PHOTOGRAPH THE MILKY WAY: Settings, gear, finding a location, processing, start to finish.
2022 ж. 28 Мам.
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Join me on location to photograph the milky way as I show you how to plan for and shoot a starry night photo. I'll describe how to find dark skies, find subjects to include, what settings to use, and even a quick process of the final photo in LightRoom, without needing Photoshop!
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Let me know if these tips worked for you, and what lens/camera combo you used!
William's optics gt 81, zwo 1600mm, 8 slot filter wheel with (LRGB SII,OIII,HA), Sesto senso focuser, Explorer scientific exos 2 goto mount, WO guide scope with zwo 120mm mini, N.I.N.A on the ol laptop 2-15 min exposures, Obviously i am not a beginner , but this was an excellent presentation to get people into night time photography, everyone has to start somewhere. The only thing i would add to this is Batinov masks and dew bands. But for a beginner this is perfect amount of info they need to start, because we both know this field goes deep and you find yourself not going out much.... mostly because you spent all of the money on your astrophotography addiction. ohhh i almost forgot one key point, if anyone has an interest in this kind of astrophotography or DSO, start practicing stacking and processing now. Most people share their raw data on places like astrobin and telescopius Take those photos and practicing stacking in DSS and finish editing in which ever program you prefer. If you are ready to make the JUMP to DSO go ahead and pick up the free trial of Pixinsight, it is far more powerful as it is specifically designed for astronomy.... it is also the hardest program to learn and Photoshop experience doesn't help that much as all of the tools and processes are different. Monochrome doesn't use ISO, so you will have to relearn a lot. i do not, repeat do not recommend beginners try monochrome narrowband imaging, get one shot color experience first.
I live on beach and have put in a lot of time trying to shoot the Milky Way. It's been a struggle without success but this tutorial will definitely help. Thank you so much!!
I had tried astro photography in the past before watching this video and never really had any success. Went out on a backcountry trip after watching this with my Nikon D500 and a simple 18-55 and took one of my all-time favourite shots using this information. Thanks!
@@CraigJOutdoors Excellent!
Really appreciate you for the detailed explanation and demonstration. I got some cool pictures of the milky way with my sony a7iii and sigma 24-70 pretty much following these tips.
Best instructor on KZhead period ❤
Too kind!
CAMERA Settings: - Camera Mode: Manual - Screen Brightness: 20% (3 out of 10) - White Ballance: around 3800k - Aperture: f2.8 - or lowest - Shutter Release - wired, wireless or 2sec delay. - Image compression: RAW - ISO: FX 3200 - 6400, DX 1600-3200 - Exposure: 500 / 20 (lens mm) = 25 seconds (better at 15-20) - Focus - 2 ways: 1 - Focus on the far clouds during the day and mark the spot on the lens with a marker. 2 - Focus on a bright star (+ magnify on live screen)
Thanks
Star tracker removes the 500 rule and you can just do what ever exposure you want. Stop down the f stop from 1.4 to 2.8 for more sharpness and less astigmatism and coma especially if you’re tracking and can afford longer exposures. Use a 3 way instead of a ball head on the tripod because easier to compose and polar align if tracking (v and a plates are the best). Use photoshop to blend foreground and tracked sky.
True, and I use a star tracker as well, is just that not everyone here has one and many still try shoot the stars .. @@c.i.a.3384
Well daaaaamn! Astrophotography is one thing I’ve never tried. I’ve watched other photographers do it but it’s never really clicked for me…..until now! It’s been said so many times but Simon, your teaching style is perfect, your explanations, your examples, the pace of delivery…..all perfect for me. You have now given me the incentive to get out there and shoot the stars. Thank you😊
You're like the Bob Ross of Photography! Enjoy watching and learning from you!
13:00: "I use contrast to do that, and not exposure, otherwise my stars will also get dark." This tip alone is worth the video. Having said that, I'm very glad that's just the tip of the iceberg, and that there is so much more to this video. Thank you for your content!
Absolutely! I was just about to post the exact same comment 👍
My wife said: "What?!? You mean it's all enhanced and painted?!?! I thought there were places in the world where you could just see the sky like that!"
To be fair when I was in Yellowstone where there was 0 light pollution I was able to see the colors a lot more
The thing is, we should be able to see it like this, there's too much light pollution for us to be able to see it with the naked eye
It doesn't look exactly like that, but there are definitely places to see it that will take your breath away.
@galxctus1172 I've worked in very remote regions on Alaska ( pretty much can't get further from human light sources anywhere in US) and it still doesn't look like photos. That said the more muted color and intensity of real life brings I felt much more in person. I've seen bright dancing northern light of many colors that would need to be shot in video (or subsecond exposure) to avoid the whole canvas becoming a massive overexposed blob of light
Tell your wife there are! Have seen it once in Australia. Milky Way dipping into a mirror still ocean and reflecting on the water. Pure magic and all seen with the naked eye only.
I'm a complete beginner to photography and the editing portion blew my mind. You're amazing...
Don't think we missed that Rolex...
This is an extremely well done tutorial, wow! I absolutely love watching your tutorials as they are concise and give all the information a photographer needs from start to finish for high quality photos! Thank you for your informative tutorials, well done!
Thank you so much!
@@simon_dentremont You're very welcome! I would like to point out that your tutorials are as high quality as your photos!
Even my 5y/o little brother understood this video, Shows that this gentleman right here helped not only me but my little brother too... Big Thanks Sir.
That's great!
I just found your channel yesterday (1/21/2023) and I've been binge-watching all your videos. You are a fountain of useful information. My wife and I will be in Mackinaw City, Michigan where there is a place named Headlands International Dark Sky Park. I had planned to go there to shoot the night sky, but I KNOW my photos will be MUCH BETTER after learning the tips you just provided on this video. Unfortunately, we will be there between May 11 and 13 and there will be some moonlight in the sky. I'm 66 and ready to retire, but what a great hobby it would be for my wife and me to tour the country, take great photos, and maybe even sell some on stock photography sites. First, though, I think it's time to replace my aging Sony A100 with a more up-to-date camera and some great lenses. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I truly appreciate it!
Welcome! Go get ‘em!
finally somoen who doesnt talk shit for 99% of there video just does what the title says and gets down to business, thanks for just being real with no fluff, i can actually understand what your saying and go out and use it same day , nice 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 i use fuji xh2s , i have the prime 18mm f1.4 so ill try that thanks
That’s a perfect lens for it.
Very informative yet to the point. I’ve just gained interest in landscape astrophotography and this is the best video I’ve seen on the subject. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
All of your videos are so informative and clear ! No filler , just killer !
Thanks!
I really liked the part where u turned the brightness of the screen down . Never crossed my mind. Thanks
I’ve shot Astro several times in the past but this video specifically changed the way I approached my setup and editing. I went out at 3am today and got the best shot I’ve ever gotten of the Milky Way over Otisco Lake here in Central NY. Thank you Simon!
Another hint I notice you illustrate for us without saying it out loud is to bring copious amounts of mosquito repellent. And kidding aside, you make some fantastic guides and explanations. You most definitely have my subscription.
Good point!
You are the best, Simon. Have been following you for a year now. Your tutorials _and your photographs!- are superb! Will be shooting tomorrow night in the middle of nowhere in Argentina. We’ll see…
One extra tip is you shoud make sure your fore ground (e.g. the church in this video) is sufficiently far from camera so your wide aperture will not blur it out. If you have to have close fore ground then you will have to close aperture and deal with star streak, long exp noise and high iso noise. The latter two can get fixed to some degree in LR but it is ideal to not have them at all.
I'm so happy watching all of this massive amount of information being so easily explained. Your beautiful images that you are giving to the world as a photographer are now also matched by the ease of which you are explaining incredibly helpful photography concepts. A BIG thank you from a happy photographer in Montana, USA
You are so welcome!
Wish I had saw this before our Mauna Kea trip last year!
Amazingly well done - been shooting for decades and this is one of the clearest astro-photography videos I've ever seen
Simon, this was a very helpful video tutorial on photographing the Milky Way. I plan to try these tips out once I locate a light pollution free area nearby. Thanks for your very helpful tips on photography. You've been a great inspiration. God Bless!
Absolutely awesome tutorial. I knew a few points which was great conformation, but most of the points I wasn't aware of. Thanks for posting this tutorial which was very easy to follow and very clearly explained. I've followed 👍
Glad it was helpful!
A short, succinct tutorial that conveys everything one needs to know to shoot the night sky. Your post method is great, I learnt something new.
Excellent!
This was really helpful indeed. Great and simple explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
Always the most informative without the fluff and showmanship
Your videos are pure inspiration!
Wow, thank you!
Really great video. Getting ready to teach a workshop so I went back to the basics and used your video to give them a reference and also use some of it for bullet points. Thank you.
I’ve just discovered your instagram and KZhead. One of the best photography tutorial channels I’ve seen for a while. You really explain things well and in an easy to understand manner. I don’t shoot on canon but the tips have helped loads none the less. Really good content and shots buddy! From Cornwall with love!
Thanks H!
As many others have already said, this channel is an absolute gem. Very to the point, very informative, and one of the few, that get me to think "what more can I do with the equipment that I have" rather than "if only I had this other piece of equipment, I could do things x and y" (Disclaimer, I do have all the basic equipment, tripod, a few lenses and so on, but still many other tutorials have me focused on more lenses, a bigger camera etc)
Thank you for your videos Simon. Your clarity, and to the point style are brilliant.
The former, 300/mm
Your videos are a gift to so many of us. You are as excellent a teacher as you are a photographer. Kudos and thank you.
So nice of you
Epic, as always!
Thanks again Simon, your work is greatly appreciated!
This is a fabulous tutorial, precise, detailed and clear. Thank you!
Simply amazing. Thank you!🙏
Have a friend interested in trying MW photography. I was going to try to walk her through it, but after seeing this tutorial decided to send it on to her because I can't even come close to your ability to convey and teach. Excellent.
Glad it was helpful! thanks so much!
that was a cool video on photographing the Milky Way, thanks so much. I live on the central east coast of Florida but not near WPB or Orlando or Melbourne so hopefully skies won't be contaminated with light. thanks again, Take care.
I would like to see a video specifically on editing the milky way shot.
Thank you so much for a clear and very helpful presentation!
Amazing just amazing how well this video is put together. Thank you for being so elaborative and brief, Simon.
Thanks, Simon. Lot of great ideas. I really enjoyed the processing part. Photopills has a spot stars pill that is helpful. NPF rule takes into consideration the megapixels of your camers. EG, my 16 2.8 on my Canon RP--500 rule 31s, npf rule 16.02s for max exposure time. Put this video in my library for future reference. Best, John
Glad it was helpful!
Another great informative video, Thanks Simon !!
I always enjoy your presentations. Concise, direct and easily understood. Thank you.
Fantastic, thank you for posting this.
Best Milky Way photo tutorial I've seen. Great Job!
Very easy to listen to. Awesome tutorial. Thanks a bunch
Your videos are incredible! Thank you for sharing these wonderful tips.
Thank you for putting this together.
Excellent tutorial! Well done, sir.
What and amazing and well detail tutorial and tips you gave, first time seeing your videos and I'm already a subscriber, I love you hit the spot of make a very clear on point tutorial without make it it an hour long, Well done!
Welcome aboard!
Brilliant! Thank you so much for your tutorial!!!
Glad you survived the mosquitos! Biggest I've ever seen!
Very useful tutorial, and a very satisfying result. Thanks!!
Amazing! The last part is like a magic~^^!
Thank you! 😄
Best tutorial I've seen!
Thank you very much sir. That is absolutely CLEAR. 😊
Really great tutorial- thanks for sharing, can’t wait to go out and shoot!
Just enough. Not too long and drawn out with a mountain of details. There is enough information here to get anyone started in Milky Way photography. Well done my friend.
Thanks Dennis!
You're an excellent teacher. Thanks
Excellent Tutorial Simon.. Appreciate you for sharing this 🙏🏻😊
Absolutely great. I'm starting to understand more and more.
Thank you so much for another fantastic video! I've been wanting to dive into photographing the milky way and this has been so helpful!
Thank you for an outstanding video. Very concise and very practical. Subscribed
Amazing, straight to the point. This is exactly what i was looking for to get started. The basics!! Thanks!!
Another excellent video, I learned so much just from this single vid. Well explained 💯
The best tuto so far
Very useful tutorial, thank you ❤
Your tutorials really are the best. Expert tips, simply presented, and we get to see the whole process in action. Fantastic! All I need now is good lenses.
Excellent tutorial!
You make it look very easy. Thank you for the tips
This is the best video you've ever made - more like this please!
Hi Simon! Your video brings me a better understanding of how to photograph the milky way and also helps me with the post processing . Thanks
Brilliant video Simon, every tip will help. Thanks 🙌
Love this gentleman, extremely knowledgeable
concise, helpful, thanks!
Simply best tutorials
Wow wow wee!!! The quick editing session caught me off simply amazing thank you so much.❤
Wow. That was a definite Go To Quick set up lesson 👌
Mr Simon is just great, and he really knows how to teach and convey information !!!! Thank you
I like the info on differential processing. I guess I need to invest in LightRoom and really learn how to use it! I got lucky with a decent astro timelapse of Orion recently, and I'm really looking forward to getting Milky Way shots.
Fantastic! Thank you for this.
You are a true professional. Bravo.
Nice job, thank you!
That was my favourite sharing of Milky Way photography.
I'm glad finding you, your channel and this amazing tutorial! I'll try some shots from now.
Star tracker removes the 500 rule and you can just do what ever exposure you want. Stop down the f stop from 1.4 to 2.8 for more sharpness and less astigmatism and coma especially if you’re tracking and can afford longer exposures. Use a 3 way instead of a ball head on the tripod because easier to compose and polar align if tracking (v and a plates are the best). Use photoshop to blend foreground and tracked sky.
Fantastic video, thank you. No blah blah, just superb content.
Thanks Simon..your tutorials are best for learning photography . No one explains such minute things with this much clearity. I am a novice to this but loving to learn more because of your videos and feeling much confident. Thanks again sir🙏
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Superb tutorial, on to the point without be too long or short
Great tips! I have been dabbling with MW shots. Love the suggestions and processing tips. Thanks.
Thank you for the tutorial. Definitely on my bucket list for this summer to try some Milky Way shots.
This was a fantastic tutorial and actually gives me confidence that in the right environment I can capture some great Milky Way photos. Thank you!
"It's spring, and it's the beginning of Milky Way season..." - 6 seconds into the video and you're already picking on us Norwegians, Simon 😉 Watching while charging batteries and hoping for clear skies tonight. Great video as always.
Wait why I don't get it
@@sicknado Earth rotation axial tilt. It’s bright all summer and dark all winter here :)
Oops!
@@AnalogMonoxide Goooootcha
You are very skilled! You look like you really know what you are doing in Lightroom! The amount of information you are giving in such a short video is impressive and I will need to watch it again.
Very helpful and no BS, thank you!
Excellent tutorial. Now for me to afford the proper equipment. I love this capture so much!