The issue with only using the laser is that National Parks and some State Parks as well as many countries do not allow use of laser pointers AND if you do use it, you must be careful to not use it near flight paths.
Thanks for the review Austin. Mine has just been shipped. I just ordered the unit and laser + the V bracket. I hope the laser last longer than yours did!
Thanks for the thorough review. I've been an amateur photographer for several years but just recently am getting into astrophotography. I've been getting some basic starry night pictures, but I'm not ready to work on Galaxy and nebula photos. It sounds like this isn't the tracker for me. What star tracker and focal length lens would you recommend for pictures of galaxies and nebulas (if possible)?
I haven't done a whole lot of that personally, but when I did I used one of the larger StarAdventurer trackers and a 600mm lens. But I'm sure there is something better out there.
The reason you would need the polar scope is because some states and localities ban or restrict the use of lasers. I saw one person mention Richard Tatti from Australia, and I believe he has mentioned, that at least in his territory, laser pointers are banned. If you can't use a laser, then the polar scope is your only option, unless you do a daytime alignment, which Richard Tatti also shows how to do in a couple of his videos. I agree about having a bag or case that holds everything that you would use as part of that setup. That makes it so much easier to keep it organized. And I wish these companies would put their logo on the bag or case they provide. I've bought other gear that has come in bags that are black and are the same relative size as what that Nomad comes in. It would be too easy to grab the wrong bag and not even know it.
Thanks for the feedback! The images are a little outside the scope of the tracker as the quality of images is mostly due to the setup and settings, not the tracker.
I have a problem, I have a Sony a7iv and a 20mm 1.8 g lens. I saw in tutorials that they set the exposure time to even 2 or 3 minutes and there are no star trails. I set it to a minute or a minute and 20 seconds and the stars start to blur. I don't know where the problem is. I choose the polar star from the stellarium application, I have a phone mount for MSM.
I thank you too! Richard Tatti from Australia recommends it too, and I'm always bombarded with FB ads for it. Could you do maybe a short of setting it up? Would I only need 1 or 2 more ball heads, since there's one on the tripod... guess I need to go look at more videos.
You'll need two ball heads total. So if your tripod already has one, just one additional. It's relatively easy to set up and I think they have lots of videos on their website!
Have you reviewed the specs? Move Shoot Move rates the Move Shoot Move Rotator for 7.7 pounds ... a ridiculous number, but it is their number, not mine. If I thow my: * Sony A7R4 (full frame 61 megapixel mirror-less camera) on it at 1.47 pounds, including battery, * a big-ass lens, like my 100-400 mm GM zoom (3.1 pounds), * heavy-duty ball head, like the Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head (2.0 pounds)), and * maybe a few ounces (net) for a better lens foot (0.2 pounds) gives me 6.77 pounds, below the stated capacity, so the Company is representing this as something that could be used for dep-sky object photography and should be compared as such. I have one of the original MSM Rotators (G1), with a rated weight capacity of 6.6 pounds, and even when below this capacity it is not all that it is marketed to be.
Much to my surprise I was able to get decent deep sky objects. The key is to keep the camera & lens as light as you can.
Awesome!
The issue with only using the laser is that National Parks and some State Parks as well as many countries do not allow use of laser pointers AND if you do use it, you must be careful to not use it near flight paths.
True!
Thanks for the review Austin. Mine has just been shipped. I just ordered the unit and laser + the V bracket. I hope the laser last longer than yours did!
I hope so too! Good luck.
Thanks for the thorough review. I've been an amateur photographer for several years but just recently am getting into astrophotography. I've been getting some basic starry night pictures, but I'm not ready to work on Galaxy and nebula photos. It sounds like this isn't the tracker for me. What star tracker and focal length lens would you recommend for pictures of galaxies and nebulas (if possible)?
I haven't done a whole lot of that personally, but when I did I used one of the larger StarAdventurer trackers and a 600mm lens. But I'm sure there is something better out there.
I am hoping your laser pointer problem is a one-off lemon. This is the first time I have seen a RUclipsr mention it. Thanks for the review.
I hope so too!
The reason you would need the polar scope is because some states and localities ban or restrict the use of lasers. I saw one person mention Richard Tatti from Australia, and I believe he has mentioned, that at least in his territory, laser pointers are banned. If you can't use a laser, then the polar scope is your only option, unless you do a daytime alignment, which Richard Tatti also shows how to do in a couple of his videos.
I agree about having a bag or case that holds everything that you would use as part of that setup. That makes it so much easier to keep it organized. And I wish these companies would put their logo on the bag or case they provide. I've bought other gear that has come in bags that are black and are the same relative size as what that Nomad comes in. It would be too easy to grab the wrong bag and not even know it.
Interesting, I did not know lasers were banned in some places. Thanks for the info!
ok review, would've been better if you included sample images using at the very least 2 lenses maybe a 50mm and a wider lens!!!!
Thanks for the feedback! The images are a little outside the scope of the tracker as the quality of images is mostly due to the setup and settings, not the tracker.
I have a problem, I have a Sony a7iv and a 20mm 1.8 g lens. I saw in tutorials that they set the exposure time to even 2 or 3 minutes and there are no star trails. I set it to a minute or a minute and 20 seconds and the stars start to blur. I don't know where the problem is. I choose the polar star from the stellarium application, I have a phone mount for MSM.
It sounds like it isn’t aligned correctly, tho there could be many different issues. You may want to reach out to the company.
you need to align it better.
Laser pointer and Polar Scope have to be calibrated before using to polar align. There are RUclips videos how to do it.
I thank you too! Richard Tatti from Australia recommends it too, and I'm always bombarded with FB ads for it. Could you do maybe a short of setting it up? Would I only need 1 or 2 more ball heads, since there's one on the tripod... guess I need to go look at more videos.
You'll need two ball heads total. So if your tripod already has one, just one additional. It's relatively easy to set up and I think they have lots of videos on their website!
@@AustinJamesJackson Thank you, appreciate the response.
@@AustinJamesJackson Not necessarily. I bought the wedge. And I already had a z bracket
any video how you set it and shoot ?
I'll make one in the future!
Have you reviewed the specs? Move Shoot Move rates the Move Shoot Move Rotator for 7.7 pounds ... a ridiculous number, but it is their number, not mine. If I thow my:
* Sony A7R4 (full frame 61 megapixel mirror-less camera) on it at 1.47 pounds, including battery,
* a big-ass lens, like my 100-400 mm GM zoom (3.1 pounds),
* heavy-duty ball head, like the Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head (2.0 pounds)), and
* maybe a few ounces (net) for a better lens foot (0.2 pounds)
gives me 6.77 pounds, below the stated capacity, so the Company is representing this as something that could be used for dep-sky object photography and should be compared as such. I have one of the original MSM Rotators (G1), with a rated weight capacity of 6.6 pounds, and even when below this capacity it is not all that it is marketed to be.
I don't know anyone that buys this for deep sky tracking. This tracker is definitely meant for wide angle to mid range shots with a smaller lens.
Think you were unlucky with the laser. Mine is fine.
My new one is arriving soon, we’ll see how that works.
They do have an option for counter weight
I'll have to check it out!
Thank you for posting this informative video! I have been debating on whether to buy one or not.
Hope it helps you make a decision!
it's amazing. I have no problem whatsoever with my laser. He must have gotten a faulty unit. The laser doesn´t suck
Go for it and see other reviews