Getting started book

[Okeydokey]

Can anyone recommend a DSLR based 'getting started with imaging' book?  At this point I am interested in tracking, lens choice, mounts, suitable first light targets.  Then on to the stacking and software bits and bobs.

I already have a Pentax K-m with a 50mm prime on its way.  An EQ3-2 mount with tracking, (all either donated or ebayed) so probably am ready to go, but it would be the perfect read for me

Many thanks

[emadmoussa]

1- Getting Started: Long Exposure Astrophotography by Allan Hall (16 Apr 2013)

2- Making Every Photon Count

3- Turn Left at the Orion

4- StarWare

5- David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky

[leelee970]

All good choices from emadmoussa.

[themaninthesuitcase]

I started reading making every photon count last night and so far I would recommend it also.  Very well written and easy to read, unlike the Phillips Practical astronomy book I just finished which I didn't take in at all.

[glowingturnip]

covington's DSLR AP

[leelee970]

Ah yes forgot that one glowingturnip

Digital SLR Astrophotography (Practical Amateur Astronomy) by Michael Covington

[glowingturnip]

I found his very first book on ebay so bought it for a laugh - 1 hour exposures on film, guiding by eye, response curves, dodging & burning, reciprocity failure etc - yuk.  makes you think...

[themaninthesuitcase]

Ah yes forgot that one glowingturnip

Digital SLR Astrophotography (Practical Amateur Astronomy) by Michael Covington

Is that something that would work as the Kindle book or it really something you want on dead trees?  I'm guessing the later for the images.

[glowingturnip]

think you'll need to kill a few trees, quite a few of the photos are there to demonstrate points in the text, not just to look pretty.  It's also a good reference book.

[bigbox]

Plus1 for Michael A Covington's Book, Another good read is DSLR Astro-Photography Made Easy By Keith Beadman...

[Okeydokey]

I had a look at Covington's book on Amazon, it was a bit weird I could access all the chapters I wanted through the 'Look inside' bit.  Why do they do that?

Cracking read but a bit like when you watch a tv add for a forthcoming film, you get to see all the best bits and don't feel like watching it.  I really did like the way the book sets little projects to get you going, excellent contribution to the sport as far as I am concerned.

I have ordered make every photon count book from the sponsors here, if its half as good as Covington's contribution I will be very pleased indeed.

Thanks everyone!

[steppenwolf]

if its half as good as Covington's contribution I will be very pleased indeed.

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[Robny]

:eek:

ROFL

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[leelee970]

Oh no, not another book to add to my Xmas list - DSLR Astro-Photography Made Easy By Keith Beadman...
 

At least it will be something to read during those cloudy nights. 

[themaninthesuitcase]

think you'll need to kill a few trees, quite a few of the photos are there to demonstrate points in the text, not just to look pretty.  It's also a good reference book.

Thanks, just downloaded the Kindle sample to see if I'll get on with it but will buy an actual book if I want it.

[Okeydokey]

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Oh!   if I send you my copy will you sign it... and pay my promotion fee?

[steppenwolf]

and pay my promotion fee?

and pay my promotion fee?

and pay my promotion fee?

and pay my promotion fee?

and pay my promotion fee?

no, I just don't get it - 'pay' you say? Where's my dictionary .........