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Post by fuzzyframes on Aug 10, 2014 18:06:05 GMT
I have been fascinated by the stars forever and have tried to get an image that does them even a smidgen of justice for years, but never captured anything that I did more than just delete. Until this one:  Or a larger image of it at in my Smugmug. |
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Post by chrisc on Aug 10, 2014 18:25:51 GMT
Well, I'd say you hit a pretty good one here. Would you mind sharing your camera, lens and settings?
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Post by fuzzyframes on Aug 10, 2014 18:42:02 GMT
Thanks Chris.
Camera is a Nikon D800e
Lens is a 14 to 24 f/2.8
As shot: ISO 4000, 14mm f/2.8 20 seconds
And post editing in Lightroom.
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Post by Stevewebb on Aug 10, 2014 20:58:28 GMT
Incredible. I guess you were somewhere with zero light pollution?
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Post by nickjohnson on Aug 10, 2014 21:15:57 GMT
Absolutely, and deeply beautiful. Thanks for posting.
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Post by fuzzyframes on Aug 13, 2014 5:13:38 GMT
The light pollution was not zero, but about as far as I was willing to travel to get them. North Idaho does not have much North of Sandpoint fortunately. I was actually amazed at mow much light my lens still picked up even though the pictures where shot at 2:00am.
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Post by chrisc on Aug 13, 2014 11:27:19 GMT
Next time, try ISO 3200 at 24 seconds. Long enough for the exposure, short enough not to get traceable movement.
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Post by fuzzyframes on Aug 14, 2014 1:02:27 GMT
Here is one taken at ISO 3200 14mm F/2.8 for 20 seconds, it is as close as I have to 24 seconds..   I will have to take some time and try and get some next time at 24 seconds. |
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Post by chrisc on Aug 14, 2014 2:17:15 GMT
I was with a friend and we were shooting his camera, but with a 16-35 nikkor on a D800 with the above settings..I wonder if 14mm @ 2.8 is enough of a differential that your exposure is spot on???
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Post by fuzzyframes on Aug 15, 2014 3:31:13 GMT
I know that there would be a little different in the lens probably marginally noticeable and then there is a little difference in the cameras(probably more there then the actual lenses). It was mounted on a tripod and triggered with a wireless remote. Could also be that I have bad eyes and can't focus worth a hoot.
I do plan on continuing to experiment with this at different settings to see what looks best.
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Post by nrt on Aug 15, 2014 17:01:17 GMT
Truly awesome...
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Post by Steaphany on Aug 15, 2014 18:57:08 GMT
Will you be shooting the Perseids Meteor Shower, Active from July 13th to August 26th ? Once I can get a wide angle lens for my Mamiya RB67 ProSD, I'm planning on a lot more wide field astronomical photography. |
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Post by fuzzyframes on Sept 22, 2014 4:07:06 GMT
I wish I could. have shot them, as well as the Norther Lights, but as a single parent, that doesn't always happen, can't wait until my girl gets bigger and I can do that.
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Post by chrisc on Sept 24, 2014 5:12:04 GMT
My first attempt using digital instead of film...  |
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