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by MCYM
Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:25 am
Forum: DIY Astronomy
Topic: Simple way to cool your SLR
Replies: 11
Views: 12681

Hi Kelvin

Keep up the innovation and relentless pursuit for excellent images.

This mod shows that you have a good understanding imaging system' limitation as demonstrated with exemplary cooling prototype.

Absolutely impressed!

Matthew
by MCYM
Fri May 25, 2007 3:34 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Giant water spout sighted!
Replies: 11
Views: 6140

Giant water spout sighted!

Anybody seen this giant water spout making its debut off the southern shore at about 14:45? The scale of this spout is huge! :shock:

Image

Matthew
by MCYM
Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:30 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Mersing Trip: 29th July
Replies: 82
Views: 31779

This collaborative effort would not have been possible w/o Kochu's generous sharing of his solid mount and camera. Anyway this my rendition with a short 6x1min of M8 under dark skies last Saturday. The depth attain supersedes what i have previously achieved under sg skies. http://pachome1.pacific.ne...
by MCYM
Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:16 am
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens for Astrophotography
Replies: 11
Views: 34076

Hi Weixing, Excellent test results you have posted. This lens is a keeper for both astrophotography and price standpoint. From my limited experience, the pinkish gradient at the edges is not a result of vignetting, but rather an artifact of LPR front filter. Unlike most camera dye filters, astro fil...
by MCYM
Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:11 am
Forum: DIY Astronomy
Topic: Modify your Digital SLR
Replies: 2
Views: 4475

Hi Cataclysm, Personally, I would not recommend the mod from the outset, at least not before a few successfully attempt in capturing a few non H-alpha or/bright objects using the stock body first. Infact, many of these objects looks more photogenic with a stock DSLR, than with a modified one. ie M42...
by MCYM
Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:47 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Canon super tele L series lenses for astrophotography.
Replies: 10
Views: 5602

I have mixed sentiment about canon L telephoto lens. IMHO, there are no better way to image below 200mm fl without resorting to telephoto lens as telescope don't go this wide. With quality in mind, L lens would be the perfect partner for canon DSLR users. However, what goes into such high-end lens a...
by MCYM
Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:18 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Jupiter from the Dome
Replies: 18
Views: 7990

Very pretty, yes they are indeed what you claimed to be. Thanks for sharing!

Matthew
by MCYM
Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Jupiter from the Dome
Replies: 18
Views: 7990

Lovely planetaries images. Got DSO?

Matthew
by MCYM
Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:43 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Omega Centauri final
Replies: 14
Views: 7185

Hi Remus

I like to congratulate you on this great shot. Keep these images rolling in.

Cheers

Matthew
by MCYM
Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:39 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: NGC5139 - Omega Centauri
Replies: 15
Views: 8060

Hi Weixing

You have done it again, despite after a year long break from astrophotography. Keep shooting and have fun

Matthew