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HaroldC3
18th of July 2010 (Sun), 18:42
Went camping and was able to take a few pics of the night sky. I guessed on the focus and set it to infinity. This is a processed image from my t2i at ISO6400.

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8619/img2105edit071720101200.jpg
Adrena1in
19th of July 2010 (Mon), 07:37
Wow, you captured a lot! What was the exposure length and lens settings?

I like it...has an almost "painting" quality to it.

And I see you captured Brocchi's Cluster (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brocchi's_Cluster) nicely. :)
HaroldC3
19th of July 2010 (Mon), 09:09
Thanks, I appreciate it! shutter speed was 30 seconds and I used the 18-55mm IS lens at 18mm.

I think if I took my time it could have came out better but I thought focusing it to infinity would have worked better but I'm not totally happy with it.
mesofan
19th of July 2010 (Mon), 13:49
Agree with the above, that's a seriously impressive number of stars to capture, great shot.
kezug
19th of July 2010 (Mon), 17:15
Nice shot...so much there.

About setting the focus, I have read to back off of infinity by one click when shooting the stars...I am not sure why, but I have read this in a few posts.

How are you liking the T2i? Do you like how it feels in your hands?
HaroldC3
19th of July 2010 (Mon), 23:23
Nice shot...so much there.

About setting the focus, I have read to back off of infinity by one click when shooting the stars...I am not sure why, but I have read this in a few posts.

How are you liking the T2i? Do you like how it feels in your hands?

The t2i is a very good camera for the money. It's a little small for my hands so I am getting the grip. I should have it this week.