tifh21 Posted August 5, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 5, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I can't seem to find any samples, anyone tried using the Q for this, also how do i activate the 2 min exposure I cant figure it out.. I'll check again when I get home maybe I just overlooked it. thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tmx Posted August 5, 2017 Share #2 Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) I can't seem to find any samples, anyone tried using the Q for this, also how do i activate the 2 min exposure I cant figure it out.. I'll check again when I get home maybe I just overlooked it. thanksIt's quite simple: set the time dial to 1+ and than turn the exposure compensation dial clockwise to 2 minutes. That's it. Be sure that the lastest firmware version is installed on your Q Edited August 5, 2017 by Tmx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifh21 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted August 5, 2017 awesome, thank you very much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted August 5, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 5, 2017 I'll be attempting to photograph the total eclipse from beginning to end with the Q. I bought a 52mm solar filter just for this purpose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlep Posted August 11, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 11, 2017 Maybe you should have bought a 49mm instead? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted August 12, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 12, 2017 I still think film is better for star pictures. Digital star trails always look "lumpy and disjointed" Set and forget with one frame using film, and the right lens. Good luck, and enjoy the night skies with binoculars and a star chart is best of all. ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoTheStan Posted August 23, 2017 Share #7 Posted August 23, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) So, I am used to shoot stars with a reflex and, despite I love my Q, I have to say I find it limited for this kind of photography. At high ISO, even with firmware 2.0, the exposure lenght is limited to few seconds and this doesn't help. Also, if you want to create start trails you have to deal with the noise reduction frame between every shot of the time lapse sequence and it can be annoying. But.. These holidays I took with me only the Q (exactly because I love it), and a couple of days ago I decided I wanted to take a picture of the milky way stretching the "long" exposure capabilities of my Q. I believe the result is quite decent despite the limit of 8 seconds @1600 ISO . And I won't regret I didn't take also my reflex with me. 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted August 23, 2017 Share #8 Posted August 23, 2017 Maybe you should have bought a 49mm instead? I couldn't find a 49mm solar filter and I already had a 49mm to 52mm step-up. It worked well for the eclipse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlep Posted August 24, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 24, 2017 I couldn't find a 49mm solar filter and I already had a 49mm to 52mm step-up. It worked well for the eclipse. Pics or it didn't happen! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlep Posted August 24, 2017 Share #10 Posted August 24, 2017 So, I am used to shoot stars with a reflex and, despite I love my Q, I have to say I find it limited for this kind of photography. At high ISO, even with firmware 2.0, the exposure lenght is limited to few seconds and this doesn't help. Also, if you want to create start trails you have to deal with the noise reduction frame between every shot of the time lapse sequence and it can be annoying. But.. These holidays I took with me only the Q (exactly because I love it), and a couple of days ago I decided I wanted to take a picture of the milky way stretching the "long" exposure capabilities of my Q. I believe the result is quite decent despite the limit of 8 seconds @1600 ISO . And I won't regret I didn't take also my reflex with me. You can set exposure to 60 seconds or use T mode on the Q. How did you end up with 8 seconds as the limit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmx Posted August 24, 2017 Share #11 Posted August 24, 2017 You can set exposure to 60 seconds or use T mode on the Q. How did you end up with 8 seconds as the limit? General rule: The higher the iso value the smaller the exposure time limitation 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoTheStan Posted August 24, 2017 Share #12 Posted August 24, 2017 You can set exposure to 60 seconds or use T mode on the Q. How did you end up with 8 seconds as the limit? 60 seconds or more can be set only at low ISO. Raise the ISO setting and you'll see the camera limiting the exposure time (even in T mode). If I remember correctly it's 8 seconds @1600 ISO and 4 seconds @3200 and 6400. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlep Posted August 24, 2017 Share #13 Posted August 24, 2017 60 seconds or more can be set only at low ISO. Raise the ISO setting and you'll see the camera limiting the exposure time (even in T mode). If I remember correctly it's 8 seconds @1600 ISO and 4 seconds @3200 and 6400. Aha, I stand corrected! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoTheStan Posted August 24, 2017 Share #14 Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Aha, I stand corrected! I have to admit I didn't know it either. When I read the new firmware was extending long exposure time I assumed it was true for any ISO. I realized the limit was still there only when I was planning that shot... Edited August 24, 2017 by NicoTheStan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted August 24, 2017 Share #15 Posted August 24, 2017 Pics or it didn't happen! On the main image thread. Only one at Totality. I have lots with my Canon 5D3 and 700 mm equivalent lens, but I didn't think it appropriate to put on the Leica forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted August 24, 2017 Share #16 Posted August 24, 2017 So, I am used to shoot stars with a reflex and, despite I love my Q, I have to say I find it limited for this kind of photography. At high ISO, even with firmware 2.0, the exposure lenght is limited to few seconds and this doesn't help. Also, if you want to create start trails you have to deal with the noise reduction frame between every shot of the time lapse sequence and it can be annoying. But.. These holidays I took with me only the Q (exactly because I love it), and a couple of days ago I decided I wanted to take a picture of the milky way stretching the "long" exposure capabilities of my Q. I believe the result is quite decent despite the limit of 8 seconds @1600 ISO . And I won't regret I didn't take also my reflex with me. Absolutely beautiful pic. Congrats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoTheStan Posted August 24, 2017 Share #17 Posted August 24, 2017 Thank you! And I found your picture of the eclipse on the main image thread! It must have been a wonderful experience and so exciting to take pictures of it!! Had some friends going to Salem and they were amazed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoman61 Posted March 17, 2019 Share #18 Posted March 17, 2019 On 8/23/2017 at 6:11 PM, NicoTheStan said: So, I am used to shoot stars with a reflex and, despite I love my Q, I have to say I find it limited for this kind of photography. At high ISO, even with firmware 2.0, the exposure lenght is limited to few seconds and this doesn't help. Also, if you want to create start trails you have to deal with the noise reduction frame between every shot of the time lapse sequence and it can be annoying. But.. These holidays I took with me only the Q (exactly because I love it), and a couple of days ago I decided I wanted to take a picture of the milky way stretching the "long" exposure capabilities of my Q. I believe the result is quite decent despite the limit of 8 seconds @1600 ISO . And I won't regret I didn't take also my reflex with me. After 8 seconds at ISO 1600 the shutter if turned one more click reaches "T" what do you do from "T" ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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