The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

v5planet · 05-08-2013, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by disco_owner

Thank you very much doglover. I was warned not to shoot alone at a location not too far from bilgola due to high tide being so close to sunrise. But i took my chances and swell wasn't that big. 1.6m. I've had to crop every shot i take with lee filters on da15 as there's slight vignetting in corners. I use an ultrawide lee ring adaptor screwed into a glassless 49mm ring so uwa doesn't foul on the da15 built-in hood.

I agree, it is a beautiful shot. It stopped me as I was scrolling through the page -- it doesn't have the DA15 "look". It's much more natural and elegant.

I've had the same problem with Cokin P-sized filter holders. I actually just bought into Lee so I could use the Big Stopper, but haven't used it on my DA15 yet. Now I'm wondering how the vignetting will compare.

disco_owner · 05-09-2013, 04:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by abieleck

Thanks! I would be interested to see you photos with that mount. So does it move along with the stars so there is no movement in the photo? If so, this would allow for lower ISO's / longer shutter speeds while still getting a static image of the star/galaxy?

Yes it does , here is the link iOptron

From their Site :The SkyTrackerTM is simple to set up. Just attach the unit to a camera tripod. Then slide and lock your digital camera into the saddle. Align SkyTrackerTM to Polaris, the North Star, using the included dark field illuminated polar scope. Then turn on the motor and it keeps your camera tracking at the same speed the earth rotates! The unique DC servo motor keeps your camera in motion to avoid star trails and allows you to take long exposures for beautiful images of the night sky. SkyTrackerTM runs on 4 AA batteries for portability at any location.

Originally posted by v5planet

I agree, it is a beautiful shot. It stopped me as I was scrolling through the page -- it doesn't have the DA15 "look". It's much more natural and elegant.

I've had the same problem with Cokin P-sized filter holders. I actually just bought into Lee so I could use the Big Stopper, but haven't used it on my DA15 yet. Now I'm wondering how the vignetting will compare.

Thank you. I find Bigstopper on Da15 besides the Vignetting due to the 49mm ring offset also causes the lens to Flare.

NickLarsson · 05-09-2013, 07:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by disco_owner

Thank you. I find Bigstopper on Da15 besides the Vignetting due to the 49mm ring offset also causes the lens to Flare.

Excellent shot disco!

MBT74 · 05-09-2013, 07:36 AM

I always love your work Nick.

**pbancr** · 05-09-2013, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by disco_owner

Da15 . Lee circ pl. Lee 0.9 gnd.lee 1.2 nd.

Great stars pano Ablieleck .looks like the 1st frame on the left there is tiniest star movment. I'm about to invest in an equitorial mount for astrophotography.

Just a wonderful photo! Nicely captured.

Sinister · 05-09-2013, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by disco_owner

Yes it does , here is the link iOptron

Awesome shot, DO!

disco_owner · 05-10-2013, 07:28 AM

Thank you nick, pbancr and sinister for all your comments. Much appreciated.

Great shot of paris there Nick.!!

**jva59** · 05-10-2013, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by disco_owner

Yes it does , here is the link iOptron

From their Site :The SkyTrackerTM is simple to set up. Just attach the unit to a camera tripod. Then slide and lock your digital camera into the saddle. Align SkyTrackerTM to Polaris, the North Star, using the included dark field illuminated polar scope. Then turn on the motor and it keeps your camera tracking at the same speed the earth rotates! The unique DC servo motor keeps your camera in motion to avoid star trails and allows you to take long exposures for beautiful images of the night sky. SkyTrackerTM runs on 4 AA batteries for portability at any location.

Thank you. I find Bigstopper on Da15 besides the Vignetting due to the 49mm ring offset also causes the lens to Flare.

If you're going to have flare, this is the way to do it. Lovely!

**jva59** · 05-10-2013, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by NickLarsson

Excellent shot disco!

A beautiful late afternoon/early evening, beautifully captured. Terrific!

Kyle509 · 05-10-2013, 10:48 PM - **5 Likes**

TenZ.NL · 05-11-2013, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by Kyle509

Gorgeous!

NickLarsson · 05-11-2013, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by MBT74

I always love your work Nick.

Originally posted by disco_owner

Thank you nick, pbancr and sinister for all your comments. Much appreciated.

Great shot of paris there Nick.!!

Originally posted by jva59

A beautiful late afternoon/early evening, beautifully captured. Terrific!

Many thanks!

Originally posted by Kyle509

That's an awesome shot Kyle! Just love the colors.

NickLarsson · 05-11-2013, 05:56 AM

Two for the price of one :

leptim · 05-11-2013, 08:48 AM - **1 Like**

Like the rest of you, I love my 15mm lens. I have enjoyed viewing all of the other posts. I decided to share one of mine from last night.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-11-2013, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by Kyle509

Days End 2

Just love the mood and back lighting on this shot, well done.

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05-08-2013, 05:04 PM	#5701
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by disco_owner Thank you very much doglover. I was warned not to shoot alone at a location not too far from bilgola due to high tide being so close to sunrise. But i took my chances and swell wasn't that big. 1.6m. I've had to crop every shot i take with lee filters on da15 as there's slight vignetting in corners. I use an ultrawide lee ring adaptor screwed into a glassless 49mm ring so uwa doesn't foul on the da15 built-in hood. I agree, it is a beautiful shot. It stopped me as I was scrolling through the page -- it doesn't have the DA15 "look". It's much more natural and elegant. I've had the same problem with Cokin P-sized filter holders. I actually just bought into Lee so I could use the Big Stopper, but haven't used it on my DA15 yet. Now I'm wondering how the vignetting will compare.

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disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Originally posted by abieleck Thanks! I would be interested to see you photos with that mount. So does it move along with the stars so there is no movement in the photo? If so, this would allow for lower ISO's / longer shutter speeds while still getting a static image of the star/galaxy? Yes it does , here is the link iOptron From their Site :The SkyTrackerTM is simple to set up. Just attach the unit to a camera tripod. Then slide and lock your digital camera into the saddle. Align SkyTrackerTM to Polaris, the North Star, using the included dark field illuminated polar scope. Then turn on the motor and it keeps your camera tracking at the same speed the earth rotates! The unique DC servo motor keeps your camera in motion to avoid star trails and allows you to take long exposures for beautiful images of the night sky. SkyTrackerTM runs on 4 AA batteries for portability at any location. Originally posted by v5planet I agree, it is a beautiful shot. It stopped me as I was scrolling through the page -- it doesn't have the DA15 "look". It's much more natural and elegant. I've had the same problem with Cokin P-sized filter holders. I actually just bought into Lee so I could use the Big Stopper, but haven't used it on my DA15 yet. Now I'm wondering how the vignetting will compare. Thank you. I find Bigstopper on Da15 besides the Vignetting due to the 49mm ring offset also causes the lens to Flare.

05-09-2013, 07:20 AM - 1 Like	#5703
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by disco_owner Thank you. I find Bigstopper on Da15 besides the Vignetting due to the 49mm ring offset also causes the lens to Flare. Excellent shot disco!

05-09-2013, 07:36 AM	#5704
MBT74 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 135	I always love your work Nick.

05-09-2013, 08:00 AM	#5705
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Originally posted by disco_owner Da15 . Lee circ pl. Lee 0.9 gnd.lee 1.2 nd. Great stars pano Ablieleck .looks like the 1st frame on the left there is tiniest star movment. I'm about to invest in an equitorial mount for astrophotography. Just a wonderful photo! Nicely captured.

05-09-2013, 11:57 PM	#5706
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	Originally posted by disco_owner Yes it does , here is the link iOptron Awesome shot, DO!

05-10-2013, 07:28 AM	#5707
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Thank you nick, pbancr and sinister for all your comments. Much appreciated. Great shot of paris there Nick.!!

05-10-2013, 06:04 PM	#5708
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by disco_owner Yes it does , here is the link iOptron From their Site :The SkyTrackerTM is simple to set up. Just attach the unit to a camera tripod. Then slide and lock your digital camera into the saddle. Align SkyTrackerTM to Polaris, the North Star, using the included dark field illuminated polar scope. Then turn on the motor and it keeps your camera tracking at the same speed the earth rotates! The unique DC servo motor keeps your camera in motion to avoid star trails and allows you to take long exposures for beautiful images of the night sky. SkyTrackerTM runs on 4 AA batteries for portability at any location. Thank you. I find Bigstopper on Da15 besides the Vignetting due to the 49mm ring offset also causes the lens to Flare. If you're going to have flare, this is the way to do it. Lovely!

05-10-2013, 06:06 PM	#5709
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by NickLarsson Excellent shot disco! A beautiful late afternoon/early evening, beautifully captured. Terrific!

05-11-2013, 01:23 AM	#5711
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	Originally posted by Kyle509 Gorgeous!

05-11-2013, 05:08 AM	#5712
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by MBT74 I always love your work Nick. Originally posted by disco_owner Thank you nick, pbancr and sinister for all your comments. Much appreciated. Great shot of paris there Nick.!! Originally posted by jva59 A beautiful late afternoon/early evening, beautifully captured. Terrific! Many thanks! Originally posted by Kyle509 That's an awesome shot Kyle! Just love the colors.

05-11-2013, 05:56 AM	#5713
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Two for the price of one :

05-11-2013, 10:46 AM	#5715
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Originally posted by Kyle509 Days End 2 Just love the mood and back lighting on this shot, well done.