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Posts Made By: Gene Griggs

March 13, 2004 05:17 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

New Dove Species ?

Posted By Gene Griggs
I believe this is a new aggressive species of Dove that has taken to spiked hair (didn't see any tattoo's or peirced both parts though.) ha! This one was trying to woo the other Doves.

March 18, 2004 06:53 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Sissortail

Posted By Gene Griggs
Here's one taken in my backyard using a Sigma 400mm f/5.6 mirror lens with Sigma SD10 camera.

March 19, 2004 12:16 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Tufted Titmouse

Posted By Gene Griggs
These little guys are never still and difficult to photograph. This one is the Southwestern Form -- and caught eating a Sunflower seed. Shot with Sigma SD10 using a 400 f/5.6 mirror lens. Cropped about 60% in photoshop and reduced image quality.

March 22, 2004 11:42 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Mockingbird Head Shot

Posted By Gene Griggs
Here's a pesky Mockingbird that has taken over a bush in my backyard. Taken about 30-35 feet away.

April 1, 2004 09:06 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Canadian Goose

Posted By Gene Griggs
Took this one using a Meade 90mm Maksutov.

April 1, 2004 09:11 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Black Grackle (Close-Up)

Posted By Gene Griggs
Here's a Black Grackle head shot. Taken with a Meade 125mm Maksutov.

September 2, 2004 09:37 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Low Light Digital SLR (Which one???)

Posted By Gene Griggs
I'm planning to upgrade my digital SLR in the near future and wanting to get the absolute best (well under $3,000 best!) digital SLR for taking pictures in low light conditions. Most of them seem to perform rather poor to horrible in low light conditions.

I wished that Sony made a digital SLR with their Super HAD chip but it's not there. So does anyone know which one is the best, lowest noise, etc.?

I plan to use this for taking photos of lightening storms at night, ocassional connection to my scope for taking pictures of bright objects like Jupiter, taking photos of birds that might be hiding in the shadows, indoor shots without needing a flash, etc.

September 2, 2004 09:41 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Best Digital SLR for Low Light Conditions?

Posted By Gene Griggs
Anyone know which digital 6MP+ SLR is best for low light conditions? Too bad there's not one with the Sony Super HAD chip..


September 16, 2004 02:25 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Flip Mirrors and Eyepieces for CCD Imaging

Posted By Gene Griggs
Does anyone have any advice on which eyepieces work best for CCD astrophotography cameras? Does everyone use flip mirrors or guide scopes or both for CCD imaging (and which flip mirror's would you recommend because there's several on the market ranging from cheap to expensive).

Thanks!

September 16, 2004 01:11 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Flip Mirror Question (Newbie Needing Help)

Posted By Gene Griggs
I'm now purchasing some equipment for astrophotography and not sure what to buy for the flip mirror? Or does everyone just use a guide scope? Any pros or cons to either one of these techniques.

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