The Best $2,000 Astrophotography Kit

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2 жыл бұрын

Want to get started in deep sky astrophotography from scratch? I've put together a lightweight, but powerful kit for $2,000. This video covers what's included, how to use it, and processing the photo in Siril and Photoshop. Purchase links for this kit here: kit.co/nebulaphotos/the-best-...
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@NebulaPhotos 2 жыл бұрын

IMPORTANT: If you see a comment that looks like me asking you to text or whatsapp a phone number to claim the giveaway prize, that is NOT me! It's a scammer. I am trying to delete these comments as soon as I see them, but it may take me hours if I'm away from my computer or sleeping. The only way to enter/win the giveaway is through the instructions on my website: nebulaphotos.com/giveaway and I will contact the winner by email, and will never ask anyone to pay me anything. ~Nico

@kevinwolfenden4685 2 жыл бұрын

wow, I just got that message. I reported it as misinformation. Thanks. :( thought I'd won for a minute...

@henningwilhelmi 2 жыл бұрын

Same for here. I reported it as spam

@XtremeGoD9 2 жыл бұрын

same I was about to ask you about it! thanks reported.

@arifmumtaz1062 2 жыл бұрын

Oh… just got a message that I have been shortlisted

@yervantparnagian5999 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I got an email with a phone number to call and they are asking me to pay shipping

@GregK8625 2 жыл бұрын

I don't comment often, but I feel I have to now. I am constantly amazed by your honesty and generosity. You are almost the only astro youtuber whose reviews I actually believe in. You always state where you got your kits from and in what form they were sponsored (a rare occurrence these days). Please keep this approach even when you hit 200k subscibers and more! I cannot think of another astro youtuber better deserving the popularity.

@kevingumfory Жыл бұрын

If you are getting rdy to spend money on gear this guy is The GOTO Astrophotographer ! Every other yoytuber I've watched is a walking commercial.

@tridinh1011 Жыл бұрын

@@kevingumfory there's one dude that says he uses only a 200$ body, says it on the thumbnail and title. then uses like a 2000%+ guided setup

@PetraKann Жыл бұрын

So everyone else in the KZfaq Astrophotography caper is a liar? Is that the implication you are trying to make Kovacs? If it is my friend, then an apology is due

@rishigaming9708 Жыл бұрын

@@kevingumforyNo pun intended

@jonathanpearceff 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video as ever. Full of very useful information, tricks and tips. Thanks Nico!!!

@Erpty05 Жыл бұрын

you are so extremely generous with your information!!! i love how comprehensive your videos are!

@treysimpson1309 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is the single biggest reason behind my astrophotography hobby start-up. with all the in-depth videos and cool visuals, I had to get into it. This year (only about 10 days ago) I got My first clear, stacked image of Orions Nebula. thanks for the help! it's starting to pay off!

@SachithWithana 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos inspired me yo go out there and take astro photos. It’s a bit bad so far. But not giving up. Your M31 full video including post processing is the best video I watched on this topic period. Thanks!

@astrophotographyuk 2 жыл бұрын

As usual very informative and easily explained for us mere mortals. Thanks Nico 😁👍

@XtremeGoD9 2 жыл бұрын

I have been outside almost every clear night and one of my passions is to get better at Astrophotography! You have been truly a inspiration on my journey! Thanks Nico!

@raid2533 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite channels for astrophotography!

@user-yd1zl1tv8x 10 ай бұрын

Nico, fantastic video!!! Thank you. It is very informative, clear, and complete. It's also great that you start with a modest DSLR .... Most of us have one of those already. Kind regards! Great video.

@musiclibrary7018 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. One of best videos i have seen so far.

@msngk1 Жыл бұрын

Another great video from you. I really enjoy in your simple as possible and usefull presentation of astrophotography. Thx.

@jacobbanz6798 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your videos. If it wasn't for you and Trevor I wouldn't have gotten into this amazing hobby.

@lukomatico 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome effort putting this all together Nico, Great job!! :-)

@AstrophotographyQuest 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Nico! I used to have the Rokinon 135mm camera lens and it worked out great. Keep up the good work!

@kingdipdip 2 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed! Your guidance allowed me to really get into the hobby. Thank you :)

@Wendy-cf5tv 2 жыл бұрын

Many congrats on 100,000 +!!! Love your content and appreciate all you share! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity from southern Az!

@yervantparnagian5999 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing what you can do with just a simple camera, tracker and lens. Great job.

@alanyarwood5369 2 жыл бұрын

Totally new to all this, been watching you for a few weeks, love your clarity and easy going manner. Good pace of learning easy to follow. I'm learning lots before I go out and purchase anything. Very instructive video. Thank you from the UK Fingers crossed. Merry Christmas Santa.

@kernicterus1233 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I love the 'theory to practice' concept, how long has your patience lasted? I've watched 2 vids and already my Amazon basket is going to result in my wife giving me a very hard stare!! I just wanna buy it, I neeeeed it!!! All the best from Derbyshire.

@xl447 5 ай бұрын

As someone who hasnt grown up with photo processing, your knowledge Nico is appreciated very much. Pretty happy with my planetary efforts, now making a DSO outfit. Cheers buddy, clear skies

@Wheeljack678 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video from you Nico! Something I wanted to add: I can also vouch for Night Sky Camera. I bought a used and refurbished ha-modified camera from them and the service I got was extraordinary.

@lathenphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos have helped me get started with stacking programs, doing photoshop better. I can't thank you enough for the videos you have been putting out. And now with some equipment tips, it will help since I'm starting on a low budget. Shooting with a Canon 60d with different prime or zoom lens, shutter release, still I can't say Thank you Thank you Thank you enough.

@planecrazy242 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice. There’s a lot to this. Pretty intimidating to get started.

@darthdadious6142 Жыл бұрын

The photo processing part just blew my mind... wow

@andreib3221 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Loved it!

@lmaoroflcopter 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Nico!

@denissantana2589 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos and well oriented for beginners!

@henningwilhelmi 2 жыл бұрын

I have tried wide field night sky photography for a while, but your channel definitly helped me to elevate my game. I am really tempted to save a full frame camera now and a good lens for it.

@1701c14 2 жыл бұрын

Another good tutorial Nico and its pleasing to see that you use a real microphone for sound quality.

@71janas 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Nico 100.000 💪

@astroadventures3559 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man great advice for people wanting to start out in astrophotography! Wish I had seen this in the beginning of my adventure.

@Slider617 2 жыл бұрын

Oh hecka yes I'm entering this. It's been nearly impossible to find that tracker in stock and under $700 CAN. That would be so rad to win, thanks for making this possible. Clear skies to you too mate!

@prodrafibrg 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel and tutorials really hooked me onto astrophotography and even though I only use my dad's 15 year old DSLR I can still take some cool photos (at least for me).

@nickreecy4229 Жыл бұрын

Astrophotography seemed so intimidating before I found your channel. Thanks so much!

@mytech3464 Жыл бұрын

Great Job and great explanation ! Thank you!

@danielnorman8595 Жыл бұрын

Dude that was quite the class. Your videos are so instructive. Thank you so much. Don't really wanna pay for Photoshop but I have luminar 4. I'll have to try this with that editing software. Thanks again

@rodden420 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this Video. This is my exact setup except I have a Cannon Rebel T3i. Looking forward to giving it a go.

@alneid2707 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, and WOW, generous giveaway!

@piffoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tutorial. Is very good. I like this kit and I want this kit. Success! You are doing a very good job.

@robertsipes7391 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nico for turning me on to Siril, I got on the ride at version 1.0.3!

@kenbridgeman8590 Жыл бұрын

Been looking for exactly this topic.

@waltstevesphotography7128 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Just wow. I tried using my Nikon z50 but now I realize there is so much more to this. Fingers crossed. Learned a lot from this. Did get some cool moon photos but this is another level.

@RainbowCamel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the knowledge!

@arifmumtaz1062 2 жыл бұрын

what an amazing work you are doing

@phoenix3717 2 жыл бұрын

You've helped me immensely, thank you.

@BrennanKoontz 2 жыл бұрын

Best Astro channel on the internet

@mikorist1804 2 жыл бұрын

you're the king man

@arthursawyer8991 2 жыл бұрын

This set looks amazing, I’m just getting into Astro and would love to get those amazing colour shots of nebula

@THansenite 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat. Taking pictures through a used telescope with an old point and shoot. I hope this kit goes to a beginner just getting into the hobby so we can put these fantastic videos into practice.

@petersmith5395 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this easy to follow guide and explanation of how to use Siril software.

@gjjhg6683 2 жыл бұрын

hi nico, perfect video, i was searching for this kind of kit !

@NebulaPhotos 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it wasn't working right in the chat. Try this: www.nebulaphotos.com/giveaway/

@gjjhg6683 2 жыл бұрын

@@NebulaPhotos It works !!!

@MacM545 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting video. I've heard of various camera modification services, but when watching your video I heard about the camera modification service for the first time. Will be watching the entire video when I get the chance!

@michal.vokolek 2 жыл бұрын

Thanx Nico for your work in this hobby. It's inspiring for a lot of people. For me also. :-)

@shvian 2 жыл бұрын

After watching your videos, I started with the Canon T7 kit with a Bogen tripod, ballhead, intervalometer, and dew heater and got hooked taking pictures of Orion and Andromeda. It wasn't long before I had ordered a Star Adventurer Pro, Canon 50mm f1.8 and a Samyang 135mm f2 and have been loving it. A "2.5mm-C1 Camera Remote Control Shutter Release Cable" goes from the Star Adventurer snap port to the Canon T7 and allows me to use the SA Console app on my phone for my intervalometer. I just use the standalone intervalometer for calibration frames at this point. My brain tells me to complete a full year of widefield to get a better feel for the night sky before getting a setup for more distant imaging but we will see how that goes. Capturing widefield with this setup while also capturing higher focal length targets at the same time sounds like a great way to maximize the amount of clear nights... Thank you for the introduction to this amazing hobby!

@lednewstudio 11 ай бұрын

That was an hour of pure awesomeness.

@soufyanekerbiche8845 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant nico!

@jbg9866 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love my 6in dobsonion but astrophotography is drawing me in 💯.

@lesalterman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanx for the awesome video 🔥 Interesting technique with star removal tool 🧐

@tompage8674 11 ай бұрын

Just catching up on this. Great as always.

@mikej9564 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. This has been very helpful, thanks. I would like to have seen the trapezium stars. Maybe I’ll download and try myself.

@ridealongwithrandy 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! Last night was my best astro location east of San Diego, CA. This time I took your guidance and made flats and bias shots along with darks. Today I'm going to see how it all comes out. Cheers!

@InDustWeTrust19 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered an H-alpha modded Nikon D5300 from night sky cameras! Very excited for it to arrive, it's my first serious foray into astrophotography and I appreciate the suggestions for the rest of the setup to go with it!

@brianbell2176 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Great info to get started!

@ITSstudios10 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I just started astrophotography a month ago and this kit seems perfect for someone like me. Your videos have been a huge help for me and watching your videos is always so informative and interesting.

@Aapoplayz 2 жыл бұрын

omg who dis boi

@PaniczJaszczur 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of work you put into these videos is tremendous. I'm watching 8 hours video for probably over a week now. Therefore I think it's immoral to not sign up to your Patreon which I'm humbly doing right now ;)

@wirauswien 2 жыл бұрын

😜Watching him since 2 months now, hundreds of hours😂😂 And yes, I also thinking about patreon him some money👍👍 Nicos infos are totally worth it👌👍👍👍

@wtodd2020 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos about astrophotography. I've been thinking about getting into the hobby. I wish I could afford the items that you use. I live pay check to pay check. I'm teaching my six year old son about space objects. One day I'll get a setup and be able to take photos like these. Keep up the good work!

@zbnmth Жыл бұрын

try an Omegon Minitrack and use any digital camera, before saving up and spending $2000! Or join a local astronomy club and see if you can borrow some gear (I know my club has a small inventory of gear for use by any member, including motorised mounts and DSLR's). Good luck teaching your son!

@jasonwall2861 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I feel like I had to make this setup all on my own over the last few months haha. Still glad to get some confirmation that he ideas on what’s good for astrophotography matched up well. Still saving!

@dmintz88 2 жыл бұрын

This video rules! Love the vibe in the intro with the music and the microphone. Super thorough, detailed, and easy to follow tutorial of the entire deep sky imaging process! Keep it up, Nico!

@AlexGonzalez-bi6mv 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad this is essentially the same kit I went for before this video came out haha. I’m just starting out and decided to go this route and I didn’t know if I was getting all the wrong stuff. I still haven’t gone out and used it but I’m feeling really validated now. I cannot wait to get started in my astrophotography journey! Thanks for all the knowledge Nico!

@JimOutLoud 6 ай бұрын

Your videos are amazing! I have yet to make it out to shoot but building knowledge. Thank you!

@douglasbradshaw9553 Жыл бұрын

Finally a astrophotography video that I understand

@Milarbkh Жыл бұрын

I've always been interested in astrophotography & plan on buying a beginners setup soon, it's all just a bit intimidating since I pretty much have 0 knowledge on the subject. All I've ever really done is basic wildlife photography. These videos help a lot though!

@wesleyhughes6267 2 жыл бұрын

I love this beginners set up! Nice value and portable. Would love to win it!

@Gefbcddhhvx 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome

@NebulaPhotos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy!

@TtoTheOmarse 2 жыл бұрын

For a good budget tripod, I can also recommend the official Star Adventurer legs. Really simple design with a platform that matches the base of the wedge and has stabilising shelf too. I think mine was £60 a couple of years ago.

@kevinashley478 2 жыл бұрын

I have entered....hope I won't the star tracker! Congratulations on hitting 100k subscribers! I am sure you will get another 100k soon!

@GediAstro 2 жыл бұрын

Nice walkthrough, thanks and congrats on 100k! 🍾🎉👏🏻👏🏻

@johnmansfield5970 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Maybe do one on your computer setup, specs etc.

@jiffijoff9780 2 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful Nico. Thanks for setting it all up and sharing it. Really appreciated 🙏👍

@keeplookingup911 2 жыл бұрын

You offer best and free tutorial to new 🐝's 😊☺️🙂

@stardust265 2 жыл бұрын

great video on the kit pretty extensive

@petegeanacopulos1582 Жыл бұрын

Great video 100%

@Scott-pl4wb 2 жыл бұрын

Such a informative video as all ur utube are but for me this one has helped me the most. bought a dobsonian in feb loved it so bought a skywatcher 130 eq2 just a cpl weeks ago the wife loves it im just using a phone and mount atm and manual tracking. i would never get rid of them now but after watching this do i go camera and mount or the holy grail eq5

@robb7342 2 жыл бұрын

Nico, this is another well done A-Z presentation for people at all levels. I think many will appreciate that you used Siril for processing as its certainly an option to consider. I’m in total awe at how many invaluable tutorials that you have put out thus far and the amount of time you dedicate to helping people like myself get started. It's been an incredible journey for me and I have you to thank for helping me get to where I am thus far. You truly represent what is best about humanity!

@brettjames9088 2 жыл бұрын

You're brilliant in Photoshop, very high level skills. You should watch a handful of artistic painting composition vids to help your cropping selection.

@justinthehedgehog3388 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for this. I'm looking into trying some astrophotography again; the last time I tried was back in 2000 with a Meade ETX 90 and a Pentax ME. Although of very limited means I have the patience to save for for these parts, I already have a Nikon D610 which I know is excellent, I may try to use my vintage Sigma MiniWide II for some wide field photography.

@user-yu5lm1vb8i 4 ай бұрын

finally I found this guide video and how to use star adventurer!

@bradleysandoval1385 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine being the winner!? What an awesome giveaway!

@kylecoker664 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I received my Polaris mount almost a month ago but had not had the time to try it out. I will try tonight and see how it goes. I just wanted to suggest that this might be the ultimate eclipse chaser mount. I took a Star Adventurer to Wyoming in 2017 using a Tak 60C with 2X extender and Canon 5DMk2 and Pomote intervalometer. There was no problem with that payload so I imagine the Polaris will have no problem either. The only Issue I had with the Sky Adventurer was trying to get it polar aligned in the daytime using a compass and inclinometer. I had to keep tweeting the camera every 10 minutes. If I can have good polar alignment by syncing on the sun and then disconnect so I can use the Promote to bracket the exposures that would be ideal. I would like to see an optional solar and lunar tracking rate added.

@adrianflo6481 Жыл бұрын

Am i starting work early in the morning within 6 hours? well yes i am. thanks for keeping me awake

@kevinwisdom7578 Жыл бұрын

Great beginners tutorial, Nico! Could those circular gradients your dealing with be the reported concentric rings that now and again plague some Nikons?

@gfk53 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video done by big efforts to explain the most complex hobby at easy as it can be. Also your clear English is easy to understand by a non English native speaker like me. One question I do have. Can I use my Nikon 70-200/2.8 tele zoom lens instead of the mentioned fix focus length lens? I now the inside structure of a tele zoom lens is different of a fix focus lens. Thats why I'm asking. Thanks again and greetings from Germany!!

@NebulaPhotos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Georg, yes, you can use that lens for astrophotography. Clear skies, Nico

@rcuevasvidea 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Nico, great video for us the new in this hobbie. There is something that I cant understand, it is about the modified cameras. Why the people put in front of the len an IR cut filter if before of the modification the camera already has an IR/UV cut filter? Why do I modify a camera if later I will put a filter similar to the one I have removed?

@nw6866 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking so much to explain and give us options. I'm debating on what I want to buy and this helps me greatly. As a newbie the whole process is intimidating, but you are a great teacher!

@alanglover9117 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and good equipment choice, especially as I have a D5600 already. Did you know the 5300 and 5600 have built in interval shooting? Is this good enough to remove the need for the intervalometer?

@NebulaPhotos Жыл бұрын

Yes, if exposures are 30s or under, it works well. I don't think bulb timing can be combined with the built-in intervalometer, so it may not replace the need for an external one, if your desired exposures are longer than 30s (common with slower lenses, telescopes, esp. from darker skies).

@Riveda1972 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for this video. I actually lack of lenses, as I've the stock 18-55 and a 55-200mm nikon zooms + a couple of cheap catadrioprtic lenses (500 f/6.3, 900 f/8). Unfortunately as I managed to find a Star Adventurer kit at a decent price, bad weather started, then I got flu, then family issues... in a word, the end of winter passed (and the easiest subjects did pass too) and now I'm looking for new subjects to shoot at :D ps: I would add in your kit a nice ball head to be mounted between the camera and the star tracker. It helps a lot, once the polar alignment is done, to point almost whatever you need to and their weight doesn't really compromise the balance of the star tracker :)

@HelenasAstrophotography 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Nico!!

@NebulaPhotos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Helena!

@AKohler_Photo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video Nico! As I'm totally new to astrophotography, your videos are such a great resource to learn this complex and amazing hobby. I'm using my phone to take 1sec exposures through my newtonian telescope and stack them with SIRIL. I always have extreme uneven background and have a hard time to eliminate it. Your tutorial was extremely helpful and I will try to reprocess some data today with the methods you showed! And congrats to another fantastic image :)

@sarathappu1890 2 жыл бұрын

Nice bro

@donbarlow6435 22 күн бұрын

Great video. You mentioned the use of an IR cut filter that passes H alpha. Are you using a Kolari Vision filter? Which one did you use? Thank you and have a nice day.

@brianthibault5929 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nico, great video! What bullhead do you recommend?

@NebulaPhotos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, I didn't use a ballhead here. If you have the Star Adventurer, I'd suggest attaching the camera directly to the Dec bracket or even better get a ring system for the lens. With a ring system, you should be able to rotate in addition which means any composition is possible, but much more stable than a ballhead. If you are just asking generally what ballhead I recommend, I suggest the brand 'Oben' for sub-$100 and 'FLM' or Really Right Stuff for higher-end ballheads. Personally, the ballhead I use the most is this one: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1265737-REG/flm_12_32_940_cb_32_f_ball_head.html