Hey guys, will this camera be great for astrophotograpahy? Like capturing landscapes and the milky way?
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It should do just fine with a sharp prime lens 2.8 or faster and a moderate ISO rating. Be careful not to set ISO too high or you will get hot pixels on long exposures. Best to shoot RAW so you can have greatest flexibility in post when processing the image, and use an image editor that will allow you to map hot pixels and mask them in all other resulting images.
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Seems that assuming that the rumors are true and this model of the D600 does not suffer the same faulty design that leads to oil spots and dust on the sensor then my answer would be the camera would be fine depending on the other equipment you use. If you have a tripod that can be programmed to "follow" the earth's rotation, something essential for astrophotography enthusiasts then I think you'd be able to get very good results.
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This is an excellent camera. I have been using it since it was first launched. It can definitely handle low light, however I would recommend a fast lens. That will be the key to keeping the the dreaded noise out of your pictures with higher ISO. Aa far as documents. I would definitely think this would be a great camera to use. I would invest in a tripod though and possibly a macro lens.
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It's excellent! Especially if you know how to use the camera in its Manual mode. Because once you can adjust the ISO and just find the f-stop, you're golden. Ive gotten wonderful images of flowers, beneath the shade of a tree on an overcast day. So that says something as well.
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Hey there. Honestly I'm not sure. My main camera is a 5Dmkiii. The 1d is my backup. Never done astro with it.
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Hello, good camera if you have a large telescope. on small optics you have a lot of noise from the CMOS. H.S.
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Thank you very much for your review and for posting the pics, which look really great. I am kicking myself for not preordering this camera. I kept vacillating between the Pentax K-X and this one. I would like to be able to take good photos in low light and to have a big zoom (like a moon shot, for example). Any insight you might have would be welcome.
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The correct answer should be "Well, Maybe Yes***, kind-a / sort-a". Attempting to use this with an astronomical telescope will present plenty of "challenges". 1. Getting the imager congruent with the image plane. The camera comes with a 30mm OD adaptor, which should fit a 1-1/4" eyepiece holder. 2. The f/speed of the system, and imaging speed of the device, may limit what you can capture with this system. Since this is made for microscopes, the lighting in usually adjustable by the user. But for astrophotography, you might be able to capture the moon, and larger / brighter planets may be within reach of a moderate size (8"+) objective. However as there is little or no real integration time, stars and nebulae are unlikely targets. 3. Resolution may disappoint you. This device only records 2 megapixels. That may seem like a lot, but I'm used to more. Also dynamic range is in question here. Ultimately, it depends on your needs, expectations, pocket book, and willingness to make it work in an application it wasn't designed for. But if you think you are up to the challenges, go for it!
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I would say no. The focal length won't let you get enough magnification to get good pictures of distant nebula or things like that. I'd recommend something a little bigger like a 8 inch. Plus you'd probably want something with a motor drive so you can have long exposures, without distorted images.
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idid not use this camera to shoot the recent moon,but i am absolutly sure it would show all the details quite clearly. remember; what you see in the moniter will wind upmon yor memory card.
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I own one, and have taken it everywhere since Olympus net it to me to review. I think the UW shots are pretty good, not as sharp as the Hero, but as sharp as my Lumix TS5. I have not tried night shots of the sky, but have shot outdoor parties. Samples: http://digital-photography-school.com/review-olympus-tg-850-tough-waterproof-camera/
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The short answer is yes. The longer answer is that for astrophotography, you may need a lot more gear and some software to be successful. Since the Earth rotates, for longer exposures you may need a specialized mount to compensate for this. You can also take a series of shorter exposures and, using software, stack them to reduce image noise while bringing out details. Some sensors will "bloom" or create bright amplifier noise during longer exposures, so you need to be aware of that as well. For night photography, you'll need a tripod and expose properly. You can use lower ISOs and longer exposures for better quality images. Finally, you'll need lenses with wider apertures, so you can shoot without flash in dim light. Hope that answers your question.
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Make sure you camera came with a manual and follow any the steps for problems. The below answers are good ideas. I have not had any problems and also added a memory chip to allow me to store a hundreds pictures when photographing planets it may take a hundred shots to get the one that I like. Good luck I believe the camera is great D Hudson 1/30/14
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It is a hell of a great lens for its price. If you have extra money you can consider other lenses such as: Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-17-35mm-Nikkor-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00005LEOS) again, if you have extra money. I have used both but I was happier with this 18-35mm lens because it's so light weight. Unless you have an old camera with not-so-great ISO performance or you like to do astrophotography, I think this lens can make many people happy.
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Should work just fine. It is designed for cameras with APS-C sensors. I suggest you lookup www.lonelyspeck.com for lenses and astrophotography.
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If you're asking about simple land photography, this telescope is the equivalent of a telephoto lens and is very capable to do the task. If asking about astrophotography, this telescope is capable after several optional accessories are put to use. Think camera adapter, equatorial wedge, much more sturdy mounting instead of the tripod mount provided, and a LOT of patience. This all assumes the camera is sensitive enough for astronomical objects.
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Hello, I would say the images for me are the same as I have the basic eyepieces and two sets of as you need two sets for the bino viewers but what I like is the eye relief that you get when looking through them and a almost 3d effect like you get when looking through binoculars. If you can afford it I would highly recomend it, not for just yourself but for other viewers as well. I have a Celestron 8SE and looking at Saturn, Jupiter, the moon, well its pretty awesome. My plan is to do astrophotography, if I was really into eyepieces I would go with the two inch and some nice Nagler eyepieces. Hope this helps, Good luck and dark skies.
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Yes its ideal for landscapes because of its wide angle and moderate distortion the f/ 2.8 aperture is good for low light but if you want everything in the foreground and background sharp you'll want to stop it down. If thats the case youll need a tripod so you can shoot at a low ISO and keep ur noise minimal. Also cheaper lenses can do this, you are mostly paying for the 2.8 aperture with this lens. Also if you want to shoot the moon you might wana zoom in so there are other good options.