After getting the telescope I realized I wanted to capture the images I found. I looked at the options of an imager or a webcam, but thought the Optio T10 (6 MegaPixel) would be higher quality. Plus, I really enjoy using the camera. The touchscreen makes it easy to control once it is attached to the telescope. So I found an adapter which is working pretty good. A co-worker today suggested to change the exposure, which I didn't even think of. I don't know if that is an option, so I'll have to learn the camera a little better. As far as viewing different planets I've heard that different filters will help get better pictures. Anyone have a chart that says what is good for what? I'll I'm thinking of that, what do I need to do to view the sun. Do I need a completely different telescope? Thanks for all your help. -Scott A. Holdsworth On 6/25/07, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
While there may be some substance to the software issue, I think you've overanalyzed the situation, Kurt. Most of the shots are just overexposed. Similar exposures can be made with just about any chip, or emulsions. Before Scott tosses the Pentax, I am sure he can get much better exposures with a few adjustments. A glare shield may help the twilight lunar shots, and a check for clean optics. The terrestrial night shot of the fire, for instance, is simply a contrast issue due to overexposure. Some judicious photoshopping would help, as well.
Don't discard the Pentax just yet, Scott.
On 6/25/07, Kurt Fisher <fisherka@csolutions.net> wrote:
It's probably the Pentax Optio T10 that you are using that causes the glare seen in the lunar and planetary images on your website.
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