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How to get auto exposure with a camera on manual setting

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Reviewer

Sounds daft or impossible. That,s what I thought when I heard you can get auto exposure on a DSLR with it set on manual. So how does it work. So lets say you need to use a specific shutter speed … Continue reading →

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Helios Nitrosport 10×25 WP monocular. Customer purchase March 2017

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Reviewer

After trying a couple of monoculars at the Northern Optics weekend display at Barton Upon Humber, our customer chose the Helios Nitrosport 10×25 monocular. With regards optics, they were very similar to the Helios Rapide monocular, but had the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Illusion 7×50 WP binoculars. Customer purchase March 2017

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Reviewer

The illusion 7×50 WP binoculars were the preferred choice when a visitor came to the Northern Optics weekend display at the Waters` Edge visitor centre. They needed a good set of 7×50 binoculars for use on the boat, due to them … Continue reading →

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KLM 747 airplane photo. 15th March 2017

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Reviewer

Delighted with this wide field image of a KLM 747 at 32,000ft heading to Chicago. Used my trusty Canon EOS 1100D + Tamron 70-300mm lens at 300mm. ISO 100, f6.3 at 400th second. RAW file edited in DPP where I … Continue reading →

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Airbus A340 photograph 15th March 2017

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Reviewer

Took this image of an Airbus A340 on a bright clear day with lovely dark background sky. It was at 34,000ft heading to San Jose. Equipment used Canon EOS 1100D Tamron 70-300mm at 300mm f6.3 , 400th second. RAW file … Continue reading →

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Celestron binoculars and spotting scope purchase March 2017

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Reviewer

A customer came to Northern Optics looking for two products. A spotting scope for looking at birds in the garden and occasional astronomy + a set of binoculars for when out and about at the Nature reserves. The spotting scope they … Continue reading →

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Tal Klevsov Lunar image 7th March 2017

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Reviewer

Used a Tal Klevsov 8″ (200mm) with a Canon EOS 1100D to take this photo of the Moon. One thing about this telescope is the narrow field of view, so you can not get the full disc in. But an … Continue reading →

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North Lincs astro meeting 6th March 2017 Talk by Paul Money

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Reviewer

It was nice to see a few new faces for the March 2017 meeting at the North Lincs astro society. This meant we had a very good attendance of 25 people filling the room. On this occasion we were given … Continue reading →

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Hawke Frontier ED 8×42 , Endurance PC 8×25 customer purchases 26.2.17

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Reviewer

At the Northern Optics outlet this weekend , a couple of Hawke binoculars were on customer shopping lists. Firstly a gentleman was looking for a top quality 8×42 set of binoculars in the £200 – £250 range. He instantly enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Ursa Major wide field image using an Ostara 2″ moon skyglow filter 27.2.17

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Reviewer

In between the clouds I managed this wide field image of a section of Ursa Major. Used a Canon EOS 1100D. 30 seconds at 18mm. ISO 3200, RAW file and mounted on the Visionary VT70 tripod. So how did I … Continue reading →

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