Northern Cygnus Test Image

I continue to experiment with the modified Canon 350D. This test is with the old Lumicon Hydrogen Alpha photographic filter from the TechPan days of film. I wanted to see if I could image from my backyard with this filter and come up with anything useful. Conditions were horrible on this night with temps in the 70's, humidity in the 90's, and a waxing moon. I am happy with the results and will continue my testing. The ideal scenario is for a much more narrow band hydrogen alpha filter, but at this time none are available for inside the camera body of the Canon.

Northern Cygnus Test Image

AHSP presentation now available for download

I have now posted my presentation on DSLR Cameras and Lenses for Astrophotography for download in PDF format. You may access the slide presentation at the link below.

"DSLR Camera and Lenses for Astrophotography"

Veil Nebula Wide Field with Canon 350D

I have posted a wide field image of the Veil Nebula complex taken from the beautifully dark skies of Spruce Knob on August 12. For the composition I used the Canon 350D and the 135mmf2L lens. I hope you enjoy the image and the accompanying notes.

Veil Nebula Wide Field webpage

Canon announces next Pro and Prosumer cameras

Canon has officially announced their next camera offering to the Professional as well as the pro/amateur photographer. The 1DsMarkIII will offer a 21 mp chip in addition to 14 bit capture. The 40D will offer a 10.1 mp chip and 14 bit capture. Many features from the 400XTi are also found on these cameras in addition to a myriad of other new features including live preview. For more details on each please see the respective Canon links below.

Canon 1DsMarkIII

Canon 40D

Looking for an Astrophotography DSLR camera?

Alan Dyer has posted a nice review of 3 DLSR cameras and how they compare in astronomical imaging. If you are looking for a DSLR camera and hope to do some astrophotography, I encourage you to read Mr. Dyer's review as it may prove to be helpful in making your decision.

Cameras in Head to Head Showdown
by Alan Dyer

Luminous Landscape Print Tutorial

If you are seeking out resources that will improve your photography and particularly your digital printing...stop right now and purchase the Luminous Landscape Tutorial "From Camera to Print." The tutorial is available via download and contains over 6 hours of instruction on how to optimize a photograph for fine art printing. The tutorial features accomplished landscape photographer Michael Reichmann who is joined by digital photo guru Jeff Schewe. It is the best $35 value available in photography today. Highly recommended!

From Camera to Print Tutorial on Luminous Landscape

San Juan Published in Lenswork Extended

I am very honored to share with you that the San Juan Portfolio has been published in the Lenswork Extended DVD. Lenswork is my source for artistic benchmarking. I am quite surprised that my first submission was accepted and published. The DVD is a supplement to the award winning print version of Lenswork. I consider both to be "must have" resources for any photographer. You may find out more at the link below.

Lenswork Extended DVD

San Juan Portfolio