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Photographing the ISS

Discussion in 'Other Genres' started by DarrenG, Jan 9, 2011.

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  1. DarrenG

    DarrenG Mu-43 Regular

    108
    Jan 3, 2011
    Hampshire, UK
    I decided to try and capture the pass of the ISS over the UK this evening. But being in a rush I had forgotten to switch off AF and by the time I figured out the issue I only managed to capture the second half of the pass almost all of iut behind the only tree in our garden!

    This was my first ever attempt and so I was lucky to guess the exposure correctly but any tips on improving things would be welcomed. Also, how do I ensure the camera is focussed at infinity next time?

    ISO 200 f5.6 20secs 14-45mm at 14mm

    P1030390_1_.
     
    DarrenG, Jan 9, 2011
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  2. Wasabi Bob

    Wasabi Bob Mu-43 All-Pro

    1,035
    Nov 23, 2010
    New Jersey - United States
    Great shot

    Very nice shot! As an amateur radio operator I've been able to have at least one conversation with them, and I often listen to them as they pass over.

    Might also be interesting to just take 1 minute exposures and see if you catch other birds passing over. Most people have no idea how many satellites pass by in the night sky every day.
     
    Wasabi Bob, Jan 12, 2011
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  3. DarrenG

    DarrenG Mu-43 Regular

    108
    Jan 3, 2011
    Hampshire, UK
    Nice idea. Typically, every other pass since has been obscured by cloud but as soon as I have a clear night I'll try that.
     
    DarrenG, Jan 13, 2011
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  4. Fiddler

    Fiddler Mu-43 Veteran

    489
    Sep 1, 2010
    Edinburgh, Scotland.
    I'm a radio amateur too! Had a couple of chats with the ISS, myself :smile:
     
    Fiddler, Jan 13, 2011
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  5. Wasabi Bob

    Wasabi Bob Mu-43 All-Pro

    1,035
    Nov 23, 2010
    New Jersey - United States
    Hi Fiddler

    Glad to meet a fellow ham!

    de

    Willie Alpha Two Sierra Queen Queen
    QTH: NJ
    Best 73
     
    Wasabi Bob, Jan 13, 2011
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  6. DarrenG

    DarrenG Mu-43 Regular

    108
    Jan 3, 2011
    Hampshire, UK
    Well whilst we're all wandering OT here, I'm a novice UK HAM - passed the first stage of my licence a while back. Nothing so grand as talking with ISS though - yet ;)  M3CVM
     
    DarrenG, Jan 13, 2011
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