Nobody Talks About These Astrophotography Settings — But They Matter

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If this video was super useful and want to show your support, check out Ko-Fi ☕ https://ko-fi.com/glennmartinphotography You know the basics of astrophotography: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. But what about all those other settings on the back of your camera? In this video, I'll dive deep into often overlooked settings that can make or break your astro photos. I'll walk you through each setting, icon by icon, showing you exactly what matters and what you can safely ignore. Whether you're using a DSLR or mirrorless camera, I'll help you unlock your camera's full potential for capturing stunning starry nights. And here's the best part: I'll show you how to *save all these perfect astro settings* into your camera's *custom shooting function*. Imagine going from setup to shooting in seconds by simply turning your dial to custom shooting! Get ready to master ALL your camera's astrophotography settings! *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 *Stuff on the table* * Canon R5 https://amzn.to/4bwsBqa * Samyang 14mm f/2.8 https://amzn.to/40WdORM * Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 https://amzn.to/4hKR3G2 * Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 original https://amzn.to/4hITlWq - discontinued * Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 G2 https://amzn.to/3Cx2S3O - discontinued * Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 Mk II https://amzn.to/4hc96VP * Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 Mk III https://amzn.to/4aLeoVG *Equipment used to shoot this video* • Canon EOS R8 (The EOS R is discontinued) https://amzn.to/3Zpez5D • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 https://amzn.to/3TBccc3 • Godox CS-85D Lantern Softbox https://amzn.to/3BdB83i • GODOX Skirt Set for CS-85D https://amzn.to/47znnYs • Godox SL300III https://amzn.to/3XqmbCe *Copyrights* Mike Franklin / Intermission / courtesy of Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Polar Bear Cub – CC BY 2.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/53370644@N06/4975959919 *Chapters* 0:00 Intro 1:02 Set to manual 1:24 Shutter speed, aperture and ISO 3:47 Exposure metre bar, flash compensation, camera custom settings 4:58 Camera profile, white balance, WB modification, lighting optimiser, wireless/GPS 9:47 Auto focus modes, auto focus operation, exposure mode, drive mode, RAW vs JPEG 14:17 IBIS, noise reduction for ISO and long exposure 16:26 How to set a Custom Shooting Mode