fastfashn Posted June 7, 2017 Share #1 Â Posted June 7, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've been thinking that I'd like to take the 11-23 out and shoot some dead airplanes and cacti here in Tucson with a starry background. Anyone tried shooting the sky with one of these cameras? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jkulin Posted June 7, 2017 Share #2 Â Posted June 7, 2017 Yes I have but the problem is the 30sec max exposure time, and according to Leica UK the CCD doesn't really perform after much longer because of the chip overheating, which is a really shame as I could see many uses for longer exposures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 7, 2017 Share #3 Â Posted June 7, 2017 But, for the type of shot the OP envisages a 30 sec. exposure is on the long side if one wants to render the stars as points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkulin Posted June 8, 2017 Share #4 Â Posted June 8, 2017 Hi Jaap, Â Not necessarily, I stack my images and to avoid star trails I use a German EQ mount, but when travelling I use a Star Adventurer, and could if the T allowed it shoot 10 minute + exposures without any trails. Â Â To get the details you need the exposure. Â The problem is even with 30 secs exposures the T doesn't like the CCD getting hot, I have reported it as a bug to Leica, but was advised that it is unlikely that they can do anything about it without a total redesign of the camera. Â So now sadly I have to use my Nikon D800, which is heavier, bulkier but allows me to use a bulb exposure, Â I use an HEQ5Pro when imaging the DSO at home and I'd love to be able to use my Leica but sadly can't Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfashn Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share #5 Â Posted June 9, 2017 I may try it this weekend anyway. We'll see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 9, 2017 Share #6 Â Posted June 9, 2017 Hi Jaap, Â Not necessarily, I stack my images and to avoid star trails I use a German EQ mount, but when travelling I use a Star Adventurer, and could if the T allowed it shoot 10 minute + exposures without any trails. Â Â To get the details you need the exposure. Â The problem is even with 30 secs exposures the T doesn't like the CCD getting hot, I have reported it as a bug to Leica, but was advised that it is unlikely that they can do anything about it without a total redesign of the camera. Â So now sadly I have to use my Nikon D800, which is heavier, bulkier but allows me to use a bulb exposure, Â I use an HEQ5Pro when imaging the DSO at home and I'd love to be able to use my Leica but sadly can't Yes, I know about real astrophotography but the OP wants to have the stars as part of a landscape. In that case one either wants the stars as points in an motion-blurless landscape, or the stars as long circle-segment trails (which the T could never provide) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcorton Posted June 21, 2017 Share #7  Posted June 21, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) fastfashn,  IMO, the T works very well for astrophotography w/ landscape.  Here are some quick and dirty pics with the 11-18mm.  If you use faster lenses, you can of course do much better, but this night the moon was 37% illuminated, so in order not to overexpose the cloud bank, I was restricted to shorter exposures.  With a 35mm lens on the T, stars will begin to show trail with a 10-15 sec. exposure.  With a wider angle, you can get away with longer exposure times.  I find ISO 3200 to work well for the stars themselves.  The trickiest thing is focusing with the T.  If you want the stars in sharpest focus, I suggest using MF, and setting focus just at the point where the brightest stars seem to scintillate.  The last photo is with a Leica X2 (same sensor), just so show what f2.8 and 15 sec. can do for you from a truly dark sky.  Enjoy your T for astro photos.  Brent    Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!    EDIT: These are two X2 photos.  I'll load the T photos when I can figure out how to attach new photos.  I'll be back. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!    EDIT: These are two X2 photos.  I'll load the T photos when I can figure out how to attach new photos.  I'll be back. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273251-astrophotography-and-the-t/?do=findComment&comment=3300110'>More sharing options...
bcorton Posted June 21, 2017 Share #8  Posted June 21, 2017 Here are the Moonlight-limited T shots.   Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273251-astrophotography-and-the-t/?do=findComment&comment=3300123'>More sharing options...
fastfashn Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share #9  Posted June 26, 2017 Tucson Nights  Leica T, 11-23 @11, 400 ISO, 30 seconds  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273251-astrophotography-and-the-t/?do=findComment&comment=3302532'>More sharing options...
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