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**mattb123** · 08-15-2015, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by Mareket

Taken with the 16-50. It's a bit out of focus but ah well...

I'll add that I was attempting to catch some of the meteor shower here but as luck would have it they came down everywhere apart from in my frame.

I know both of these issues all too well! Neat shot anyway, ,Might be worth another try to nail focus if you aren't too far. You could do trails instead of meteors.

splash_fr · 08-16-2015, 08:53 AM - **1 Like**

Great night sky shots above, and the lazy turtle is grand as well!

Another pano, same morning, now with moon...

Rgds,
Gerd.

daytona9 · 08-16-2015, 09:13 AM

Great photos Everyone!

Some shots with the DA*200:
1 - Wombat
2 - Penguin
3 - Koala
4 - Brolga
5 - Dingo

daytona9 · 08-17-2015, 06:20 AM - **2 Likes**

More DA*200 shots:
1 - Long-tailed Finch
2 - Bush Thick-knee
3 - Buff-banded Rail
4 - Echidna
5 - Parrot (don't recall the species)
6 & 7 - Tawny Frogmouth
8 - Koala
9 - Little Penguin

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**mattb123** · 08-17-2015, 08:40 AM - **1 Like**

A stack of 12 images taken over 9 minutes from my porch around 4:45 this morning. Quite the storm!
DA* 16-50

waterfall · 08-17-2015, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

A stack of 12 images taken over 9 minutes from my porch around 4:45 this morning. Quite the storm!
DA* 16-50

Very dramatic shots!

**Scorpio71GR** · 08-17-2015, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

A stack of 12 images taken over 9 minutes from my porch around 4:45 this morning. Quite the storm!
DA* 16-50

Fantastic shot, shows the real power of nature.

Michael

**Rondec** · 08-18-2015, 03:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Perseid's with the 16-50.

**mattb123** · 08-18-2015, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by waterfall

Very dramatic shots!

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Fantastic shot, shows the real power of nature.

Michael

Thanks!

Originally posted by Rondec

Perseid's with the 16-50.

Nice catch! I got clouded out.

Stone G. · 08-18-2015, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

I recently bought this converter in the hope, that it would be a decent match for the DA* 200 - and I am happy so far:

(With Pentax O-GPS1; 26 images stacked).

---------- Post added 08-19-2015 at 12:53 AM ----------

Originally posted by Rondec

Perseid's with the 16-50.

Very fine capture, Rondec. I did see a couple of fine fireballs, but I didn't catch any.

**Scorpio71GR** · 08-18-2015, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

Perseid's with the 16-50.

Nice shot wish we had clear sky here, cloudy every night.

---------- Post added 08-18-15 at 07:02 PM ----------

Originally posted by daytona9

More DA*200 shots:
1 - Long-tailed Finch
2 - Bush Thick-knee
3 - Buff-banded Rail
4 - Echidna
5 - Parrot (don't recall the species)
6 & 7 - Tawny Frogmouth
8 - Koala
9 - Little Penguin

Nice series, that lens looks sharp enough to shave with.

Michael

---------- Post added 08-18-15 at 07:05 PM ----------

Originally posted by Stone G.

I recently bought this converter in the hope, that it would be a decent match for the DA* 200 - and I am happy so far:

(With Pentax O-GPS1; 26 .

I would be happy with those too. Nice image of the stack, is that Andromeda? I really have to try out the astrotracer on my GPS unit.

Michael.

daytona9 · 08-19-2015, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Nice shot wish we had clear sky here, cloudy every night.

---------- Post added 08-18-15 at 07:02 PM ----------

Nice series, that lens looks sharp enough to shave with.

Michael

---------- Post added 08-18-15 at 07:05 PM ----------

I would be happy with those too. Nice image of the stack, is that Andromeda? I really have to try out the astrotracer on my GPS unit.

Michael.

Thanks Michael, the DA*200 is a great lens - now I just wish Pentax / Ricoh would make a DA*400/f5.6 - that would be something!!

**Jacquot** · 08-19-2015, 06:06 AM

Morning native Hibiscus with 16-50.

Stone G. · 08-19-2015, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

.......is that Andromeda? I really have to try out the astrotracer on my GPS unit. Michael.

Thank you Michael, and yes it is indeed the great spiral galaxy, M31 in Andromeda (and its two brightest satellite galaxies). And by all means, if you already have the O-GPS1, you really should try out Astrotracer. It is not a "miracle machine" but still a nice,very portable tool for grabbing the moments of opportunity (= those few nights with clear skies). However, be warned: You might get hooked, and that may then cost you many a good night's sleep......

waterfall · 08-19-2015, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by Stone G.

I recently bought this converter in the hope, that it would be a decent match for the DA* 200 - and I am happy so far:

(With Pentax O-GPS1; 26 images stacked).

---------- Post added 08-19-2015 at 12:53 AM ----------

Very fine capture, Rondec. I did see a couple of fine fireballs, but I didn't catch any.

Great shot of Andromena.

08-18-2015, 03:52 PM - 1 Like	#3520
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	*DA200/2.8 with HD Pentax-DA AF AW 1.4x Rear Converter** I recently bought this converter in the hope, that it would be a decent match for the DA* 200 - and I am happy so far: (With Pentax O-GPS1; 26 images stacked). ---------- Post added 08-19-2015 at 12:53 AM ---------- Originally posted by Rondec Perseid's with the 16-50. Very fine capture, Rondec. I did see a couple of fine fireballs, but I didn't catch any.

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08-15-2015, 09:35 PM	#3511
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by Mareket Taken with the 16-50. It's a bit out of focus but ah well... I'll add that I was attempting to catch some of the meteor shower here but as luck would have it they came down everywhere apart from in my frame. I know both of these issues all too well! Neat shot anyway, ,Might be worth another try to nail focus if you aren't too far. You could do trails instead of meteors.

08-16-2015, 08:53 AM - 1 Like	#3512
splash_fr Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 178	Great night sky shots above, and the lazy turtle is grand as well! Another pano, same morning, now with moon... Rgds, Gerd.

08-16-2015, 09:13 AM	#3513
daytona9 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 259	Great photos Everyone! Some shots with the DA*200: 1 - Wombat 2 - Penguin 3 - Koala 4 - Brolga 5 - Dingo

08-17-2015, 08:40 AM - 1 Like	#3515
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	A stack of 12 images taken over 9 minutes from my porch around 4:45 this morning. Quite the storm! DA* 16-50

08-17-2015, 10:46 AM	#3516
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by mattb123 A stack of 12 images taken over 9 minutes from my porch around 4:45 this morning. Quite the storm! DA* 16-50 Very dramatic shots!

08-17-2015, 04:59 PM	#3517
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	Originally posted by mattb123 A stack of 12 images taken over 9 minutes from my porch around 4:45 this morning. Quite the storm! DA* 16-50 Fantastic shot, shows the real power of nature. Michael

08-18-2015, 03:36 AM - 2 Likes	#3518
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Perseid's with the 16-50.

08-18-2015, 07:11 AM	#3519
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by waterfall Very dramatic shots! Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Fantastic shot, shows the real power of nature. Michael Thanks! Originally posted by Rondec Perseid's with the 16-50. Nice catch! I got clouded out.

08-18-2015, 04:00 PM	#3521
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	Originally posted by Rondec Perseid's with the 16-50. Nice shot wish we had clear sky here, cloudy every night. ---------- Post added 08-18-15 at 07:02 PM ---------- Originally posted by daytona9 More DA200 shots: 1 - Long-tailed Finch 2 - Bush Thick-knee 3 - Buff-banded Rail 4 - Echidna 5 - Parrot (don't recall the species) 6 & 7 - Tawny Frogmouth 8 - Koala 9 - Little Penguin Nice series, that lens looks sharp enough to shave with. Michael ---------- Post added 08-18-15 at 07:05 PM ---------- Originally posted by Stone G. I recently bought this converter in the hope, that it would be a decent match for the DA 200 - and I am happy so far: (With Pentax O-GPS1; 26 . I would be happy with those too. Nice image of the stack, is that Andromeda? I really have to try out the astrotracer on my GPS unit. Michael.

08-19-2015, 05:12 AM	#3522
daytona9 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 259	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Nice shot wish we had clear sky here, cloudy every night. ---------- Post added 08-18-15 at 07:02 PM ---------- Nice series, that lens looks sharp enough to shave with. Michael ---------- Post added 08-18-15 at 07:05 PM ---------- I would be happy with those too. Nice image of the stack, is that Andromeda? I really have to try out the astrotracer on my GPS unit. Michael. Thanks Michael, the DA200 is a great lens - now I just wish Pentax / Ricoh would make a DA400/f5.6 - that would be something!!

08-19-2015, 01:18 PM	#3524
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR .......is that Andromeda? I really have to try out the astrotracer on my GPS unit. Michael. Thank you Michael, and yes it is indeed the great spiral galaxy, M31 in Andromeda (and its two brightest satellite galaxies). And by all means, if you already have the O-GPS1, you really should try out Astrotracer. It is not a "miracle machine" but still a nice,very portable tool for grabbing the moments of opportunity (= those few nights with clear skies). However, be warned: You might get hooked, and that may then cost you many a good night's sleep......

08-19-2015, 02:19 PM	#3525
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by Stone G. I recently bought this converter in the hope, that it would be a decent match for the DA* 200 - and I am happy so far: (With Pentax O-GPS1; 26 images stacked). ---------- Post added 08-19-2015 at 12:53 AM ---------- Very fine capture, Rondec. I did see a couple of fine fireballs, but I didn't catch any. Great shot of Andromena.