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lister6520 · 01-03-2014, 01:38 PM - **3 Likes**

No, that's not a typo. Never thought such a thing would be remotely possible but have a look at this picture (click image for full size picture):

Not only is it hand-held but I was standing on a ro-ro ship sailing at 12 knots.

It won't win any prizes for image quality or anything but I think it is quite extraordinary what the image stabiliser is capable of.

It is shot at 1/10 of a second at ISO 51200 with Sigma 50mm F1.4.EX DG HSM.

PS: If the image doesn't show up try again later as for some reason my picture uploads are working very slowly.

These are some other photos taken from on board, all handheld:

While still moored (1)

While still moored (2)

Started moving, still in port

At sea

Just before arriving at destination

klkitchens · 01-03-2014, 01:51 PM

Wow... nice work...

JimmyDranox · 01-03-2014, 01:55 PM

I've tried this too. Like you said, those pictures will not bring any award, not even some cheering, but is a real pleasure to make.

**interested_observer** · 01-03-2014, 02:30 PM

These are extraordinarily wonderful! A touch of post processing noise reduction and perhaps a bit of sharpening would make them even better. I would have thought that you were up on a tripod.

Na Horuk · 01-03-2014, 02:41 PM

..and I get shaky photos taken in daylight with 14mm lens... *grumble*

Well done

dosdan · 01-03-2014, 03:22 PM

lister6520, I really liked your "While still moored (2)" shot. Well done.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/0a0zlozjb6byqjx/PK3_2324LR.jpg

Dan.

JimmyDranox · 01-03-2014, 10:52 PM

For that big moon i made about 20, until I get it right. Anyway, the exposure time was short because was enough light, I have others, with stars, and 1/10 exposure time, that are shaky. It's about training.

klkitchens · 01-05-2014, 05:49 PM - **1 Like**

This is my best attempt at astro photography.

dosdan · 01-05-2014, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by klkitchens

This is my best attempt at astro photography

Excellent edge definition, but there's no inner detail e.g. the fine detail on the fur is missing.

Also there appears to be insufficient colour depth (3-bit?)

Dan.

**Ex Finn.** · 01-05-2014, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by klkitchens

This is my best attempt at astro photography.

Have not seen Him in a long time

Vortexian · 01-19-2014, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

I've tried this too. Like you said, those pictures will not bring any award, not even some cheering, but is a real pleasure to make.

At first I didn't see where one photo ends and another one starts. My thoughts were "is that a multi-exposure photo or I am hallucinating"

StarDust · 01-19-2014, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by Vortexian

At first I didn't see where one photo ends and another one starts. My thoughts were "is that a multi-exposure photo or I am hallucinating"

Really nice photos. I'll have to try that when I get a cloudless evening over here, some light pollution here though.

JimmyDranox · 01-20-2014, 04:05 AM

Vortexian, sorry, but I didn't stick them together. That's the site engine. I'm disappointed by this look to, but I don't know what to do.

Vortexian · 01-20-2014, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

Vortexian, sorry, but I didn't stick them together. That's the site engine. I'm disappointed by this look to, but I don't know what to do.

Anyway, the photos are superb :-)

And the site rendering specific made them even more interesting.

JimmyDranox · 01-20-2014, 05:41 PM

Thank you.

01-03-2014, 01:38 PM - 3 Likes	#1
lister6520 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 733	Handheld astrophotography No, that's not a typo. Never thought such a thing would be remotely possible but have a look at this picture (click image for full size picture): Not only is it hand-held but I was standing on a ro-ro ship sailing at 12 knots. It won't win any prizes for image quality or anything but I think it is quite extraordinary what the image stabiliser is capable of. It is shot at 1/10 of a second at ISO 51200 with Sigma 50mm F1.4.EX DG HSM. PS: If the image doesn't show up try again later as for some reason my picture uploads are working very slowly. These are some other photos taken from on board, all handheld: While still moored (1) While still moored (2) Started moving, still in port At sea Just before arriving at destination

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interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	These are extraordinarily wonderful! A touch of post processing noise reduction and perhaps a bit of sharpening would make them even better. I would have thought that you were up on a tripod.

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dosdan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,741	lister6520, I really liked your "While still moored (2)" shot. Well done. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/0a0zlozjb6byqjx/PK3_2324LR.jpg Dan.

01-03-2014, 10:52 PM	#7
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	For that big moon i made about 20, until I get it right. Anyway, the exposure time was short because was enough light, I have others, with stars, and 1/10 exposure time, that are shaky. It's about training.

01-05-2014, 05:49 PM - 1 Like	#8
klkitchens Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Allanta, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 480	This is my best attempt at astro photography.

01-05-2014, 06:35 PM	#9
dosdan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,741	Originally posted by klkitchens This is my best attempt at astro photography Excellent edge definition, but there's no inner detail e.g. the fine detail on the fur is missing. Also there appears to be insufficient colour depth (3-bit?) Dan.

01-05-2014, 06:44 PM	#10
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by klkitchens This is my best attempt at astro photography. Have not seen Him in a long time

01-19-2014, 01:10 PM	#11
Vortexian New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3	Originally posted by JimmyDranox I've tried this too. Like you said, those pictures will not bring any award, not even some cheering, but is a real pleasure to make. At first I didn't see where one photo ends and another one starts. My thoughts were "is that a multi-exposure photo or I am hallucinating"

01-19-2014, 10:27 PM	#12
StarDust Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Posts: 400	Originally posted by Vortexian At first I didn't see where one photo ends and another one starts. My thoughts were "is that a multi-exposure photo or I am hallucinating" Really nice photos. I'll have to try that when I get a cloudless evening over here, some light pollution here though.

01-20-2014, 04:05 AM	#13
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	Vortexian, sorry, but I didn't stick them together. That's the site engine. I'm disappointed by this look to, but I don't know what to do.

01-20-2014, 04:19 PM	#14
Vortexian New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3	Originally posted by JimmyDranox Vortexian, sorry, but I didn't stick them together. That's the site engine. I'm disappointed by this look to, but I don't know what to do. Anyway, the photos are superb :-) And the site rendering specific made them even more interesting.

01-20-2014, 05:41 PM	#15
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	Thank you.

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