Before you guys ask... Why aren't you using a light pollution filter like before? Long story short, I would be, but I didn't bring the 100mm Kase Neutral Night with me to Turkey. Didn't you mention you were going to start autoguiding? Yes, I bought an Asiair kit with guiding scope and everything but didn't get a chance to try it yet and didn't bring it to Turkey with me (as I didn't bring my Sky Watcher Star Adventurer either).
@@DerrickSandy I didn't bother. Partly because I'm lazy but also because I've never seen a big reward when using a mirror less/DSLR. Definitely worth it with astro cameras though
@@socialwebwiki Star Adventurer has a ST4 port to which a small guide camera can be attached. Its one of the reason I'm going to purchase one over Star Adventurer Mini which lacks that port and has weight capacity of only 3kg compared to Star Adventurer 2i which is at 5kg.
holy crap. same here. that sure would have come in handy when I got a new wedge and the #s were a little off and took me forever to figure out why I wasnt seeing polaris
Same here. But they do mention it on the manual, albeit in a cryptic way: "Quick Polaris finder", pointing at not well identified point in the image (page 5, ref. 6:)
weighting your mount slightly heavy against the direction the worm is traveling in improves tracking slightly. this is true of virtually all eq mounts. impressive results at 400mm
One of the best vloggers out there. Quality, contents, and voice are excellent. Easy to follow along and understand. I have decided to purchase a Star Adventurer. Thanks Alyn!
Amazing results Alyn! The Orion Nebula came out great, I would be ecstatic to get a photo close to that quality. I just bought a SA Pro and living in the Southern hemisphere I'm finding it extremely difficult to polar align as the stars used for a SA PA are not very bright at all
Really cool, I just ordered my mini and waiting trying to learn more about it. I am also happy that you reviewed this in my home country, one of the most beautiful landscapes in Turkey butterfly valley.
Great review thanks, had SWSA for 4 years was not aware of the hole on the side, always struggled to align Polaris, what a great tip..................thanks.
I've found that any changes you make in the app are then set to that on the main dial eg. If you set a certain number of shots for sidereal and you then use the star tracking on the dial it will stop after that number of shots has been taken
Really good looking results. I like the timelapse shot from the second camera of the setup with the out of focus starscape sliding past. That's a neat effect and sets the mood very nicely.
Great targets and great images. I've got the SA 2i my self and looking forward to the dark season. As a beginner I will start out with the Flame and Horsehead complex. They are easy to find in the sky. Thanks for sharing! All the best from Norway!
Many thanks for this video. I have just received a 2i after waiting seemingly ages because of the current shortages of almost anything. Really looking forward to giving it a go. As I live in blighty it could be months before we get a clear sky…
I love the entire Orion complex. Alot of great targets. I recently found a new one while zooming in on Stellarium. If you go a little bit above Alnitak toward Betelguese, there's a smaller reflection nebula called M78. I couldn't see it in your wide field shot at the 2:00 mark of the video. But I think it's pretty small compared to all the other targets in Orion.
A just in time vlog as I just received my Star Adventurer 2. Appreciate the details on your setting up. One issue I have is I can’t balance it on both sides when I have the telephoto out.
I've been using the series 1 star adventurer pro, with a william optics zenithstar 61 an flat 61 with a Canon 800D unmodified... I have had to add an extra counterweight for ballance, and have managed so far to squeeze 90 second subs unguided... That's my next step guiding, so look forward to your astrovlog on guiding with this portable setup.... Clear skies...
Excellent video. I have all this to look forward to as I have recently purchased an iOptron tracker which I am still working out how to use. The two biggest issues for me at the moment are: 1. Lockdown. 2. Clouds! But spring is coming and hopefully with that more frequent clear skies and at least a relaxed lockdown which allows me travel to some darker skies. Cheers, I'll look forward to the editing videos as I am still learning that as well.
Although I don’t understand your information, the images in the heavens brings me to subscribe! We are viewing what God created! Alone, it’s beautiful! I enjoy the pictures. Thanks for sharing this gift you’ve been given!
I've been thinking of getting into DSO. I own the Sony 100-400 and the 200-600. Your video has helped develop a plan for my first few tries at this. Would you recommend a doublet in the 60-72mm range over the Sony lenses?
Awesome video Alyn! I got my 2i a month ago but only been able to take it out once. Thanks for the tip about the little hole on the side to line up Polaris. Failed to notice it 😂
Lovely images as ever Alyn, really shows the benefit of some good skies and a decent polar alignment on the star tracker. I can also testify to the poor performance of an unmodified camera having spent many nights getting more and more frames of the Orion MC area at 50mm, and getting nothing like what you have produced.
2nd question: is is better to have shorter exposures and higher iso to charpen the stars ? Or, will higher iso damage the dynamic range too much ? 3 question: not using a bahtinov mask ? I found I could not fine focus my Canon 100-400L ii properly until I used a bahtinov mask and a remote fine focussing app (DSLR CONTROLLER for Android).
Wouldnt you be better off loading the tracking gears with a bit of load ? Eg, dont fully balance. Leave a small amount of load for the tracker to lift up against and fully mesh the gears, ie, no lash ?
Awesome work Alyn! I’d like to have a go at basic tracked astrophotograhy, would you recommend one of the inexpensive clockwork trackers, like the Omegon minitrack? Just a half decent shot of Andromeda would be awesome👍
I am excited to try this too as I just got the new 2i but have not yet had a clear night to try. I have the Sony a7Riii and would really like to know the exact settings on the camera to link up with the Star Adventurer 2i via wifi to be able to use their app. Lastly, I noticed some bowtie type of shapes in the brighter stars, is that from the extreme edge of the lens or is this a normal expected result of the 100-400 lens? Thank you very much!
Thoroughly enjoyed this - particularly the tip about the ‘polar sight’ which I have never yet used! Question : at 6.40 on the video you do your final precise polar alignment having framed your target. You you check your polar scope clock to put Polaris exactly on the reticule. How do you know where to put it? The reticule clock on the app shows 0 at the top and 6 at the bottom ( where it would be when you did your rough polar alignment). But by now you have rotated in RA and the reticule will now be offset. Hope this isn’t a stupid question and you understand the point I’m making. I’ve been using the SA for 4 months now and struggle to understand how, at this final stage you know where to put Polaris based on the clock utility within the app. Thanks for sharing your video 👍
Great results Alyn, must be nice to have such dark skies. By the way, you should definitely be getting better keeper rate with that setup I'd recomend checking the calibration on the polar scope for the star adventurer you'd be surprised at the difference if it is in fact in need of calibration. Also, maybe in this case you didn't have a choice because of the issue seeing Polaris but I'd recommend keeping the tripod as low and leveled as possible. I think your rate should be closer to 80 to 90% for so short exposures.
Hi Alyn. Are you able to link to where you got the cable that runs from your Sony camera to your Star Adventurer tracker? I've got a Sony A6400 and would like to purchase this cable for when I get the tracker.
Interesting vlog as always. Looking forward to your thoughts on the 'connected' features of the SA2. For now I'm sticking with separate controls for my camera.
I have an 2i on the way. Have you had a chance to do a video about the SAM yet? I've read alot of yay and nays about the program. I have a 2.5yo android. Hoping it will connect fine. My pentax K70 has a built in intervalometer but doesn't work on bulb mode and manual is the usual max 30secs. Any tips using it? Thanks!
Hi Allyn... i have seen your landscape pics and those are wonderfull... I think you have reach the point to get a Fast astrograph telescope....you may see the Redcat 51 or the Askar Acl 200.... those been around 200mm are better choice for the Star adventurer... the sharpness and the fast focal ratio will give much better images than those from the Sony zoom... Cs.
Gears never provide perfectly smooth motion. This is normal for trackers. Had I shot at 200mm the periodic error would be much less of an issue. Also you can drastically redu s periodic error by auto guiding
Before you guys ask...
Why aren't you using a light pollution filter like before?
Long story short, I would be, but I didn't bring the 100mm Kase Neutral Night with me to Turkey.
Didn't you mention you were going to start autoguiding?
Yes, I bought an Asiair kit with guiding scope and everything but didn't get a chance to try it yet and didn't bring it to Turkey with me (as I didn't bring my Sky Watcher Star Adventurer either).
Nice shots sir 😊
When stacking did you still use darks and flats or these not needed with tracked images?
@@DerrickSandy I didn't bother. Partly because I'm lazy but also because I've never seen a big reward when using a mirror less/DSLR. Definitely worth it with astro cameras though
Sorry I don’t get it. How you can use an autoguiding on this setup?
@@socialwebwiki Star Adventurer has a ST4 port to which a small guide camera can be attached. Its one of the reason I'm going to purchase one over Star Adventurer Mini which lacks that port and has weight capacity of only 3kg compared to Star Adventurer 2i which is at 5kg.
Honestly.... Your intro animation is one of the best I've seen!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
So clean!!
Not bad dude! especially the Witch Head!
thats the part I liked..very cool.
After about 1 year with the SWSA, I didn't have noticed the polar sight...
Thanks a lot and congrats for the results !
holy crap. same here. that sure would have come in handy when I got a new wedge and the #s were a little off and took me forever to figure out why I wasnt seeing polaris
@@Tim_the_Astronurd Haha I am super upset that I did not know either this trick...
Same here. But they do mention it on the manual, albeit in a cryptic way: "Quick Polaris finder", pointing at not well identified point in the image (page 5, ref. 6:)
that wide shot is just a beauty
weighting your mount slightly heavy against the direction the worm is traveling in improves tracking slightly. this is true of virtually all eq mounts. impressive results at 400mm
RIP great man 🥲🥲🥲
So useful! This little hole on the side of the mount to check alignment with Polaris that's going to change my life!!! Thanks!
STUNNING !!! BEAUTIFUL SHOTS !!! ALYN WALLACE. From , U.K. (2023).
Once again you leave me in awe and admiration for your patience and skill.
Master and masterpieces . Best of all out there . Right tips , right words . A living software .
Your phografie is literally mind-blowing! I watch each of your videos with pleasure...
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻❤
Your videos, your observations and the tech stuff are worth a ton of gold, mind wise... Thanks for sharing 👍❤
Really enjoyed this one dude, food for thought :) amazing work as always bud
Amazing as always!! I have a star adventurer pro collecting dust, this makes me want to get out and finally freaking use it!
One of the best vloggers out there. Quality, contents, and voice are excellent. Easy to follow along and understand. I have decided to purchase a Star Adventurer. Thanks Alyn!
The images came out great! Especially the 55mm. I need to try that just so I can locate and pinpoint targets better. Nice work
Remember the factor , the earth is spinning. I can see this effect in all of the picture. A little tail
Amazing results Alyn! The Orion Nebula came out great, I would be ecstatic to get a photo close to that quality. I just bought a SA Pro and living in the Southern hemisphere I'm finding it extremely difficult to polar align as the stars used for a SA PA are not very bright at all
Thank you for posting. My Star Adventurer is still on back order, so trying to digest all the videos I can while I wait.
Really nice results Alyn. Enjoyed the video very much mate.
I love my 55mm 1.8 - such a versatile lens for video and photography.
Wow another great video, thanks! It give me great hope and inspiration as I am just beginning my journey down this rabbit hole. :-)
Im a huge fan thanks for all of your amazing content:)
Really cool, I just ordered my mini and waiting trying to learn more about it. I am also happy that you reviewed this in my home country, one of the most beautiful landscapes in Turkey butterfly valley.
I am just getting my setup and this video really inspired me, especially since I have the Sony a7iii. It gives me real hope. Thank you!
i know next to nothing about this stuff, but your videos really help me! thanks so much :)
Great review thanks, had SWSA for 4 years was not aware of the hole on the side, always struggled to align Polaris, what a great tip..................thanks.
First time I e seen a really good amateur image of the Witches Head. Excellent results Alyn!
Woah! Witch Head nebula was awesome! Cool video
I've found that any changes you make in the app are then set to that on the main dial eg. If you set a certain number of shots for sidereal and you then use the star tracking on the dial it will stop after that number of shots has been taken
Really good looking results. I like the timelapse shot from the second camera of the setup with the out of focus starscape sliding past. That's a neat effect and sets the mood very nicely.
Fantastic captures! Looking forward to more on this star adventurer II
Hi at 14:19 at the 7, 9 & 12 o'clock positions there are small very fine vertical trails. Are these aircraft or meteorites or something else?
Nice shot on the witch head! X2 setting on the star adventurer is great for smooth slow motion panning effects on landscapes
Great targets and great images. I've got the SA 2i my self and looking forward to the dark season. As a beginner I will start out with the Flame and Horsehead complex. They are easy to find in the sky. Thanks for sharing! All the best from Norway!
wow! that Which Head Nebula is amazing! well, all your work is - but seeing the single image vs stacked: 🤯 🤯 🤩 Well done!
Thanks for this Alyn - looking forward to the Editing vids too.
Beautiful Shots Of Orion. Definatly my Favourite Constellation👍🔭🤩🤩
Many thanks for this video. I have just received a 2i after waiting seemingly ages because of the current shortages of almost anything. Really looking forward to giving it a go. As I live in blighty it could be months before we get a clear sky…
I love the entire Orion complex. Alot of great targets. I recently found a new one while zooming in on Stellarium. If you go a little bit above Alnitak toward Betelguese, there's a smaller reflection nebula called M78. I couldn't see it in your wide field shot at the 2:00 mark of the video. But I think it's pretty small compared to all the other targets in Orion.
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing Alyn
JUST AMAZING!!!!! Have to give this a try....Thanks for sharing...
You make it look sooo easy!!
amazing video Alyn! i really look up to you. i want to start in astrophotography but here in the Netherlands it's a bit difficult.
Breathtaking shot of the Orion region.
2x mode can be used for normal daytime panning timelapse if you have nothing else to use it for.
really nice vlog Alyn. thanks a million🙏🏼
Hey one picture I think purple 💜 13:00
Yes! I'm here for this upload!
I..didnt know about that hole on the side that makes polar alignment so much easier. Thanks
Nicely done Alyn! I am using iOptron Sky Guider and impressed very well with the quality of star tracking. This skywatcher is awesome too!
Absolutely beatiful.
A just in time vlog as I just received my Star Adventurer 2. Appreciate the details on your setting up. One issue I have is I can’t balance it on both sides when I have the telephoto out.
Great video, my favourite constellation is Orion!!!
I've been using the series 1 star adventurer pro, with a william optics zenithstar 61 an flat 61 with a Canon 800D unmodified... I have had to add an extra counterweight for ballance, and have managed so far to squeeze 90 second subs unguided... That's my next step guiding, so look forward to your astrovlog on guiding with this portable setup.... Clear skies...
One day I'll try it)... Thanks, Alyn!)
i love this video and also the other ones!
keep up the great work!
Another great video. I really really hope you will have a tutorial for wide field shot of Orion too.
Another Great vid love it!
Beautiful images! Well done, sir!
excellent images Alyn 👍
Very helpful. Thank you. It would be good to hear if it is worth upgrading to 2 when one has already the 1.
Great and nice video 📸 allyn 👍👍
Excellent video. I have all this to look forward to as I have recently purchased an iOptron tracker which I am still working out how to use. The two biggest issues for me at the moment are:
1. Lockdown.
2. Clouds!
But spring is coming and hopefully with that more frequent clear skies and at least a relaxed lockdown which allows me travel to some darker skies.
Cheers, I'll look forward to the editing videos as I am still learning that as well.
Although I don’t understand your information, the images in the heavens brings me to subscribe! We are viewing what God created! Alone, it’s beautiful! I enjoy the pictures. Thanks for sharing this gift you’ve been given!
I've been thinking of getting into DSO. I own the Sony 100-400 and the 200-600. Your video has helped develop a plan for my first few tries at this. Would you recommend a doublet in the 60-72mm range over the Sony lenses?
Nice on Alyn, I shot two nights at 70mm with my SWSA - the same target you shot. Very happy the result.
Awesome video Alyn! I got my 2i a month ago but only been able to take it out once. Thanks for the tip about the little hole on the side to line up Polaris. Failed to notice it 😂
Hello! I wanted to ask-how to you mount power bank to the tripod? Thanks!
Lovely images as ever Alyn, really shows the benefit of some good skies and a decent polar alignment on the star tracker. I can also testify to the poor performance of an unmodified camera having spent many nights getting more and more frames of the Orion MC area at 50mm, and getting nothing like what you have produced.
my goal gets foggy a lot how do I solve that? thanks
2nd question: is is better to have shorter exposures and higher iso to charpen the stars ? Or, will higher iso damage the dynamic range too much ?
3 question: not using a bahtinov mask ? I found I could not fine focus my Canon 100-400L ii properly until I used a bahtinov mask and a remote fine focussing app (DSLR CONTROLLER for Android).
lower ISO, will give a greater dynamic range
You are just . . . . . . I can't describe 🤯
still cant get over the intro 😍
Wouldnt you be better off loading the tracking gears with a bit of load ? Eg, dont fully balance. Leave a small amount of load for the tracker to lift up against and fully mesh the gears, ie, no lash ?
Well done 👍
You probably should checkout Astro Pixel Processor for your DS Images.
It does a great Job in Quality Rating and Stacking!
:53 Instant Follow! Love it.
Polar hole, never knew that 👍 And cracking witch head.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
I suggest you to use the bathinov mask, it made a great improvement on my pictures quality :)
AWESOME DUDE...REALLY ENJOYED...
Awesome work Alyn! I’d like to have a go at basic tracked astrophotograhy, would you recommend one of the inexpensive clockwork trackers, like the Omegon minitrack? Just a half decent shot of Andromeda would be awesome👍
I always recommend the star Adventurer Pro kit for telephoto stuff and the Move Shoot Move for beginner/wide angle stuff
@@AlynWallace thanks!
I am excited to try this too as I just got the new 2i but have not yet had a clear night to try. I have the Sony a7Riii and would really like to know the exact settings on the camera to link up with the Star Adventurer 2i via wifi to be able to use their app. Lastly, I noticed some bowtie type of shapes in the brighter stars, is that from the extreme edge of the lens or is this a normal expected result of the 100-400 lens? Thank you very much!
Thoroughly enjoyed this - particularly the tip about the ‘polar sight’ which I have never yet used!
Question : at 6.40 on the video you do your final precise polar alignment having framed your target. You you check your polar scope clock to put Polaris exactly on the reticule. How do you know where to put it? The reticule clock on the app shows 0 at the top and 6 at the bottom ( where it would be when you did your rough polar alignment). But by now you have rotated in RA and the reticule will now be offset. Hope this isn’t a stupid question and you understand the point I’m making. I’ve been using the SA for 4 months now and struggle to understand how, at this final stage you know where to put Polaris based on the clock utility within the app. Thanks for sharing your video 👍
Wow. All of that with just camera lenses. Nice.
Does the 2i have a guide port? Such a shame to loose so much data :( great vid mate :)
Hi , can I see similar images with canon EOS 90D with 50mm F1.8 and 75-300mm lens ?
Great results Alyn, must be nice to have such dark skies. By the way, you should definitely be getting better keeper rate with that setup I'd recomend checking the calibration on the polar scope for the star adventurer you'd be surprised at the difference if it is in fact in need of calibration. Also, maybe in this case you didn't have a choice because of the issue seeing Polaris but I'd recommend keeping the tripod as low and leveled as possible. I think your rate should be closer to 80 to 90% for so short exposures.
Excellent video, which cable do you use to connect the sony and the Star Adventurer ???
Bernard loop 😍😍😍😍
Hi Alyn. Are you able to link to where you got the cable that runs from your Sony camera to your Star Adventurer tracker? I've got a Sony A6400 and would like to purchase this cable for when I get the tracker.
hi I’m new sorry, what does stacking do and how does it help with the full image, thanks!
Interesting vlog as always. Looking forward to your thoughts on the 'connected' features of the SA2. For now I'm sticking with separate controls for my camera.
I have an 2i on the way. Have you had a chance to do a video about the SAM yet? I've read alot of yay and nays about the program. I have a 2.5yo android. Hoping it will connect fine.
My pentax K70 has a built in intervalometer but doesn't work on bulb mode and manual is the usual max 30secs. Any tips using it?
Thanks!
Fascinating!
Would you recommend this type of set up appose to say a nexstar 8se?
Nice details in the Running Man Alyn, bit pitty of the core from Orion
Hi Allyn... i have seen your landscape pics and those are wonderfull... I think you have reach the point to get a Fast astrograph telescope....you may see the Redcat 51 or the Askar Acl 200.... those been around 200mm are better choice for the Star adventurer... the sharpness and the fast focal ratio will give much better images than those from the Sony zoom... Cs.
Amazing video. The amount of periodic error though is concerning. I wonder what's causing it and if there is a way around it?
Gears never provide perfectly smooth motion. This is normal for trackers. Had I shot at 200mm the periodic error would be much less of an issue. Also you can drastically redu s periodic error by auto guiding