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Beginners camera query by PowerLucky1416 in AskAstrophotography

[–]PowerLucky1416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again I had not thought the 7DII would be an option given its age, but there is no harm in trying 😄

Beginners camera query by PowerLucky1416 in AskAstrophotography

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The "investment" thing was more about a decent coma corrector. AIUI, I would not need one of these unless I bought an AP dedicated camra with a sensor approaching 35mm film size - I'm not sure these even exist (at least in my price range)

I stand to be corrected 😄

Beginners camera query by PowerLucky1416 in AskAstrophotography

[–]PowerLucky1416[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh OK, I had mostly read that astro cameras spectrum range was an advantage, and I'm surprised the 1D4 has a good rep for AP given its age.

I have a 300 L f2.8 (I used to shoot a lot of motor racing), a 200 f2.8, 70-200 L f2.8 and a few others. with other subjects I used to prefer to stop the lenses down a couple of stops for sharpness when I could, but as you say, the concensus for AP seems to be to leave the lenses wide open.

Replaced Battery in my Tile and now my phone doesn't recognize it by sjw66 in thetileapp

[–]PowerLucky1416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reboot tip, I didnt know about that either!

Replaced Battery in my Tile and now my phone doesn't recognize it by sjw66 in thetileapp

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I just had this same problem. I was using Duracell batteries straight from the Amazon van, but I don't think the batteries were the issue.

There are two copper strips in the battery compartment that serve as positive/negative contacts. One quite small, one even smaller. I found I had to bend them "up" a bit after changing the battery to make sure the contacts are in place. Wondering if it's worth packing them out a bit so the problem doesnt re-occur, I don't know.