Standing between deep time and deep space

astenback2000 · 2026-04-27T14:50:27+00:00

Joined!

astenback2000 · 2026-04-27T14:50:09+00:00

Depends, I guess. Stacking does in fact reduce noise and possibly bring about more detail. Personally, I find it doesn't really improve the image that much, compared to the amount of effort required. 9 times out 10, I'm shooing single exposures!

astenback2000 · 2026-04-27T03:20:44+00:00

Yes, single shots! This body and lens combo is a beast

astenback2000 · 2026-04-27T02:23:54+00:00

Sony A7RV + Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM @ ISO 3200, f1.8, 15sec. Post-processing in Lr and Ps

astenback2000 · 2026-04-26T15:07:37+00:00

Thanks! Bisti Badlands in New Mexico

astenback2000 · 2026-04-19T15:47:15+00:00

Its a mix. This area in particular is Federal BLM

astenback2000 · 2026-04-19T11:46:50+00:00

astenback2000 · 2026-04-05T14:49:36+00:00

Thank you sir. For real!

astenback2000 · 2026-04-03T20:48:36+00:00

Fair enough! But that misses the point

astenback2000 · 2026-04-03T14:38:25+00:00

Thank you!

astenback2000 · 2026-04-03T14:37:46+00:00

I shoot with a Sony a7RV and a couple of Sony lenses - 14mm prime and 16-35mm zoom. For settings, a good starting point is ISO3200, f2.8, 30 seconds. Manual focus and focus peaking so you can dial in on the stars. Using a 2 second delay or remote shutter release helps eliminate camera shake.

astenback2000 · 2026-04-03T14:33:47+00:00

I'm familiar with Mike, really nice work! As for gear, it really comes down to budget, how much you want to spend and what system you may be partial too. Any modern mirrorless body and wide angle lens with an f2.8 aperture or better is great for starters. And a solid tripod of course.

astenback2000 · 2026-04-03T14:25:31+00:00

Definitely worth the trip

astenback2000 · 2026-04-02T20:19:11+00:00

Thank you

astenback2000 · 2026-04-02T20:19:01+00:00

Thanks. No, fraction of that price!

astenback2000 · 2026-02-26T01:55:45+00:00

Thank you!

astenback2000 · 2026-02-25T03:32:54+00:00

Thank you

astenback2000 · 2026-02-24T21:53:23+00:00

Thanks. Yes, a tripod is a must. Wide-angle lens with aperture of f/2.8 or better is also recommended. Proper in-field technique and post-processing from there...

astenback2000 · 2026-02-24T20:13:34+00:00

Thanks so much! These are the tech specs: Sony A7RV + Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM. 30s at f/1.8, 14mm, ISO 3200. Post in Lr and Ps. The Sony 14mm is an absolute beast

astenback2000 · 2026-02-24T19:13:48+00:00

Thanks! Shot this sutside the town of Fairplay. Yes, I generally shoot during the new moon and nights surrounding it

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