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Sublime lighting!!! Great results as well
Comment by Spad posted on Teasel x 2 at 28/06/2024 - 19:34
These are great....
But for some reason the second one tickles me tinkle!! Think it's because it's lovely and contrasty!
But for some reason the second one tickles me tinkle!! Think it's because it's lovely and contrasty!
Comment by Spad posted on Some Sorrento film pics at 27/06/2024 - 10:40
Here is a few images I have taken over the last fews days.
Comment by Spad posted on A few from the last few days... at 26/06/2024 - 16:34
They're all fantastic but the B&W are just stunning!!!
Comment by Spad posted on Pentax K-3 II - Rhossili Beach at 23/06/2024 - 13:00
Wooohooo! Finally nice weather!
Comment by Spad posted on Four Days in the Peak at 21/06/2024 - 00:06
Went doon to Millers Dale with me 50mm macro n flashgun.
Comment by Spad posted on Daylight flashing! A fair few images... at 14/06/2024 - 02:10
Lovely shots....
But where did you find nice weather???!!! I was out fannying last night and i had thermal top on, plus a t-shirt, a jumper, and on top of that, a coat!! Plus 2 layers on my legs and big thIck socks on freezing me nuts off!!!!
But where did you find nice weather???!!! I was out fannying last night and i had thermal top on, plus a t-shirt, a jumper, and on top of that, a coat!! Plus 2 layers on my legs and big thIck socks on freezing me nuts off!!!!
Comment by Spad posted on Nice Weather Snaps at 13/06/2024 - 13:32
There is nothing wrong with images it takes.... let me make that absolutely clear!!
It's how it, or more the point, does not interface with the software I use. These being K-Stars on a Raspberry Pi, and Astrophotography Tools (APT) on my laptop.
The problem arises when interfacing Pentax cameras with the software. It just doesn't do it. This then means I cannot shoot images, but more critically, I am unadle to plate solve. This is used to get camera pointing at the right bit of the sky. This basically takes a photo of the bit of the sky you want to shoot, then compares it to a library of images. This then moves the mount to get it pointing in the correct spot.
There are community written drivers for Indilib to interface with K-Stars, but it was a nightmare attempting to get them to work. It got to the point where it screwed up my Astroberry installation, and I had to reinstall it.
As for APT, this uses Ascom drivers written by the community. Unfortunately these are as reliable as the Indilib drivers.
This leads to the problem being laid soley at the feet of Ricoh. Basically the tethering capabilities of Pentax cameras are lacking...
I have tried other ways to plate solve. Like using the guide scope and camera, but the alignment of the main and guide scope have to be bang on. Then tried plate solving with a Canon, then swapping to the K-S2. That caused a focus issue, it was slightly out. So could not focus as the camera on live view had a blank screen!! Need a bright star to use a bahtinov focus mask....
It is really annoying being forced to use Canon or Nikon....
It's how it, or more the point, does not interface with the software I use. These being K-Stars on a Raspberry Pi, and Astrophotography Tools (APT) on my laptop.
The problem arises when interfacing Pentax cameras with the software. It just doesn't do it. This then means I cannot shoot images, but more critically, I am unadle to plate solve. This is used to get camera pointing at the right bit of the sky. This basically takes a photo of the bit of the sky you want to shoot, then compares it to a library of images. This then moves the mount to get it pointing in the correct spot.
There are community written drivers for Indilib to interface with K-Stars, but it was a nightmare attempting to get them to work. It got to the point where it screwed up my Astroberry installation, and I had to reinstall it.
As for APT, this uses Ascom drivers written by the community. Unfortunately these are as reliable as the Indilib drivers.
This leads to the problem being laid soley at the feet of Ricoh. Basically the tethering capabilities of Pentax cameras are lacking...
I have tried other ways to plate solve. Like using the guide scope and camera, but the alignment of the main and guide scope have to be bang on. Then tried plate solving with a Canon, then swapping to the K-S2. That caused a focus issue, it was slightly out. So could not focus as the camera on live view had a blank screen!! Need a bright star to use a bahtinov focus mask....
It is really annoying being forced to use Canon or Nikon....
Comment by Spad posted on FS: Pentax K-S2 at 05/06/2024 - 12:43
Bought this to do astro work, but sadly Pentax are not very compatible or a nighmare to use!!
So I have decided to let it go.
It has12941 actuations.
It comes with 3 batteries, 2 Pentax and 1 third party. It also has an adapror with it for a Pentax or third party mainsp ower adaptor, so you can use it for long photigraphic sessions.
Another piece of kit with it, is an IR shutter release adaptor. This means you can use an intervalometer or cabled shutter release with it. It is attached via a piece of velcro on the unit and camera body. This cost about 50 quid!Please see images.
Also comes with a box and strap.
£185 in RM SD
So I have decided to let it go.
It has12941 actuations.
It comes with 3 batteries, 2 Pentax and 1 third party. It also has an adapror with it for a Pentax or third party mainsp ower adaptor, so you can use it for long photigraphic sessions.
Another piece of kit with it, is an IR shutter release adaptor. This means you can use an intervalometer or cabled shutter release with it. It is attached via a piece of velcro on the unit and camera body. This cost about 50 quid!Please see images.
Also comes with a box and strap.
£185 in RM SD
Comment by Spad posted on FS: Pentax K-S2 at 04/06/2024 - 03:19
Here is some images from my travels around where I live.
Comment by Spad posted on The past week... at 02/06/2024 - 17:26
