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On Windows, how can a user batch resize AND preserve star ratings in the resized photos? [migrated]
This is related to this prior question: How to copy pictures with 3+ stars to tablet preserving folder structure using free tools on Windows?
The goal is to move thousands of pictures and folders to ...
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How to copy pictures with 3+ stars to tablet preserving folder structure using free tools on Windows? [closed]
Many users use starring photos to only view the best pictures later. Folders often have event name and date in them and are very important.
Using only free tools on Win system (win8), how can a user ...
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Capturing the Milky Way: what did I do wrong?
Back when I was a beginner in photography (I mean, a real one, using auto settings and stuff), I made this shot of the beautiful Finnish sky:
Settings: 30 sec, f/5, ISO 3200, 18 mm
Gear: Nikon D60 ...
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What is the basic gear for astrophotography?
I have a Canon 60D and would like to start doing some astrophotography and/or time-lapses of the Milky Way.
I know I need to buy a special tripod, one with either ecuatorial mount or a computer ...
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How to shoot stars much bigger without trails?
I know it looks unreal/fake, but how can I take photos like this example? It's not a very long exposure because there are no trails. Also Betelgeuse looks noticeably red and it's cool. You can also ...
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What are the ideal settings to shoot Star Trails with a Nikon D90?
I'm planning to shoot star trails with My Nikon D90. I'm going to use a Nikkor 18-105 VR lens. I'd like to know the ideal settings for shooting star trails, including what type of white balance and ...
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What is the “Rule of 600” in astrophotography?
This question mentions the "Rule of 600" for avoiding star-trails in astrophotography.
What is this rule?
How was it derived?
How should it be applied?
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Which compact camera to shoot stars, moon and hopefully planets and sun?
I need a new camera! My Canon IXUS is now very old. What I want to be able to do is take photos of the night sky (stars, moon, planets) and the sun. Well, ideally! I have been looking at a bridge ...
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How to photograph star trails AND city lights?
I don't get how this picture was taken: http://500px.com/photo/5956842
I know this is a blended shot and that the city lights are brought out in post but my questions is, why don't the city lights ...
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How do I stitch two star trails photos taken by different cameras?
Last night I took some star trails photos. I set the shutter speed to 30", put the camera in burst mode and used my remote shutter release (with shutter button lock) to hold down the shutter button. I ...
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How can I avoid star effect on light sources on long exposure photos?
I'm about to make some long exposure photos, but I don't want them to have this star effect on light sources. Can I avoid that with any filter? For this shot I used a Canon 18-55mm lenses. Note that ...
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Why milky way galaxy cannot be seen by human eye while by camera?
I was wondering by seeing the photos of Milky way galaxy, that how exciting it would be if we could see all those colors and stars like in those photographs (eg. below).
source: ...
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Software suggestion to locate stars
I want to photograph the night sky and maybe get a Milkyway in the shot but dont know what position or time. Can you please recommend a software or a website that can let me know the position of the ...
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Can taking photo of the moon and/or stars at night cause damage to the camera sensor?
We know that taking photo of the sun can cause some degree of damage to the camera and our eyes. So, are there any damage to the camera (point and shoot / DSLR) when taking photo of the moon and/or ...
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What kind of camera do I need to capture deep space images?
By deep space image, I mean below kind. In the background it is space dust, I think.
Is it dependent on camera or location? If on camera, what kind of cameras are capable to capture this kind of ...
