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32 minutes ago, wimvb said:
The book I linked to, will clarify this, and much more.
Can the camera save images in raw (unprocessed and uncompressed) format? This is important if you want to get decent results. Again, the reason for this is explained in the book.
Yeah the camera can save in raw format, which I have used for a few moon shots.
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2 hours ago, wimvb said:
I assume that your camera doesn't allow you to change lens, and you can't use it with a telescope? To advise the best way forward, you will need to do some planning. With your current camera, a tracker mount (tripod is just the legs which the mount stands on) such as one of these is the most logical next step.
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/star-tracker-astronomy-mounts.html
Even if you invest in a telescope and more suited camera later on, you can learn a lot and have fun while being under the stars. Star trackers such as these, can handle up to a small telescope with a dslr.
Otoh, if you have a large budget, that will open up for a completely different setup. A motorised equatorial mount with telescope and camera (dslr or astro camera).
Anyway, invest also in this
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/books/making-every-photon-count-steve-richards.html
Thanks for the reply and useful links,
You are correct the lense cannot be changed on the camera the model I have does have a 60x optical zoom so hoping this will be enough to get some food shots.
The confusion for seems to be when looking for mounts they seem to be listed with x y and z not included which is fine but when not sure what a wedge or dovetail is it's a bit confusing.
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Hi all,
New to the astrophotography scene and looking for some advise.
I have a bridge camera and looking to get a tripod to assist with shots, I like the idea of the tracker ones but have no idea where to start.
Should I get a standard tripod and upgrade later with motor etc. For tracking and longer exposures?
If so what type of tripod and upgrades would I be looking at, I have seen some on Amazon/eBay but slightly unclear on all the parts and names of the equipment I should be looking at.
Any advise will be greatly appreciated.
Advise on hardware
in Getting Started With Imaging
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Thanks Heather, I am hoping to get some good shots and currently playing around with some stacking software. As the camera is new to me still working out the settings So i don't just get a big white circle, but I will get that sorted.