I've been teaching astrophotography to beginners since 2017. These are the basic astrophotography and stars settings I teach my students so they can get out there and get awesome Milky Way photos on the very first night. So join me in this brief guide as I share my knowledge on mastering the basic astrophotography settings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your astrophotography skills, I've got you covered.
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✨ Camera Settings: I'll walk you through the optimal camera settings for astrophotography, including ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. We'll break it down step by step to make it easy to follow.
🌠 Equipment Essentials: I'll discuss the must-have equipment, such as tripods, lenses, and remote shutter releases, to ensure your shots are sharp and breathtaking.
🔭 Focusing Technique: I'll share my main tip on how to achieve precise focus in the dark sky, whether you're shooting wide-field landscapes or deep-sky objects.
I'll also share some valuable tips and tricks that I've learned over the years to overcome common challenges and ensure your astrophotography adventures are a success.
0:00 Intro to astro
0:41 Manual mode and settings
2:20 How to shoot in seconds
2:58 Other camera settings
4:50 Benefits of a remote trigger
5:26 Lets talk lens for astro
6:39 How to focus for astrophotography
8:48 Tripods for astro
10:47 Go photograph the stars!