Photographing the Milky Way can be a daunting task, but with the right tips and tricks, it can be easy! In this video, come with me on location and follow my astrophotography tips and answer your astrophotography questions to help you capture stunning shots of our Milky Way. From camera settings to location selection, I cover everything you need to know to get started and create amazing photos of our galaxy!
It's Milky Way season on the East Coast of Australia, and with just a few simple tips, you can head out yourself and create incredible images of the Milky Way that will up your astrophotography game and leave your friends and family in awe.
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My Kit
Below is a list of the gear I use. If you’re keen to get any of this gear for yourself, you can by clicking on the included link. You won’t pay anything extra and you’ll be supporting my channel, and for that, I thank you!
Nikon
My Main Body - Nikon D850 - http://bit.ly/on3legsD850
My favourite wireless shutter release - SMDV RFN-4s Remote - http://bit.ly/smdvrfn4s
My wide angle for Landscapes - Nikon 14-24mm - http://bit.ly/on3legs1424
My favourite Zoom - Nikon 70-200mm - http://bit.ly/on3legs70200
What I use for some of my Panoramic Images - Nikon 45mm Tilt Shift - http://bit.ly/on3legs45
My favourite lens for travelling - Nikon 28-300mm - http://bit.ly/on3legs28300
77mm Hoya ND Filter - http://bit.ly/on3legsND400
77mm Hoya CP Filter - http://bit.ly/on3legsCPL
Hoodman Loupe: http://bit.ly/on3legsHoodman
Fujifilm
My mirrorless body is a Fuji XT1 - http://bit.ly/on3legsxt1
#astrophotography #milkywayphotography #d850
00:00 It's Milky Way Season again!
01:05 What equipment do you need to shoot the Milky Way?
04:30 When can you see the Milky Way?
07:25 How to set up your camera for Astrophotography
10:48 Setting up my Camera and Composition
15:25 How are you going with your Astrophotography this Astro Season?