imaging the much easier. Those of you that remember me, I'm still doing photography on and off. Looking to get into wildlife videography. Anyway, speak soon.
  2. hobsey
    If I could actually remove the clutch, it wouldn't be an issue as I would have ago at sorting it myself. I've given up now as I can see me throwing it soon and just can't be bothered trying anymore. Currently looking at other mounts to replace it.
  3. hobsey
    If only, it was one from the very first batch FLO got in so it is a few years old now. Would probably explain the QC issue as it wasnt really a problem when first released.
  4. hobsey
    I just watched a sa strip down on YouTube. No grub screw, he just gave it a little wiggle and it came out. Mine isn't shifting at all, afraid I'm going to do more damage. Already looking at a replacement
  5. hobsey
    Thanks for the reply. I can't get the RA gear off and looks like it's seized around the polar scope not allowing it to slide out of the casing. I'm going to have to send it off to be service somewhere.
  6. hobsey
    Evening all, I've just dug my Star Adventurer out after a good few years. I have only ever used it once and that was when they first became available so I can't actually remember much about it. The RA is very stiff to turn with the clutch released all the way off, even with the weight on, it bearly moves. Have these always been stiff or has the grease gone crappy just sitting there? Many thanks in advance.
  7. hobsey
    Absolutely superb. I really struggle with timelapses. I never get the interval right.
  8. hobsey
    Oh, I have plenty of lenses. Just I was looking for a widefield scope for visual as I have a 127mak and c8, so I thought I would kill 2 birds with one stone with a preowned 130pds.
  9. hobsey
    Not wanting to read through 39 pages of the 'imaging with the 130pds' thread and 34 pages of this thread, is there anyone on here imaging with a 130pds on an SLT mount? Looking for widefield scope, I thought I would look at the 130pds if anyone is getting some good images using the above setup.
  10. hobsey
    I really need to dust off my SLT mount and have ago at this challenge. Some really impressive images being posted.
  11. hobsey

    Clear skies tonight. I might actually have ago at imaging.

    Wish me luck.

  12. hobsey

    Mums funeral tomorrow, my God it's going to be a hard day.

  13. hobsey
    Yep, Rich beat me to it as I was typing. Classic prime lenses would be better than a cheaper modern zoom lens. You can pick up a classic 135mm or 200mm 2.8 for as little as 15 pound [sorry, my shift keys have packed up and can't get the pound symbol to work]
  14. hobsey

    Getting really sick of this weather now. It's December, where is the cold, clear, crisp days gone? I can handle the cold, hate the wet.

    1. pipnina

      pipnina

      California neb, Pleiades & orion are getting into good places in the sky early now. Not observed the area properly at all yet and it's bugging me.

  15. hobsey

    Canon 7D mkii incoming.

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    2. wxsatuser

      wxsatuser

      Nice!

    3. Psychobilly

      Psychobilly

      Have fun just don't expect miracles in bad light that's where FF really comes into it's own...

    4. hobsey

      hobsey

      Don't worry Pete, I did think long and hard about my choice, I just hope it's the right one.

  16. hobsey

    To get up or not to get up for the eclipse? that is the question.

    1. Psychobilly

      Psychobilly

      It's a few years until the next one.... 2033?

    2. Matthew

      Matthew

      I'm not even going to bed until it's over

  17. hobsey
    Sorry if this has been posted before but I've just seen an advert for this, not cheap in the end though. http://www.build-solar-system.com
  18. hobsey

    Off to perranporth tomorrow for a week. Hope to get some good milky way shots.

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    2. Uranium235

      Uranium235

      Have a good time there.. try to get out of town and on the cliff path... its really dark! (great views)

    3. Uranium235

      Uranium235

      Oh, let us know if the beach has recovered - it was a right mess this time last year (cos of the winter storms).

    4. hobsey

      hobsey

      I will do. Going to go to St Agnes to get the milky way behind the old tin mines.

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    I will also jump in on this one.
  20. hobsey

    Bought a new car yesterday, turns out the colour of it is called 'Lunar Glow' quite apt.

    1. gooseholla

      gooseholla

      lunar glow? To which phase did they match the colour?! :D

    2. ronin

      ronin

      Not Sodium Yellow then? ;-))

  21. hobsey

    Good day out at Brands Hatch. 615 photos in RAW to sort through, most will probably get deleted.

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    2. tingting44

      tingting44

      nice one, were you trying panning? ive not tried panning yet, looks very cool

    3. hobsey

      hobsey

      Yes, with terrible results.

    4. griz11

      griz11

      MotoGP for me next weekend. I went to Brands once as a kid. I love shooting motorsports. Tried the slow exposure panning for the first time at the Pirelli Challenge. Some pretty good shots lots of throw aways but the good ones are really good with the blur on the tires and background.

  22. hobsey

    Canon 300mm f4 L IS on its way. :)

  23. hobsey

    Can't bring myself round to selling my unused gear.

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    2. hobsey

      hobsey

      Not too bad Martin, Yourself?No, don't need the funds. Just be nice to have some spare cash as I'm getting a new camera lens next week. It will be a good one for Wings and wheels.

    3. tingting44

      tingting44

      I'm very good thanks buddy, had a lovely night out last night with a couple of friends at our local dark site :) spare cash? What's that lol :) ohh very nice, be wicked to put a face to your name at this years W&W :)

    4. hobsey

      hobsey

      Don't worry fella, I will be there this year. Like wise, be good to finally meet you.

  24. hobsey

    Want russ.wills 305mm Dob in the classifieds.

  25. hobsey

    Booked myself in to an intensive all day photography course in February, can't wait.

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