Mike-P

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After a lot of searching and on the recommendation of other forums the one that came out best value for money imo was the Redsnapper tripod HERE so that is what I bought in the end.
It has a decent weight limit of 8k and is built like a rock.

I liked it so much I bought the company .. well no actually, but I did buy their monopod which is of similar build.

Comment by Mike-P posted on Looking for tripod recommendations please at 06/04/2009 - 12:09

Mike-P
Your one last night was a lot sharper Amin.
We have cloud atm so it's a no go for me.

Are you using a tripod?

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/Sockpuppetuk/IMGP9015.jpg[/IMG]

Comment by Mike-P posted on Moon shots with DA*300 plus Tamron 1.4x TC at 05/04/2009 - 22:43

Mike-P
aminstar wrote:


Scott, remind me again please, how do I get rid of that nasty CA?
Forget the CA, just crop them slightly differently.(second one is a bit tight maybe).
Much better shots with the TC now Amin.



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Comment by Mike-P posted on DA*300 with Tamron 1.4TC (courtesy of Mike-P) at 05/04/2009 - 19:25

Mike-P
I reprocessed my raw file as I wasnt happy with it.

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Comment by Mike-P posted on Second batch of pics DA*300 with Tamron 1.4X TC at 05/04/2009 - 09:33

Mike-P
You need to lower your shutter speed on yours Amin, if it is too fast you get that bright halo effect round the moon.
Go fully manual and keep the speed below 1/180 f8 .. bump the iso a bit if needbe.

Comment by Mike-P posted on Second batch of pics DA*300 with Tamron 1.4X TC at 05/04/2009 - 09:07

Mike-P
Very nice Scott.

I couldn't do any more with the raw file, infact it looked worse than starting with your jpeg Amin so I left that alone now.

Tonights moon should just be about perfect for a shot if it stays clear so I may break out the tripod tonight and have a proper go with multiple teleconverters.

Comment by Mike-P posted on Second batch of pics DA*300 with Tamron 1.4X TC at 05/04/2009 - 08:58

Mike-P
Really need your raw file but anyway.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/Sockpuppetuk/IMGP8766edited.jpg[/IMG]

Comment by Mike-P posted on Second batch of pics DA*300 with Tamron 1.4X TC at 04/04/2009 - 21:43

Mike-P
RR wrote:
I wonder if they'll take my body as part ex for a D3x & 30 or 40 Nikon lenses.
Hmmm, turning to prostitution now then?

Comment by Mike-P posted on Latest Pentax Price Rise. at 04/04/2009 - 21:20

Mike-P
Still cheap for the price

Comment by Mike-P posted on Latest Pentax Price Rise. at 04/04/2009 - 21:16

Mike-P
Why is this thread in flash section?

Camera: PENTAX K10D
Software: K10D Ver 1.30
Dimension: 1072 x 978 px (1 MP)
Focal length: 500 mm (equiv. 750 mm)
Aperture: F8
Exposure time: 1/180"
ISO speed rating: 200/24°
Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Pattern
White Balance: Auto
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

Comment by Mike-P posted on Second batch of pics DA*300 with Tamron 1.4X TC at 04/04/2009 - 21:11

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