I don't get why Europeans think we don't appreciate their OBSCENELY well-spoken English. I'd say their pronunciations and phrasing/conjugation must be the best of the non-domestic speakers in the world!
The effect on the final photo is too strong IMHO. It looks almost like being out of focus or a bit sloppy postprocess to me - something like too much of gaussian blurring used. But otherwise I love difusing filters on night photos, good luck with this in future, looking forward to seeing more results!
Mads I pressed play on the tv and was rubbing my eyes as you first spoke and I was like “wait what? Mads is with Arnie???” Amazing video as always buddy
I'm amused by the negative comments. These are the same people who complain about autofocus and auto exposure and color film. I like this idea and I like your use of it. Not something I'd use every night but a terrific tool for creating a photo I couldn't make before. That first shot looks like something out of Mass Effect
very cool filter... i have this built in to my eyes, it's a superpower called astigmatism. hope i can get one of those filters to show what i see to others. it's a bit annoying driving at night, but it can also be very beautiful as well!
Nice job of spreading the light to multiple pixels so they don't just clip, but IMO too unique and unrealistic to use constantly, in the same way that unrealistic-looking HDR processing was a fad. I wonder if there's some other way to make the brighter stars stand out, but without the foggy look.
That other constellation looks like Leo. I really like to look that this filter gives. I often wondered how other astrophotographers get that bloated star look and maintained the colour, even before this filter was created. I've signed up for you 3 videos too. Looking forward to it. Thanks
I would describe it as radial in English. Awesome video! I like how you included having to go back and forth when you had the star glow filter on during shooting of the foreground. It’s nice seeing all the trials and errors in the process.
Thanks, Steven! Yes, I actually had to move the entire setup twice, but my small RX100VII I used to record myself on was struggling in the cold, so didn't want to waste battery until I actually got the final photo :)
ok, im ready! ahhh, this filter again. all winter I get this glow effect from the fog rolling in. I would never use those shots. but if I used the dramatic background music, then maybe I could....
Fantastic images Mads and Alyn certainly is an exceptional astrophotographer too. The tracker and the filter is definitely on my purchase list. All being well will be making the move to mirrorless this week then will look at the tracker and filter next
Mads I own Pentax cameras with astrotracker built in it uses GPS i don't have to do polar alignment to set it up the camera has intervolumter built in also . It makes astrophotography much easier
Brilliant! I love your "limited English" comment. Yours is better than mine! I, too, have been following Alyn, who is an extraordinary star photography master. Also really appreciate your craft, and sharing it with us. Thank you!!!
I’m not sure if it’s for me. But it’s something I’d love to have in my filter kit, just for that one photo you know you have to have. I’m also keen to test that zoomed in, fiery look. That is exciting!
I completely understand that. I am happy you liked it. Be sure to also check out Alyn's video if you haven't already, he describes it in a bit more detail :)
Cheers Mads. Yeah I'm a big fan of Alyn's channel and it was there that I initially heard of this filter. Always nice to get a second opinion from someone who's not involved in the design process though 😉
Starglow filter makes the stars look unrealistic and overly manipulated in my opinion. However, you can do whatever pleases you. Photography is totally subjective. There are no right or wrong images. I choose to make my images more reality and less fantasy. Good luck to you.
I have been doing Astrophotography now for a few months. Not willing to have to use the holder and square filter setup. Got rid of those many years ago. When the come out with a 77mm circular filter I might think about it.
This is also my way to do some constellation images. I'm using a COKIN filter for glow portraits and it works similary. The colors are more pop and only big stars are affected. This is also a technic used years ago by the astrophotographer Akira Fujii ... thanks for your video and sharing your experience...
This is incredibly interesting to me. What a piece of kit! Unfortunately, when I've looked to purchase these filters are currently out of stock. Regardless, this was an excellent video and presentation of how the filter works, Mads. 👍🏻
As usual, an interesting and entertaining video, Mads. Where I live, a light pollution filter is always necessary. so I was wondering how it would temper the effect of the StarGlow filter. I am guessing it might reduce the StarGlow's dimming effect of the fainter stars. I would like to know if anyone has coupled the two filters. The StarGlow does seem to have the ability to produce an artsy Van Gogh effect.
Congratulations on the video and the result of the image. It was sensational. One question: was the effect of the filter enhanced by using a star tracker? Would it have the same result in a single photo with less exposure time? Thanks.
It looks interesting but it is too much of a novelty filter for me to buy a 100mm and try to get it into my 150mm holder. Lots more lenses work perfectly with 150 so I'm not interested in going smaller. If there is an adapter it also seems that vignetting might be a problem.
Amazing, Mads! The other constellation is Leo (Lion). (one of the most problematic constellations to find for me when starting watching the night sky, simply because it is so big! I always searched for a smaller pattern ;-) )
Mads, I suppose, it is due to the filter that Orion Nebula is not visible on your picture. Right? Great picture. I'm also in night sky photography, hence an interesting video. I also use Star Tracker. Great piece of hardware for that purpose.
Inspiration presentation Mads! Thanks so very. Did my first milky way the other day. Not great like your's , but will work on it. Love the idea of the Case Starglow 100 filter. Have looked it up on Amazon, but an confused what holder to get for it. I have a Sony A7R4 and would like to use my Don't 16-34, F2.8 lens it the 200-600mm for specific constellations. Any recommendations? I see there is a Case K9 holder. Does it come with variable size lens attachments? Looking forward to seeing you do more on the topic of night skys. You present it so clearly. Appreciated!
That effect is a little (a lot) heavey-handed. Can you vary it by turning the filter? If not then it's not worth it. You would have more control by selective creating the effect in post.
I have to admit, this is not something for me personally! The stars become too exaggerated for my taste. Of course, it does help to see them when the photo is shrunk to social-media size. ;) So for that it can be useful. :)
Mads, do you think you’ll be able to get to Iceland for the eruption? I think getting astrophotography shots with the red of the lava flow against the darkened landscape will be a challenge with a potentially tremendous reward.
Have you tried shooting multiple sub-exposures and stacking them in Siril, DeepSky Stacker, etc.? Of course then you start getting into the area of dedicated astrophotography with flats, darks, bias frames, etc. Then you'll have to get a dedicated cooled astro camera, telescope and mount... Maybe better not go there!! LOL 😀
Great video, like the effect of the filter. I have never tried to photograph the stars only the moon, need to look into it a bit more see if I need anything. I have a 15-30mm lens would that be sufficient. Thanks again for this video.
To some extent, I'm impressed at the difference this filter makes. However, it's a bit too much for my taste. The colors make it into "carnival lights" more than a starry sky. Maybe it'd be more acceptable if the stars were kept white, but as shown it's just too much making you think someone has been painting the sky in Photoshop.
Well, the stars are actually those colors once you expose for them correctly. It's the same phenomenon you see with star trailing or if there is a thin layer of clouds in front. The strength can always be adjusted in different ways ;)
I really like the effect of enhancing the stars with this filter. But I think it is a little bit too much in the resulting photo, can you decrease the intensity of the filter somehow, maybe in post processing?
Nice job on blending the exposures for foreground and background - did you add the glow in photoshop to blend the joins, as I quite often end up with halos around areas such as trees.
I think the filter has too big effect. The strong stars becomes too big, and they don’t look natural. At the same time a picture without it is useless, so I would like something weaker. How about having the stars slightly out of focus? Then they should be slightly bigger.
This looks really good Mads!! I bought a True night filter from NISI a few weeks ago, mainly for cityscapes. But the say it will work with astro photography aswell. Do you think it will give the same result, as your filter?
Thanks a lot, Sander. I think the True Night Filter is only for cutting out artificial light, so I doubt it'll give the same effect. The Starglow filter is unique as far as I know.
Loved seeing your excitement at the results dude! Love that you can see Orion's bow in the result. Nicely done 😁🌌
Thanks a lot! And nice you saw that detail. It is actually quite a big constellation :)
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'Limited English' I nearly fell out of my chair laughing. Near perfect I'd have said.
Haha thanks, I guess it comes down to Scandinavians expecting ourselves to be really really good at it 😅
@@MadsPeterIversen that's only because you scandinavians usually are really good at it! And you, sir, are no exception.
@@MatthiesWesche thanks man, appreciate it ☺️
I don't get why Europeans think we don't appreciate their OBSCENELY well-spoken English. I'd say their pronunciations and phrasing/conjugation must be the best of the non-domestic speakers in the world!
6:49 ... now THAT’S a look all photographers have had ... many times
Again and again and again :D
The effect on the final photo is too strong IMHO. It looks almost like being out of focus or a bit sloppy postprocess to me - something like too much of gaussian blurring used. But otherwise I love difusing filters on night photos, good luck with this in future, looking forward to seeing more results!
That 's a really good photograph. It adds something with you being in it. Well done.
There’s more stars than we ever know! Love the North Star movement!
One of the best filters I have ever used. It certainly transformed my nightscapes especially in the winter when the MW core is not visible.
Yes, it makes such a huge difference!
What a crazy first shot. Quite the setup as well. Well done.
I’ve never seen Orion’s bow before. Incredible.
Mads I pressed play on the tv and was rubbing my eyes as you first spoke and I was like “wait what? Mads is with Arnie???” Amazing video as always buddy
I'm amused by the negative comments. These are the same people who complain about autofocus and auto exposure and color film. I like this idea and I like your use of it. Not something I'd use every night but a terrific tool for creating a photo I couldn't make before.
That first shot looks like something out of Mass Effect
People just wanna complain for the sake of it... after 4 years on RUclips you get used to it :P
Wow even on video you CAN see stars! That 24-105 is incredible at F4, I didn't think that setup would ever be fast enough but clearly it is. WOW! 😳
Wow! Betelgeuse looks like a Cosmic Iris!!!
By far this is the best image of Orion I have seen in very long time
all it's done is put huge halos around the stars
very cool filter... i have this built in to my eyes, it's a superpower called astigmatism. hope i can get one of those filters to show what i see to others. it's a bit annoying driving at night, but it can also be very beautiful as well!
I still get excited seeing lots of stars in the sky lol ✨
Damn, that space music you used with the NEOWISE is so amazing. I am being totally blown away.
Thanks a lot! I also really like it :D
Got the notification today that it’s back in stock, now there’s one on the way across the pond to the US!
Well, I guess my rent is going to be late next month, I have to go buy a stars filter now. *Thumbs up for this one Mads.
Wow, nicely done, Mad’s. That star filter sure makes a difference. Thank You!
Nice job of spreading the light to multiple pixels so they don't just clip, but IMO too unique and unrealistic to use constantly, in the same way that unrealistic-looking HDR processing was a fad. I wonder if there's some other way to make the brighter stars stand out, but without the foggy look.
That other constellation looks like Leo.
I really like to look that this filter gives. I often wondered how other astrophotographers get that bloated star look and maintained the colour, even before this filter was created.
I've signed up for you 3 videos too. Looking forward to it.
Thanks
Very nice my friend! Keep up the great work.
Thanks Mads! Great photo and video showing the Starglow
I would describe it as radial in English. Awesome video! I like how you included having to go back and forth when you had the star glow filter on during shooting of the foreground. It’s nice seeing all the trials and errors in the process.
Thanks, Steven! Yes, I actually had to move the entire setup twice, but my small RX100VII I used to record myself on was struggling in the cold, so didn't want to waste battery until I actually got the final photo :)
ok, im ready!
ahhh, this filter again.
all winter I get this glow effect from the fog rolling in. I would never use those shots.
but if I used the dramatic background music, then maybe I could....
A magical filter ! You explained the use of this filter in a simpel great way. I love to do more astrophotography in the future.
Good! job. I have been wanting to shoot the night Stars . This will help me get a good start. THANKS
thank you for breaking down each section! makes it easier for beginners like me!
Beautiful photograph. Wow!!!
Very cool. I do a fair amount of night photography and it's the first time I hear about the Starglow filter. I'll have to look that one up. Thanks.
Fantastic images Mads and Alyn certainly is an exceptional astrophotographer too. The tracker and the filter is definitely on my purchase list. All being well will be making the move to mirrorless this week then will look at the tracker and filter next
Good luck with the new camera, Jim! I hope you'll get to know it fast and get some great photos :)
Mads
I own Pentax cameras with astrotracker built in it uses GPS i don't have to do polar alignment to set it up the camera has intervolumter built in also . It makes astrophotography much easier
Brilliant! I love your "limited English" comment. Yours is better than mine! I, too, have been following Alyn, who is an extraordinary star photography master. Also really appreciate your craft, and sharing it with us. Thank you!!!
Wow Mads, exciting stuff! The photos came out excellent. 👍
Beautiful photo. Love the different colors of the ✨ stars. Good job
Huge work Mads, thanks for sharing and I love the outcome as well!
I’m not sure if it’s for me. But it’s something I’d love to have in my filter kit, just for that one photo you know you have to have.
I’m also keen to test that zoomed in, fiery look. That is exciting!
Thanks for sharing this video. I've been flip flopping around getting this filter but seeing your results has made my decision much easier. Cheers 👍
I completely understand that. I am happy you liked it. Be sure to also check out Alyn's video if you haven't already, he describes it in a bit more detail :)
Cheers Mads. Yeah I'm a big fan of Alyn's channel and it was there that I initially heard of this filter. Always nice to get a second opinion from someone who's not involved in the design process though 😉
Starglow filter makes the stars look unrealistic and overly manipulated in my opinion. However, you can do whatever pleases you. Photography is totally subjective. There are no right or wrong images. I choose to make my images more reality and less fantasy. Good luck to you.
That's the point ;)
I love the effect!
I have been doing Astrophotography now for a few months. Not willing to have to use the holder and square filter setup. Got rid of those many years ago. When the come out with a 77mm circular filter I might think about it.
A P.S. on this as well. I clicked on the Amazon link. No way am I going to pay $899.00 for this Starglow Kit either.
Yowzer.... that was simply wonderful! I'ma go and check out all the links now! Thank you! Mange tak!
Roger
Again, nice video Mads! And indeed very pretty effect with this filter. Maybe now i need the get one too😅
This is also my way to do some constellation images. I'm using a COKIN filter for glow portraits and it works similary. The colors are more pop and only big stars are affected. This is also a technic used years ago by the astrophotographer Akira Fujii ... thanks for your video and sharing your experience...
Fantastic image of you on the hill with Orion. 👍
I am going to take a trip to Bryce Canyon in Utah this summer. Will be very happy to see real stars and hopefully take some images of them as well.
What a remarkable filter. Personally I really like the results. Thank for another really interesting video.
I need glasses with starfilter on them.
Excellent as alwasy. Really enjoyed it.
Ha ha, loved your reaction at 6.49 Mads 🤦♂️ Glad you left in in the vlog.
Interesting idea, not quite for me.
Stay safe 😷🇦🇺
Star glow filter gave depth to the image
This is incredibly interesting to me. What a piece of kit! Unfortunately, when I've looked to purchase these filters are currently out of stock. Regardless, this was an excellent video and presentation of how the filter works, Mads. 👍🏻
As usual, an interesting and entertaining video, Mads. Where I live, a light pollution filter is always necessary. so I was wondering how it would temper the effect of the StarGlow filter. I am guessing it might reduce the StarGlow's dimming effect of the fainter stars. I would like to know if anyone has coupled the two filters. The StarGlow does seem to have the ability to produce an artsy Van Gogh effect.
Congratulations on the video and the result of the image. It was sensational.
One question: was the effect of the filter enhanced by using a star tracker? Would it have the same result in a single photo with less exposure time? Thanks.
What a great video. Superb. Surrealistic. Enjoyed it very much 😊
I'm amazed! This looks astouning!
It looks interesting but it is too much of a novelty filter for me to buy a 100mm and try to get it into my 150mm holder. Lots more lenses work perfectly with 150 so I'm not interested in going smaller. If there is an adapter it also seems that vignetting might be a problem.
Amazing brother🔥🔥👏👍
Love you vids Mads, - "limited English?" - I am a native English speaker and you speak English much better than I do. :)
Amazing, Mads! The other constellation is Leo (Lion). (one of the most problematic constellations to find for me when starting watching the night sky, simply because it is so big! I always searched for a smaller pattern ;-) )
You are exactly right, Jörn :) And yes, it is rather big!
Mads, I suppose, it is due to the filter that Orion Nebula is not visible on your picture. Right? Great picture. I'm also in night sky photography, hence an interesting video. I also use Star Tracker. Great piece of hardware for that purpose.
I'm happy I found your channel...subbed...good quality contents dude...
This is absolutly amazing! I realy love it!
Beautiful images you got there. Great shot of Leo Major, if I'm not mistaken . 🙂
Alyn is amazing and you did good mate
Wow really cool effect , great work !!!
sooo, isn't it a pro-mist filter? correct me if I am wrong of course... Awesome photograph!
Inspiration presentation Mads! Thanks so very. Did my first milky way the other day. Not great like your's , but will work on it. Love the idea of the Case Starglow 100 filter. Have looked it up on Amazon, but an confused what holder to get for it. I have a Sony A7R4 and would like to use my Don't 16-34, F2.8 lens it the 200-600mm for specific constellations. Any recommendations? I see there is a Case K9 holder. Does it come with variable size lens attachments?
Looking forward to seeing you do more on the topic of night skys. You present it so clearly.
Appreciated!
wow looks factastic keep up the good work love the pics
Wow. Amazing Mads!
Absolutely fantastic, thanks for sharing your tips :)
Brilliant. The effect looks like the iris of an eye to me.
Thanks, Paul! Yes, just needs a black dot in the middle :D
That effect is a little (a lot) heavey-handed. Can you vary it by turning the filter? If not then it's not worth it. You would have more control by selective creating the effect in post.
PUPPY DELIGHT !!!
I love that effect! I now want to know how that filter would render an aurora.
I think it would just blur it, probably doesn't work :)
@@MadsPeterIversen I kind of thought that. Especially if you're doing super long, or multiple exposures...
I have to admit, this is not something for me personally!
The stars become too exaggerated for my taste.
Of course, it does help to see them when the photo is shrunk to social-media size. ;)
So for that it can be useful. :)
Mads, do you think you’ll be able to get to Iceland for the eruption? I think getting astrophotography shots with the red of the lava flow against the darkened landscape will be a challenge with a potentially tremendous reward.
I wish, but it depends on how long the eruption lasts. I won't get time before after April at the very least.
I would how a black mist filter would work
Really nice! Will have a look for it, it could fit a 24mm 1.4 just fine ;-) there's only one thing - does it fit into a LEE filter holder?
Have you tried the filter for milkyway yet? How does it perform?
Have you tried shooting multiple sub-exposures and stacking them in Siril, DeepSky Stacker, etc.? Of course then you start getting into the area of dedicated astrophotography with flats, darks, bias frames, etc. Then you'll have to get a dedicated cooled astro camera, telescope and mount... Maybe better not go there!! LOL 😀
Aka Dederous effect.
Is is possible to get that filter somewhere now? It says out of stock on the website from your link :(
I'd love to buy a used copy of one of these filters to try out. If anyone is willing to sell theirs, let me know!
what is the difference between filters used to take space photos and like instagram filters? surely its a completely different thing
Thanks for your video! Do you know how much light the star glow filter costs? I saw some difference in your raws
That's the constellation of Leo!
Indeed it is :)
@@MadsPeterIversen amazing picture btw!
Great picture!!
Great video, like the effect of the filter. I have never tried to photograph the stars only the moon, need to look into it a bit more see if I need anything. I have a 15-30mm lens would that be sufficient. Thanks again for this video.
Yes, however, investigate star photography a bit more as it is a rather complex process to avoid star-trails :)
To some extent, I'm impressed at the difference this filter makes. However, it's a bit too much for my taste. The colors make it into "carnival lights" more than a starry sky. Maybe it'd be more acceptable if the stars were kept white, but as shown it's just too much making you think someone has been painting the sky in Photoshop.
Well, the stars are actually those colors once you expose for them correctly. It's the same phenomenon you see with star trailing or if there is a thin layer of clouds in front. The strength can always be adjusted in different ways ;)
I really like the effect of enhancing the stars with this filter. But I think it is a little bit too much in the resulting photo, can you decrease the intensity of the filter somehow, maybe in post processing?
Very good video, my friend--but why is there no link to the Starglow Filter?
There is in the description ;)
@@MadsPeterIversen Sorry, I completely missed it. I scanned all of them, and I didn't see it. LOL.
Nice job on blending the exposures for foreground and background - did you add the glow in photoshop to blend the joins, as I quite often end up with halos around areas such as trees.
Nope, I just used a luminosity mask :)
@@MadsPeterIversen cheers 👍
Is the constellation Leo?
Wow, what a great video
I think the filter has too big effect. The strong stars becomes too big, and they don’t look natural. At the same time a picture without it is useless, so I would like something weaker. How about having the stars slightly out of focus? Then they should be slightly bigger.
This looks really good Mads!! I bought a True night filter from NISI a few weeks ago, mainly for cityscapes.
But the say it will work with astro photography aswell. Do you think it will give the same result, as your filter?
Thanks a lot, Sander. I think the True Night Filter is only for cutting out artificial light, so I doubt it'll give the same effect. The Starglow filter is unique as far as I know.
Thanks@@MadsPeterIversen I will have a look at this filter aswell than!!
The second constellation is Leo The Lion..
Interesting. Thanks for putting the video together. Do you have any idea how satellite and plane trails are effected by this filter?
Likely the same way as stars :)