Astrophotography with an Entry Level DSLR (i.e. Nikon D3400)

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After receiving many requests to shoot the stars (astrophotography) with entry level cameras, I add the topic to my to-do list. I recently took a trip to West Virginia and hiked to a great location to capture the view. I did not originally plan to photograph stars, but the skies cleared and I had my gear!:)

Astrophotography is a whole world within the photography space. I know some photographers who specialize in astrophotography, and they could speak for hours on the topic:). This video in intended to touch on basic considerations and demonstrate how entry level DSLRs like the Nikon D3400, D3300, Canon T6i, Sony a6000, etc. are capable of capturing the stars. Hopefully this video will motivate you to grab your camera and shoot for the stars!:)

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Nikon D3400 w/ 18-55 lens: http://amzn.to/2gjCOdW

Link to the generic wireless shutter remote: http://amzn.to/2tnfbJP

Tripod (Zomei): http://amzn.to/2muwAKz

Joby DSLR Tripod: http://amzn.to/2muxoyO

Tripod review video:    • Entry Level Tripods - A Beginners Guide an...  

http://darksitefinder.com/maps/world.... - Interactive light pollution map. My first milky pic was actually in a light-orange zone. The darker the better, of course.

http://stellarium.org/ - Application to help you plan on a day/time for optimal milky way viewing.

Back button focus:    • Got your first DSLR (i.e. Nikon D3400)? Co...  
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