Setting the Settings - Astrophotography Camera Settings

In this brief look at settings, we go over some of the traps a lot of beginners stumble upon when first venturing into astroimaging and camera settings. One setting does not fit all, and understanding why is crucial to a successful night of imaging under the stars.
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[@christophpetermannmusic7645]

When I came to your video here, I wondered if I had pushed the wrong button 🙂as it started with some bluegrass stuff. I just came from some Bluegrass music. On the other hand your video is exactly what I just needed for my astrophotography. Thanks a lot !!

[@Big.Ron1]

I have so much to learn. I spent my career in aviation. Now I get to learn astrophotography. I feel like a kid in 1st grade again. Cameras, software, telescopes, locations, my head is spinning. Thank you!

[@DylanODonnell]

Nice graphics!

[@mackmurdoc1029]

Amazing job Simon!

[@Aerospacedu]

Hawt Dayum....mighty fine video you made there sir!

[@keithhanssen7413]

Every session should begin with examining a handful of test exposures and an examination of the accompanying histograms before beginning the actual imaging run.

[@jedidiahwest4619]

Well put together but it left me think about the answers. Figure it out yourself seemed to be the answer.

[@v0ldy54]

Some good advices but higher gain = less noise, not more ;)

[@derekregan6926]

F ratio is aperture ÷ focal length.. nothing more... to change the f ratio either the aperture or fl needs to change, so on a scope you can't change the aperture so most change the fl by using a reducer... but by changing the light cone to a steeper angle makes it land on the sensor shorter not faster...