1st Attempt: Milky Way, Pyramid Lake Nevada

adilh · 14th of May 2012 (Mon)

First attempt photographing the milky way out in the dark skies of Nevada, Pyramid Lake. Planning on going back later this month when it's completely dark. C&C and comment are welcomed

CoRNDoG R6 · 14th of May 2012 (Mon)

I don't have any experience, but it looks good! I've been thinking about trying this, ill probably do it this week.

adilh · 14th of May 2012 (Mon)

yea, the 20th should be the darkest day of the week.

I have heard people using some stacking techniques to get more details... but I don't know how... hopefully someone will direct us to the right direction

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoRNDoG R6

I don't have any experience, but it looks good! I've been thinking about trying this, ill probably do it this week.

MidnightSun · 14th of May 2012 (Mon)

Nice but looks like a bit more time exp. would've helped get some more detail.

CoRNDoG R6 · 27th of May 2012 (Sun)

I went camping this weekend and was finally able to give this a try. Nothing special, but i do like this aspect of photograhpy...i must learn more.

50mm
13 sec exp
f1.8
iso 800

denbow98 · 27th of May 2012 (Sun)

Nice!! what setting did you use for this shot?

adilh · 28th of May 2012 (Mon)

it's addicting

going down to Yosemite NP, next weekend and I'm hopping I'll get stars and Milky way!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoRNDoG R6

I went camping this weekend and was finally able to give this a try. Nothing special, but i do like this aspect of photograhpy...i must learn more.

50mm
13 sec exp
f1.8
iso 800

rolex87 · 1st of June 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by adilh

going down to Yosemite NP, next weekend and I'm hopping I'll get stars and Milky way!!

try glacier point or the dome above olmsted point, I just got a 5D2 and will be trying the milky way for the first time

sundevilstormin · 1st of June 2012 (Fri)

looks like you missed focus. Use LiveView if you have it (focus on something bright but far away) and keep the focus in Manual. The Infinity mark on the lens (even 'L' glass) is not exact...

RustyHammer · 8th of June 2012 (Fri)

very nice .. love the color and contrast. Great "feel" to it ...

CoRNDoG R6 · 8th of June 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundevilstormin

looks like you missed focus. Use LiveView if you have it (focus on something bright but far away) and keep the focus in Manual. The Infinity mark on the lens (even 'L' glass) is not exact...

Thanks for the advice..I was having a hard time to get a good enough focused shot through the view finder, messing around with slightly different spots on the infinity marker. Never thought of using the LiveView!

sundevilstormin · 9th of June 2012 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoRNDoG R6

Thanks for the advice..I was having a hard time to get a good enough focused shot through the view finder, messing around with slightly different spots on the infinity marker. Never thought of using the LiveView!

check and see if your Liveview has the zoom option, 2 clicks to max zoom on the 5DM2, is a huge help, too.

rick_reno · 9th of June 2012 (Sat)

these are very good

adilh · 14th of June 2012 (Thu)

Great advice here!!!

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CoRNDoG R6 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 186 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1st Attempt: Milky Way, Pyramid Lake Nevada I don't have any experience, but it looks good! I've been thinking about trying this, ill probably do it this week. __________________ Robert Canon 5DII \| Canon T1i gripped \| Canon 70-200mm 4L IS \| Canon 50mm 1.4 \| Canon 100mm 2.8 macro\| Canon 580 ExII \| 2 Canon 430 ExII \| Yongnuo 622 controllers

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MidnightSun Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Afton, VA / Korat, Thailand Posts: 1,204 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1st Attempt: Milky Way, Pyramid Lake Nevada Nice but looks like a bit more time exp. would've helped get some more detail. __________________ Dave Canon 350D, AE-1, Orion 8" Newt. f/4.9; EQ6 w/ modified motor drive; Orion 70mm f/10 Refractor Guide Scope; Celestron NexImage CCD Imager; Starshoot Autoguider. Orion Electronic Focusers. Astro Setup / Midnight Sun Astrophotography

27th of May 2012 (Sun)	#5
CoRNDoG R6 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 186 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1st Attempt: Milky Way, Pyramid Lake Nevada I went camping this weekend and was finally able to give this a try. Nothing special, but i do like this aspect of photograhpy...i must learn more. 50mm 13 sec exp f1.8 iso 800 __________________ Robert Canon 5DII \| Canon T1i gripped \| Canon 70-200mm 4L IS \| Canon 50mm 1.4 \| Canon 100mm 2.8 macro\| Canon 580 ExII \| 2 Canon 430 ExII \| Yongnuo 622 controllers

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adilh Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nevada Posts: 459	Re: 1st Attempt: Milky Way, Pyramid Lake Nevada Great advice here!!! __________________ 1Ds Mkii \| 5DMkii \| 50D \| 7D \|17-40 L\|70-200 2.8 IS L \|24-70 2.8 L\| 50&85 1.8\|100 2.8 \| & Still Suffering from Gear Acquisition Syndrome Flicker\|Facebook]\|Adil Photography website \| Feedback1 \|Feedback2\| Zenfolio 10%off : F18-9FY-CYX

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