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KJs Cosmos
Добавлен 19 янв 2014
cosmos; 𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯 1.) the universe or universality of all things created in nature; -- so named from the order and harmony displayed in it
“Cosmos is a Greek word for the order of the universe. It is, in a way, the opposite of Chaos. It implies the deep interconnectedness of all things. It conveys awe for the intricate and subtle way in which the universe is put together.”
- Carl Sagan
Filmmaker & Astrophotographer on the MN north shore of Lake Superior.
This channel is made for people wanting to connect deeper to planet Earth and the Cosmos. I film videos about my astronomy process, as well as my wilderness treks, with the goal of promoting sustainability for our pale blue dot.
I love to share the wonders of the boreal wilderness surrounding the Lake Superior region. I sincerely hope you can find a sense of peace, solitude and a greater connection with nature through my videos, while also learning about how you can explore the wilderness and cosmos for yourself!
Keep looking up!
“Cosmos is a Greek word for the order of the universe. It is, in a way, the opposite of Chaos. It implies the deep interconnectedness of all things. It conveys awe for the intricate and subtle way in which the universe is put together.”
- Carl Sagan
Filmmaker & Astrophotographer on the MN north shore of Lake Superior.
This channel is made for people wanting to connect deeper to planet Earth and the Cosmos. I film videos about my astronomy process, as well as my wilderness treks, with the goal of promoting sustainability for our pale blue dot.
I love to share the wonders of the boreal wilderness surrounding the Lake Superior region. I sincerely hope you can find a sense of peace, solitude and a greater connection with nature through my videos, while also learning about how you can explore the wilderness and cosmos for yourself!
Keep looking up!
Canoeing on Lake Superior Glass
Impromptu paddle on the world's largest lake. Just wanted to document my first time canoeing the big lake, this was a special thing for me. Lake Superior holds a lot of meaning in my life, it was incredible to paddle with glassy conditions. Keep Looking Up
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My Dog Charli Goes Canoeing for the First Time on the Upper Iowa River
Просмотров 623 месяца назад
Charli and I recently paddled the Upper Iowa River at the 2024 Northstar Experience. Great scenery, and ever better people. This was Charli's first time in a canoe, and I think she is destined to be a canoe dog! I think we will take her on more adventures in the future! Here's where to find me! kjscosmos kjscosmos kjscinema My company, Barred Spiral Me...
Beginners Guide to Wide-Field Deep-Space Astrophotography
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Unscripted brain dump on how to shoot wide field deep space astrophotography with a star tracker. This video goes over setting up a simple wide-field astro-rig, polar alignment, focus, finding your target, setting up an imaging sequence, calibration frames, wolf tracks, wolf poop, and auroras. All astronomy gear in this video is linked below ⬇️ *Using these links to purchase products supports c...
Solo Ice Fishing in the BWCA for Lake Trout in BRUTAL Wind
Просмотров 4765 месяцев назад
Trip log from March 19th solo day trip to the BWCA, on the hunt for my first Lake Trout. Never a dull moment in the Boundary Waters. Lots of firsts for me on this trip, and it's definitely one I will remember! Follow me on socials for supplemental content! kjscosmos kjscosmos Astronomy video coming up right after this one! Keep Looking Up Here's where to find me! face...
Early Fall Solo Canoe Trout Fishing on the Gunflint Trail
Просмотров 15811 месяцев назад
Good news! I moved to one of the darkest and most wild regions of Minnesota. After moving to the north shore of Lake Superior, I finally found a day to travel up the Gunflint Trail in search of my first trout. Not an astronomy video (many more to come) but Im looking to expand my channel to nature as a whole with a focus in astronomy. If you're a returning viewer please let me know what you thi...
Documenting An 87 Year Olds World Record Mississippi Thru Paddle
Просмотров 3272 года назад
Enjoy this behind the scenes look at documenting Dale Grey Beard Sanders world record thru paddle of the Mississippi River at the young age of 87 (!!!) In this installment, we follow the Greybeard Team on day 15 on the river. At the time of this upload the team is currently 50 days in to their voyage. They are currently harbored in Memphis for a couple days break. This documentary is fully inde...
Oldest Human to Paddle the ENTIRE Mississippi River
Просмотров 6062 года назад
Hello my friends! THIS IS TOO COOL NOT TO SHARE ON THIS CHANNEL! Its been over 6 MONTHS since I uploaded last to this channel, and today I bring a special treat! This is a multi-part BTS vlog series helping document a world record paddle for the Oldest Human to Paddle the ENTIRE Mississippi River from source to sea! FOLLOW GREYBEARD: THE DOCUMENTARY'S FACEBOOK ! Greybeard-The-Docum...
-10 Degree Astrophotography In a City Backyard
Просмотров 6542 года назад
-10 Degree Astrophotography In a City Backyard
Hiking & Astrophotography in the Superior National Forest
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Hiking & Astrophotography in the Superior National Forest
Deep-Sky Astrophotography Rig Walkaround (Cost Efficient)
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
Deep-Sky Astrophotography Rig Walkaround (Cost Efficient)
Dreamy Night of Astrophotography Overlooking Lake Superior
Просмотров 5013 года назад
Dreamy Night of Astrophotography Overlooking Lake Superior
Photographing a Galaxy 30 Million Years Ago
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Photographing a Galaxy 30 Million Years Ago
Astro-modifying a Canon T3i - Get Better SNR When Shooting Nebulae!
Просмотров 20 тыс.3 года назад
Astro-modifying a Canon T3i - Get Better SNR When Shooting Nebulae!
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Review - The Best Way to Learn Astrophotography?
Просмотров 25 тыс.3 года назад
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Review - The Best Way to Learn Astrophotography?
Photographing Mars with an old DSLR
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.3 года назад
Photographing Mars with an old DSLR
Thank you for this video, I’ve successfully astro modded my T3i!!! 👍🏼
That base ruins it
Hi KJ, txs for a great hands on video, excellent ! I have a related question: After polar alignment (north) can I redirect the camera angle and tilt it to the desired framing (Milky way, mainly south) by redirecting the mount head and pivoting the camera using the ball joint, and simply start tracking and taking photos? I cant get my head around this issue and would be a super appreciative beginner if you could give ne some pointers. I will use a Sky-Watcher Adventure GTI, Canon EOS 6D camera, Canon EOS 50 mm f 1.8 lens, ASIAIR Plus, ASI120 MM guide camera and SvBony 165 guide scope. I will mount this to a dovetail rail, ball joint (22 lb capacity) and ARCA Swiss compatible rail. Best regards from Sweden.
well... what was the results of the mod..?
@@squidskunk it works GREAT! I will do a follow up video talking about it and the resulting data!!
@@KJsCosmos GREAT...i look forward to seeing it...thanks.
Would it pretty much be the same process for a T5? Also, to fix the focus with it for a lens, would you have to replace the ir cut filter?
Does anyone know if this is a full-spectrum or a h-alpha modification?
I came looking for this answer too. I'm pretty sure this is an h-alpha mod since the LP1 filter (the piezoelectric one) was left in tact. From my research it's usually not worth doing a full-spectrum mod.
I heard the same thing, I was scared to try any modification without certainty. Thanks for the feedback!
Waitin for one of those crazy kayakers to come flying thru there
Right?? Id be lying if there wasnt a part of me that thought 'Could you run it??' 😂
Nice detailed review, thank you.
Glad you found value from it!!
beautiful. im hoping to go sea kayaking in the apostle islands this summer! cant wait
Love it! Always wanted to paddle the Apostles. Soon! Safe travels!
Nice job my friend! What a cool trip!
Well done...enjoyed the trip!
Here is a cry for help. Searched the Web for help but nada. All pug back together and everything working. BUT .. live view will only stay on for a split second. Anyone experienced similar? Glad you inspired me to dive in. Thanks
Hey there! Does the LCD work okay? Are you only having issue with live view and not anything else? If the LCD works fine it could be a connection from the sensor to the motherboard. If the LCD isnt working at all one of the first cables you undo inside the camera is the LCD wire. I believe theres a youtube video out there where someone fixed their lcd as well as astromodified their T3i. Maybe check their video out? I wish you the best in finding a solution!
@@KJsCosmos Thanks for your reply. Nothing works now,as touched the capacitor by accident(ouch!) . The camera is now in the DSLR graveyard with a broken Nikon d7000. Thanks
Very cool!
Very nice!
Trying to find the same for the 400d. Do you think the filter sandwich will be the same? Many thanks
Nice video. What settings do you suggest for a DSLR? I can record the stars but don't get any of the detail of a nebula for example. I have an 18-35 1.8 lens and an 18 300 3.5 lens. Thanx for any help you can give. I use the Star Adventurer 2i, it tracks nicely and get several photos but missing the detail.
Depends on the camera and the target. But a good place to start is usually around 60 second exposure, ISO as high as you can go without being to noisy (usually around 800) and aperture near as wide open as possible (lowest f stop number)
Hi I have just received a supposed astromodified t3i which lpf2 filter has been removed.. I notice just shooting some daytime pictures I dont see anything strange in the colors.. how could I make sure is really astromodified and is not a fraud?
That sounds pretty normal. I can shoot regular color on my T3i, it just looks a little red. BEst way to check is to shoot a target heavy in Ha and see if you get good signal. Try Cygnus, North America Nebula, or California Nebula is Perseus to name a couple.
Thanks for the video. I have a sky-watcher Adv GTI. Not sure how to set up the camera after polar aligning. Do I set up the center of the camera view to polaris too? Then, use the GTI feature to navigate to the desired sky location. Oh, and BTW, polaris is not one of the stars in SynScan Pro app I am using to control the GTI. Could you do a video on setting up the GTI, please.
Hey man thanks for the comment! I haven't personally set up the GTI, and I don't own one currently. Once I get my hands on one I can absolutely do a video on it though. Ideally you should be able to just start shooting after you have polar aligned, that would be a matter for using the GoTo function or pointing it manually. I have to get my hands on a GTI unit before I can really give you actionable advice though.
Nice chilled overview 👍 looked a good night.
Appreciate it man!!
many thanks for the interesting and informative video!
My pleasure! I'm so glad you could find some value in it! 🙏🏼✨
Such a dope vid - Dan from Bestbuy
Dude!! Thanks so much! Let’s hit the BWCA sometime!
This is so good!, I'll always remember this leg of the journey!
Another great vid!
I appreciate it bro!! Thanks for the support!
Why are these videos so relaxing, Thank you for your content ❤
Awh thanks man!!! Exactly what I’m hoping, for people to slow down and connect with the planet. ☺️🌎
I would have been awake all night long if you wouldnt have found that Glove!
I was super bummed! Mother Nature was kind to me this day. Thanks for the support!
This is a good review of this product. It’s obvious that you are well versed in astrophotography. I started in 1973 with my 8” Celestron, Nikon FTN camera, and many hours sitting behind the eyepiece tracking a star with a joy stick. The technology has come a long way since my days. I have some questions if you don’t mind. 1. I’m using this tracker for the 2024 eclipse. I have a tripod, leveling head and fluid head. Do I need the fluid head? If so, does it go between tripod and drive, or drive and camera? I have a Nikon Z7 II and a Nikon 400 mm lens. I plan on taking a series of exposures from 1/1000th to 4 seconds for HDR images. 2. I have the Nikon App to control the camera from remote. I’m hoping to get all my exposures within 10 seconds without touching the camera. What do you recommend here? Basically I’d like your advice on how to set it up. I’m polar aligning during the day so that’s one factor. It should work ok over my 10 second window. Can I remove the fluid head on the tripod? Keep the leveling head and mount the drive directly to that? Thanks for your help. Paul
Thanks for the kind words, Paul! 1. If I'm not mistaken, you will want to use the tracker directly to the tripod. No fluid head or leveling head is required, if you can mount directly to the 3/8th screw that's probably best. Check 2:26 2. As far as setup goes, that all sounds good. No experience with the Nikon app personally but I am sure it will serve you very well for the eclipse. I would say try your best to get an accurate polar alignment as tough as it may be. At 400m you may get some drift, even at 10 seconds you may have to adjust depending on the drift of your polar alignment. I personally have never photographed an eclipse before so its new territory for me as well! Good luck sir!
Going to try this with a 30D. My mother in law was throwing it out, still works great.
Thats perfect!! One person's trash is another person's gateway to the Cosmos 😏
@@KJsCosmos What's your opinion on the 30D with 8mp for astrophotography? I have a 7D, but I still use it for wildlife and did not want to covert it. Thanks
@@John-Shutterlyphotos 30D is definitely something worth learning and playing around with. I’d sooner modify that than your 7D that you daily drive for wildlife. Ultimately the 7D will give you a cleaner image, be easier to shoot with and easier to process - but the 30D can still make good images with the right techniques and if it was free, even better! Maybe a good use of it would be to use your 7D for more broadband targets like galaxies and then use the 30D for Ha targets like nebulae. You could also composite the two on a given target to get the broadband signal from the 7D and then shoot with a modded 30D to just add a luminance layer in the nebula and bring that signal out more while still using your 7D. Just some ideas!
@@KJsCosmos Thank you so much, that is very informative 👍
Thank you so much for the wonderful introduction. I watched it a couple times, and I very much appreciate your effort on making this video. May I ask, does the motor turn on when the dialpad is turned to astrophotography mode with celestial/solar/lunar tracking? Is there any other step needed if I choose not using the APP mode with WiFi? Thanks!
The intro music reminds me of 'Mouse Parade'...Check them out, you might dig them...
Excellent review!
Thank you so much! Really appreciate it
Hi. I have an old t2i . The mod should be pretty similar.
Yes, I believe its basically identical to the T2i!
Did you end up getting any pics with this camera afterwards? Would love to see how it turned out. Great job!
I have captured data with it, and it honestly works great! All my photos are on my Instagram @kjscosmos and facebook.com/kjscosomos - I will be doing a follow-up video showing the data I've captured on it. It's my main Astro camera to this day!
Sir can you please tell me after the modification the Autofocus and the AWB still work or not?
Hey there! My autofocus does in fact still work, I believe you can still Auto White on it. I just keep it at 5600K all the time and haven't had any issues with editing out the red cast. When I stack my data the color balance isn't an issue either.
Hello Sir I have some other quarries can I contact through Instagram or Facebook?
I think I’ve seen this same title on a different website… 😂
Yeah Dont use this video as a tutorial. he skips too many steps...
Haha, I filmed the entire process from start to finish. If you don't feel comfortable using this video to aid in a modification, that's totally fine! Don't do it.
Mine broke After fr 2 weeks, Never fell down or sum idk what im doing wrong😩
Awesome vid, Kyle!
Thanks Cole!! Miss you brother!
After all that running around on the field Im glad to see you getting some quiet time!
Thanks Jay! Theres nothing like paddling near the Canadian shield, I love the solitude it brings. Hope you've been well man!
Hello, what type of screwdriver did you use?
Hey there! I believe I used a PH00 or PH000 small Philips head for the entire mod.
One thing I did do that I think it is a great idea was... I replaced the IR cut filter with a quartz glass lens. Not only does it protect the sensor, but quarts glass can receive light farther from the UV and IR spectrum than glass can. I also have one on my guiding camera because it allows a lot more light to enter the sensor, close to twice as many stars.
That’s a great tip! Did you source your glass element from anywhere in specific?
Any idea where to get a quartz lens for the replacement like you mentioned? Thanks in advance. ✌️
My advise to anyone thinking about getting this mount - It’s a great little piece of kit and certainly got me going with this hobby. However, having used it for the last year I found I quickly outgrew it once I started adding telescopes and guiding. As others have said this mount is designed for lower focal lengths. Personally I would save up and get the gti (or second hand EQ 3/5), the go to capability for a novice will be a lifesaver when trying to navigate the skies, something I found frustrating when star hopping at a fixed 600mm focal length. Polar alignment and balance is key to getting good results from the mount.
The GTi looks so cool! Definitely going to get my hands on one eventually!
I'm really not sure why everyone says you can't use the red dot with declination plate. Yes you can! There's a piece of plastic that comes with the pro pack and you just put that on the declination plate and then attach red dot to that and you're good to go.
You're totally right! I unfortunately lost mine 😂
Great tutorial and tips. Nice work! Look forward to seeing the images.
Thank you so much!! I will be doing a video showing the photos I've taken with the camera soon!
Beautiful! I love this video and Dale!
Good Video, I just ordered a SA to try a bit of AP. I doubt the SA uses zero backlash gears so you could be experiencing back lash in the gear train which, if the camera and weight are perfectly balanced, COULD cause jitter while tracking (think bump the gear, take up the slack, bump the gear...). Try slightly putting more weight on the east side (either weight or camera) and don't place the camera directly over the tracker. That SHOULD take up any slack in the gears and smooth out its motion IF that's the cause of your 30-50% successful longer exposures. If that helps some try the west side, and use whichever works best IF it helps. Machinists always consider backlash when machining to improve accuracy since most lathes. mills... don't have zero backlash gears due to their added expense. Hope this helps.
Astro-mod: - Remove IR-Filter. Full-Spectrum mod: - Remove IR-Filter. Can someone people tell me the difference? I don't get what exactly is a Astro mod and what a full spectrum mod.
You do it right! Fantastc❤
I like that...a Mix of Astro Volg's and Nature with a relax Soundtrack 😊
Very Nice, love it❤
A) Make sure you're grounded before attempting this. Simple to do and it protects your investment. B) Take the top portion of the camera off. Significantly reduced the risk of damaging the top ribbon cables. C) Expect to have to re-adjust the sensor focusing screws at least once. Just a few more checklist items.