If you’re interested in astrophotography, it’s time to good a decent sturdy tripod that won’t let you down. A good tripod is one of the most important pieces of equipment for astrophotographers, as it provides the stability needed to achieve sharp and clear images. In 2023, there are several options available on the market, but …
It’s easy to get started in astrophotography, but it can be a challenge to find a good affordable lens. For most people starting out, I recommend using the Samyang 18mm 2.8. It’s wide, fast, and sharp, but there are a few other lenses you might want to consider. Why use an affordable lens for astrophotography? …
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For years, Sony has been a leading brand for astrophotography. I’ve used the A7rii, A7riii, and A7iii but switched to the Sony A7c, and I think it’s one of the best cameras in Sony’s lineup. I’ve used it for youtube, vlogging, travel, weddings, and landscapes. But is it any good for astrophotography? Yes! The A7c …
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In an interview with PhotoPills, Professional photographer Rachel Jones, unveils her secrets to some of her best astrophotography and aurora images. She explains her technique by photo stacking, exposing for the highlights, and using multiple images from different hours of the night to blend the perfect shot. Photo stack to reduce noise Rachel explains that …
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The move shoot move is a one of a kind star tracker from China that offers unique features such as portability and ease of use. While the small design may not work with a heavy camera body and lens, this star tracker is great for anyone who shoots mostly starscapes with a wide angle lens. …
I captured the first images around 5:20pm at Avila Beach, California just after sunset when the conjunction was just barely visible. You can see Jupiter and Saturn at the right center of the image. At this point, it didn’t look much different than the last two nights. I soon realized that I needed to try …
Images of the Great Conjunction or Christmas Star December 21st 2020 Read More »
With all the bad news going on this year there’s at least a bright star of hope to end 2020. You may have heard that on December 21st (winter solstice) Jupiter and Saturn will be the closest they have ever been seen together since 1226 AD. This occurrence, also know by astronomers as the “great …
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Nicknamed the “city of lights,” Las Vegas is actually the brightest spot on the planet from space. Fortunately, Las Vegas is also an island in the middle of a desert, so there are plenty of places to explore nearby for stargazing and astrophotography. Any light pollution map shows a color grade for mapping the best …
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Never in a million years would someone buy the Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD for astrophotography, but I did. When it comes to astrophotography, lenses are expensive especially with wide apertures, and it’s hard to find a lens with good coma performance. I’ve used the Sony 24mm 1.4 GM for astrophotography ($1200) and the coma …
Are cheap lenses that much worse than expensive lenses for Astrophotography? With all the hype over the Sony 24mm 1.4 GM for Astrophotography I wanted to know if this was really the best lens for the night sky for and how it compared with the Rokinon/Samyang 24mm 1.4. I didn’t want to spend a whole …
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