On Jun 2, 2011, at 6:30 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> "The O-GPS1offers the advanced PENTAX original Astrotracer function,* which >> works with the PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) system on select cameras for >> tracking and photographing celestial bodies. The unit calculates the >> movement of stars, planets, and other bodies using the latitude obtained >> from GPS data and the camera’s alignment data (horizontal and vertical >> inclinations and aspect) obtained from its magnetic and acceleration >> sensors. Then, the unit shifts the camera’s image sensor in synchronization >> with the movement of the object(s).** As a result, stars and other bodies >> are captured as solid points rather than blurry streaks, even during >> extended exposures. The unit also simplifies astrophotography by requiring >> only a tripod and eliminating the need for additional accessories such as an >> equatorial telescope." > > That's absolutely brilliant, if it works.
My thoughts exactly. What a great idea... but for a rather limited market. But if you can't use a flash with this thing attached, what else are you going to photograph at night? Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
