How To Photograph The Milky Way

[@barryashenhurst2071]

Richard, one thing you might tell people interested in Photopills is that if they happen to have a phone that doesn't have a inbuilt magnetometer, Photopills won't work. Another thing you might explain to the many devoted to your channel, if you haven't already, is that you can still adjust the images - luminosity, contrast, colour and all that - when those images are lined up in the Layers panel waiting to be blended with the Screen or Lighten blend modes. Just a thought, mate.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for the info Barry.

[@gdan8259]

Just have recently gotten into astro photography. Had a recent one night workshop but realize I have much more to learn. Stumbled acroos your KZbin channel and found you have a teaching style that works well for me, plus we are using the same Nikon equipment. Happy to support you and the channel; hoping you can get back out there to teach soon. It's a long swim for me so I won't be able to join your workshop. Cheers.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks very much for your support. Yes it's very hard to get a handle on this form of photography with a one night event that's for sure.

[@arniet1]

It's like having your own personal 1to1 tutor on hand whenever one needs to just go back over things or learn another new aspect. Thanks as always Richard for your devotion and excellent channel. ArnieT uk

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your support Arnie, really appreciated.

[@TehStriker]

Thank you. Another awesome video. Worth every second. Greetings from Majorca.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for watching, I really do appreciate it.

[@gckelly68able]

Just a note of thanks for everything on your channel. Clear, concise and inspiring. I'm very new to taking images of the night sky and your tutorials have given me the confidence to take some base knowledge and get out to experiment. Much appreciated 👍🏼

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome. I'm pleased the videos are helpful.

[@viviandaly5110]

Love this entire video & the single image of the shed, buggy & Milky Way is fan fan fantastic wow 👏👏👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Always appreciated my friend.

[@westenbergerstephan5955]

As always - super Vblog. Very acurate and worth to watching every second!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm always very much appreciative of your comments.

[@KakdeG]

Was getting intrigued. 120,000 Light years away, The light that you are capturing now has started from the milky way several thousand years ago. What an art - nightscape photography. Your vids are too good. Enjoy each one of them and wait for more.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm very pleased you like them my friend.

[@MrHookshanks]

I do love it when other channels do videos of shooting the Milky Way, I always want to send them a link to your channel, just to help them out.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Well I might get into trouble if you did that my friend. Really appreciate you watching.

[@johnwilliams5692]

Great Job Richard. I love it when you are in my ball part of things I am ready to focus on (single shots) and practice with settings and lighting. Just wish it was warmer here. At least there is no snow on the ground. I will be ready when the weather is warm and the Milky Way is in my neighborhood. I was in Melbourne for 5 days during a break when I was fighting in Vietnam back in 1970. Love Your Country

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks again for watching John, really appreciate it.

[@BretBihler]

Marvelous information! Thanks Richard. Stay warm and healthy.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I will do my very best Bret, thanks so much for watching.

[@Hedgehogpeter1]

Great again Richard,big thanks for your enthusiasm and expert advice.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Peter and for your great comments.

[@timelapsescapes]

Txs for showing the intervalometer settings Richard. There is such a hodge podge of information on how to set it. Some say the interval should be the long +plus the space between the shots. Cheers

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

No worries at all Frank

[@johnl4469]

Thanks Richard, much appreciated mate. I love listening to and learning from clever people.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot John, I'm not that clever though.

[@thebeardedgeordiephotography]

The most underrated channel on KZbin. Your dedication to teaching Astro is outstanding. You are my go to source for all things night sky! But one thing, dunking a bicci in your tea is most certainly an English thing 😂👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, thanks a lot Gavin. I have heard that quite a bit lately about the bicci's. Not sure about being underrated on youtube. Most people just want quick tips in a short video. I just can'y bring myself to do that . .this nightscape photography topic is so involved it deserves a lot more than that I reckon.

[@loneranger4765]

I love your all star trails videos and still learning new things every time watching it. Waiting for my 20mm lens . Thanks Guru 🙏👌

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks once again for watching.

[@allanwilliams2361]

Thanks Richard, these videos certainly help fill in some time in lockdown. Hopefully I can get back to the farm one day.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks Allan, yes it's a slow journey at present.

[@PhillipMcCallum]

Great video,watched twice really enjoyed ,be safe down south mate.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks very much Phillip. I'll do my best to keep out of trouble.

[@delos2581968]

You are always full of surprises as far as your photo scenery. I always love the way you make everything look so so so easy......Thank you for the great lessons....

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for the great comments and for watching Pantelis.

[@SteveZodiac777]

Great work Richard - inspirational - I'll be out tonight! Many thanks.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks again for watching Darrel

[@andrewrogers5426]

Love the flower shots

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Andrew

[@heatherrose5724]

What a great video Richard

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really glad you like it Heather, thanks for watching.

[@tonyclark1504]

Another great presentation Richard. Really like your blossom image.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps Tony. That was just a random find. Hope you're well.

[@tonyclark1504]

@@nightscapeimages.richard All good but cold in the Nation's Capital. Just waiting for the clouds to go! Stay Safe.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@tonyclark1504 Yes I can imagine ...!!!

[@Robdickson1962]

So inspiring to see you work , amazing

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Robert

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

New favourite show! Thank you! I’ll be getting out this week! Got some gr8 ideas now, so thanks again!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for tuning in, really appreciate it.

[@kiwiuk927]

Another amazing Video Richard. These videos are so great in bringing new people into the astro photography world. Showing them they do not need to have all the latest tech camera & lens to get high quality amazing astro shots. Hope the biscuit you where dunking was a chocolate chip cookie

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. The biscuit was a choc and cherry .. very nice indeed.

[@Interbeing_CDN]

Thank you again so much Richard for your great tutorial!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you like it Todd. Thanks so much for watching.

[@PhillTicehurst]

i could watch hours of your video so inspiring ,doesnt matter if the weather is stormy at the moment here or i have to wait your information and tips will stay with me till i go out next keep up the great work all the best phill

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Always appreciate your comments Phill

[@Vinterbroeren]

Recently started photography and found your channel. Love your energy and way of explaining :) very motivating to see such enthusiasm!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I very much appreciate your support. Thank you.

[@exploringwithnightcaller]

you amaze me every time with your videos just amazing thank you so much for taking the time to make them for us all

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you like them, thanks so much for the comments.

[@BrettWoodPhoto]

Fantastic video mate. Really enjoyed it. Your videos are so informative & authentic. 👍🏼

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps Brett, I'm really pleased you liked it.

[@natureonfocus7091]

And again a very nice video. Thank you to inspire my so much time to go out and enjoy the nightscape

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you very much for watching Torsten

[@dmystify1381]

...Thankyou.....for imparting your knowledge...going to the extraordinary length to making this/these videos are no simple task.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot my friend, really appreciate you watching.

[@davelong6727]

Thanks again Richard for your video!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm glad you like it Dave, thanks heaps.

[@keithwhiting4075]

Dunking is wonderfully English too! Really enjoyed your video and your channel.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I know that's probably where it originated from ..!!! Thanks for watching Keith.

[@udayasakhyahalim4840]

many thanks for your inspiring idea. 👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@ferchechen]

You are the best!! thank you so much for this videos !!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm very pleased that you like them Fernando.

[@ferchechen]

@@nightscapeimages.richard i think you should make a video about just your workflow (lightroom, photoshop) would be interresting

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@ferchechen I do have lots of post processing videos Fernando. Check out some of the others.

[@matuute]

Thanks Richard for the video!! Fantastic captures. Greetings from patagonia chile!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate you watching Marcelo, thanks so much.

[@peterkennington1043]

Another fine video Richard, you have taught me so much of what I now use to photograph the night sky and like you I have come to enjoy being out alone under the stars. I relate to shooting as much as you can each tmie you go out. The other night I went out to shoot the Perseid Meteor shower, using Stellarium and Photopills following your guidance I could pre plan the location, direction time and altitude, perfect. I set up the camera using my new Laowa 7.5mm f/2 lens and started to shoot hoping that a couple of shots would capture some meteors, but hold on what's that creeping in from the west, oh no, cloud. So after 30 minutes the Perseus Constellation had gone. Still I was in a nice location so found other subjects plus a selfie. Now on the bits of your video that made me smile, dunking biscuits an Aussy thing, it is also a tradition here in Lancashire UK to use ginger biscuits, I'm 72 and my grandad taught me, 30 x 3 I'm no good at maths??? I'll do it later :-) Thanks once again

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Peter, yes I've had quite a few Brit's telling me they love to dunk the biscuits. Too bad about the clouds.

[@PentaxLife]

Great video Richard thanks for all your hard work!!!!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you like it Jeff. Thanks heaps.

[@MrMikethebike53]

Thanx. Up my alley . Great explanation 👌👌

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I very much appreciate you watching Michael

[@agb1965]

A very complete night. Thanks a lot for it

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you very much for watching Antonio

[@martinstokes5596]

Thanks Richard for another high quality informative inspirational video..great stuff..btw dunking kitkat fingers does it for me!..naughty but nice..

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Good on you Martin, yes you have to love the Kitkats ..!!!

[@michellediggins1175]

Another great episode Richard Just cements into you head the little things are so important . Cheers Michelle

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much Michelle. Always appreciate your comments.

[@Jimboshep]

Thank you for another great video. You’re work is very inspiring

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm very pleased you're enjoying the videos Jim, thank you.

[@lactech27]

Awesome video.. I have to keep in mind how to shot simple shots with bokeh style in simples foregrounds. Your looks mind blowing !!! Thanks again for those amazing videos.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you as always Luis, thanks heaps.

[@stevesag]

Another great video Richard, thanks for doing these.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you like it Steve, thanks for watching.

[@chriscooper3125]

A friend recently referred me to your videos and I'm now hooked! Unfortunately the British weather is not co-operating yet, so frustrating. Oh, and dunking biscuits in your tea is most definitely an English thing!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Hey Chris, thanks so much for checking out my work. I'm always happy to help if I can. I hope you get some clear weather soon . .and keep those bickie's dunking ..!!!

[@alanlong1971]

Great vlog Rich, great info. England, going hunting in the Peak District.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Fantastic Alan, hope it goes well.

[@redyul]

Hi! Thanks for all your videos! I have been following for a while this summer I tried my first attempt ! I am very pleased and it is all thank to your great teaching and passion . Thanks again I hope to come one day to Australia and try shooting under those marvellous southern skies I cannot paste the pic but is a testament To your great tutoring

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you very much for watching Red. I really appreciate the comments.

[@puck528co]

Great as always! Lots of clouds tonight, so i stay home and watch your stars...

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks very much Matthias. Very much appreciated.

[@Rob-yx2le]

Another great video Richard and nice to see something different with the flowers etc... BTW dunking biscuits has always been done in the UK I love it as well.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks very much Rob .. yes the dunking must have been transferred from the old country.

[@paultrunfull3324]

Nice one Richard, great vid.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Paul

[@colinhuon5908]

Yet another brilliantly executed video. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Unfortunately your talent and experience is not able to be absorbed so easily. Thank you Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Colin. It is a long journey and it's sometimes a slow ride .. but worth every minute.

[@justkerry173]

Just love the blossom image

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes so do I Kerry. Thanks a lot for watching.

[@fredjones4777]

Thanks for another great informative video

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you liked it Fred, thanks so much for watching.

[@jvargas454]

Richard, great presentation. I appreciate you having taken the time to explain this to us. I am looking forward to trying this after our California skies have cleared from all the fires.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I know what you mean about the smoke from bush fires. We had the same problem last summer.

[@matglenday5428]

This is brilliant stuff, loving your channel and the contents you cover. Have been binge watching and will always come back to it if ever I forget something. Thanks again for everything you do Richard

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you once again Mat. You really are binge watching.

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Great as usual!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching my friend.

[@robinc-k7162]

WOW! Another incredible video. Thank you so, so much for all of your hard work and expertise! I am picking up my new full frame camera tomorrow and thinking about which prime to start my collection with! Then, of course, try to find some dark skies near Toronto, Canada! Fantastic info ... I took notes whilst watching, lol!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching again Robin . .I certainly appreciate your support.

[@angelmendez4474]

I have been watching your channel for a couple of months now and am always impressed with your work. I live in the northeast United States in a bortle 5 area and fairly new to photography so, I haven't gotten a chance to try any nightscapes yet. I guess my first step is finding some dark sites to see what I can see in the night sky. Love your work. Thank you for sharing!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you very much for watching the channel Angel, I'm always here to help if I can. Take care.

[@asteroid42531mckenna]

Brilliant work as always Richard, really enjoyed this, keep these wonderful adventures coming.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you liked it Martin, thanks heaps for watching.

[@ringeradi]

I'm wanting to do night scapes and it was VERY helpful that you showed how you light up the foreground. I've been frustrated with nightscapes because I can't get a clear shot, i's always overexposed, so I might have too much ambient light around me. I look forward to watching your other videos, thanks for making them!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm pleased you like the videos, thanks so much for watching.

[@simonharding5696]

Wow.....that video covered everything you need to know for the simple, single shot nightscape image. Excellently presented and explained as always. The light painted, blended image of the gig and shed is absolutely beautiful. Fantastic content, as ever, and great tutorials. Inspiration for us all. Thanks again.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you as always Simon, really appreciate that.

[@chetandoshi7053]

Outstanding, your passion is infectious and very inspiring

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm so pleased you liked it Chetan, thanks as always.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Brilliant Richard, well done mate. You explained everything so simply and made it really ease to follow the steps you take. Loved the images right throughout the video too. Thanks very much for sharing, top work 👍🙏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for watching Adrian, it's always very much appreciated mate.

[@tonystephenson8105]

Great presentation Richard especially the intricate details you have added like showing the back of your camera before/after shots also by simply showing a timer countdown during light painting. Your final images are as ever amazing

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate that Tony, thanks so much for watching.

[@duncanmeechan5694]

Wow! Amazing images once again Richard. I love your passion for the photography and shots your doing, it certainly reaches out and touches the viewers. I enjoy watching videos where I can actually learn from them and this one is definitely up there doing just that, you are one quite amazing teacher, thank you 😁👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Hey Duncan, thanks so much for watching. I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement.

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

Youve surpassed yourself on this one Richard, so clear and straight forward! Ive shared it with two friends. You seem much more cheery this week, the magic of the stars eh!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Suzanne. I spent a lot of time out filming this episode ..I was very tired at the end but happy.

[@johnnaughton9729]

This is top level tutorial work!!! The level of detail and background along with your clear enthusiasm for this work is amazing. As a new comer to Astro photography I cant thank you enough for the work and quality you put into these videos. This will be my first season shooting the Milky Way here in the western US and I am certain what I've learned in your videos will help immensely with shooting as well as editing. THANK YOU Richard!!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your very kind words of encouragement John. It means a lot.

[@bio7021]

Great video!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you like it Kim, thank you.

[@SS-yt2sq]

G'day Richard! Have discovered your channel after picking up a D780 with its much greater DR and built in long exposures and decidied to give night sky photography a go. Very much appreciate your conversational / friendly style and I watch in admiration of the night skies beauty of Australia. Living in light flooded USA, I have started to collect info on darker areas to go do some practice. Will probably order a didymium filter from MSM.... Happy trails!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for tuning in. Always happy to help where I can.

[@davidatkinson4638]

Thank you Richard another fantastic video from you, these are great to inspire us to get out there and give it a go. My last/first attempt at star trails was a fail as i made a rookie mistake when setting the intervalometer, i entered all the correct settings as per your video but made the mistake of locking the bottom button instead of pressing the smaller start/stop button. Oh well there is always next time and another lesson remembered in the learning curve of night photography

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Hey David, don't worry topo much .. we've all done that my friend. Appreciate your generous support mate.

[@ivan7453]

Hi Richard, Again some awesome shots. It really is satisfying to be able to achieve the best image "in camera" as you can. It seems to be a bad habit in which most of us have had a tendency to form by relying too much on post production. Thank you for another great video. I'm looking forward to your next.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

As always I very much appreciate your comments Ivan, thanks again for watching.

[@sharynwest2944]

Love the tree pic. I am in California, and the sky is not even visible. Smokey!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Sharyn. Yes the milky way core is visible for most of the night here.

[@bobtebbs7766]

just watched you tutorial and AGAIN you have blown me away.. stunning images and great narrative... oh and dunking biscuits business is a very British affair lmao

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, yes the dunking is a world wide phenomenon. Really appreciate you watching Bob.

[@Madieisacutie.]

That old gig is fantastic, to have a location set up like the farm with multiple subjects l have no doubt that l would spend hours out there too 😀 Thanks for your invaluable tips particularly about focusing then framing after you changed orientation. I ordered my 1.8s yesterday (sadly with a two week delay) but l have waited this long so l cannot wait for the weather to clear up and test it out. Have a great weekend Richard 😀

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much Leigh. Yes the farm is awesome. You'll really love that lens.

[@atifunar]

Absolutely amazing work. Every minute of that episode was gold Richard. You've simplified the process even more. I am just itching to get an opportunity to even try may be 5% (or less) of what you do. Thank you again for creating this content. Informative and entertaining. Love it.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm so pleased you got something out of it Atif, really appreciate the comments.

[@juliehawken3128]

Richard, great shots as always. But I absolutely adore the pictures of the blossoms! But I'm one of those people who are always taking pictures of flowers. Great inspiration for future subjects. Just waiting to get out of stage 4 lock down!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Hey Jules, very kind of you as always to leave such encouraging comments. I hope it's not too much longer for you in lockdown. Take care.

[@kellaeilns7530]

Большое спасибо Ричард ! ТЫ КРУТОЙ РИЧАРД !)

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate your encouragement Kella, thank you.

[@carlreid4161]

What a video Richard! I ran every step of that 42kms with you buddy 😂 The shot of the buggy for a single exposure is outstanding mate I just love the setting Milky Way core! 👍😉👏🙏. I managed to get out for the new moon we’ll one day later Thursday and had a great time ci will post on Instagram FB this weekend when I can, it was cold and kept getting fogged up lens need a warmer, and battery pack if you could recommend both that would be great 👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for watching all the way through Carl. This lens warmer is really good. www.amazon.com.au/PROTAGE-Condensation-Prevention-Evening-Remover/dp/B073X18JND/ref=asc_df_B073X18JND/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341792355995&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11429008963789108899&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071496&hvtargid=pla-587434840797&psc=1

[@carlreid4161]

Nightscape Images cheers Richard 👍 I just posted my shot on IG let me know what you think maestro 😉

[@jmfoty4280]

Richard, Your explanations of settings and methods are very easy to follow and your enthusiasm is contagious. THANK YOU!!! Do you ever offer a free print to the land owners in exchange for photographing their property?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks very much for your comments John. Yes I do offer free prints to farmers all the time. They love seeing their old machines looking fabulous.

[@FrankMayNZ]

Hi Richard, Nice video tonight, Have not heard you mention the type and speed of the memory cards you are using especially for star trails and timelapse, Need a few more clear skies here so please send over a few of yours. Cheers.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Hi Frank, on the Nikon D750 I'm using San Disk Extreme Pro 32gb 95mb/sec SD cards. Never had issues writing quickly to the cards. On the Z6 I'm using a Sony XQD 120 GB 440mb/sec card. Thanks for watching.

[@tomsmith2873]

Fantastic video as usual Richard. You are my inspiration and I have learned so much from you. I always struggle as to how to expose the Milky Way. I can’t use the same settings as you because I have a different camera that has different sensitivity. When you expose for the Milky Way should the exposure histogram be pushed more to the center or keep it to the left. I know it can be adjusted in post put I alway wonder how to shoot it in the field for best results. Perhaps one time you could show us the histogram so we can have a better idea as to how we expose on different cameras. Keep up the fantastic work. I watch all your videos.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Tom. To be honest I don't rely on the histogram, especially when there is a lot of foreground in my image. The foreground is very dark on a lot of shots and the sky can be quite bright in comparison. I prefer to go by the image itself.

[@tomsmith2873]

Nightscape Images Thank you for your time Richard.

[@PabloGonzalez-uc7uz]

Fantastic work! Richard, how you know how many backgrounds and foregrounds you need for your image?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Pablo. There is no set number of images. Generally the least amount necessary to obtain the image is best. You can do as little as 2 shots to create an image and from there the sky is the limit. I think it's best to experiment and see what works for your particular location and subject matter. The thing to keep in mind when shooting light painted foregrounds is to always keep checking that you have lit all the areas you need. It's very easy to miss a section. Hope that helps.

[@kalhana_photography]

Thank you very much for doing such great videos! I got a Z8 and Z 20mm f1.8 S recently and looking forward to some nightscape photography. Out of interest, are these locations you go to open to anyone or did you have to ask landowner's permission? You are lucky that you have such dark skies!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching my friend. Some of these locations are on private property and I ask land owners permission to enter. You'll love the Z8 and 20mm Z lens.

[@anthonyroffe5628]

That was probably the most enthusiastic and informative tutorial I have ever seen about nightsky photography, well done.I think I may bottled it a bit and focused on the subject in the barn for example rather than the stars.Of course I would be wrong to do that as your video shows.I also own the 20mm g lens,would you recommend using it wide open?Keep up the fantastic work and thankyou.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Anthony. I have used the 20mm f1.8G lens wide open but it's a bit better stopped down a fraction.

[@guykerr8111]

Nice once again! I can relate to the uneven ground issue as I did a fall awhile ago and snapped one leg on my tripod and snapped the lense off the camera. I was okay but definitely not happy. Should have turned the head lamp on but didn't until after. Silly me!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Oh no Guy, that sounds disastrous ..!!! I hope you were able to recover some of the loss.

[@miloradkaravidin8818]

Love every minute of it. I have few questions regarding mirrorless cam, Z6 in particular . Due to your experience I hope you can anwer them. Is the dynamic range same when shooting with e shutter and mechanical shutter. Whuch shutter do you prefer to use for long exposures. Since e-shutter can cause banding in pictures, does that happen with long exposurrs as well especially nightscape with a lot of light pollution. Last one 😅. When checking shutter count, does the number represent only mechanical shutter or mechanical and e-shutter. Thanks again Mr. Richard. Keep safe!!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always Milorad. I never use E-shutter. I am never worried about wear and tear on shutter mechanisms. As far as I know the shutter count is only on mechanical shutter actuations.

[@miloradkaravidin8818]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Thanks Mr Richard!!!

[@vimal.moments]

This is awesome. What I loved is how you progressed from simple milyway shots to the light painted marvels. This inspires me most. But you know Nikon has very costly lenses. I am looking for a better but relatively cheap lens for milky way, I currently shoot with Nikon Z6 II + kit lens. Any good prime which is sharp mostly across the frame or a zoom lens that will be my day time wide angle landscape lens also. Thanks.

[@vimal.moments]

Also you can make a new video about latest lenses for milyway for every budget. and if any sony or canon lens that can be used with a adpater and still fits into budget. Thanks.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching. I've done some testing with the Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z mount . .they are not too bad. They make a manual focus 20mm and an auto focus 24mm and 35mm. Also you could look at the Laowa 15mm f2. I have this lens also . .manual focus but pretty good wide angle. You could also look at the Megadap Sony E mount to Nikon Z mount adaptor. It has really good reviews and there are heaps of good quality Tamron and Sigma lenses in the Sony E mount. megadap.net/product/megadap-sony-e-to-nikon-z-autofocus-adapter-etz21/

[@HillCountryDemo]

Richard, Thanks for sharing and posting such an incredible video. I am new at night sky photography but have a concern about condensation on camera equipment. I have purchased and will be using a lens warmer on my lens but was wanting to know how you handle or prevent the build up of moisture on the camera body when photographing at night? Thanks!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Richard. As you suggest I often have a build up of moisture on the camera body . .and everything else that's exposed to the open air. I don't worry too much about the camera as it's weather sealed, so I just wipe it over with a cloth when I can. For other gear I sometimes cover them with a cloth or shower cap to protect them. Most camera equipment can withstand an amount of moisture.

[@three-phase562]

An awful lot of work you got through in one night, considering all the filming you had to do on top of taking the images and managed time for a cuppa char as well. Great effort!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, yes it was a very long night .. but the cuppa is always a highlight for me.

[@GARY1951A]

Another fantastic episode, Richard!! Thank You so much for creating these!!!! One question I have though, I have tried star trails and My stars all seem to the white - I don't seem to get the colors in the trails as you images have - any suggestion as to how I need to correct this? I typically use a Rokinon 14 MM at F2.8 at ISO 3200 with various different shutter speeds. I have tried a number of images up to about 800?? ( I do have a lot of light pollution here just north of Dallas Texas USA ) -- Thanks!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks very much for watching Gary. The high iso will kill the colours. You'll notice that I'm using longer shutter speeds and lower iso's for my star trail shots. The light pollution won't help but you should still get good results with a lower iso.

[@GARY1951A]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Thanks, I will try that!! I appreciate your help!

[@snookerant]

Hi Richard Great video as always, I'm using a nikon D750 & tamron 15-30mm f2.8 first generation lense. Looking to purchase a lense warmer & looking at the coowoo range & noticed your using one in the video, could you tell what the length of it is please. Hope you & your family are safe & well?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching. I reckon it will fit your Tamron .. it fits over my Nikon 14-24 f2.8 which is massive.

[@alantsao1773]

Excellent video I evern seen, May I ask what software to be used for the 12 shots of sky and gorund or it was one shot for milyway and ground. The milyway is diffenent set of focus versas of gound, correct? Thank you in advance.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching. I'll often use stacking software called Sequator for the skyshots. This gives a better quality image with a better signal to noise ratio. The 12 light painted foreground shots have a closed down aperture to make that foreground much cleaner with a greater dynamic range. I have many videos showing this editing technique. Unless the foreground is very close I don't change the focus . .when changing the aperture it increases the depth of focus. See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpnOg4doncSrfc0

[@simonstevens1631]

As always richard great video. Lots of tips and ideas. Im doing ok at the milkyway pics. But I shoot an aps format. At 6400 iso its so grainy. So I come down from there but then the light gathered is reduced. I also learned to turn off denoise in camera. The time taken to execute that was horrible. I can do it in lightroom anyway. So still working things out but im having fun and thats what matters. Thanks to you im getting better.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you're getting good results Simon. Thanks for watching.

[@kyliejoyce2992]

Amazing video with so many tips and inspiration. I am heading out to a dam tonight to try out my new Canon EOS R and Sigma 14-24 lens so seeing your video will help me with light painting. Do you always use ISO 6400? I’ve read about trying to use as low ISO as possible.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Kylie. I don't always use the same iso but it depends on ambient lighting and the camera sensor you use. The Nikon and Sony cameras are iso invariant so it's less of an issue. The Canon sensors are not iso invariant so you should push it higher in camera if necessary. To be honest all the new cameras are very good at high iso. In a nutshell, you have to push the iso high to capture the milky way.

[@bradtuckerman388]

Awesome video mate love your work. I have a question how do you measure how dark the area is that your in?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks Brad. Well offically the Clear Outside app shows the Bortle level of your area. EG: Where I live in Maiden Gully is listed as Bortle 4 but where I shot this video is Bortle 2. It's all about the level of light pollution really.

[@davidletz9123]

Richard, thanks for the great video! Do you normally get property owners permission to get access to your photo destinations?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot David. Yes I do always attempt to make contact with property owners. They are always very supportive.

[@hardwickpete]

Hi Richard, great video again. Love these videos. Cant wait to repair my camera to get out and give it a go. One question, might sound daft but does the camera pic up more stars than what you can see with the naked eye? It's just that I've seen some photos locally where theres a good amount of stars, but I never seem to see that many when I look at the night sky.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Pete. Yes the camera will see a lot more stars than the naked eye due to the long exposure.

[@hardwickpete]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Thanks Richard. Keep the videos coming.