I'm sure that with some patient, one will come up eventually. Great bang for the buck, IMO.
Good luck!
DeltaSigma wrote:
Nuno & Rafael - good debate / conversation.
Nuno - your comment about low used prices of the A7 marque attracted my attention but I struggled to find any in he UK as low as you suggested. Reason for my interest is that I am in the market to replace my ageing D80 infrared body. I have been exploring D7000, D7100, D600, and even M43 (since I have a lightweight travel kit and a few nice lenses). I had never considered going down the Sony FX mirrorless route. Your comment has perhaps opened up a new avenue for me to explore......
I have some bug shots from last week's trip to the Outback but also trying some astro with my Star Adventurer portable tracking mount.
I'm not sure if this will translate across but the original on flickr has all of the objects of interest marked and if you hover over the boxes it tells you what they are. All done automatically on flickr, just have to add your pic to the WWT (World Wide Telescope) page and their technology does the rest, recognizing which stars etc. are in the pic. For someone with next to no astronomical knowledge it's a real bonus.
The main nebula is the Carina Nebula NGC3372, just up from Acrux, the Southern Cross in the Milky Way.
So here is a 20 shot panorama of the Stronachlachar bay at the West end of Loch Katrine in the Trossach area of Scotland.
Apologies for breaking screens.
D810 with 50-135mm (Leighton lens) mounted ... conjoined in PS CC
Such a quite place, the Tea Rooms gets busy on the weekend, and the big house is for rental and sleeps up to 14 people. Cycling and walking clubs hire it for weekends away !!
Andy The labeling of objects is called 'Plate Solving"
Wish I could see the Carnia Nebula, it is well below my horizon.
D810 28mm f/2.8
More shots from Cameron LA. Dining area is on slab where the restaurant used to be before it was demolished by a hurricane, the grill has been rebuilt on pilings.
rafaelcasd wrote:
Nuno, Thanks for your insights, I can now better understand the factors that lead people to the A7 series. I did have a friend come up to my house to use a variety of my lenses in his A7.
My preference for Nikon cameras is also based on factors, not so much professional, as personal. I still have good enough eyesight to focus through the viewfinder with a little help from the focus indicator, I like seeing through the lens optically, like heavy bodies I can grab onto and that have long battery life. My D810 exceeds my own ability, my cameras last forever (no so important nowadays).
No doubt Curtis is right, cameras come and go as technology evolves. The experience of fixed focal length manual focus photography is a constant, and old Nikkor MF lenses are an excellent and relatively inexpensive way to enjoy.
To each their own, but let's enjoy and let's share.
Me thinks a D5/D810/D750 looks and handles better on big lenses. Using my D3 as a sample below. IT being a hobby I am happy.
Lieutenant Z wrote:
Droit dans le mur
A7s & 55/1.2
Philippe, I never grow tired of looking at your images... you have such a wonderful "eye". Thank you for sharing yet another wonderful capture. You are certainly an inspiration!
Ah, plate solving, I have heard of that ! Pretty cool especially as I have no idea what I'm looking at / where anything is apart from the Orion Nebular etc
At least you have Polaris for PA ! Just ordered a QHYCCD Polemaster
So here is a 20 shot panorama of the Stronachlachar bay at the West end of Loch Katrine in the Trossach area of Scotland.
Apologies for breaking screens.
D810 with 50-135mm (Leighton lens) mounted ... conjoined in PS CC
Such a quite place, the Tea Rooms gets busy on the weekend, and the big house is for rental and sleeps up to 14 people. Cycling and walking clubs hire it for weekends away !!
No Regrets wrote:
Philippe, I never grow tired of looking at your images... you have such a wonderful "eye". Thank you for sharing yet another wonderful capture. You are certainly an inspiration!
cadman342001 wrote:
One question, what is a Poboy ?
That would be a sandwich, iirc originating from Louisiana. Never been there myself but I've tried making shrimp po boy's because the recipe turned up in my feed once. In my culinary journey, I.. once had a 'sandwich phase'. Deep fried shrimp, remoulade and veggies placed on a roll.
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