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**bobbotron** · 11-20-2022, 08:38 PM - **2 Likes**

Trying out the "no gps" astro mode.

**bspn** · 11-20-2022, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

Trying out the "no gps" astro mode.

Is that a string of starlink satellites in the lower left? I like that you captured enough detail to see exactly where the Orion nebula is. Nice shot.

MJ43 · 11-21-2022, 12:38 AM

Interesting image (looking at it on Flickr). I haven't tried the K3III for Astro, for the little I have done (played at) I prefer my KP because of the flip screen. I note the stars in the center are spots but those at the edges have smeared. Is this due to lens distortion?

**bobbotron** · 11-21-2022, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by bspn

Is that a string of starlink satellites in the lower left? I like that you captured enough detail to see exactly where the Orion nebula is. Nice shot.

Thanks! I think that’s my tv tower?

It’s interesting, the dagger of Orion looks a lot like starlink or something.

---------- Post added 11-21-22 at 07:11 AM ----------

Originally posted by MJ43

Interesting image (looking at it on Flickr). I haven't tried the K3III for Astro, for the little I have done (played at) I prefer my KP because of the flip screen. I note the stars in the center are spots but those at the edges have smeared. Is this due to lens distortion?

Thanks.

Yeah it’s common to get these odd edges with wide angle lenses. It would have been fun to try this with a 35mm lens.

**jacamar** · 11-22-2022, 04:56 AM - **10 Likes**

So windy I could hardly see what I was photographing!

With DA*300mm, 1.4xTC

**K2 to K50** · 11-22-2022, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

So windy I could hardly see what I was photographing!

With DA*300mm, 1.4xTC

Great pic, with unusual perspective - you were above the birds?

**jacamar** · 11-23-2022, 05:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Great pic, with unusual perspective - you were above the birds?

Thanks K2 to K50 - I was on a point at the end of a breakwater slightly above the birds - they were riding the boundary between the wind and the more sheltered area behind.

RobG · 11-23-2022, 04:29 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by bobbotron

My dog helping me with strobe practice.

That's a fabulous portrait!

---------- Post added 24-11-22 at 10:30 AM ----------

Turquoise Parrot by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

---------- Post added 24-11-22 at 10:31 AM ----------

Fuscous Honeyeater by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**Weevil** · 11-23-2022, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

Trying out the "no gps" astro mode.

Great nightscape! Interesting that the foreground doesn't look too blurry! is the new "no-gps" astrotracer better in that regard?

**mattb123** · 11-23-2022, 10:55 PM - **7 Likes**

Evening skate tonight. Conditions are all-time.
K-3iii & 18-135

RobG · 11-24-2022, 03:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Weevil

Great nightscape! Interesting that the foreground doesn't look too blurry! is the new "no-gps" astrotracer better in that regard?

I can't see any way that Astrotracer can track stars without blurring stationary objects in the field of view. I think one of the modes is recommended for this kind of shot, where it minimises the tracking motion? The new "non-gps" mode takes a test image and measures the elongation of the stars, then adjusts the tracking to compensate.

---------- Post added 25-11-22 at 10:50 AM ----------

Originally posted by bspn

Is that a string of starlink satellites in the lower left? I like that you captured enough detail to see exactly where the Orion nebula is. Nice shot.

More likely a flashing light on a plane?

sebberry · 11-24-2022, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by RobG

I can't see any way that Astrotracer can track stars without blurring stationary objects in the field of view. I think one of the modes is recommended for this kind of shot, where it minimises the tracking motion? The new "non-gps" mode takes a test image and measures the elongation of the stars, then adjusts the tracking to compensate.

---------- Post added 25-11-22 at 10:50 AM ----------

More likely a flashing light on a plane?

Looks like an antenna tower to me.

RobG · 11-26-2022, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by sebberry

Looks like an antenna tower to me.

You're right - obvious when viewed on Flickr, but not on the forum.

**Rondec** · 11-26-2022, 04:35 AM

Blue Ridge Mountains (DA * 16-50 PLM)

**bobbotron** · 11-26-2022, 06:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Weevil

Great nightscape! Interesting that the foreground doesn't look too blurry! is the new "no-gps" astrotracer better in that regard?

I think it's just that it wasn't that long of an exposure. I'll have to push the boundaries with it more in the future. It was quite cold out that night, I didn't stay out that long.

---------- Post added 11-26-22 at 08:28 AM ----------

Originally posted by sebberry

Looks like an antenna tower to me.

Yeah, it's an antenna tower.

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11-20-2022, 08:38 PM - 2 Likes	#2326
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Trying out the "no gps" astro mode.

11-20-2022, 09:10 PM	#2327
bspn Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Northern MI Posts: 663	Originally posted by bobbotron Trying out the "no gps" astro mode. Is that a string of starlink satellites in the lower left? I like that you captured enough detail to see exactly where the Orion nebula is. Nice shot.

11-21-2022, 12:38 AM	#2328
MJ43 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 97	Interesting image (looking at it on Flickr). I haven't tried the K3III for Astro, for the little I have done (played at) I prefer my KP because of the flip screen. I note the stars in the center are spots but those at the edges have smeared. Is this due to lens distortion?

11-21-2022, 05:08 AM	#2329
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by bspn Is that a string of starlink satellites in the lower left? I like that you captured enough detail to see exactly where the Orion nebula is. Nice shot. Thanks! I think that’s my tv tower? It’s interesting, the dagger of Orion looks a lot like starlink or something. ---------- Post added 11-21-22 at 07:11 AM ---------- Originally posted by MJ43 Interesting image (looking at it on Flickr). I haven't tried the K3III for Astro, for the little I have done (played at) I prefer my KP because of the flip screen. I note the stars in the center are spots but those at the edges have smeared. Is this due to lens distortion? Thanks. Yeah it’s common to get these odd edges with wide angle lenses. It would have been fun to try this with a 35mm lens.

11-22-2022, 09:47 PM	#2331
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by jacamar So windy I could hardly see what I was photographing! With DA*300mm, 1.4xTC Great pic, with unusual perspective - you were above the birds?

11-23-2022, 05:37 AM - 3 Likes	#2332
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Great pic, with unusual perspective - you were above the birds? Thanks K2 to K50 - I was on a point at the end of a breakwater slightly above the birds - they were riding the boundary between the wind and the more sheltered area behind.

11-23-2022, 04:29 PM - 6 Likes	#2333
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by bobbotron My dog helping me with strobe practice. That's a fabulous portrait! ---------- Post added 24-11-22 at 10:30 AM ---------- Turquoise Parrot by RobGeraghty, on Flickr ---------- Post added 24-11-22 at 10:31 AM ---------- Fuscous Honeyeater by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

11-23-2022, 10:11 PM	#2334
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,446	Originally posted by bobbotron Trying out the "no gps" astro mode. Great nightscape! Interesting that the foreground doesn't look too blurry! is the new "no-gps" astrotracer better in that regard?

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11-24-2022, 03:51 PM - 1 Like	#2336
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by Weevil Great nightscape! Interesting that the foreground doesn't look too blurry! is the new "no-gps" astrotracer better in that regard? I can't see any way that Astrotracer can track stars without blurring stationary objects in the field of view. I think one of the modes is recommended for this kind of shot, where it minimises the tracking motion? The new "non-gps" mode takes a test image and measures the elongation of the stars, then adjusts the tracking to compensate. ---------- Post added 25-11-22 at 10:50 AM ---------- Originally posted by bspn Is that a string of starlink satellites in the lower left? I like that you captured enough detail to see exactly where the Orion nebula is. Nice shot. More likely a flashing light on a plane?

11-24-2022, 05:07 PM	#2337
sebberry Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frozen white North Photos: Albums Posts: 1,135	Originally posted by RobG I can't see any way that Astrotracer can track stars without blurring stationary objects in the field of view. I think one of the modes is recommended for this kind of shot, where it minimises the tracking motion? The new "non-gps" mode takes a test image and measures the elongation of the stars, then adjusts the tracking to compensate. ---------- Post added 25-11-22 at 10:50 AM ---------- More likely a flashing light on a plane? Looks like an antenna tower to me.

11-26-2022, 12:45 AM	#2338
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by sebberry Looks like an antenna tower to me. You're right - obvious when viewed on Flickr, but not on the forum.

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bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by Weevil Great nightscape! Interesting that the foreground doesn't look too blurry! is the new "no-gps" astrotracer better in that regard? I think it's just that it wasn't that long of an exposure. I'll have to push the boundaries with it more in the future. It was quite cold out that night, I didn't stay out that long. ---------- Post added 11-26-22 at 08:28 AM ---------- Originally posted by sebberry Looks like an antenna tower to me. Yeah, it's an antenna tower.

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