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Now, if I only had a longer teleconvertor...
Prepin' for the Venus transit
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Now, if I only had a longer teleconvertor...
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Wont be able to see it in my part of the world so look forward to the next instalment
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Setup's pretty simple. Just a 400 on a D200, with a homemade filter. That's just Baader solar film and cardboard. Gotta love double sided tape and gaffers tape.
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Thanks.
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Aside from that, for the actual event.. I'll actually tripod and sandbag it. Even though the shutter speeds pretty quick, I'll also set Mup and use a release.
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Next installment Tattooed is 2112 or thereabouts so see you then mate!
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Its a date lol
At least you should be able to see it with a filter. Sun is bright for me at sunrise
Will go buy some cellophane to try see it tomorrow
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I find myself wanting to be at my dads house, he's got it visible for the entire transit
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