Charic Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Anyone using the new Nikon yet?Canon seems to be the nominated leader for Astro work, but I've liked the NIKON brand since I started photography in the late 70's. I still want an FM2 but that's old hat now. Instead I built my system using the OM2sp system from Olympus.I subsequently sold the whole system in one foul sweep, lenses, flashguns, everything in favour of going with the Nikon FM2 system ( two bodies ) but instead, on a whim, after receiving the money from the Olympus sale, I bought a Radio Control Aeroplane, Radio kit and everything required, and even took control of the local R/C flying club? Even that hobby has passed, and what a great hobby it was. Still have all the radios and kit, but no aircraft. sold them on too? Then some Years later, a reasonable offer and cash-back incentives were offered for the new D5000 so there went my investment, and there has been many upgrades since to the Nikon line up, but I do like the merits of my D5000, especially the twist-out/rotate live view screen.A dedicated 'Astro' full frame Nikon 810A sounds good to me, but expensive too at about £3K body only, and my present lenses wont fit! I've not fully tested the limits of what's achievable from my present D5000 system on a Dobsonian, but I will try, but I'm fully aware of the limits of exposure, motion / timing, from a static mount, with what I have right now, and no intentions of something like an EQ5+ at any time soon? I have an EQ mount that could be motorised, but its not my intention to waste any money on that.But interesting to know if anyone has the new D810A and any results they may have already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight 1 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Not out till the end of may. got my name down for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charic Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Ok. Greys of Westminster are advertising them as stock, hence my reason for asking, but alas their shut just now, so can't confirm on the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight 1 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I put my name down at wex its for when I go north this year to see the light show . Think my Nkon F1 is a bit to old to take on holls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charic Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 I overlooked the fact, that the 810A, being a dedicated unit, is more sensitive to Infrared, which is suitable for night time, but of less value to me for daylight use. There are other issues worth considering too. I found this article interesting, https://photographylife.com/nikon-d810a-announcement so for now, I think the 810A will be mine in wishful thinking only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxsatuser Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 No doubt an expensive scope will be needed for the full frame as well if not using just with lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I've got to say I'm a bit puzzled by this camera. Only reason I can see for wanting one, given that they're don't seem particularly useful for conventional photography, is if you want to use Nikon lenses for astrophotography. I guess if you already have one of these? http://mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/telephotos/300mmedif20/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight 1 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Well I am looking at trying to get the best widefield of the Aurora from lap-land and this camera is up for the job i hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yeah that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charic Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 ....I would think the reason for selling the 810A body alone is to just connect straight to the telescope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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