I belong to a photography club and this is absolutely the very best information I have ever gotten about shooting the Milky Way and shooting star fields in general. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I have to tell you your video is to thank for my amazing first attempt at astrophotography. While in Acadia NP last fall, I got a tip from a passing photographer about the Milky Way rising. I had about an hour to ramp up. I found your video, and it was spot on! I came away with photos worthy of sharing and a story to tell. It was the highlight of that trip. Now I can hardly wait for the next opportunity at the night sky at another National Park soon. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
I’m so happy to hear from you finally! Your work is so awesome! You inspired me to go out in the night when everyone sleeps and capture amazing constellations and Milky Way. God bless you!!!
So happy to see you both back. I recently 'discovered' your channel and have been going over your videos. All of them have been excellent. Happy to see you are again making new astrophotography videos. Really hope to see more from Lonelyspeck.
i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can offer me!
Good to see video again in this channel. Man you were one of the photographers that got me interested in astrophotography. I still rewatch your videos to learn.
Good easy video. Another tip; cover the viewfinder with a cloth or similar to block out any light seeping in from the rear. I'm not sure about other apps, but Photopills can calculate the shutter time perfect for your lens.
I think it is one of the best video I have seen. In many ways especially and since you gave load of information along with examples in such small amount of time.
One important thing to remember. You can only photograph the milky way in dark-sky regions. Long exposures from your back garden will almost certainly result in washed-out skies, thus no wonderful milky way pic's to be had.
I just ran across your channel. I've had "hit and miss" success with astrophotography before, as I've always had the interest but not the time. Now I have the time, the equipment and the desire to do it correctly. I've just reviewed a few of your videos, starting with this one....THANK YOU for such a direct, concise, to the point video on this topic. I hope you two keep this up... you are great at this..."having the hearts of teachers" and the talent too! 👍👍📷
Just learnt this trick - to set AF for stars - set AF to single, turn life view, set iso to the highest possible and zoom life wiev to its max, point at bright star, set AF for it and then turn AF to manual, do not change it. Get back to lower iso and set other needed settings like 15 sec exposure.
Thanks. All these tips worked for me to take the Milkyway. I also use a shutter button by wire to minimize camera shake. Agreed that a national park far outside the city is an ideal dark sky location. Bring a few red lamps with you helps to see your ground and maybe camera setting in the dark.
This last summer I was able to shoot the Milky Way with my new Nikon Z6ii and the Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 lens. The best and most useful feature of this set up is the lens will focus perfectly to infinity each time the camera is turned on. So, with no messing with the focus ring or trying to autofocus, the images turned out to be perfectly in focus. The next opportunity I have to shoot the Milky Way, I will try your suggestion of using a higher iso with a shorter shutter speed. Can’t wait for clear skies and a new moon!
Thanks! Seems like every video I have seen recommends the self timer to avoid vibration. I have a Canon M50 and use the Canon app on my phone to take night pics.
Check out Trevors channel astroBackyard. He just put a video out using this camera. I am still waiting for clear sky’s and since I live in Washington state that may take a while. I can’t hardly wait.
Superb video. No time wasting and absolutely clear covery most important necessary steps. I wish you could also do a video on how to plan a moon shoot using photopills. Thank you very much
I am not sure how 30 seconds turned out for you but that is too long for me. 15 is more like it. Also note, if you dont have an editing app to handle RAW images or if you are not very good at editing like me, the camera on jpeg always does a better job than I can ever do converting raw images. Thx
When my brother bought a new camera and we decided to do some astro photography, we got lucky as there were no clouds or moon, thats the first time i noticed milky way in the sky with naked eye. It was the biggest grandest sighting in my life. I felt silly for not noticing it in my 30 year old life.
Finally! A Non-nonsense clear tutorial for beginners! THANK YOU
I belong to a photography club and this is absolutely the very best information I have ever gotten about shooting the Milky Way and shooting star fields in general. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Great video. I love how it’s just so straightforward without a bunch of fluff
I have to tell you your video is to thank for my amazing first attempt at astrophotography. While in Acadia NP last fall, I got a tip from a passing photographer about the Milky Way rising. I had about an hour to ramp up. I found your video, and it was spot on! I came away with photos worthy of sharing and a story to tell. It was the highlight of that trip. Now I can hardly wait for the next opportunity at the night sky at another National Park soon. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
I tried this with excellent results even in my yard with a good deal of light pollution. Thanks so much.
This is amazing tutorial…Simple and straight and very informative.
@4:05 hit pause. That is a beautiful shot!
Thanks! It was completely cloudy that night and we almost left at sunset. So glad we stayed!
I’m so happy to hear from you finally! Your work is so awesome! You inspired me to go out in the night when everyone sleeps and capture amazing constellations and Milky Way. God bless you!!!
I even check your channel often, to see if there’s any update. I’m so happy to see this!
So happy to see you both back. I recently 'discovered' your channel and have been going over your videos. All of them have been excellent. Happy to see you are again making new astrophotography videos. Really hope to see more from Lonelyspeck.
Thanks Peter! We've got more in the works!
I agree with the majority here - no-nonsense clear information - thank you!
OMG! I'm so happy you are back! You got me started years ago on dialing in my astrophotography! Thank you so much!
i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a way to log back into an Instagram account??
I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can offer me!
So I followed your advice, wide angle lens, high ISO, 30 seconds and I just loved the results. Thanks so much!
For me everything worked the night was turned into a day but still I couldn't see no stars like in the result
Simple and informative. Easy to learn. Thanks guys!
The first in a long time.
hopefully not the last
Definitely not the last. Glad you want to see more!
Wow...great to see the RUclips pioneers of this genre finally post again. :D
Yeah! You're back 🌌😍
Welcome back... You've been missed
Good to see video again in this channel. Man you were one of the photographers that got me interested in astrophotography. I still rewatch your videos to learn.
Good easy video. Another tip; cover the viewfinder with a cloth or similar to block out any light seeping in from the rear. I'm not sure about other apps, but Photopills can calculate the shutter time perfect for your lens.
Excellent Video and straight to the point. The best video I have found on shooting the Milky Way
Thanks for the simple and straight forward directions. It's much appreciated
Thanks a lot for sharing this info. Your video is short but to the point and she has a beautiful voice. 😉
Thank you so much for all your videos, I've learned so much! Astrophotography is the best! Nice to see you guys back.
Liked and subscribed. This may be the best video on technical settings I’ve seen yet.
Is this a Christmas gift?
Happy Christmas!
Manos F Looks like that!
Good to see you're back. Do you have a post explaining that low ISO noisier comment? Would love to know more!
so helpful , Thanks ,, i wrongly assumed the lower iso would be better
This was the best and shortest video for the topic. Very precise to the point, the rest is experimentation with the gear. Subbed!
This has been by far the best video i have seen on Astro Phogography. Full of vital information... Thank you!
I think it is one of the best video I have seen. In many ways especially and since you gave load of information along with examples in such small amount of time.
One important thing to remember. You can only photograph the milky way in dark-sky regions. Long exposures from your back garden will almost certainly result in washed-out skies, thus no wonderful milky way pic's to be had.
Outstanding! Just what I needed as I go on my first Milky Way field trip. Many thanks.
I just ran across your channel. I've had "hit and miss" success with astrophotography before, as I've always had the interest but not the time. Now I have the time, the equipment and the desire to do it correctly. I've just reviewed a few of your videos, starting with this one....THANK YOU for such a direct, concise, to the point video on this topic. I hope you two keep this up... you are great at this..."having the hearts of teachers" and the talent too! 👍👍📷
So helpful - thank you so much!
Just learnt this trick - to set AF for stars - set AF to single, turn life view, set iso to the highest possible and zoom life wiev to its max, point at bright star, set AF for it and then turn AF to manual, do not change it. Get back to lower iso and set other needed settings like 15 sec exposure.
Excellent tutorial. Very descriptive and succinct. Thank you from Waterdown, Ontario
YAAAY!!! You are back!!!! GREAT VIDEO..thank you!!
Thank you so much for this!!!
Awesome, clear, efficient instructional video! The links to websites and apps are great too 👍
very simple guide but very helpful. thanks you so much. clear skies!
Thanks. All these tips worked for me to take the Milkyway. I also use a shutter button by wire to minimize camera shake. Agreed that a national park far outside the city is an ideal dark sky location. Bring a few red lamps with you helps to see your ground and maybe camera setting in the dark.
This last summer I was able to shoot the Milky Way with my new Nikon Z6ii and the Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 lens. The best and most useful feature of this set up is the lens will focus perfectly to infinity each time the camera is turned on. So, with no messing with the focus ring or trying to autofocus, the images turned out to be perfectly in focus.
The next opportunity I have to shoot the Milky Way, I will try your suggestion of using a higher iso with a shorter shutter speed. Can’t wait for clear skies and a new moon!
Wow thank you for this information. 🙏🙏👊
This is a no BS video, Thank You so much.
Great video guys, thanks for sharing your workflow. Hope to see you soon ;)
Thanks! Hope to see you all again soon, too. :)
Thanks! Seems like every video I have seen recommends the self timer to avoid vibration. I have a Canon M50 and use the Canon app on my phone to take night pics.
Great, thanks for this, really informative
This was the best tutorial I’ve seen yet
Just the video I was searching for. Thanks!
Great video thanks.👍 very helpful.👍
short and to the point THANK YOU
Welcome back! You got me started this past summer with astrophotography in Northern Michigan!
Thanks a lot for this video!
Glad to see new videos from you. I just bought the new Canon EOS Ra Astro modified camera. I can’t wait to give it a test run.
Super interested in the results from the Ra!
Check out Trevors channel astroBackyard. He just put a video out using this camera. I am still waiting for clear sky’s and since I live in Washington state that may take a while. I can’t hardly wait.
Just got the tracking number for an EOS Ra and the new RF 50mm f/1.2...will see what we can get, hopefully in a future video.
Guys, this is so helpful, thank you very much, new sub here
Thank you for this short and sweet video.
That’s a very good presentation with valuable info. Thanks!
So glad you're back (both of you). Great presentation and I'll be sharing this with my friends that are looking to start up with Astro this year.
Going to try. I need to travel to a remote area.
Amazing video, Thank you 😌
Great video keep up the great work!
What a professional presentation ! Congratulations and a big Thank You !
That was really helpful ... straightforward and clearly explained. Thank you!!
This is some amazing tips on astrophotography. Thank you for your tips and tricks!
easy understand your video. like it and thank you
Perfect informative video! Thank you :)
Lovely short but supercompact video, RUclips needs more of this!
I really enjoyed watching that. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for your efforts.. really awesome
Thanks for all the tips and links. Great video!
Very helpful thank you
Finally you're back. Glad to see your video again.
Superb video. No time wasting and absolutely clear covery most important necessary steps. I wish you could also do a video on how to plan a moon shoot using photopills. Thank you very much
Finally ! And duo appears ! Welcome back !
FINALLY!!! :)) More!!!
Thumbs up for this crisp review and the video content work is really appreciable.
Such spontaneity ✌️
well done, TY and SUBBED!!
I´m so happy you made a video again! 😃👍
I enjoy the Milky Way Photography and Astrophotography the most.
Wish you and your wife all the best in 2020 🎆
was waiting for a long time man.. 😀👍👍 so happy to see you guys again..
Thanks, Folks! Great tutorial.
Thank you 🙏
I am not sure how 30 seconds turned out for you but that is too long for me. 15 is more like it. Also note, if you dont have an editing app to handle RAW images or if you are not very good at editing like me, the camera on jpeg always does a better job than I can ever do converting raw images. Thx
Wow that's a cool and effective tutorial. Thank you!
Super excited to see you guys back! Been a big fan of your content. Come to Wyoming and shoot. I know some super dark places!
Thank you very much!
Short and clear - thank you!
When my brother bought a new camera and we decided to do some astro photography, we got lucky as there were no clouds or moon, thats the first time i noticed milky way in the sky with naked eye. It was the biggest grandest sighting in my life. I felt silly for not noticing it in my 30 year old life.
Fast and helpful. We appreciated your work ❤️
Brilliant - simply brilliant!
Welcome back! Greetings from Turin (Italy)!
Very useful, straight to the point. Looking forward to exploring your channel.
Love it ! Thanks
THANK YOU!!!!
Great no nonsense tutorial. Many thanx! 👍
Great video. Not to long, and nice & easy to understand. Thanks.
Thanks, that was really good, I look forward to trying this later this summer!
Nice job. Thanks 🙂
So clear.😊😊
Nashville, TN here man
very well explained, appreciated your support. you have one more sub...