Astrophotography Basics in 11 Minutes + HOW TO FOCUS!

Glenn Martin Photography September 9, 2023
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Glenn Martin Photography

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I don’t know everything about photography, but I know enough. I came into photography late in the game, but once I saw the light ;-) I dove deep and never came up for air. An accomplished landscape photographer having won Gold awards at a national level, my goal is to spread the good word about photography and make it accessible to anyone. A professional photographer since 2016 specialising in landscape, printing, weddings, and teaching small photography workshops I've enjoyed the journey immensely and sometimes it feels like it has only begun.

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If you love this video and want to show your support, consider buying me a Ko-Fi ☕ https://ko-fi.com/glennmartinphotography I've been teaching astrophotography to beginners since 2017. These are the basic astrophotography and stars settings I teach my students so they can get out there and get awesome Milky Way photos on the very first night. So join me in this brief guide as I share my knowledge on mastering the basic astrophotography settings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your astrophotography skills, I've got you covered. *1 on 1 PHOTOGRAPHY TUITION!* If you enjoy the way I explain photography and want to improve your skills _without drowning in confusing jargon_ , my personalised workshops are for you. We can work *in person* here in Canberra, Australia, or *online* via Microsoft Teams—wherever you are in the world! Click the link below to learn more and start your photography journey 📷 https://glennmartin.photography/1-on-1-photography-workshop-canberra/ *Non sponsored affiliate Links for stuff in this video – costs you no extra but supports this channel if you make a purchase. I appreciate you :)* *Move Shoot Move* NOMAD Star Tracker, use code *GLENNY* at checkout for 5% off! https://www.moveshootmove.com/products/nomad-star-tracker-for-novice-and-experienced-astrophotographers?aff=509 *Sirui Tripods* SIRUI W-2204 Waterproof Carbon Fiber Tripod https://tidd.ly/471JTuU • Hahnel Trigger https://amzn.to/3R1Flev ✨ Camera Settings: I'll walk you through the optimal camera settings for astrophotography, including ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. We'll break it down step by step to make it easy to follow. 🌠 Equipment Essentials: I'll discuss the must-have equipment, such as tripods, lenses, and remote shutter releases, to ensure your shots are sharp and breathtaking. 🔭 Focusing Technique: I'll share my main tip on how to achieve precise focus in the dark sky, whether you're shooting wide-field landscapes or deep-sky objects. I'll also share some valuable tips and tricks that I've learned over the years to overcome common challenges and ensure your astrophotography adventures are a success. 0:00 Intro to astro 0:41 Manual mode and settings 2:20 How to shoot in seconds 2:58 Other camera settings 4:50 Benefits of a remote trigger 5:26 Lets talk lens for astro 6:39 How to focus for astrophotography 8:48 Tripods for astro 10:47 Go photograph the stars!

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