Book a plan ticket to a dark spot. It doesnt happy. That's why it's called light pollution unfortunately. Maybe try a light pollution filter. But it depends how bad your area is.
Hi! Thank you for this video but I'm still confused. I'm so new to this I don't fully understand. Do we really need to buy an additional lens kit to get good results? I plan to photograph the night sky with xt3 as well as the northern lights along with us in the subject . Would that work? Also your links are down like the fuji best night lens link.
Just an FYI, The focus ring on that lens isn't mechanical. If you get your infinity focus during daytime, switch to manual focus, turn the camera off and remove the lens. you can then twist the focus ring all you want it won't effect the focus. When you get to your site, Attach lens, power on and you are ready to shoot. Your tape may only confuse you if you depend on it and the ring gets moved while in your bag. you would need to realign before powering the camera back on, or you will move your focus. The tape trick works wonderfully on lenses with mechanical focus rings (meaning they change the lens focus with or without power).
I have that exact set up (XT-3 & 18-55). I have always been hesitant to try astro photography but this video has given me a little courage to give er a go. Thanks, great video!
Anything's is possible. Follow the settings I used on this video. Largest aperture F3.5, Shutter Speed of 20 seconds and ISO 6400. Then go out with a 40-60% moon and it will help you light up the foreground a little. Happy shooting!
Wow I used to swim in this lake every summer while I was growing up in Mojstrana, Slovenia! Just learning about photography in San Francisco and this brings back so many memories. Wonderful video!
Ohhh wow I have one of my favourite photos every of Mojstrana from Dovje side. It's on my website I have a tonne of photos from Slovenia and also many vlogs you can learn from :D
Think I might just give this a go with the 18-55 now. Didn’t think it was worth the effort but you’ve just proved me wrong! Nice one cheers bud! Great videos. Been watching them all consecutively all morning. Keep em coming. Cheers
Great video Matt, looking forward to your night sky series!!! I did not photograph the milky way before, but I will give it a go in the desert of Jordan at the end of this year. Think I will have no problem at all, after watching your 12 video's !!!!
Hey, great video thank you so much, can you help me with settings for my camera: Canon EOS 1100d DSLR with the 18-55mm kit lens? I will probably be shooting in my backyard.
Thanks for the video Matt. I'll be heading out to make an attempt for the first time with a friend this month. I always had this question btw, can you see milky way with your naked eyes?
I have a Pentax K-1 Mark ll that has astrotracer with a Rokinon 14mm f2.8. What ISO and kelvin setting would you recommend? Astrotracer will allow me to go as much as a 5 minute exposure.
Hello. I've recently purchased a xt10 and a 18-55 2.8-4. What are the best and easiest ways to get great shots for all settings in day and night ect. Hoping to start getting some good shots I can blow up and print.
Thank you ever so much for doing this video. I learned so much. The irony is that when I saw your Milyway shot at the end, it happened to be the same shot I saw yesterday on an FB Fuji Astronomy page post. Excellent, thanks, its inspring. I know how much work goes into making these videos.
Awesome video mate! I recently got a Nikon D3500 with the basic 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 kit lens. I've been wanting to do some astrophotography with a few mates in the foreground as subjects, and the Milky Way as the main part in the sky. What ISO and exposure time would you recommend? Should I go with the rule of 400 or 500? Thanks in advance :)
Thanks nate I am glad that youve enjoyed it and hopefully learnt something! I would using a second shutter speed at f3.5 at 18mm. Then, depending how much light was around from the moon an iso value of 6400. The longest shutter speed you can do is 18seconds before the stars move, thats why I suggest 15seconds then if its to bright reduce the ISO value :) Hope this helps, email me if you ever need further advice :)
Excellent Video. I have a Fuji Tx1. I noticed you didn't use remote shutter release. Do these cameras have automatic shutter time set on them. Can you advise me please of the settings for kit lens. Its 18-55mm. Thanks
I'll be following your videos . Ive been interested in astronomy for a few years and have just got my first dslr so tips for night sky photography are right up my street . Thank you and keep up the good work.
Amazing, I hope my latest videos have helped you. I have a course which is on a flash sale for 24 hours at 50% off if youre interested. www.matthewstorer.com/product/beginners-night-photography-course/
Yeah was thinking the same good night for astro! Yeah around the 15 seconds to 18seconds is what I recommend for that set up. I prefer the 15seconds to reduce the movement just a tad :D
I have 2 different Nikon cameras D60 and a much newer D5600 the kit lenses are both 18mm - 55mm .. Which do you think will give me the better star pictures ?
Hello, Mat. Have you tried the Sony a6400 and Fujifilm X-T30? I am wondering, between those two, which one is best for astrophotography and low light photography?
Great learning. I have the same camera and lens. Shall try. One doubt. How does one protect lens from dew blurring the image in long exposure photos in cold night weather?
You say its a cheep lens but its a Fuji kit lens so really is very good compared to most of the manufacturers and its not really that cheap if you buy it separately :)
Thanx man great video and effort , I'm a fuji shooter as well and I have been practicing my star photography with some old vintage glass and a focul reducer as well as a rokinon 8mm it's been fun , have a great trip and look forward to following along , Peace
Hi Matthew. I have a question hopefully you can answer it. I have a very old camera a Cannon PowerShot SX 210 IS 14x optical zoom, will I be able to use this camera to take pictures of stars? I don’t know anything about cameras but watching your videos have helped. I’ve had this camera for about 10 yrs. Thank you for the info.
Hello Laura, I must admit it will be very hard and also it will introduce a lot of noise/grain into the image! However, what I would recommend is going out on a 30-50% moon this will help bring some light into the image and help you light up the foreground. Only way I am sorry Night Photography depends a lot on the type of gear you have. Goodluck
I enjoy your videos very much and find them very informative. I have a Fujifilm X-E1 mirrorless camera and a refractor telescope. We purchased an Astromania adaptor mount, and I want to start taking photos of the sun as well as other photos of the galaxy. Do you have any tips and tricks to be successful with this?
They are generally always my go to settings, maybe crank up the ISO even more. The moon is harder you would have to exposure blend and join them together as the moon is so bright
I have a pretty old budget camera (Sony NEX-5R, 18-55mm kit lens) In day light it cant handle ISO 3200, it gets too grainy. I dont know of this applies to night photography aswell. Am I able to do this kind of photography with a camera that cant handle a ISO number that high?
Hey, ahh not 100% sure as I have never used it. but I would head out and try it out! Go out with say a 40-60% moon and this will help you light the foreground up naturally and not increase so much noise :D
Waiting for my xt4 to arrive today. Photopills app closest option appears to be xt3. As there is no option for xt4 should I click xt3. ? At the moment I can only use xf 18-135mm F3.5-5.6. I guess I will go for 18mm @ F3.5. I haven't done astrophotography before so it will be interesting to see how I get here in London 🙂
Hey Matt, did you stack these images together afterwards? I'm intrigued how you got your final result with you in the image? I'm presuming you didn't increase your depth of field? Was the subject (You) slightly out of focus?
Nope, I didnt stack anything. True the human (me) is not perfectly sharp and in a more 'professional' way I would be stacking them. I will get in more detail about this on future vlogs. this was just more basic :D
@@matthewstorerphotography Thanks for the reply! It's not often a popular UA-camr actually responds lol.... So in your final image, have you left a light on to paint yourself into the image or something or does the camera just pick up with the headlamp on alone? I'm sorry if I sound like a complete novice but I'm afraid I am! I've seen images of night photography with foreground illuminations and reflections on lakes etc but whenever I've done anything in the dark I've had to light paint it into the image so it's baffling me how people get a foreground and other subjects other than the milkyway etc!
Hi there - just came across this video and it was great . I really enjoy doing exactly this; but I am in a budget. My current dilemma is upgrading my camera - I’m currently debating between a canon rebel and the 5d mark ii. Any advice please ? Thanks in advance
Hello Matthew, great video. Absolutely love the detail description. I am currently on a canon eos rebel sl3 kit lens which is 18-55 f/4-5.6. What should be my settings to click such brilliant images like yours. Thank you for your help mate. Cheers!
Interesting video mate. I hope to see you in scotland we must must must make it happen. As for astro I have done this so can combine a day and night video together.
Thanks so much mate, we will try I am unsure where I will be at certain times in Scotland, thinking it might be easier to catch up and come to Snowdonia or something closer to you? We could make this happen so time also!?
Thank you so much for that video! Noticed it accidentally in the feed and now subscribed and watching other videos :) I am really new to cameras and stuff, I am basically at the start of my journey, and seeing that you can get that even with a kit is so encouraging! I have Canon 80D with 18-55mm kit lens, so I definitely want to give it a try now! Just need to understand where and when I need to be to see something like that :) still struggling with understanding that :) Thank you so much, fantastic video!
Thats awesome really glad you found the channel and hope it can help!! I have a series coming up explaining all this so hopefully it will help you out tremendously. If you need help with certaim things please dont be afraid to ask :)
Hi, Matt, I have a Nikon D5600 with the standard kit lens, and I have a Tamron 10-24mm 1:3.5-4.5 The kit lens is 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 .I have started to shoot the milky way since this springtime. I get some noise in the images sometimes. I do not do hardly any editing, not familiar enough to do that except an occasional edit with Nikon NXD free editing that I use. My question though is what and HOW do I figure out for my camera the 500 rule?? A neighbor friend also mentioned a 400 rule to use also?? My Nikon camera is cropped?? Do we have to use 1.5 in the math?? At some point would like to purchase a full frame camera, with a 2.8 lens and wide angle like 10mm. Would like to know the math on how to get the 500 rule. Thank You So Much. Cheers. PS> We live in Northeastern Minnesota, next to Lake Superior. I did have taken several hundred images so far. Very exciting.
Super nice mate! Yeah the 500 rule would become 10mm x 1.5 cop = 15mm then you can use the 500/15mm and it will get you 33.33 seconds for the shutter speed. But using a new rule it gets you closer back to 22 seconds. So I would shoot around the 20-30 second (unless you have a remote to use 33 seconds) and this should be ok!
Hello sir, I have a Sony a7ii with the kit lens which is 28-70mm f3.5-5.6. I am new to photography but will be traveling to the mountains in 2 weeks and I'd love to do some of this. Any help would be great. I have a decent tripod, and I have intermediate understanding of shutter speed and ISO (even more so after watching your video). Thank you.
Just do your pre-planning for you are not stumbled when you are there. Make sure your confident with everything before you arrive and then just trust the process :D
do ur images come out super bright and then u edit them with software? i ask because I am new to this and I am using a Lumix G7 25mm prime lens, F1.7, 6-8second, at high iso like 2000 my images come out super super bright
Will you be heading out to learn how to capture the Milky Way? If you need help please don't hesitate to contact me! :D
How to capture milky-way in a little light pollution? What's the proper setting?
Book a plan ticket to a dark spot. It doesnt happy. That's why it's called light pollution unfortunately. Maybe try a light pollution filter. But it depends how bad your area is.
I have the canon 250d with Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 lens. Can you help with my settings please ?
Hi! Thank you for this video but I'm still confused.
I'm so new to this I don't fully understand.
Do we really need to buy an additional lens kit to get good results?
I plan to photograph the night sky with xt3 as well as the northern lights along with us in the subject .
Would that work?
Also your links are down like the fuji best night lens link.
I just picked up my first real camera (fuji xt30 with the 18-55) can't wait to go out and shoot the milky way after watching your video.
Thank you! :D Goodluck with it and have fun :D
That cat's purr though. Great video!
Thank you! :D
Great tips , kudos for doing this in below zero temp..
Excellent tip for the focusing. Thanks !
Just an FYI, The focus ring on that lens isn't mechanical. If you get your infinity focus during daytime, switch to manual focus, turn the camera off and remove the lens. you can then twist the focus ring all you want it won't effect the focus. When you get to your site, Attach lens, power on and you are ready to shoot.
Your tape may only confuse you if you depend on it and the ring gets moved while in your bag. you would need to realign before powering the camera back on, or you will move your focus.
The tape trick works wonderfully on lenses with mechanical focus rings (meaning they change the lens focus with or without power).
Dearly noted thank you so much :D Dont use this lens much for night photography usually only manual focus lenses
I came here to learn about shooting the milky way with a basic lens and left totally invested in that cat and where it is now.
Aww the cute kitty
Thanks for the video
Hahaha no problem ;)
Well done, can’t wait to try it
No problem, if you do need more info I do have a photography membership that will help: www.matthewstorerphotography.com/online-photography-membership
Heading to Scotland in a couple of weeks and want to try and get the Milky Way, so am going to watch all your videos and hope ha ha cheers
absolutely awesome tutorial mate!
thi channel is gold!
Happy to help!
I have that exact set up (XT-3 & 18-55). I have always been hesitant to try astro photography but this video has given me a little courage to give er a go. Thanks, great video!
Glad I could help! Maybe my course could help you out even further www.matthewstorer.com/product/beginners-night-photography-course/
Hello Matt, Is it possible with Xt200 and 15-45 mm kit lens? if yes what would be the settings Please help. Thank You
Anything's is possible. Follow the settings I used on this video. Largest aperture F3.5, Shutter Speed of 20 seconds and ISO 6400. Then go out with a 40-60% moon and it will help you light up the foreground a little. Happy shooting!
Yes please. 12 part Night photography
“Make sure it’s in the bloody frame” 😂 As a Brit I Loved that. Feel the Commonwealth love :) And this is an absolutely superb video. Thank you!
I wish you had brought the cat home🙈🙈🙈🙈
hahahahha
Poor thing 😿😿😿
Wow I used to swim in this lake every summer while I was growing up in Mojstrana, Slovenia! Just learning about photography in San Francisco and this brings back so many memories. Wonderful video!
Ohhh wow I have one of my favourite photos every of Mojstrana from Dovje side. It's on my website I have a tonne of photos from Slovenia and also many vlogs you can learn from :D
That music is everywhere!!!
ok sorry
@@matthewstorerphotography nah I love it. Wish it was mine
Wait. Does the tape work with a focus by wire lens? I assumed that would not work, as it can be bumped or moved while the camera is off.
Hey mate, nah it doesnt but I didnt want to make it focused just on that lens - it was more generic for everybody :D
@@matthewstorerphotography ok cool. wasn't sure, it's a good tip.
Think I might just give this a go with the 18-55 now. Didn’t think it was worth the effort but you’ve just proved me wrong! Nice one cheers bud! Great videos. Been watching them all consecutively all morning. Keep em coming. Cheers
Thanks so much mate really appreciate the support!
Definitely want the night sky series Matt!
Awesome Jade, will be available April time if everything goes well :D
Love this advice,I'm a novice,just upgrading my camera,even though it's to a canon 500d,can't wait to get out there
Awesome buddy. Would love to see the results. and milky way season is so close :)
I appreciate this video Matthew. You've got a new subscriber
Thanks for the sub! I have plenty more night sky vlogs coming soon when the milky way pops out :D
Thank you Matt, very helpful tips. 🙌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Hi mate. My set up is Canon 1200d. Standard kit Lens 18-55mm. F3.5 What settings would you recommend please ? Amazing photos aswell 👏
Thanks so much Callum. I would suggest the same as used in the video. They are go to settings for all cameras
This cat is awesome soooooo friendly
It really is, just wants to be loved and feel warm!
Great video Matt, looking forward to your night sky series!!!
I did not photograph the milky way before, but I will give it a go in the desert of Jordan at the end of this year. Think I will have no problem at all, after watching your 12 video's !!!!
Awesome. The pressure is on now to hopefully have you as an expert before you go :)
@@matthewstorerphotography that would be great👍
Hey buddy thanks for the info . I have a canon t100 Rebel, with 24mm lens , 50mm lens , 300mm lens. What do you recommend and settings thanks buddy
Hey mate, no problem. I would start with the same settings I used in the video but make sure to use the MAX Aperture depending on your lens.
@@matthewstorerphotography which lens would be best
Hey, great video thank you so much, can you help me with settings for my camera: Canon EOS 1100d DSLR with the 18-55mm kit lens? I will probably be shooting in my backyard.
Well presented to a newbie, also you actually read and answer your viewers 😧. That’s amazing, I subscribed based on those things... 👍
Hey Gary, I read every comment and reply to them all. So if you need any help with anything let me know :D
Thanks for the video Matt. I'll be heading out to make an attempt for the first time with a friend this month. I always had this question btw, can you see milky way with your naked eyes?
thanks. can you video shoot stars with xt3?
Great demonstration !!
Thank you
Really insightful. Thank you
You're very welcome
Great Video and amazing shot 👍 😊
Thank you
love the kitty
Hahah she was friendly!
this is a great, no bullshit video. thanks!
Thank you :D
It doesn’t count if you use the best kit lens ever made! 😀
The 18-55mm is actually one of the best options on Fuji for astrophotography
I have a Pentax K-1 Mark ll that has astrotracer with a Rokinon 14mm f2.8. What ISO and kelvin setting would you recommend? Astrotracer will allow me to go as much as a 5 minute exposure.
Thats really cool!
Hello. I've recently purchased a xt10 and a 18-55 2.8-4. What are the best and easiest ways to get great shots for all settings in day and night ect. Hoping to start getting some good shots I can blow up and print.
Great video Mattew! I going to try my hand at this!
Awesome. Super keen to see what you get :)
May i know the settings you usually used for night sky shooting with fuji x series cameras. Means what to turn on/off .Thanks!!
A year late, but thank you for this video, Matthew! This is invaluable, for both novices and the experienced. 📸
Glad it was helpful!
hey mate, great video! My camera is a Canon 750d with an 18-55mm lens, what settings should I use for astrophotography?
Hey mate, same as what I said in the video its general
kit lens is a dirty word when talking about XF fuji. XC lens, maybe? Great vid,Matt!
This is true, I have only ever used the 50-230 XC lens
@@matthewstorerphotography i have on of those. dont use it as much as i should.
Great tutorial Matthew, you provided alot of insight that I have been looking for before trying out astrophotography, thanks a million !!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Matthew, good stuff! Can you direct me to the night photography lessons you mentioned in the video, please.
Sure thing! Here it is here - www.matthewstorerphotography.com/online-photography-membership
Online photography membership course
thanks for this. It was very helpful. headed out to try it out this week in the anza borrego desert in southern california
Hey no problem hope it helps and goodluck :)
Good Day.. Are you using flash when you take photo of the Milky way? Thank you
Yes I am! Not all the time, but to get one image in this scene I am :D
I use the Fuji XT2 and Fuji 16mm f/1.4 for doing astro. Hate the focus ring of the 18-55, although I still use it as an everyday lens.
Yeah the 16mm f1.4 is a beautiful lens - wish it was a little wider! maybe a 12mm f/2 similar to samyang!
What light was on you from the rear lighting you up & giving you your shadow
Thank you ever so much for doing this video. I learned so much. The irony is that when I saw your Milyway shot at the end, it happened to be the same shot I saw yesterday on an FB Fuji Astronomy page post. Excellent, thanks, its inspring. I know how much work goes into making these videos.
Amazing thanks so much for the nice feedback and really glad that it was able to help you out :D
Canon 200d mk ii f/4 18-55 what should be my shutter speed? Really helpful video
500/ focal range (x crop sensor) = Shutter speed
Good advice,hopefully I can put it into practice soon . Keep them coming
Awesome Bob, really glad that it could help! Hope to see the results!
Awesome video mate! I recently got a Nikon D3500 with the basic 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 kit lens. I've been wanting to do some astrophotography with a few mates in the foreground as subjects, and the Milky Way as the main part in the sky.
What ISO and exposure time would you recommend? Should I go with the rule of 400 or 500? Thanks in advance :)
Thanks nate I am glad that youve enjoyed it and hopefully learnt something!
I would using a second shutter speed at f3.5 at 18mm. Then, depending how much light was around from the moon an iso value of 6400.
The longest shutter speed you can do is 18seconds before the stars move, thats why I suggest 15seconds then if its to bright reduce the ISO value :)
Hope this helps, email me if you ever need further advice :)
Excellent Video.
I have a Fuji Tx1. I noticed you didn't use remote shutter release.
Do these cameras have automatic shutter time set on them.
Can you advise me please of the settings for kit lens.
Its 18-55mm. Thanks
Yes they do, plus mate it's ALL the setttings I used in this video. Same lens ISO 6400, Aperture F2.8 and Shutter Speed 20 seconds...
@@matthewstorerphotography Excellent. Thanks for the setting.
Hopefully contact you in future for advice 😁
Awesome sounds good
i have Nikon Z fc with 28mm f2.8 SE what would be the best time at 2.8f?
I'll be following your videos . Ive been interested in astronomy for a few years and have just got my first dslr so tips for night sky photography are right up my street . Thank you and keep up the good work.
Amazing, I hope my latest videos have helped you. I have a course which is on a flash sale for 24 hours at 50% off if youre interested. www.matthewstorer.com/product/beginners-night-photography-course/
Thanks 💐💐
I want to learn also, is it also good if I buy xa7?
Yeah it should be fine, it has more to do with the type of lens
Just a beginner hehe can I apply the same settings you used?
Planning on going out tonight and just found this video. Using the Fuji xt3 and the smayang 12mm. Guessing around 18s should do it. What do you think
Yeah was thinking the same good night for astro! Yeah around the 15 seconds to 18seconds is what I recommend for that set up. I prefer the 15seconds to reduce the movement just a tad :D
@@matthewstorerphotography thanks for getting back, can't find my bloody head torch so will wing it a little there.
I have 2 different Nikon cameras D60 and a much newer D5600 the kit lenses are both 18mm - 55mm .. Which do you think will give me the better star pictures ?
I have no idea sorry I have never used Nikon gear
Hello, Mat. Have you tried the Sony a6400 and Fujifilm X-T30? I am wondering, between those two, which one is best for astrophotography and low light photography?
I have never tried the Sony A6400. But they would be similar. I can recommend the Samyang 12mm F/2 for both cameras if you go that way
Help. I'd like to use the xt3 and the 14mm 2.8. Did you make it to Scotland
Hey Matt gonna try this n share the results
Amazing mate - look forward to it!
Great learning. I have the same camera and lens. Shall try. One doubt. How does one protect lens from dew blurring the image in long exposure photos in cold night weather?
Keep it warm as it possible can, or get it used to the cold gradually :D
@@matthewstorerphotography Thanks
You say its a cheep lens but its a Fuji kit lens so really is very good compared to most of the manufacturers and its not really that cheap if you buy it separately :)
Buy a sharp 1.4 lens - its pretty cheap compared.
Thanx man great video and effort , I'm a fuji shooter as well and I have been practicing my star photography with some old vintage glass and a focul reducer as well as a rokinon 8mm it's been fun , have a great trip and look forward to following along , Peace
Awesome Garth! Will be looking at some different Fuji lenses and whats best for milky way photography soon so hopefully that will help!
Hi Matthew. I have a question hopefully you can answer it. I have a very old camera a Cannon PowerShot SX 210 IS 14x optical zoom, will I be able to use this camera to take pictures of stars? I don’t know anything about cameras but watching your videos have helped. I’ve had this camera for about 10 yrs. Thank you for the info.
Hello Laura, I must admit it will be very hard and also it will introduce a lot of noise/grain into the image! However, what I would recommend is going out on a 30-50% moon this will help bring some light into the image and help you light up the foreground. Only way I am sorry Night Photography depends a lot on the type of gear you have. Goodluck
Matthew Storer Thank You 🙏
The cat is awesome :) You should have kept them :)
Thanks buddy - appreciate it!
Good vlog full of information. I struggle with astro photography. Love the cat also... Thanks for sharing...
No problem James. Hopefully I can help you out with your astrophotography then :)
how did you know that this was exactly the question I had about this lens lol THANK YOU
Glad I can help :D
I enjoy your videos very much and find them very informative. I have a Fujifilm X-E1 mirrorless camera and a refractor telescope. We purchased an Astromania adaptor mount, and I want to start taking photos of the sun as well as other photos of the galaxy. Do you have any tips and tricks to be successful with this?
Thanks for sharing - sorry not really my field so no info from me :(
Hi Matthew, Can I use the same settings on my X-A5 15-45 mm kit lens? And what settings do you recommend for moon shooting with the same lens?
They are generally always my go to settings, maybe crank up the ISO even more. The moon is harder you would have to exposure blend and join them together as the moon is so bright
What is the software that you are using. Great video ❤
Key I’m shooting on a Pentax K1000 with a f2 50mm lens, suggestions on exposure time? Will be no moon and open sky’s on Milky Way. Thanks
Thanks buddy - appreciate it!
My min. is f4.5 (on my Canon - btw. I'm new to all of that)
Is it still working with this?
Apart from the preparation (focusing etc.). You can only do this by trial and error like you've done 👍
Yep, all about getting to know your camera in multiple situations. Totally agree!
Hey can I use my Nikon d3400 and kit lens the same way, 😊
hey Scott, yeah of course you can mate :D
Fantastic video! It's -7. Very cold. How long can the camera battery last?
Not sure, fujifilm around 1 hour of shooting Battery is terrrible in fujifilm - bettter in X-T4
Bruv. We are waiting for that 12 part series.
Will be released soon, Covid stuffed this up completely
Matthew Storer it’s all
Good bruv, we’re excited for it!
I have a pretty old budget camera (Sony NEX-5R, 18-55mm kit lens) In day light it cant handle ISO 3200, it gets too grainy. I dont know of this applies to night photography aswell. Am I able to do this kind of photography with a camera that cant handle a ISO number that high?
Hey, ahh not 100% sure as I have never used it. but I would head out and try it out! Go out with say a 40-60% moon and this will help you light the foreground up naturally and not increase so much noise :D
What are your thoughts on the xt30 with night photography? I just picked one up! Great video. Lots of help! Thanks
Fantastic! I love all the Fujifilm cameras - get a great lens (Samyang 12mm F2.0 - geni.us/6o7AOih) perfect cheap lens for Fuji users
Thanks Great Tips
No problem glad you enjoyed
Waiting for my xt4 to arrive today. Photopills app closest option appears to be xt3. As there is no option for xt4 should I click xt3. ? At the moment I can only use xf 18-135mm F3.5-5.6. I guess I will go for 18mm @ F3.5. I haven't done astrophotography before so it will be interesting to see how I get here in London 🙂
Thanks buddy - appreciate it!
Awesome, thanks!
No problem :)
Hey Matt, did you stack these images together afterwards? I'm intrigued how you got your final result with you in the image? I'm presuming you didn't increase your depth of field? Was the subject (You) slightly out of focus?
Nope, I didnt stack anything. True the human (me) is not perfectly sharp and in a more 'professional' way I would be stacking them. I will get in more detail about this on future vlogs. this was just more basic :D
@@matthewstorerphotography Thanks for the reply! It's not often a popular UA-camr actually responds lol.... So in your final image, have you left a light on to paint yourself into the image or something or does the camera just pick up with the headlamp on alone? I'm sorry if I sound like a complete novice but I'm afraid I am!
I've seen images of night photography with foreground illuminations and reflections on lakes etc but whenever I've done anything in the dark I've had to light paint it into the image so it's baffling me how people get a foreground and other subjects other than the milkyway etc!
Matthew thank you for this video. Do you anything in long exposures with the xt3 and kit lens?
That is ok no problem :) i do have a couple where i explain how to shoot long exposure simply :)
great video, keep it up bro :)
Appreciate it
Which app was used to pinpoint timeframe?
Thanks Pal!
No problem!
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I was wondering why the cat wasn't running out to the wild but then realised she was snuggled up for warmth against you 😂
Hi there - just came across this video and it was great . I really enjoy doing exactly this; but I am in a budget. My current dilemma is upgrading my camera - I’m currently debating between a canon rebel and the 5d mark ii. Any advice please ? Thanks in advance
Hello Matthew, great video. Absolutely love the detail description. I am currently on a canon eos rebel sl3 kit lens which is 18-55 f/4-5.6. What should be my settings to click such brilliant images like yours. Thank you for your help mate. Cheers!
Glad it was helpful! crank up that ISO youll need it with a F4.5 aperture
Interesting video mate. I hope to see you in scotland we must must must make it happen. As for astro I have done this so can combine a day and night video together.
Thanks so much mate, we will try I am unsure where I will be at certain times in Scotland, thinking it might be easier to catch up and come to Snowdonia or something closer to you? We could make this happen so time also!?
Thank you so much for that video! Noticed it accidentally in the feed and now subscribed and watching other videos :) I am really new to cameras and stuff, I am basically at the start of my journey, and seeing that you can get that even with a kit is so encouraging!
I have Canon 80D with 18-55mm kit lens, so I definitely want to give it a try now! Just need to understand where and when I need to be to see something like that :) still struggling with understanding that :)
Thank you so much, fantastic video!
Thats awesome really glad you found the channel and hope it can help!! I have a series coming up explaining all this so hopefully it will help you out tremendously. If you need help with certaim things please dont be afraid to ask :)
Hi, Matt, I have a Nikon D5600 with the standard kit lens, and I have a Tamron 10-24mm 1:3.5-4.5 The kit lens is 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 .I have started to shoot the milky way since this springtime. I get some noise in the images sometimes. I do not do hardly any editing, not familiar enough to do that except an occasional edit with Nikon NXD free editing that I use. My question though is what and HOW do I figure out for my camera the 500 rule?? A neighbor friend also mentioned a 400 rule to use also?? My Nikon camera is cropped?? Do we have to use 1.5 in the math?? At some point would like to purchase a full frame camera, with a 2.8 lens and wide angle like 10mm. Would like to know the math on how to get the 500 rule.
Thank You So Much. Cheers. PS> We live in Northeastern Minnesota, next to Lake Superior. I did have taken several hundred images so far. Very exciting.
Super nice mate! Yeah the 500 rule would become 10mm x 1.5 cop = 15mm then you can use the 500/15mm and it will get you 33.33 seconds for the shutter speed. But using a new rule it gets you closer back to 22 seconds. So I would shoot around the 20-30 second (unless you have a remote to use 33 seconds) and this should be ok!
@@matthewstorerphotography Will give it a shot , so to speak,,, Thank you so much
Hello sir, I have a Sony a7ii with the kit lens which is 28-70mm f3.5-5.6. I am new to photography but will be traveling to the mountains in 2 weeks and I'd love to do some of this. Any help would be great. I have a decent tripod, and I have intermediate understanding of shutter speed and ISO (even more so after watching your video).
Thank you.
Just do your pre-planning for you are not stumbled when you are there. Make sure your confident with everything before you arrive and then just trust the process :D
@@matthewstorerphotography any idea what the exposure and iso should be? Appreciate the quick reply.
do ur images come out super bright and then u edit them with software? i ask because I am new to this and I am using a Lumix G7 25mm prime lens, F1.7, 6-8second, at high iso like 2000 my images come out super super bright
No they dont?