Uploaded February 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Astrophotography For Beginners!!
▶ Check out my gear on Kit: kit.co/hikyletaggart
Hello internet! This is a comprehensive guide for Astrophotographer for Beginners! I teach you the settings you'll need to get those banger star shots and to be prepared! What gear to use, what settings to use, and how to get focus in the DARK! If you watched this video, just know some HOURS went into making it, and I appreciate every single one of you guys who check it out.
Instagram - http:instagram.com/hikyletaggart
Twitter - twitter.com/hikyletaggart
Website - hikyletaggart.com
Infinity Focus on SONY LENSES: youtube.com/watch?v=CqyiTz2OwWo
Cameras for Astrophotography: 📷
➡️Sony A7SII - geni.us/Sonya7SIIbody
➡️Sony a6000 - geni.us/sonya6000camera
➡️Sony A7S - geni.us/Sonya7Sbody
(or use what you have!)
Lenses for Astrophotography (a6000): 🔭
➡️Rokinon 12mm f 2 - geni.us/Rokinon12mmf2
➡️Sigma 16mm f1.4 - geni.us/Sigma16mm
➡️Samyang 12mm f2 - geni.us/Samyang12mmF2
BEAST
➡️Sony 24mm f1.4 G Lens - geni.us/Sony24mmGLens
(or use your kit lens!)
TIPS!
✔️Tripod
✔️Remote - geni.us/Fotoremote
✔️Look at weather/light pollution
✔️Shoot RAW
✔️500 Rule (remember crop factor)
✔️THE EARTH IS ROUND
✔️ISO1600-6400
✔️HAVE SOME DANG FUN!
My GEAR:
▶ Camera: Sony a6000 - geni.us/sonya6000camera
▶ Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4 - geni.us/Sigma16mm
▶ B-Roll Lens: Sony 35mm f1.8 - geni.us/35mmEmount
▶ Mic: geni.us/ZoomH1mic
▶ ALL of my YouTube gear - Kit: kit.co/hikyletaggart
__
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. There is no additional cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this! Thank you for the support! If you'd like to know how to set this up for your own channel, shoot me a message!
Astrophotography For Beginners!!
▶ Check out my gear on Kit: kit.co/hikyletaggart
Hello internet! This is a comprehensive guide for Astrophotographer for Beginners! I teach you the settings you'll need to get those banger star shots and to be prepared! What gear to use, what settings to use, and how to get focus in the DARK! If you watched this video, just know some HOURS went into making it, and I appreciate every single one of you guys who check it out.
Instagram - http:instagram.com/hikyletaggart
Twitter - twitter.com/hikyletaggart
Website - hikyletaggart.com
Infinity Focus on SONY LENSES: youtube.com/watch?v=CqyiTz2OwWo
Cameras for Astrophotography: 📷
➡️Sony A7SII - geni.us/Sonya7SIIbody
➡️Sony a6000 - geni.us/sonya6000camera
➡️Sony A7S - geni.us/Sonya7Sbody
(or use what you have!)
Lenses for Astrophotography (a6000): 🔭
➡️Rokinon 12mm f 2 - geni.us/Rokinon12mmf2
➡️Sigma 16mm f1.4 - geni.us/Sigma16mm
➡️Samyang 12mm f2 - geni.us/Samyang12mmF2
BEAST
➡️Sony 24mm f1.4 G Lens - geni.us/Sony24mmGLens
(or use your kit lens!)
TIPS!
✔️Tripod
✔️Remote - geni.us/Fotoremote
✔️Look at weather/light pollution
✔️Shoot RAW
✔️500 Rule (remember crop factor)
✔️THE EARTH IS ROUND
✔️ISO1600-6400
✔️HAVE SOME DANG FUN!
My GEAR:
▶ Camera: Sony a6000 - geni.us/sonya6000camera
▶ Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4 - geni.us/Sigma16mm
▶ B-Roll Lens: Sony 35mm f1.8 - geni.us/35mmEmount
▶ Mic: geni.us/ZoomH1mic
▶ ALL of my YouTube gear - Kit: kit.co/hikyletaggart
__
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. There is no additional cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this! Thank you for the support! If you'd like to know how to set this up for your own channel, shoot me a message!
