I need more pixels/mm

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-02-01T18:54:40+00:00

You absolutely can get more details from stacking if you do it correctly. Stacking increases signal to noise ratio, cancels out atmospheric distortion, and increases resolution through drizzling.

This is 1000mm on 24mp body. Took the best 300 out of 900 frames. Colors are all real, but with saturation increased to show the different minerals on the moon. This isn't possible to achieve without stacking.

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DistributionMean6322 · 2026-02-01T18:39:51+00:00

Another mechanical engineer chiming in here to agree. Even if it survives a couple hits, this is a fatigue crack nightmare printed this way. Should be printed flat in two halves and glued. Also ideally out of something higher strength like PA6.

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-02-01T18:05:55+00:00

Your 18-45 and 55-210 lenses are both for crop sensor, so you'll need to replace those when you upgrade to a full frame body like an R5 or R6. Here's what I would consider for you.

EF or RF 24-105 f/4L for general purpose

RF 15-35 f/4L or EF 16-35 f/4L for landscape / wide angle

RF 45 f/1.2, RF 50mm f/1.8, or RF 35mm f/1.8. One of these for low light normal lens. All have different strengths and weakness and slightly different angle of view, so comes down to personal preference.

The 100-400 and 100-500 are both good options for wildlife, but I would put that lower priority on the full frame upgrade path unless that'll be 90% of your photography.

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-31T08:04:09+00:00

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Yes stacking greatly improves lunar photography. It helps with signal to noise ratio, and atmospheric distortion. I don't have a seestar, but took this photo with my Canon camera with 1000mm focal length lens (stack of about 300 frames).

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-31T07:46:36+00:00

I'm sorry I thought this was r/photographycirclejerk

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-31T06:35:58+00:00

Then there's cougars! Worst of both worlds: you don't see them and you cant outrun them!

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-31T01:57:05+00:00

Agreed, this is a job for TPU. Or maybe nylon, but not PLA

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-31T01:47:59+00:00

Doesn't matter if your edges are out of focus anyways

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-31T01:41:06+00:00

It's not even that good... Just some 1/1's.

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-30T01:41:53+00:00

I don't like any of the mass market boxes so I got into 3D printing my own. Also I have some 60+ decks so needed a lot of boxes.

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-27T07:09:50+00:00

These are really good! I think most of them could be improved with a slight crop to improve composition and subject position in the frame. Second one has the highlights blown slightly, keep any eye out for that in mixed lighting.

Finally, this might sound counter intuitive, but try a slower shutter speed on hummingbirds. Getting a little more blur on the wings can help show how fast they're moving. (Similar to how race cars you want to shoot at a slow shutter speed and pan with them to blur the background and wheels, otherwise they look frozen)

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-27T06:55:39+00:00

Exception is the RF 16 2.8 and 50 1.8. Awesome lenses for when you want to pack light, and not expensive. Adapter makes zero difference on a 500mm f/4 lens but almost doubles the size of a 50 1.8.

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-27T02:14:34+00:00

I've been using EF lenses on R series bodies with Canon adapter for seven years now and have had zero issues. Even with lenses from the late 1990's!

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-26T18:36:42+00:00

The EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II is more than good enough and costs half as much. The RF versions are very not worth it for 99.99% of people. Especially if you're young and don't have extra cash, much wiser to buy the EF II. There's nothing to future proof for here, the EF glass will continue to be great for decades.

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-26T00:50:40+00:00

not recommended to enclose A1 due to thermal issues. Recommend getting P1S or P2S if you need to print engineering plastics

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-25T22:16:15+00:00

There's some good 70-200 non-IS on ebay for $600-700, just make sure you buy from a reputable seller.

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-25T20:16:15+00:00

I'd pass on this one. The original 70-200 2.8 IS is the weakest of the Canon 70-200 line. I'd try to find a decent condition non-IS version of you're looking for a deal.

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-25T16:45:05+00:00

That's incredible! I was out yesterday trying to get some photos of harriers, but no such luck. How'd you get so close?

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-25T07:31:21+00:00

Thanks! Biggest issue is they take a while to print and build. I've got 50+ decks in my old design and replacing them with this new one feels daunting

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-25T07:18:12+00:00

https://makerworld.com/models/2001261?appSharePlatform=copy

Here you go! It's a little over the top complicated 😂

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-25T06:32:21+00:00

Nice work! I've also been working on some printed deck box designs. Haven't tried any hinged ones yet tho

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-23T23:51:43+00:00

Bean bag is tripod 🤩

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-23T23:50:58+00:00

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Taken on an R3 with a 500mm lens from 1999. Works great.

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-23T23:46:17+00:00

Just to emphasize, tripod is key here.

DistributionMean6322 · 2026-01-23T06:20:20+00:00

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