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18 years 11 months ago #21991
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Hi guys,
Took the below shot on Sat night. Its my first attempt at a webcam image. I would appreciate your feedback so I could get better at it.
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Date taken - Sat 14/1/06
Meade ETX 70
Phillips Toucam Pro II
310 frames stacked in registax v3
Some basic darkening processing in Phillips vLounge Arcsoft Photobase
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Took the below shot on Sat night. Its my first attempt at a webcam image. I would appreciate your feedback so I could get better at it.
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Date taken - Sat 14/1/06
Meade ETX 70
Phillips Toucam Pro II
310 frames stacked in registax v3
Some basic darkening processing in Phillips vLounge Arcsoft Photobase
Neill
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18 years 11 months ago #22001
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Super first attempt Neil, well done! :shock:
Obviously, focus seems to be the only issue of major concern. How did you mount the webcam? Was it the conventional sense, or did you actually remove the outer lens housing and use the scope as the lens? If it is the latter, then I think you just need to mess around with the scopes own focusing knob to get it right.
But, as you used Registax, the out of focus could also be due to too many frames being used. Windy conditions and/or an unsteady mount will cause the Moon to shudder from frame to frame, thus when all of the frames are stacked, the end image will appear slightly blurred. Try using less frames, and increase the exposre time of each frame i.e. less frames per second.
As I am like you, only experimenting at the moment, I am sure the more experienced camera observers will give you further, better advice!
Seanie.
Obviously, focus seems to be the only issue of major concern. How did you mount the webcam? Was it the conventional sense, or did you actually remove the outer lens housing and use the scope as the lens? If it is the latter, then I think you just need to mess around with the scopes own focusing knob to get it right.
But, as you used Registax, the out of focus could also be due to too many frames being used. Windy conditions and/or an unsteady mount will cause the Moon to shudder from frame to frame, thus when all of the frames are stacked, the end image will appear slightly blurred. Try using less frames, and increase the exposre time of each frame i.e. less frames per second.
As I am like you, only experimenting at the moment, I am sure the more experienced camera observers will give you further, better advice!
Seanie.
Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
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18 years 11 months ago #22003
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Hi Seanie,
Thanks for the feedback. The webcam was screwed into the standard webcam adaptor and placed into where the eyepiece normally goes. In terms of registax, I did stack all the frames - my frame rate was 10fps, should I try 5fps? I will eliminate some of the bad frames in future.
Thanks for the feedback. The webcam was screwed into the standard webcam adaptor and placed into where the eyepiece normally goes. In terms of registax, I did stack all the frames - my frame rate was 10fps, should I try 5fps? I will eliminate some of the bad frames in future.
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18 years 11 months ago #22016
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That's agreat start Neill! Just think how great the images will be when you get some practice!
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18 years 11 months ago #22029
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Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re: First webcam image
Neil,
I would try to use more exposure, its abit dim. Focusing is the bane of every astrophotographer, practice is the only thing that will help you there.
I would try to use more exposure, its abit dim. Focusing is the bane of every astrophotographer, practice is the only thing that will help you there.
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but what a way to go.
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18 years 11 months ago #22070
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