About this episode
Ian Norman from Lonely Speck joins John to talk about photographing the MilkyWay with just your DSLR and without spending a fortune. We cover everything from Star-Trackers, Red-light filter removal, Pollution Filters, Focussing techniques, Image stacking and lots more.With Ian Norman and John Chidgey.Links of Potential Interest:
How to Photograph the Milky Way - LonelySpeck
Bahtinov Mask
SharpStar2 Precision Focusing Tool – Lonely Speck
Hyperfocal Distance
The Center Column – Independent Tripod Testing
Airglow
Helpful Apps:
PhotoPills
Fifth Star Labs
Dark Site Finder
Sky Guide (iOS)
Stellarium (Android)
Light Pollution and Filters:
Bortle Scale
John E. Bortle
Light Pollution and Astronomy
Sodium-vapor Lamp
John’s Camera Gear:
Nikon D500
Tokina 11-16mm DX Ulta-Wide
NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E
Ian’s Camera Gear:
Sigma 105mm f/1.4
Star Tracking:
Star Adventurer Pro Pack
SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount
ASIAIR PRO
DSLR Conversion Services USA:
Life Pixel IR
Kolari Vision
