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Astro Meathead
Добавлен 11 июл 2021
A beginner's journey down the rabbit hole of astrophotography and night photography.
IG @bigrobmartin1
IG @bigrobmartin1
Astrophotography by Rob Martin
I put together this little vid to showcase some of my work at the Treasure Coast Astronomy Society's next meeting. Enjoy!
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Meade LX85 Brain Transplant and Belt Drive Mod
Просмотров 434Год назад
My Meade LX85 mount has gone on the fritz, so it's time for an upgrade. The mount has been back to Meade for a warranty repair on the RA motor, but now the DEC is wonky. Upgrading the mount myself is way cheaper than boxing it all up and sending it back to Meade for another repair that might last a couple of months. This was a truly disappointing bit of kit. Everything in this video was purchas...
Astrodymium Rings for Samyang
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Unboxing and assembly of the Astrodymium Ring System from Agena Astro Products for the Samyang/Rokinon 135mm F/2. This is not a paid review, I bought it with my hard earned cash. I am not affiliated and don't make a penny if you buy it. That being said, I really like this little guy! It's honestly just what I was looking for. Other than mounting my camera to a plate and letting the lens just da...
Basic Astrophotography Setup
Просмотров 2582 года назад
Going over a basic setup for previously covered equipment. Nothing fancy, just what we need to get a useable image from a beginning astrophotography setup for complete beginners such as myself. If you haven't already, check out my videos "Intro and Gear" and "Beginner's Astrophotography Software" for the equipment I'll be setting up in this video. This video is intended for beginners to astroph...
Beginner's Astrophotography Software
Просмотров 1403 года назад
This is the next in a series of videos aimed at complete newbies to astrophotography. The zero experience hopefuls like I was once looking for some basic guidance to get them started along. I'm going over some free software and apps you can use to help you get started in Astrophotography. These include Telescopius, Stellarium, Deep Sky Stacker and Gnu Image Manipulation Program. I'll introduce ...
Intro and Gear
Просмотров 1853 года назад
Welcome back! This RUclips stuff is hard! I promise, I'm making a concerted effort to get better...Sorry about the loud neighbor, I waited until the mosquitos were trying to fly off with me and she never went in. I'll plan the next one a bit better! Hope you enjoy!
A brief introduction
Просмотров 1023 года назад
Welcome to my channel! I'm just an aging, washed up meathead trying to learn astrophotography. Follow along as I try to go from zero to hero. I'm not taking myself too seriously and neither should you. Hope you enjoy...and yes, I will probably redo this when I figure out what the heck I'm doing! Clear skies and heavy weights!
Thank you for this video. Like you I got an LX85 during pandemic, got very frustrated and eventually got an EQ-R-6 which is a workhorse. Very disapointing that this mount is targeted towards beginners and has a complete lack of support and quality control. I will not likely buy a Meade product again. Hope you post more videos!
I also got an eq6r pro and love it, and just picked up an AM3 for my Redcat that works great and is a real weight saver!
Have you taken the LX85 out for a test drive since the upgrade? I too have an underperforming LX85 and am looking keenly at that upgrade kit. One quick question if you can, does the old audiostar remote work with the new 'brain?" Thanks for turning me onto this relatively cheap upgrade for a mount with sub-par components.
The Audiostar does not work with the new computer. The computer is no longer Meade at all. This is a complete stand alone system.
How does it attach to your mount? It seems like the tracking scope is in the way.
The rings attach to a Vixen rail and slide right into the mount. The guide camera just clears the camera body. It fits and works very well. This is my most used rig.
nice, what do you think about an astrograph called Askar 180PRO ? its a 40mm diameter and f4.5 thanks
I have not had the opportunity to use one yet.
Great video for beginners, nicely explained! Thanks for the sub btw, I’ve just subbed to your channel 👍 Clear skies!
do you have a link to the samyang holder sir?
astrodymium.com/products/astrodymium-rings-for-samyang-rokinon-135mm-f-2-lens This is their website, the rings are also available on Etsy.
@@astromeathead1910 thank you
I can't wait to see your wide-angle view of the entire Orion constellation from M42 to horsehead, even the entire far nebulosities, taken with this setup. Especially if you have an IR-modified camera or filters.
I have both full frame and crop Canons Baader modified, so I will definitely be shooting Orion in widefield this season!
Here is the LINK to Christopher: ruclips.net/video/XcvqCYelgj4/видео.html
0:36 Amazing lens. But I have to disagree with you when you say, it's almost as good as L series Canon but Some disagree. 0:36 . That is to say, even if they disagree, it is not the way you may think. Listen to the king, the Gold Standard of RUclipsr lens testers, The legendary "Christopher Frost" and his reviews of this lens, when first showed up, seven years back and you get me. I leave a Link to that conversation but in the next comment as YT does remove my comments if there is a net address in it. Please make sure to listen from point of the time stamp in my link up to at least 4:20 min of that link. Enjoy
I agree that in a studio setting or in daylight photography, the L series is a much better option. For this application (astrophotography) the Samyang 135mm that I own far outshines the Canon 135mm L that I own. I absolutely prefer the Samyang for night shooting, as I have no purple fringing or chromatic aberration whatsoever at f/2.8, whereas my Canon typically needs to be stopped down to f/5.6 or more to lose the anomalies (c.a. will typically be greatly reduced at f/4 unless you are pixel peeping, but fringing from purple to blue occurs all the way to f/8 in some circumstances). The a/f motors in the Canon restrict a bit of the light passing through the barrel and that may account for some of it, but the way the elements/ groups are configured in the Samyang just allow for great low light responsiveness.
Hello, do you know if it is valid for samyang 135 vdslr t2.2? Thanks for the information...
To be honest, I'm not sure. If you know the measurements of both, you could compare them. Try the Cloudy Nights forum...I'm sure someone has done a comparison on these lenses, including size differences.
A good introduction to the kind of kit you need to start out in astro. Nice work Rob 👍🏻
Thanks, Bob! Just trying to pass on what I've learned to help folks who are struggling with where to start 😃
Did they provide the screws to attach to a Vixen dovetail plate?
The screws included were only the ones I described. There were 2 screws that fit the bottom holes of the rings. They are fairly shallow socket head screws that fit very well in the random 6" Celestron plate I had lying about. Your mileage may vary...some plates may not have the proper screw hole spacing, so if you are buying one, make sure you look for a slotted plate.
Great overview and unboxing! Going to grab one of those myself…appreciate your efforts and best wishes from Scotland!
Awesome! Mine has not let me down yet. I look forward to getting some more videos out as soon as can clear up some health (and weather!) issues. Thanks for the comment! Where in Scotland are you? I do get there occasionally...
im your 50th subscriber lol i got the lens and a canon 400d and a 6d mk1, nice rings i will look into them 🔭
Welcome! I'm just getting over a nasty bout of COVID and hope to be making new videos soon! Stay tuned!
Great review ...
Thanks, I appreciate that! I'm new at this, so the encouragement helps!
that is a nice set up
Thanks! Lets me mount it on a small tracker or larger go to mount with ease!
Will this work for any camera, or do I have to purchase different kits if I have different cameras? I have a Canon APSC and a Nikon full frame. My lens is fir the Nikon, but easily adaptable to Canon.
This kit is specific to the lens, I have used it with both dslr and dedicated astro cameras successfully!
Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks.
Glad I could help!
Awesome! Can't wait for more!
Coming soon! Trying to get a few health issues under control and I'll be back at it!
These are very helpful. Great pacing and very informative. Even for things I thought I knew, great to hear the validation. Can't wait to watch more!
Thanks, I appreciate that! More coming soon!
I found your channel because I'm thinking of getting the Astrodymium ring system and did a search. DUDE!! I love your approach to all this. I've watched all your videos and subscribed. The AP community is in dire need of just what you're putting out. Thank you! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas - all the best in 2022.
I really appreciate this! I've had a few health issues recently, but I'll be getting back to it very soon, stay tuned!
Love the shirt!!! That's clever. Good info, thanks👍
Great info. 👍
Cool Pics
Very informative! Well done!
Thank You!