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apsphoto wrote:
Derek,
I have done quite a few with my Fuji systems and have plans to do a lot more, once my fractured vertebrae heals enough for me to start getting out again. I don't have a lot posted but here are a couple with my older xp1.
I have an observatory a couple of hours drive from me and here is a "selfie"
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7313/9539682752_b5b3b612d4_b.jpg_DSF8889.jpg by Alan Smallbone, on Flickr
And another of the club telescope:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/9539684806_1fcac88f5f_b.jpg_DSF8900.jpg by Alan Smallbone, on Flickr
I have since upgraded to the XT-1 and find it to be a lot easier than using the mechanical shutter release you needed on the original XP1.
You can turn off the lcd which is what I do. Focusing is pretty easy but for these kinds of shots I use wide angle lenses. The Fuji 14mm f2.8 is outstanding as is the Samyang 12mm. I had to exchange my first 12mm because of the Samyang QA but it seems that is a rare event for the X-mount version. Here is an old article with a shot from Joshua Tree NP.
http://www.aps-photo.com/2014/06/update-on-the-rokinon-12mm-f2-ncs-cs-lens/
I have also done some longer exposure work using a Polarie tracker and the Fuji 60mm.
Focusing is pretty easy and easier than with my Canon for night use. I have not had problems with focusing, I use the LCD on the back and set everything for manual with a Fuji lens, the Samyang is manual already. I zoom in on a bright star and focus.
I still have my Canon dslr, but I have not really used it much, and should probably sell it. I do like the Fuji, the dark noise is very low, it is nice to be able to use higher iso. I am quite happy with it for doing more astro landscapes. That being said, I am really quite excited about the possibilities for the XT-2 and will get one when it comes out, this should be a really great addition for astro-landscapes.
Feel free to PM or email me or ask here any other questions or more specific ones. I will try and gather up some of my other shots and post them. I have also been doing some nighttime VR panos using the Fuji and that is awesome, I plan on doing some more of those this coming summer as soon as I can.
We are not that far apart and maybe one weekend we can meet up if that works. I have not tried the Sony system but I hear a lot of good things about it. I am happy with my Fuji's and the lenses are really excellent. But a camera is a tool in the end.
Alan
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Alan,
This is great news and very encouraging! Thanks for taking the time to respond and provide images as well. Its good to know you can turn off the LCD and that focusing is not overly difficult.
Thanks again,
Derek
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