How to Photograph the Milky Way in Under 5 Minutes

[@dianaedlingerbacklightcrea37]

Finally! A Non-nonsense clear tutorial for beginners! THANK YOU

[@Jolando171]

I belong to a photography club and this is absolutely the very best information I have ever gotten about shooting the Milky Way and shooting star fields in general. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@TheBottBoys]

I have to tell you your video is to thank for my amazing first attempt at astrophotography. While in Acadia NP last fall, I got a tip from a passing photographer about the Milky Way rising. I had about an hour to ramp up. I found your video, and it was spot on! I came away with photos worthy of sharing and a story to tell. It was the highlight of that trip. Now I can hardly wait for the next opportunity at the night sky at another National Park soon. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@jgpix1]

Great video. I love how it’s just so straightforward without a bunch of fluff

[@jimh4375]

I tried this with excellent results even in my yard with a good deal of light pollution. Thanks so much.

[@TexasTimelapse]

@4:05 hit pause. That is a beautiful shot!

[@LonelySpeck]

Thanks! It was completely cloudy that night and we almost left at sunset. So glad we stayed!

[@3amie3]

This is amazing tutorial…Simple and straight and very informative.

[@SafeerNhandoli]

I’m so happy to hear from you finally! Your work is so awesome! You inspired me to go out in the night when everyone sleeps and capture amazing constellations and Milky Way. God bless you!!!

[@SafeerNhandoli]

I even check your channel often, to see if there’s any update. I’m so happy to see this!

[@meditatesleepmelodies]

So I followed your advice, wide angle lens, high ISO, 30 seconds and I just loved the results. Thanks so much!

[@asishjena600]

For me everything worked the night was turned into a day but still I couldn't see no stars like in the result

[@angelogarciajr5356]

I am not sure how 30 seconds turned out for you but that is too long for me. 15 is more like it. Also note, if you dont have an editing app to handle RAW images or if you are not very good at editing like me, the camera on jpeg always does a better job than I can ever do converting raw images. Thx

[@JustLoveSkate]

Is this a Christmas gift?

[@LonelySpeck]

Happy Christmas!

[@SafeerNhandoli]

Manos F Looks like that!

[@Mali-zw9ws]

The first in a long time. hopefully not the last

[@LonelySpeck]

Definitely not the last. Glad you want to see more!

[@MikeBabsBC]

OMG! I'm so happy you are back! You got me started years ago on dialing in my astrophotography! Thank you so much!

[@edisonmorgan9199]

i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can offer me!

[@okidoke4822]

Good easy video. Another tip; cover the viewfinder with a cloth or similar to block out any light seeping in from the rear. I'm not sure about other apps, but Photopills can calculate the shutter time perfect for your lens.

[@PeterLariviere1]

So happy to see you both back. I recently 'discovered' your channel and have been going over your videos. All of them have been excellent. Happy to see you are again making new astrophotography videos. Really hope to see more from Lonelyspeck.

[@LonelySpeck]

Thanks Peter! We've got more in the works!

[@LouisNBatides]

I agree with the majority here - no-nonsense clear information - thank you!

[@shill6449]

One important thing to remember. You can only photograph the milky way in dark-sky regions. Long exposures from your back garden will almost certainly result in washed-out skies, thus no wonderful milky way pic's to be had.

[@AstroSpace]

Yeah! You're back 🌌😍

[@StewartMarsden]

Welcome back... You've been missed

[@pochinnie17]

Simple and informative. Easy to learn. Thanks guys!

[@ArdashMuradian]

Good to see you're back. Do you have a post explaining that low ISO noisier comment? Would love to know more!

[@yme4me]

Just learnt this trick - to set AF for stars - set AF to single, turn life view, set iso to the highest possible and zoom life wiev to its max, point at bright star, set AF for it and then turn AF to manual, do not change it. Get back to lower iso and set other needed settings like 15 sec exposure.

[@kenjustice5388]

I just ran across your channel. I've had "hit and miss" success with astrophotography before, as I've always had the interest but not the time. Now I have the time, the equipment and the desire to do it correctly. I've just reviewed a few of your videos, starting with this one....THANK YOU for such a direct, concise, to the point video on this topic. I hope you two keep this up... you are great at this..."having the hearts of teachers" and the talent too! 👍👍📷

[@meditatesleepmelodies]

Thanks! Seems like every video I have seen recommends the self timer to avoid vibration. I have a Canon M50 and use the Canon app on my phone to take night pics.

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

This last summer I was able to shoot the Milky Way with my new Nikon Z6ii and the Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 lens. The best and most useful feature of this set up is the lens will focus perfectly to infinity each time the camera is turned on. So, with no messing with the focus ring or trying to autofocus, the images turned out to be perfectly in focus. The next opportunity I have to shoot the Milky Way, I will try your suggestion of using a higher iso with a shorter shutter speed. Can’t wait for clear skies and a new moon!

[@madpogue]

Wait, what, MORE noise at ISO 400 than 6400? Not doubting you guys, but how does that work?

[@prasadshriram2737]

Good to see video again in this channel. Man you were one of the photographers that got me interested in astrophotography. I still rewatch your videos to learn.

[@wallacewestmeath]

so helpful , Thanks ,, i wrongly assumed the lower iso would be better

[@RyanLunaPhotography]

Wow...great to see the KZbin pioneers of this genre finally post again. :D

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

Thanks. All these tips worked for me to take the Milkyway. I also use a shutter button by wire to minimize camera shake. Agreed that a national park far outside the city is an ideal dark sky location. Bring a few red lamps with you helps to see your ground and maybe camera setting in the dark.

[@NanonerMcKologico]

Thanks a lot for sharing this info. Your video is short but to the point and she has a beautiful voice. 😉

[@rayrae56]

Thank you so much for all your videos, I've learned so much! Astrophotography is the best! Nice to see you guys back.

[@KarakorumDiary]

I think it is one of the best video I have seen. In many ways especially and since you gave load of information along with examples in such small amount of time.

[@MichelleEagan]

Excellent Video and straight to the point. The best video I have found on shooting the Milky Way

[@orlandosantana7001]

Thanks for the simple and straight forward directions. It's much appreciated

[@tomminton3241]

Awesome, clear, efficient instructional video! The links to websites and apps are great too 👍

[@mediaentertainment7190]

This has been by far the best video i have seen on Astro Phogography. Full of vital information... Thank you!

[@edwardbarbieri5283]

Outstanding! Just what I needed as I go on my first Milky Way field trip. Many thanks.

[@girisinnathuray]

Going to try. I need to travel to a remote area.

[@joepalmer75]

Would really recommend a cable release...not an expensive item but well worth it in the end

[@toddsherman]

So helpful - thank you so much!

[@TriInfinity]

This was the best and shortest video for the topic. Very precise to the point, the rest is experimentation with the gear. Subbed!

[@paulengle5784]

Liked and subscribed. This may be the best video on technical settings I’ve seen yet.

[@PhotoPills]

Great video guys, thanks for sharing your workflow. Hope to see you soon ;)

[@DianaSouthern]

Thanks! Hope to see you all again soon, too. :)

[@FLORAMORAITINI]

Superb video. No time wasting and absolutely clear covery most important necessary steps. I wish you could also do a video on how to plan a moon shoot using photopills. Thank you very much

[@SiLVeRSuRFiNN]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@hoaithanhnguyen7178]

very simple guide but very helpful. thanks you so much. clear skies!

[@edmizzimizzi]

Excellent tutorial. Very descriptive and succinct. Thank you from Waterdown, Ontario

[@billvinson7859]

Glad to see new videos from you. I just bought the new Canon EOS Ra Astro modified camera. I can’t wait to give it a test run.

[@LonelySpeck]

Super interested in the results from the Ra!

[@billvinson7859]

Check out Trevors channel astroBackyard. He just put a video out using this camera. I am still waiting for clear sky’s and since I live in Washington state that may take a while. I can’t hardly wait.

[@LonelySpeck]

Just got the tracking number for an EOS Ra and the new RF 50mm f/1.2...will see what we can get, hopefully in a future video.

[@davecarrera]

Thank you for this short and sweet video.

[@RylansAmazingPhotography]

Great video keep up the great work!

[@alanlewis6071]

This is a no BS video, Thank You so much.

[@sondrelauritsen5967]

FINALLY!!! :)) More!!!

[@helencogan2187]

YAAAY!!! You are back!!!! GREAT VIDEO..thank you!!

[@jailbreakoverlander]

well done, TY and SUBBED!!

[@MauroScomparin]

Great, thanks for this, really informative

[@groggu]

So glad you're back (both of you). Great presentation and I'll be sharing this with my friends that are looking to start up with Astro this year.

[@vincydelsekene9724]

Wow thank you for this information. 🙏🙏👊

[@m0nztam0nk]

Lovely short but supercompact video, KZbin needs more of this!

[@ArcMediaFilms]

Great video thanks.👍 very helpful.👍

[@hemanthkumar5438]

When my brother bought a new camera and we decided to do some astro photography, we got lucky as there were no clouds or moon, thats the first time i noticed milky way in the sky with naked eye. It was the biggest grandest sighting in my life. I felt silly for not noticing it in my 30 year old life.

[@maxglaze1196]

Perfect informative video! Thank you :)

[@epic_playz4283]

Nashville, TN here man

[@ckeelor]

Welcome back! You got me started this past summer with astrophotography in Northern Michigan!

[@Wildicon19]

This is some amazing tips on astrophotography. Thank you for your tips and tricks!

[@chathurangaabeywardana5597]

That’s a very good presentation with valuable info. Thanks!

[@soezere3177]

Amazing video, Thank you 😌

[@carlosortega8357]

What a professional presentation ! Congratulations and a big Thank You !

[@mirzaowaisknpc]

Thank you for your efforts.. really awesome

[@vladaya]

Thanks a lot for this video!

[@Andreas-eu6xe]

Just the video I was searching for. Thanks!

[@GoTravelPlanet]

Guys, this is so helpful, thank you very much, new sub here

[@GilbertThomasSanchez]

This was the best tutorial I’ve seen yet

[@haszmarcus9603]

short and to the point THANK YOU

[@nicklong3052]

Very helpful thank you

[@emmaphilo4049]

Wow that's a cool and effective tutorial. Thank you!

[@puffinfilm]

How do you do it with a 750D a cheaper camera that doesn't go to 30 seconds exposure

[@ApexPhotoandVideo]

Thanks for all the tips and links. Great video!

[@ChristianTejada]

I love the intro - please make a tutorial on this! Also, These are great tips!! I found planning to be absolutely necessary to get a good Milky Way shot. Light pollution map and PhotoPills are excellent resources for this. I have similar tips to get great shots on my channel!

[@ozguy80]

That was really helpful ... straightforward and clearly explained. Thank you!!

[@juhaszferenc2002]

Nice job. Thanks 🙂

[@roncockerham3569]

I really enjoyed watching that. Thank you for posting.

[@FiZ]

I'm so excited for more videos! I recently acquired a Move Shoot Move rotator for star tracking. Though, I'd be curious to know if you have any tips for finding dark sites that actually allow people to be there after sunset. I'm in the DC-area, and it seems like every state or national park fora hundred miles or more closes after sunset.

[@zone47]

Thanks, that was really good, I look forward to trying this later this summer!

[@mmustangg2]

Super excited to see you guys back! Been a big fan of your content. Come to Wyoming and shoot. I know some super dark places!

[@basilbcf]

Tip: get a headlamp with red light as a selection. Red light at night won’t mess up your night vision like white light.

[@edruttledge342]

Great no nonsense tutorial. Many thanx! 👍

[@Spartacus1975]

I´m so happy you made a video again! 😃👍 I enjoy the Milky Way Photography and Astrophotography the most. Wish you and your wife all the best in 2020 🎆

[@Jumong-wq3hk]

easy understand your video. like it and thank you

[@lsj1]

Thanks, Folks! Great tutorial.

[@yamunakankanage3649]

Thank you 🙏

[@sotanedo]

Short and clear - thank you!

[@puriratanakorn9639]

So clear.😊😊

[@peeejips]

Thank you very much!

[@debabratamishra6425]

Love it ! Thanks

[@rajkumartamilselvan7452]

Thumbs up for this crisp review and the video content work is really appreciable. Such spontaneity ✌️

[@AstroSoundscape]

Nicely explained

[@hasnainh5]

Very useful, straight to the point. Looking forward to exploring your channel.

[@rakeshshah4]

Finally ! And duo appears ! Welcome back !

[@borgus7401]

Brilliant - simply brilliant!