On 2/12/2013 6:54 PM, Lawrence Plummer wrote:
> Great colors (blue!) Bob. What camera are you using (I must have missed it)?
>
> After some articles on “The Online Photographer” (by CTEIN), I explored the
> use of the E-M5 for astro work. It’s pretty amazing. While over in Chelan,
> WA, I headed up into the hills (where at midnight you can’t see your hand in
> front of you) and tried the technique out. Basically, using the E-M5 at high
> ISOs (3200 – 4000), with 5 to 10 second exposures (to minimize star trails).
> The results are amazing. With a Panasonic 20mm/f1.7, I am able to enlarge
> the smudge of Andromeda. Here is an example pointing to the SE (in the
> Northern hemisphere!):
>
>
> http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8293/7849120536_fca3e9be10_b.jpg
>
> This was from my first attempt, my next trip will be using a variety of
> lenses. The Oly 12mm/f2 was also really great.
Pretty nifty!!
I have E-M5 and 20/1.7, so when we go out away from the city, I'm a gonna try
it.
Star Struck Moose
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