Astrophotography Settings And Tips | How to Shoot Stars and the Night Sky

[@yahmoht6470]

I saw this man years ago on KZbin and figured how easy it is to do astrophotography. Years later, I just saw this video again but now I have enjoyed years of astrophotography with unimaginable memories. Thank you, Phil.

[@carlosm9323]

Hello Phil.. A BIG THANK YOU ... I tried your settings (well, I started w/30-2.8-3200 but I tuned up to 20-3.5-200). I have to say that after struggling for a few years to take a decent night picture, I finally managed to get a good one and I will keep practicing to get better at it. Again, thank you very much from Canada.

[@alexvicaire142]

Summed up Still ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY I.) ISO 3200 II.) shutter at 30" III.) pre focus Startrails I.) 15 min (bulb) II.) ISO 200

[@alexvicaire142]

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY at F2.8

[@steffyincan]

I'm having issues with pre-focusing. If I'm unable to pre-focus during the day, and it's pitch black except for stars (e.g. there's no moon out or lights around) how do I focus? I've tried it and the stars have been out of focus.

[@ChainerX]

Try bringing a very bright flashlight and use it to focus on a distant object.

[@steffyincan]

+ChainerX Thanks

[@HarvIdds]

Alex Vicaire we need more people like you on the internet! Thankyou sir

[@hood19]

man, you just made what ive been struggling with for the past few months seem so easy in under 5 minutes. thank you!!!!

[@wicamulia]

SUCCEESSFUL PEOPLE WANT OTHERS TO SUCCEED ,... THANKS FOR THE VIDEO .

[@claytonostler]

I have watch way too many video on night sky photography without suggestions of settings. Thank you for showing us your settings and how you get your shots. This video was excellent and motivates me to try again

[@meme4one]

Great simple and clear explanation ! All photography videos should be like this. And well done for no product plugging. Much respect to the producers of this video!!

[@michaelcastle9266]

give that man some water

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

Staying up all night does it.

[@mv7713]

Michael Castle 😂😂😂😂 I was jus thinking thiss

[@juliebombay]

He would probably prefer a Fosters.

[@joffaute]

Aussies don't drink Fosters

[@kingtaz31]

hahaha

[@glenndunn7884]

My pictures have came out blurry . but now following his tips I've have taken very clear picture's..... Thanks

[@celestinemachuca8930]

start by setting your focus at infinity, how much exposure time are you using? usually using the stock 55mm lenses i can get about 10-15 sec before the natural movement of stars gets motion blur. also use the temporizer to get not motion by pressing the button to shot. start with iso 1600 or 3200.

[@KcwPortreath]

Can't see why so many people want to comment on someones voice when the point is to take note of what is a very interesting and informative video, thanks Phil.

[@pedroparamo4938]

Manual mode(M) __________________________________ Shutter speed - 30 second ISO - 3200 RAW F-

[@Swifty_OneX]

haha IOS you mean ISO?

[@pedroparamo4938]

😃 of course ISO

[@OGkickz288]

Ilia Milan what lens is he using?

[@pedroparamo4938]

Don't know to be honest

[@danielwang5467]

Finlay Norman 24mm f2.8 prime

[@theartoflivingoutloud888]

This is why I love photography. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@flyagaric1607]

thanks for your video.nice and quick and to the point.

[@chrisp1537]

i keep on watching this for 3 years now. :) and manage to capture milkyways

[@canonanz]

Great to hear! Glad you've enjoyed for so long 😊

[@chrisp1537]

@@canonanz yes, and he inspired me to shoot milkyways, now i'm practicing milkyway timelpase by applying his tips. :) great video, so inspiring. :)

[@debbiewoods5772]

Best tutorial I have seen yet. Great explanation that is easily understood. Thank you.

[@DJ-TimeShift]

Thank you so much for this. I made my first crappy pictures tonight with a 50d. But i had loads of fun and excitement with the experience. The fact that captured Orion with Betelgeuse, which is set to go super nova between now and 100.000, but still pretty close to go anyway made me so happy. When i look at Orion from my home town's nature, it is still filled with alot of light pollution. But the fact that for the first time i could clearly see the red glow around Betelgeuse.. well yeah its something small, but i was absolutely amazed by it. I definitely am going to pursuit this part of photography. Who know what i come up with to show you all too in the future!

[@Primitive47]

Thank you, I found this helpful. I previously shot star gazes on my t3i and found I was having to use an iso of 6400, I have since made the upgrade to an 80D and I'm excited to take advantage of the sensor. Camera seems to do a great job getting a clear sky and proper blacks. Thinking I wanna try a 15 minute exposure, I need a timer remote.

[@Juliazevallos-vn5vw]

Wonderful video for the ones that are discovering the joy of Astrophotography. Than you Phil

[@wliu6381]

A few things that haven't been pointed out in this video: a) if you are using SLR, please use black tape to seal your viewfinder, otherwise there will be annoying lights reflected onto your images. Mirrorless ones don't have this problem; b), Aperture: as wider as possible; Shutter: 500/focal length(e.g. 20mm lens, 500/20=25s, so you shoot at 25s or less, otherwise it'll become blurry and you get star trails); c) you really wanna choose a spot that just a few people know, imagine, you are doing timelapse, and there are cars with highbeams keep coming in and with noisy crowds, that's not perfect

[@T-bit]

Think this was the only video i've found that makes absolute sense from beginning to end.

[@SuridAkhand]

I have a Nikon and watching this video, Thuglife.

[@matejburian3191]

i have nothing and watching this video, Poorlife

[@Vannie3000]

+Matej Burian LMFAO! Too funny!

[@Fiqih]

+Matej Burian That's funny. Here take my like button.

[@oliverbenes5119]

+Matej Burian Haha xD

[@shamiksanyaldop]

me too :p

[@rascalhusky8129]

I just bought a Pentax k70 it has a Astronomy setting on it . Your a good photographer. Good video . I should also mention the sky at night in the Southern hemisphere are full of stars , not so polluted as in the North . I will never forget the night sky in New Zealand. The North star shines magnificently.

[@casperz33]

I'm still getting too much light, perhaps I'll try changing the ISO and Aperture hopefully it works UPDATE: I put ISO to 100 and it looks perfect. TIP- Try experimenting with the ISO, Aperture & Shutter Speed for better results 💪🏻

[@Dyna78]

I keep hearing people say to shoot at high ISO numbers, but every time I do, they look super grainy, which is not too surprising as I am using a camera known for poor low-light ability. ISO 100-200 seems to be working best for me lately in current conditions, so I definitely agree that one should experiment with different combinations to see what works best with your camera, your light/darkness situation on a given night, etc.

[@halminteljr5870]

I have to get into this . I cant believe a little camera like that can capture the stars that our naked eye cant see . its truly amazing . thanks for the video

[@midtwilightblue]

Great info!!! Now all I need is a camera!!! 😭🙏🏻

[@rumpsugg]

All I need is you

[@anantambisht4895]

Cortney Kepesky 😂😂babe u know this kind of photography requires ages

[@anantambisht4895]

rumpsugg pervert spotted😂

[@anantambisht4895]

Cortney Kepesky btw if u up for a chat or something dm me on Instagram @AnantamBisht. BTW I am going to buy my new camera today so I Am an ameteur too but I have some pretty knowledge of iso shutter speed

[@rumpsugg]

haha

[@carlosm9323]

Thank you from Canada... I am trying to get better at night photography, your explanation was very good, concise, simple. I will try it.

[@franciscofranco5133]

I'll definitely try taking some nice night sky photos this winter. Maybe some pictures of Northern light as well. Pretty common in my part of Norway.

[@59799]

Norway

[@FernieAriel]

Finally a tutorial that is 100% tutorial.

[@nansybasioti927]

I'm doing astrophotography for 1 year now with the Canon eos 1300d and... I CANT BE BORED BY PHOTOGRAPHING!!!!

[@pngs]

I'm interested to know it as well.

[@MRCALIEMS]

The t6????? What settings plzzzz

[@hankfoto]

Finally a person that gave me a simple formula. Yes I realize it will still take a little experimenting. But, thank you very much,

[@ZaknPaddy]

Fantastic tutorial............Thanks for sharing!

[@tonyad291]

Great video, short with lots of info, thank you!

[@specialized41]

Hi David, What Canon camera and lens you use in this tutorial? Thanks.

[@stefan_dumitru]

4 years ago

[@whoophhearted]

4 months ago

[@macalm8347]

Today

[@ramonangelcadenalopez4208]

Today x2

[@andrewparker318]

Thank you!!!! I have been trying to figure out how to do this forever!!!!

[@salamal4155]

Thumbs up from a Nikon user.

[@dromeda6066]

XD nikon you make me laugh

[@LILADOWNS]

canon gang biatch

[@LILADOWNS]

jk

[@NormanGnome11]

Canon .... a poor mans Nikon.

[@leonrw4608]

Canon? PFFFFFTTTT I use the iPhone 2, the best pro-body camera ever; it beats the D7500, Z6, 1DX III, anything! /s

[@NebulaChavez]

WOW - This is an awesome tutorial for night sky photography - Thank you HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY

[@foxxmufasa]

I would really like to know why 17 people disliked this video... seriously...

[@paulthorley792]

because they are the types who use a phone for their selfies and belfies ...

[@simonboone6631]

Nikon users.......

[@MrVangassen]

@@simonboone6631 damn you beat me to it :D

[@viralfever1622]

They don't like his voice😂😂

[@lewmyschkin2715]

they had the opportunity

[@eduardocalvorost2482]

Very simple and useful tutorial. No BS, justa what I needed, thank you

[@ryanhallockmedia]

some people say they can't get their photos to look like this because of their higher end camera. what do you think he shoots with? back your ISOs down, and decrease your exposure times. also, you're probably WAY too close to light, or pointing right at it. the higher megapixels also add extra noise you need to compensate for. these shots also aren't done at 10pm. these are shot between the hours of 1am and sunrise. that may also be your issue, the sky is still too bright. another issue is not knowing where you're pointing in the sky. you need to have a good barometer of the stars in the sky, or else you'll be shooting at literally nothing. a great app is SkyGuide, it tells you where everything is in the sky at all times, and will even alert you when it's time to go out and see a certain sky object. it knows everything from space junk, to stations, to stars, to galaxies. nearly every newer camera can do this. his settings are a good place to start, but they're not set in stone. everyone's EXIF data will look different every time. I shoot with a Sony a7 and also have a backup Canon 7D. both have different settings to achieve these shots, but, both still can. get out and practice!!

[@JuanitaHusselmann]

Awesome!!!! Thanks a lot. 😀☺️

[@candilo5563]

Short and straight to the point, thank you, you make it sounds so easy.

[@nene1964]

Oh so that's it.

[@grahamdempsey]

Nhe ry lol

[@danieljrs507]

This video helped me so much! Been wanting to know how to photograph stars for a while but couldn’t find the right video that helped me understand. And I’m getting crystal clear shots on my 80d, looks fantastic!

[@stuartlark1032]

What lens you using on the 80d ?

[@CocoBorderCollie]

Did anyone else want to cough for him?

[@joshuaravel]

😜

[@michaels1086]

THANK YOU! You gave me exactly what I needed to get on track with night sky photography. Again, THANK YOU!

[@sguitas]

Can I get some of those photos to my desktop?

[@chrissimiles3599]

Great tips, I tried it for the first time and it looks awesome, so thank you 🙏

[@DylanLandvatter]

can you do this with a canon rebel eos t6i?

[@kalef1234]

of course! I use a Sony a6300 with a Samyang 12mm F2.0. but that lens is onlly for mirroless so you could get the Samyang or Rokinon 14mm F2.8 and do great stills.you could use your kit lens but it's going to take a higher ISO (more noise)

[@DylanLandvatter]

kalef1234 ok thanks! I'll edit to reduce noise

[@viperphenom]

Hi. even i have A6300. but is it possible to shoot with kit lens?

[@nikolaipetroff1731]

PilotA380 how do you edit out the noise?

[@wildcat22]

good video. i have a 1300d, could i expect to get photos like what you have shown, or do i need a full frame camera.

[@6xgrade]

thank you! so far the most simple, clear, straight to the point demonstration about night sky shooting I have seen. thumbs up!

[@FuhzyDesigns]

Would an entry level d330 with a good lens do the trick for thisv

[@askjrvbjkrfbvhjbdjf]

yes

[@Knackers77]

Thank god... a concise, yet informative video that explains exactly what you need to know.

[@VanderzV]

Sorry i never get to travel much, or get out of the city... but can you really see this much on the night sky? Or is it the camera that enchances it? Being able to watch something like that... oh my god...

[@Adol666]

The camera can see a lot more then your eye can. Those stars are their just light pollution and the limitation of your eye prevent you from seeing it all

[@CauserHost]

you can see the night sky just like that outside of any city, or polluted area. You can even see mars on a greatly lit night.

[@Adol666]

***** LOL no you cant. You can see a lot but a DSLR camera picks up wayyy more then your eye can see

[@CauserHost]

mattzx77 Yes you can. I've lived in very rural areas and this night sky is nothing unique. let's not act like canon can make starts appear out of blank space. No doubt there are enhancements in colors shadows etc. the night sky however is just as pretty if ur not in a city. Many photographers go to places like Chile to take photos of the Milky way. If it was the camera, they'll do it right here in American cities.

[@danieladcjv]

i laughed so hard with this "Chile" comment, oh my god. There are still cities in Chile, you know, with electricity and all that lol.

[@jeffreystarcher8578]

Thank you so much, very clear, simple and precise. I can't wait to go back to Utah for some night sky pictures!

[@David85swe]

I will try this with my Nikon d3200 with a 35 mm 1.8. I just waiting for my intervalometer. I think it's hard with the ISO. My pics get blurry.

[@christerjohanzzon]

I've used Nikon D3200, and I think it's awesome at night sky photos. You just have to get familiar with your settings and shoot some photos. Trial and error ;)

[@ryanhallockmedia]

***** the easiest way to not get hand shake when doing a 30-second exposure, is to set the timer to 10 seconds, so after you press the shutter button, the camera will have 10 seconds to settle, and won't be affected by your hand.

[@danielkitlar]

That would be one of the best star videos I have seen on the net - Well done and thank you for you easy to understand demonstrations

[@chenidev]

Would a Nikon D3400 be suitable for these types of pictures?

[@CaptainZuul]

more than if you've got the right lens

[@20020418]

Wasn't expecting to see a picture of Dunnottar Castle in this video. Amazing place, just beside my hometown in Scotland.

[@livelyshively1171]

Could I do this with canon rebel t5i

[@chris21taylor]

Just tried it with mine, It works great!

[@chicagoboy2105]

Chris Taylor what are your settings? I just got a t5. thanks

[@manuelgalvan6892]

Chris Taylor what lens did you use in fairly new to this and not quite yet understanding the lens 😂

[@chris21taylor]

chicagoboy2105 woah...didn't know I had a reply...I turned my dial to the manual function and I change my shutter speed to "Bulb", 1600 ISO, Aperture: F5.6 and 10 secs Timer (recommended)

[@manuelgalvan6892]

Chris Taylor do you know the lens type?

[@AncestralKhmerInheritance]

Such amazing video big help for me to know more about how to shoot at night time, thank you for sharing

[@FemboyFootJob]

He sounds like that woman from the anti smoking add😂

[@wulfvenknight6691]

This was so helpful, I really appreciate the advice. This is going to make night shooting so much easier.

[@bosengineer]

sounds like he needs to cough

[@zacharytaylor-bouder8146]

couldnt stand it, had to shut the video off once I started to notice it

[@skirwan78]

maybe he's batman

[@fcurcic]

i coughed multiple times during the video because he had to

[@gandalfthecreator]

1v1 me minecraft

[@aprilmanalac8]

Get a life!

[@RedSoxKal]

wow what a wonderful tutorial. I'm gonna try all of that. Hope to see more of those great tutorials

[@matty9460]

But surely the stars are at infinity anyway so focusing is easy, set it at infinity and that's it?

[@paristo]

New objective (with autofocus) does focusing over infinity, so you can't manually focus to infinity easily as you overshoot. You would need to set the focus distance to infinity mark, that depends from objectives is it at center, begin or at end or little bit before etc. Best way is to use live view and magnification to single star and then focus that star is sharp. And that is harder than it sounds as when objective focus over infinity, it does it very easily with f/2.8 and it requires very slight/gentle focusing. It use to be easy with old manual focus objectives as the infinity is where focus ring travel ends. Mirrorless cameras makes nightsky photography far more easier than DSLR allows.

[@matty9460]

So they focus to infinity and then keep going but back to close focus? I do recall some people complaining about L lenses for film as they didn't stop but I just thought they kept spinning but with no effect, interesting. It seems like a poor design, non of my auto focus lenses do that with their focus rings

[@paristo]

***** not back but over. It's required so the autofocus can focus over and detect it had gone over and return back to infinity. Otherwise autofocus motor hits the limit and gets damaged over time. On old fully manual objectives the infinity should be where the ring travel end, otherwise it is bad.

[@matty9460]

That makes sense, thanks!

[@keith2599]

Excellent short tutorial and straight to the point, This video was excellent and concise....Many Thanks for sharing your experience...

[@ADV-IT]

I was able to shot Comet Wise with my old Canon EOS 550D and 28-135mm F3.5 lens today, thanks for tips on settngs.

[@peterdavidson5489]

An inspiring set of images and a helpful, straight forward set of helpful tips. Thanks... now for the Irish skies to clear and I'll give this a go!

[@ohohoh0211]

Wow. The best tutorial ever made in history!!!!! Thank you so much

[@ikearney9272]

Thank you for the simple explanation!

[@Conman-dt2xo]

Thank you so much. I got it to work and I’m just a highschool student. It’s not as pure as your pictures but I’m gonna try and photoshop it to make it pop more.

[@Temersson]

You have a very pleasant way of presenting your message, clear and simple, very easy to follow! So thank you, Sir, for your time and effort!

[@simon1247]

I am not a Canon user, but i truely appreciate Canon made this video! Thank you!

[@ianbarker2420]

Hiya, just found this and ite exactly what I was looking for so thank you so much 👍

[@Oo7Hola]

This is my favorite type of photography.

[@yemarican]

Seriously.. I truly appreciate your time and effort and also for sharing this amazing tutorial with us... The results of your astrophotography are stunning! Thank you so much.

[@ChristopherPayneMUA]

Wonderful tutorial, I'm trying this for the first time tonight!

[@Chimboica2011]

Thank you so much, Phil, great video, very well present.

[@lbamm]

Ready to experiment. I have some good night photo's. Time for some great ones! THANK YOU.

[@logicalnutjob5285]

that was one of the best tuturials i've seen, even if it was meant to be just for canon.

[@robertjwood7036]

Smashing video, it has inspired me to have a go at star photography. Explained very well throughout, well done !

[@MarcusRefusius]

Very nice. Comprehensive and not too complex. Out to shoot the Comet here in the next two hours. Just outside Sequoia National Park

[@graveltravels]

Thank you for a great video, short and truly informative.

[@donnastoute1183]

Wow, didn't expect that! Well done!

[@margaretmidkiff8484]

Thank you found your Information Interesting . Have not got this Type of set up,to see how a Camera works for The Night Sky Your settings and explanations will help

[@runheli]

Thank you very much.This video is easy explained and inspire me to try it also. Thumbs up.

[@madchaders1]

Thanks your video has made me feel confident to take my nikon D300 out one clear night for my first ever star shot , will keep you posted.

[@raysaljmr8746]

I find myself constantly itching to clear my throat listening to him 😁

[@mojinm6554]

you are the best astrophotographer hats off

[@wasinsilakong4912]

The first tutorial form camera gear company that do not talk about gear great job canon the best camera I have used

[@jeremychannel333]

Australian Canon, so kind of you to not only share your photos but to show us your skills to help others I subscribed great video & I know this isn't simple I never have taken any successful night star photos

[@Groucherino]

Thanks for some great info. Did this stuff 30 years ago, you are helping a rusty brain drag it all back!

[@attilathehamster6774]

VERY informative video with no faffing about. Thanks for making this.

[@lonnieclemens8028]

Very good presentation! Thank you for sharing.

[@vaibhavchavan4670]

Short, to the point video. Good one !

[@nicholaslaughlin8426]

Thanks for sharing, just learning to shot pictures.

[@speedypickup]

Well done video, sir! Absolutely loved it, and did my first Astrophotography tonight! It wasn't perfect, but it definitely was exciting and not all that bad for a first time! Even caught a shooting star in one frame!! Thank you very much for your tips!

[@kandor100]

Now this is a great short and informative tutorial. Nice work!

[@johnklug6669]

Best explanation on KZbin I've seen. Cheers.

[@kristyrossow1078]

wow thank you. i got much better star photos after wathching this

[@jusanord]

Very helpful, thanks and happy shooting!

[@michaelpollina8034]

Looking forward to my first cloudless night.