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Hessle Foreshore photograph 26th March 2017

Both light conditions and still waters on the Humber combined to give a lovely effect. Used my trusty old Canon EOS 1100D + Tamron 70-300mm lens to take this image. RAW file, 100ISO at f8. In DPP I darkened the … Continue reading

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How to get auto exposure with a camera on manual setting

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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KLM 747 airplane photo. 15th March 2017

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

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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Image of the Orion Nebula by Charles Thody Photography

This superb image of the Orion Nebula (M42) was taken by Charles Thody. 16x 90 second images taken with a self modified Canon 450D, through a Celestron C8, with f6.5 focal reducer and CLS clip in light pollution filter. Processed … Continue reading

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Celestron Piggy Back Mount for Nexstar 5SE, 6SE, 8SE telescopes

The Celestron piggy back mount is the ultimate accessory for wide field astro photography. This mount allows you to attach your camera, with its lens, to the top of the telescope. Its unique design also allows you to fit your NexStar … Continue reading

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