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I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the moon.
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Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles



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Nice shot Charles and you are right, it is a very good camera.
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Dave C
 
Of course. Why wouldn't it be? Its still right up top amongst the top few, and will be for a long time.
 
Nice image. I have also been on the Star Ferry dock looking across at Hong Kong--amazing sight and city. I'm expecting my new-used 1DS next week and can't wait to see what it can do.
Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles



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Wait how can the 1Ds be a fine camera if there is something newer:)-

And you use that camera very well. Awesome shot.
Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles



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http://www.arrowphotos.com
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Top notch!
Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles



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Mequon,

My recommendation for best performance is get a sturdy tripod and a cable release! Have fun!
CP
mequon said:
Nice image. I have also been on the Star Ferry dock looking across
at Hong Kong--amazing sight and city. I'm expecting my new-used 1DS
next week and can't wait to see what it can do.
Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles



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Sfainbraun,

Indeed, I am just window shopping right now. The problem is that if I wait too long to get a 1Ds II, then there will be a 1Ds III in the pipeline. That's the trouble with cameras going digital, the sky is the limit!
CP
sfainbraun said:
Wait how can the 1Ds be a fine camera if there is something newer:)-

And you use that camera very well. Awesome shot.
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Hey Charles,

Funny you mention that, I've been more of a hand-holding guy so I will indeed need to acquire a good tridpod and accessories to make best use of the 1DS for landscapes. Any recommendations?
Charles Pfeil said:
Charles Pfeil said:
Nice image. I have also been on the Star Ferry dock looking across
at Hong Kong--amazing sight and city. I'm expecting my new-used 1DS
next week and can't wait to see what it can do.
Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles



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Best way to go is a lightweight but sturdy composite material one. Make sure it is not flimsy though. Plus a ball-head is a must so you can get the exact adjustments. I have Hakuba HG-503MX tripod and a Manfrotto 488 RCO ball head.
Charles
mequon said:
Funny you mention that, I've been more of a hand-holding guy so I
will indeed need to acquire a good tridpod and accessories to make
best use of the 1DS for landscapes. Any recommendations?
Charles Pfeil said:
mequon said:
Nice image. I have also been on the Star Ferry dock looking across
at Hong Kong--amazing sight and city. I'm expecting my new-used 1DS
next week and can't wait to see what it can do.
Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles



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http://www.arrowphotos.com
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Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles



--
http://www.arrowphotos.com
Click to expand...
 
Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles



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http://www.arrowphotos.com
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Perhaps spend more time on the concept then the nuts and bolts will line up like magic.
 
Charles, that's a great shot, and agree with you. In fact I find the 1Ds gets better as I get to know it better...

Cheers
Ian
Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles
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Charles Pfeil said:
I was in Hong Kong for the first time last week. What an amazing
city! Captured this with my 1Ds and Sigma 50-500. Merged two
photos, one exposed for the moon and one exposed for the city. At
the time I wished it was a full moon, but the more I consider the
half moon, the more I like it in this image. Taken from the Star
Ferry dock in Kowloon. f/8, 4sec for the city. f/8 1/30sec for the
moon.
Charles



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