Absolute beginner in need of simple step by step instructions on using the above camera for astrophotography. Its my wife's camera, and I have rarely used even a compact camera, and am intimidated by the DSLR. With the camera I got 2 kit lenses, the 18-55 and 55-300mm zooms.
The camera came with no manual and I understand from searching the net I need to set camera to manual focus, set widest aperture, set ISO at around 3200, focus on infinity, set a remote timer for the length of exposure required (am aware of the 600/lens width rule of thumb!) and take pictures in raw format....
I'm technologically incompetent (!), so am hoping someone can give me simple step by step instructions on how to set the parameters as described.
I searched and cannot find an idiot proof instruction guide!
Any help is greatly appreciated - I'll be in a dark site over Christmas and would love to give astrophotography a go....
I also have a Nikon D5100 and am looking at getting into doing some astrophotography when we move into our new house, nice and dark area, any assistance appreciated
I'm just waiting for my telescope & mount (and sprectroscopy filter) to arrive.
I'll also be connecting & using my Nikon D5100.
I would also appreciate any advice & tips on connecting & using the camera.
I'm currently thinking of using a parallel mounted auto-guide scope ... does anybody know if I can also use the 5100 for this function .. my suspician is I can't :-)
Cheers All
P.S. I'll no doubt start asking more questions when the gear arrives
AstroTelescopes 150mm/F5.9 Achromat
iOptron iEQ45 Mount
Nikkon D5100 DSLR
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