Budget Astrophotography with a DSLR - Part 1

[@piotrmaslanka7334]

This has to be the best astrophotography channel. Nothing to hide using all the fancy and expensive equipment, and just shows proof that you don’t need to spend a fraction of the money suggested on getting similar pictures. This video is what actually got me thinking about buying a telescope, now that I have a fully manual Canon EOS 77D. All that is left to buy is a telescope - No, not an £800 telescope, but a cheap £70 used telescope. Thank you, astrobiscuit.

[@no_mercy4183]

How is your journey going? Clear skies 🎉

[@piotrmaslanka7334]

@@no_mercy4183Gonna sound really bad but I haven't bought a telescope yet 😂 I've done astrophotography though, I own an electronic ballhead as well for timelapses which can be calibrated to become a star tracker when using lighter lenses. I wrote this comment nearly 3 years ago, when I was 14 turning 15, so I literally had no money on me, now I'm 17 soon turning 18 with a part time job so who knows - I actually forgot about my plans to buy a telescope, mainly because UK skies are usually useless due to the weather 😅

[@aguynamedatidade]

Finally. 150 quid. Someone who speaks my language.

[@microwavefries]

Lmao I was looking for about 75 quid lol. Am I just really cheap or can I start with this? Or do I need to up my budget?

[@HoneyTwee]

@@microwavefries you can shoot with £75 if you already have a camera. Maybe you can even use your phone through some binoculars or something. My setup is a vintage 1980s canon FD lens for £30 400mm and on my micro four thirds size camera the moon fills almost the entire frame, if anything it's too zoomed for andromeda, main thing I'm not sure about is if I will be able to capture enough light with it to get Andromeda without an electronic mount / star tracker. But I'm pretty sure I can with a little ISO cranking. I also got a £15 3x teleconverter and I'm going to see if I can photograph mars with it (probably a little ambitious but I'll be happy with a fuzzy red circle). So if you don't include the camera and super cheap tripod that's a £45 setup.

[@holdernesfisherman3448]

Hi buddy, I'm new to astronomy so have been watching lots of different tubes to get as much information as possible, I have purchased a Celestron 130eq and since setting it up haven't had a single clear night (bad times) hopefully will get one soon. Just want to say that out of all the videos/tubes I've watched yours is the most inspiring channel. You make it funny yet informationaly packed and describe things in a way I am able to understand, and I know you have the high end equipment but love your budget bids too. Keep them coming. Andy from Hull

[@nrm8831]

Its the rules. You get new stuff and there will be weeks of clouds

[@nrm8831]

Well.... I just got a new OAG and tropical storm.... Lol

[@sombotaking2282]

I’m looking at getting a a 130eq myself. Can you tell me how it’s been for you so far?

[@holdernesfisherman3448]

@@sombotaking2282 personally I'd buy a second hand mount and scope. I'd buy a motorised goto mount and a second hand scope. The scope is good but it's mainly meant for deep sky with it only being 600 long and 5" appature (spelling). Pay the same or a little more on ebay. Andy

[@vaibhavmugulavalli3366]

@@sombotaking2282 it’s good for visual but not great for astrophotography.the best for astrophotography is either a dslr with a telephoto lens or a short refractor like Rory used

[@cooky187]

Every time I learn something new I rewatch all Astrobiscuit content just incase I missed something when I had no clue about ap 😅

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Wow! Imagine selling a scope and Astrobiscuit arriving at your front door 🚪 to pick it up ! 👏 🙀

[@AstroProductReviews]

This video here is a classic. Years (and several AP rigs) later, and I’m watching it again with enthusiasm. Your enthusiasm is always contagious! I will do this to a Canon DSLR yet… Cheers!

[@Szaboo92]

Really love the way you explained the incredible path of starlight being disrupted by your kids :)

[@makuish82]

Just discovered you today while searching for telescope tips and already learned a lot! you are great, keep making amazing videos. Clear Skies!

[@nikoligogle3153]

You are one amazing , earth shattering, genius.... Pffffff and everything else good in this earth mate!!!! Love from Bangladesh! 🇧🇩

[@Nonosquare2000]

Bhai wait. Tmr telescope aseh adowo? Naki shudhu dekho? Ami to apatoto konorokome DSLR ekta lagaye stacking kore kore 60mm telescope diye chalaitese XD.

[@Steve_LSP]

Found one of your YTShort 2 hours ago... now I'm already addicted and watching your videos from the last one in reverse. U R amazing!! Have to thank KZbin algorythm...

[@wayofharmonyUK]

Great videos of your project! A real inspiration to those interested in trying astrophotography with a small budget! Definitely sharing this, 👍

[@Astrobiscuit]

thx Jason much appreciated 😀

[@scopex2749]

Hi Biscuit GREAT channel. I was into astronomy many moons ago but drifted away. Now im getting back into it thanks to you! I am an engineer and have a tip for you for mount stabilising.....you are stood RIGHT NEXT to a VERY stable base - THE CHIMNEY BREAST! Surely you can attach a small platform onto that just for the tripods? Jobs a good'un! It WILL NOT MOVE!

[@S_whoelse]

2:45 Me and the boys emitting 8 octillion photons.

[@vclkufxxbgfdfe]

your videos are fun and well produced on top of being info packed and inspiring. cheers mate

[@simpleastrophotography1301]

“Pretty shit weather, 2 clear nights a month” I agree. The UK weather is annoying and inconsistent 😂

[@zonedout9353]

These videos are so amazing and entertaining!

[@celtriot]

Watched the lake moon vid and subscribed. Keep going dude you will go viral.

[@natem7440]

As an amateur for many years i love this channel - thanks Biscuit and Bunny! It's informative and entertaining all in one! Also on your website it has one of the best break downs of what scope to buy and why. FANTASTIC for beginners. There are numerous videos and sites - but astrobiscuit.com is one of the best. One teeny tiny request...... could you add a page or video on best budget DSLR's ? There are sooooo many cameras to choose from as a beginner. I think that a 'biscuit' like overview from budget cameras to top tier would be a SUPER addition to this channel. There is a lot of information out there i know - but i would love to see a discussion on this topic from his royal biscuitness. Also could include phone cams, eyepiece cams for comparison as well - which to choose and why. thanks!

[@colinharris1858]

I've totally loved this mini series and the Jupiter one. Keep making videos if you can, bonus points for looking a bit like Daniel larusso 👍

[@TheEnduringCitizen]

Awesome content pal ! Been binge watching all of your videos and just subbed

[@sodazofficial]

a legend was born!

[@MPAstro]

Budget Astronomy Rocks!!!

[@Astrobiscuit]

thx for your support martin

[@MPAstro]

No worries Rory, I've subscribed on to your channel, top work my man!! Please subscribe on to our channel, this way we can connect together and bring out the info to the newbies who are just starting out and on a limited budget and help these guys n girls in big way!! Let's make Astronomy appealing to all. kzbin.info/door/t5EPBvljX_7LsKbZ7Ty1Tg

[@Astrobiscuit]

Martin Pyott I’ve subscribed 😜

[@MPAstro]

cheers Rory

[@declanwk1]

very interesting and informative

[@Gally80]

Love your videos so helpful

[@KenKirkham]

Just watch your mini series and thoroughly enjoyed and inspired by them. Keep it up. Don't know if you realised but your shirt was on inside out!

[@Astrobiscuit]

🤣🤣🤣no I didn't know

[@babayaga12345]

Fun and interesting video!

[@Astrobiscuit]

glad you liked it!

[@gettingpast4391]

I've been imaging for awhile using older CCD astro cameras (DSI-II, ASI120) . I've never owned a DSLR but this video actually convinced me get get a cheap DSLR. I picked up a Canon 1000D in excellent condition for $50 + free shipping on ebay. T Adapter showed up yesterday. Thanks for that info!

[@Astrobiscuit]

Fantastic... Good luck with it... I think dslrs give you a big bang for your buck. Nice big sensor... Much bigger than what your used to.

[@nikoligogle3153]

Aahhh!!! I am impressed again!

[@Nonosquare2000]

Ekhono interested? Nice. Amra duijon ek time e start korsi ig.

[@jsd9273]

Referring to this for help bc i just got a canon eos 500d for Christmas. i tried it out on mars and Jupiter. Despite the magnification not being great i have high hopes for it.

[@jefflucas_life]

Great video, Net should watch this!

[@stefanopoletti4345]

That's great man, i love the mood of these videos, i think u created something new, please keep going like this !!!!! XD

[@jackiechan8840]

Love your channel mate. Please keep at it. Cheers.

[@joelsweatman1503]

Awesome video, I love these series ....................... peace

[@DeonMitton]

Very well done video en amazing results for 100mm...

[@kevinashley478]

Hey Rory, could you do a video tutorial on removing the filter from the sensor? I have a Canon T3i and no one around me will attempt it. So I would like to do it myself. A video tutorial from you would be a HUGE help.

[@RealBesty]

Did you once mention either the megapixel count of the camera or the mm size of the telescope? I love that these don’t seem overly important to you in the grand scheme of things :)

[@RaysAstrophotography]

Great work

[@peternicholls6532]

UK weather pretty shit for sure mate!... every time some astronomical event comes along like the Leonid shower for example...along comes the bloody clouds! ..never mind, keep up the good videos :)

[@allancopland1768]

Those little shorty 80mm scopes are great .

[@Astrobiscuit]

yes actually I recommend them kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJKQknWemMSairs

[@Astrobiscuit]

oh you've seen it already🤣

[@Pafkatax]

better planning than a bank robbery

[@Astrobiscuit]

🤣

[@marcels9111]

I live in north london as well

[@elendi9034]

Nice

[@BadGaming101]

very good video thank you

[@Astrobiscuit]

No probs 😜

[@MrGp3po]

Awesome videos...pleeeeeeeeease make more.

[@POLKATURKEY]

Hello Astrobiscuit your videos have stopped me from rushing in and buying the wrong telescope and entertained me no end and got me reading and watching loads more stuff ... I'm a newbie still using my camera while I consider what telescope to buy. So anyway this thing of taking 300 photos and stacking them with software clearly works.... but why does it work? What is going on? Why is it different from taking 300 copies of the same photo and stacking those? How does it generate extra detail?

[@kevinashley478]

Look for the video by Nebula Photos called "I Took 1,024 Photos Of ORION NEBULA"... He explains the stacking in easy to understand detail. I suggest watching that video.

[@POLKATURKEY]

@@kevinashley478 Thanks I'll take a look

[@kevinashley478]

@@POLKATURKEY did you find the video? Did it help answer your questions?

[@blackterminal]

Can you say why you put a heatsink and fan and how you removed the infrared filter

[@phreakor]

Hi there, lately I've been watching a lot of your videos, but I must say that I hate it that there is basically no second hand market for telescopes and mounts in my country. Maybe I can find some DSLR's but certainly no telescopes or mounts. Still I'm looking forward to trying some smartphone pics with my newly made motorized barn door tracker made from cheap Aliexpress parts and some locally sourced wood and hinges. Keep on the good work! Cheers!

[@Astrobiscuit]

Sounds great. I will try and make a vid about cheap good new equipment. Thx Rory

[@serenityjoe86]

Sounds like a great video you could make, building something like that

[@weeKID]

I like all your informations. Thank YOU.

[@BlackravenarmouryUk]

I’m sorry I’m so late to the party and not really expecting a reply but noticed you have macs …. So May I ask what you use to stack images ???

[@Thatthemeparkguy]

Anyone else expect the x factor music to start in the intro lol

[@bakedagain329]

What telescope did you use I have a canon 1300d and a canon 70d already / also have move shoot move tracker , but want a telescope also do you offer a camera mod service as I would like to get my 1300d Astro modified ✌🏼

[@jasonschlencker8108]

How much did the sensor without the IR filter cost?

[@Julioinoa]

Excelente vídeo. I have a question. Can you tell me how can I do Astrophotography with a 25x100 binocular?

[@Astrobiscuit]

Yeh sure did you see my cool space pics with a phone and binoculars vid?

[@textkestrel]

Wouldn't the vibrations from the fan on the camera cause some wobble?

[@elroykez]

Hey Rory, long time watcher here, I've just bought a 25x100 Binocular, would love to have a chat about what I can do to get the kind of footage you got with your Binocular video.. if you have some time, get in touch.

[@OmniversalInsect]

Regarding the light pollution filter, since most of the street lights are now cooler colour temperature, would it not work?

[@arrantownsend7157]

Brilliant love your videos

[@Astrobiscuit]

Thx buddy more coming soon!

[@steveb1912]

Like your videos, Nice inside-out t-shirt ??

[@kristhompson8112]

Your lucky if you can make out the Moon in London it's so Sh-t there Well done brother for giving it a crack, 1st time I hit London I couldn't see a dame thing. Come on down to New Zealand buddy lots of dark skys and the southern night sky is amazing. Lock up those pesky kids I hear ya .... Is that Ally Pally ( Alexandra Palace) I see in the background ???

[@robj144]

Awesome video, but is your shirt on inside out? ;)

[@thpe_lp7698]

How did you remove the infraredfilter of the Canon 1000d. I bought the same to start with Astrophotographie, inspired by you :)

[@jonathancodling1543]

Do you replace the ir filter with anything else or just remove it?

[@AndyinMokum]

Early model Canon EOS camera bodies are falling in price. Here in The Netherlands, we have a site similar to ebay, It's called Marktplaat, From there, I just bought a Canon EOS 600D/Rebel T3i from a bloke in Groningen for under €200. The specs are an 18.0 effective megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, full HD 1080p video recording at 24/25/30 frame(s) and drum roll please, it has under 8000 shutter clicks - wow 🙌! After a few sensor mods, (not right away) this is going on the back on my Sky-Watcher 102/13000 f13 Maksutov. I'm a very happy bunny right now 😃

[@kevinashley478]

LMAO... when you were talking about your garden at 1:08, I swear I thought you said, "surrounded by terrorists houses"..... I had to rewatch that with headphones, about 3-4 times till I realized you said "terraced houses".

[@jplp9751]

What software are you using to take the photos?

[@lawrence1md]

Anyone know what software he is using to control the camera for image capture? Many thanks

[@davidwilson410]

I have a Celestron GP C-102

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

A few hundred years ago seeing the universe above people's heads was an every night event (clouds permitting) such a shame we have lost that wonder and magic in our modern technological era :(

[@lucedice2736]

what is the cooler needed for?

[@aziz-tu6hk]

Thanks for the videos, what kind of modification did you do to the camera other than the cooling fan?

[@Astrobiscuit]

I removed the internal ir filter. Gary honis has a good website about how to do it

[@strixblog]

Thank you for this experiment! I have this exact telescope and a canon 350d, and I have been struggling to capture anything decent at all for a couple of weeks now, and reading more and more on how no astrophotography is possible with this type of mount, I almost lost hope. But you prove its possible!!! I'm shooting from UAE- Sharjah, bortle class 9 sky above me.

[@Astrobiscuit]

Ha😃 you need a strong light pollution filter and a bright nebula like orion. Good luck😁

[@Astrobiscuit]

You might want to think anout removing the cameras it filter... Pretty much essential when shooting from a light polluted sight with a light pollution filter... www.12dstring.me.uk/350dmod.htm

[@Astrobiscuit]

That should say ir filter not it filter😃

[@strixblog]

@@Astrobiscuit i will definitely look into removing the filter. Thank you. If you are ever in UAE, please let me know, I would love to observe together.

[@strixblog]

@@Astrobiscuit I am going to remove the ir filter this week hopefully, I was wondering if you have replaced yours with uv/ir baader or similar cut filter or just removed IR and assembled everything back? I read it's recommended to use uv/ir due to star bloat. Can you comment on that?

[@adityakinjawadekar562]

hi,great video! your videos never disappoint me! You do things which many people even dont think are possible to do! And your Andromeda through bino is the best one! Also i want to ask you....are you planning to sell your astromodified cam? please let me know! i am interested.

[@Astrobiscuit]

Thx aditya, sorry i cant sell you the camera, i broke it whilst trying to fit a cooling system into it. 🙁 but if you can get hold of a camera the mod to remove the ir filter isn't too hard and there are good videos on how to do it on youtube.

[@adityakinjawadekar562]

Astrobiscuit yes, I can do....but I wanted the camera because you used it. Please let me know if any of your equipment are for sell!

[@Astronurd]

Why no more videos?

[@matthewhaines5191]

Great vids, love the channel. A simple question. When using DSLR's. if you use a crop sensor, ie 1.6x. instead of a full frame. If the focal length of your scope is 500mm. Would this only apply to a full frame. ? and therefore a crop sensor would be 500mm x 1.6 = 800mm focal length ? I would appreciate your comment. Many thanks

[@Astrobiscuit]

Hi matt, as an astrophotographer my answer goes like this... The focal length is the distance it takes for light to focus to a point from the lens. A 500mm focal length scope will always be a 500mm scope. Field of view is what the camera actually sees in frame. So a 500mm scope combined with an apc sensor sized camera would have the same field of view as an 800mm focal length scope combined with a full frame camera.

[@matthewhaines5191]

@@Astrobiscuit . many thanks for your response. very much appreciated. have a great day. cheers.

[@kevinashley478]

PLEASE!! what is the name of the music that starts at the 00:10 mark??? It is driving me insane. It sounds so familiar.

[@Riktenstein]

It was a random piano thing I did.

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

How on Gods Good Earth did you manage to get that SynScan Mount WITH the 102mm 'scope for Eighty frickin squid!!!??? That's almost a CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY!!!! haha seriously though these packages go for around £150 - £200 in my recent experience!!?? AMAZING!!! Wes, Liverpool.

[@Aztronoob]

Crikey, you looks soooooo young, Rory! :-)

[@Astrobiscuit]

😁

[@Aztronoob]

@@Astrobiscuit hehe

[@PWBERRETT]

Hi Mr Biscuit. I just bought the same mount second hand along with a Skywatcher 130p. Which software did you use to control the mount when your laptop was hooked up to the mount? Thanks.

[@Astrobiscuit]

I didn't control the mount with the computer but I used backyard eos to control the camera

[@PWBERRETT]

@@Astrobiscuit Thanks

[@dafyddwyncharles7521]

Love your videos, has inspired me to try some astrophotography having just invested in a skywatcher skyliner 150p. What would you recommend me do get started, a smartphone adapter or a dslr camera? I'm just looking to take pictures of the moon/planets, I'm aware i would need a tracking mount to do anything else

[@Astrobiscuit]

If you have a dslr that is often a good place to start. When used right i found the 600d by canon amazing. Got great dhots with it and pretty much your set up.

[@Astrobiscuit]

Here is a link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/porWmKyCbK5riKs

[@dafyddwyncharles7521]

Awesome, thanks.

[@mk5_gti_280]

Love the idea of getting shots like this for 150 but somehow here in the netherlands no-one is generous enough to put up a goto-mount and telescope for less than €150....

[@demej00]

If someone was viewing our galaxy from afar, would it have colorful gas clouds like Orion?

[@ismanumehrwuascht]

orion is in our galaxy.

[@demej00]

@@ismanumehrwuascht All right, then if an alien within our galaxy (or even outside our galaxy) was observing our constellation of stars (presumably our star would be within a constellation to them), would they see colors like we see in the Orion constellation?

[@microwavefries]

@@demej00 no, as our system is not within a nebula which causes the colours you see in the orion nebula.

[@demej00]

@@microwavefries We could be inside a nebula: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3O5aYtta85_fJo

[@rozza6068]

Please suggest me whether Nikon D7200 24.2 MP with AF-S 18-140mm vr kit lens is good enough for astrophotography? I want to buy a dslr for astrophotography looking forward to buy a telescope later because i cannot buy all at once..but want to enjoy and learn the basic of before getting a telescope..

[@Astrobiscuit]

hmmm let me look into it...

[@Astrobiscuit]

ok camera seems great, lens seems pretty good too considering its got such a long zoom. I think this is a good choice for taking your first steps (and upgrading as you get the hang of it). So the next big question is what mount are you gonna use to counteract the rotation of the earth. My recommendation would be skywatcher star adventurer. ;-)

[@rozza6068]

@@Astrobiscuit thank you so much.. i am at level 0 so i would take your recommendation on the mount too.. 🙂

[@SimballGeocachingVlogUK]

Brilliant ! I'm going to go for it too... From Kidderminster, England :)

[@Astrobiscuit]

yeh thats what I like to hear! I was born in kidderminster! Good luck and better hurry up as orion nebula is past its best...!

[@SimballGeocachingVlogUK]

Thanks I will try... The camera mod is the only thing I'm worried about or just use my 40D unmodified? Seeing the Orion Nebula for the past few days and watching your videos was the motivation... Thank you :)

[@Astrobiscuit]

if your camera isn't modded the why not go for the Andromeda galaxy. Unmodded cameras work fine on Galaxies. If you get it it'll knock everyones socks off... its right above us now in the early evening (high targets help with the light pollution too although if you can get somewhere dark even better)

[@SimballGeocachingVlogUK]

Brilliant ! I just need clear skies tonight or soon :) I have Nexstar with a Starsense to get to the Andromedia quickly and accurately... Only have ST80 Refactor but its great little telescope or 90 or 127 Mak a bit high on maginification and I can not work out focal reducer yet! I'm just working out controls on camera... Did you use 30seconds exposure and iso ? If I get the capture I will let you know :)

[@Astrobiscuit]

yes st80 is great for this. 30 seconds but if the stars look funny you may have to come down a bit. Don't forget to level the mount. GOOD LUCK!

[@shan8345]

Hi sir! May I ask, what is a great dslr camera for astro photography but cheap also. Please answerrr:

[@Astrobiscuit]

canon 6d but old ones are still £350 , canon 1100d modified is good for less money

[@shan8345]

Is canon4000d good? Its the only camera that my budget can reach

[@blackterminal]

I want to do this with a film camera

[@kevinashley478]

Hey there. I have asked some of the astrophotography KZbinrs to do that. None have. I have a K1000 35mm film camera. If you ever try this, let me know how it goes for you. Once I get a decent amount, I may give it a go and if I do, I'll let you know how it goes.

[@barbarybar]

I have an oldish canon 7d. How can I do astro without modifying the camera?

[@Astrobiscuit]

Yes galaxies and planets and star clusters and reflection nebula are all fine with an Unmodded camera

[@kevinashley478]

What is the music that starts at 00:10 and goes to 00:35??

[@Riktenstein]

People keep commenting on this piece of music. I might remix it and put it on a new album.

[@millenialfalcon8243]

👍 👍

[@ronniebauman28]

7:09 it's the British Bill Maher. 😂

[@kevinashley478]

Does anyone know what the background music is, that starts at the 10 second mark???

[@Riktenstein]

It was a random piano sequence I did.

[@kevinashley478]

@@Riktenstein really? It sounds oddly familiar... Like, right on the top of my tongue, but I just can't place it. Oh well, thanks for the response.

[@jamesofallthings3684]

Well from the photons perspective, they got here instantly. So don't feel too bad, there's plenty more.

[@avi8r66]

Unfortunately now days the various cities are moving toward LED lights, so that sodium filter doesn't save astronomy.

[@ibmicroapple9142]

Just wait until the starlink satellites are all up - rip astronomy

[@Astrobiscuit]

they still work OK from where I live... and the cameras are getting better

[@masterofkings_dj5517]

This is literally Astro BBC

[@matisskevers4492]

Hey your shirt is inside out (3:44)

[@belabertalan]

Now street lights have been changed to white LEDs. I guess we can't filter those out.

[@djraffness]

Can you make 4me a super camera i will buy it from you i am from Holland and start firtst time to astro

[@Astrobiscuit]

so this guy I use to modify cameras he's a good and very nice... www.astronomiser.co.uk/

[@marcielxd100]

just subscribed because u have the most amqazing videos. I also dropped a like on the video before watching because it was at 666 likes, and I don't like that number xD

[@0815mkl]

Nice one, but seeing you driving on the "wrong" side of the street distracts me every time :-)

[@AndyinMokum]

Nah, it's the right side because it's on the left side, Left is right and right is wrong 🤣!

[@matthew2182]

How many squids is a pound?

[@Riktenstein]

One

[@enjibkk6850]

What happebs to light polution filters when every street light moves to being LEDs (so that politicians can brag 'look I did green stuff for my city') ? No more sodium orange light then :(

[@Astrobiscuit]

Well it's not great but the light pollution filters still help