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Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Thanks for the replies. Next chance I get I will try a pano. You are right Knobby, trial and error can make you pull your hair out but when it all comes together, its a beautiful thing.? -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Sorry, I didn't mean for my response to sound that way. ? The 16-35 2.8 is a great lens but it has so much distortion around the edges. Now that I'm thinking more about it, an overlapping pano may be the best direction to go in. If the weather cooperates with me tonight then I will give it a go. The tracking on the SA has been amazing so far and very portable. Thank you for the reply. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Thanks, I used the Canon 16-35 2.8 lens. The distortion was actually worse, I tried to repair them some in Startools which helped but still not as sharp as the center. Other than buying a prime lens, I'm not sure what else to do. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
This is my most recent capture using the Star Adventurer. I have found that this tracking mount is probably one of my better investments into astrophotography. 240sec x8, 3.2 at 800iso, 35mm. Foreground was shot separate and blended in PS.- 897 replies
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Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
That gives me hope then cause mine isn't modded either. I am using the CLS clip filter so not sure how that will affect it. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Nice, I thought very seriously of trying for that target but ran out of time. Maybe on my next outing. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Oh wow, is that the Witch Head Nebula in the bottom right and was your camera modded ? -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Thanks. Yeah, I use a Manfrotto tripod bag full of sand that I hang from the center column but I still end up bumping or knocking something out of alignment, goofy I guess. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
I shot this image of the Monkey Head and Jellyfish Nebula using a 200mm Canon lens. I pushed the exposures to 200 secs but ending up losing more than I kept, with a total of 30mins. I did have a good PA but when moving the camera etc, rechecking it is a absolute must. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Love the videos, looking forward to it. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
It works ! I downloaded and installed the firmware again and I am running custom exposures as I speak. Evidently there was an issue with my original download and I just kept re-installing the same issue over and over. You my man, are a life saver. THANKS ! -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
That is awesome, now we are getting somewhere...mine does not flash at all. If it only flashes after the upgrade then maybe its not updating properly ? -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Shelster, that made more sense to me than reading the manual 20 times. What I am not seeing are the flashes or blinks ? -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
I may end up going in that direction, you mind if I ask which one you use ? -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
I finally upgraded the firmware on the SA but I still can't get it off of 100 sec exposures. I even followed the video step by step on the astro time-lapse video that StarWatcher has and no change. Is it me or is something just not working here, LOL. Thanks for any help. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
I was able to add another 60mins to my Flaming Star Nebula image, this time at 180 sec exposures at 1600iso but at 200mm I didn't have as many keepers which could have been my PA or just the SA itself. Since the Moon is coming into play now, I will probably setup the Celestron tomorrow night for lunar imaging, honestly I haven't touched it since UPS delivered the SA. (Just an update), I did get the polar alignment bracket with my unit but it lasted a couple of nights and will no longer stay in place, so just using a small flashlight to help with PA. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
This is my first attempt with the Flaming Star Nebula using the built in time lapse of 100 sec with about 2 hours of exposure @ 200mm. I love the simplicity of it and expect to do the firmware upgrade in a few days. Also used the CLS clip filter as I am in a moderate light polluted area but the filter does bring out the red a lot better. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
I managed to get out in the cold last night for this image of the Rosette Nebula. 120 mins of 120 sec exposures at 1600 iso. Canon dslr and 70-200 lens at 200mm. My editing needs sooo much work but I'm a work in progress as well.- 897 replies
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Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Good job. I'm still trying to get back out with mine but the weather has been terrible. Looking forward to seeing more. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Oh, I never saw that. Probably would have gotten it otherwise. On a positive note, I needed an extra Manfrotto for my photography...still may end up getting it. LOL -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Oh I know, just added the extra camera cause it looked cool, LOL, the balance with the 5D and the 70-200 on top is perfect though. The tripod is a Manfrotto that I bought just for this but its not as stable as I had hoped. I added a sandbag to the center column which helps out a lot. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Yes, I have always saved to the memory card then process etc on the desktop. I use a laptop and BYEOS when I shoot here at home and normally I go out from time to time just to check on it and review the images taken up until that point, then press continue. I am very much looking forward to shooting without hauling around a powertank and laptop. Thanks. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Just a quick question, once you start the sequence, is it possible to pause to look over the images then continue ? -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Very nice Steve. Its been cloudy here for days and looks like next weekend before I can get back out for imaging. -
Imaging with a Star Adventurer
Randalloverby replied to M Astronomy's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Thanks Ken, watching them now.