This Cheap Lens is Actually GREAT for Astrophotography!

FULL SETUP:

Tripod: Radian Quick Release

CAMERA SETTINGS:

Mode: Manual
File Type: RAW
Exposure: 120-seconds
Number of Exposures: 45
ISO: 1600
F-Stop: F/6.3
White Balance: Auto
Focus: Manual
Camera Lens set to 200mm (TAPED)

In this video, I prove that you don’t need a telescope to take incredible images of nebulae in the night sky! The camera and lens used in this video were purchased as a kit earlier this year.

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[TheAverageGuy]

'More connected.' Never truer words spoken. Discovered this when I was 14 and my Astronomy journey began. Greetings from Australia.

[keithhanssen]

Nice result! I like the philosophical connections you’re making, Trevor. It’s an important aspect for me, too. Each night out brings the universe closer to the heart in many ways.

[piotrjakuc]

I love seeing you cover the basics again. It's always cool to see what you can do with a super simple setup! Not to mention how your video quality just keeps getting better. Great job, Trevor!

[tadlong]

I enjoy all of your videos, Trevor. I especially appreciate the ones where you go back to your roots and revisit the early days. Not because they feel sentimental, but because so many that enjoy your channel are beginners, and you've never forgotten what that is like, wondering if they can do it, too. I watch this video and realize "Hey, I can do that." And that's what I'm going to do. Thanks man!

[astroheartuk]

Love the talk about being and feeling more connected with everything up there. This is what it means to us as a family as well 🙏

[lukomatico]

Loved this one, thank you for sharing Trevor! Taking things back to basics sometimes is a really good way to reconnect with the hobby and what made you fall in love with it in the first place! :-)

[jaxdad]

Thank you for continuing to inspire me! It's great to see you cover basic gear again for us newcomers! It's amazing to see how far your videos have come and look forward to what you have in the future! Clear Skies!

[MrGppo]

Good on you for getting back to basics with well produced beginner level videos. I love the simplicity of shooting without computers.

[SharpStarAstro]

Awesome video and image Trevor! Can't wait to give this a try with my kit lens!

[bensneen]

Thank you for doing what you do. I love that you will shoot on just about anything. And it makes people inspired to try astrophotography because it can be done with even a simple set up.

[ianlauerastro]

Beautiful ending, Trevor. Love the monologue, it aligns 100% with my mission and passion for sharing the stars. Cheers buddy hope to hang soon.

[seanmarczewski]

Trevor, I got into astrophotography because of your videos and I look forward to every one. So glad you still make videos with entry level gear for us!

[anitarussum]

thanks a million. it’s so nice of you to help out all of us folks who are on a budget. and i love what you had to say near the finish 🥰

[evangelosmeklis]

The lighting in this video is insane! Great job man. You inspire so many people to pursue astrophotography, including me :D

[astro_CRG]

Another great shot! Always so motivating to keep working on my astrophotography whenever I see the works of art you produce.

[AryansinghT]

You nailed it man. The bg score along with your production plus the images you take, process and share. Just so perfect man.
Keep it up!!

[astroadventures]

This video really brought me back to your old style videos. Fantastic imaging session bud. Thank you for another awesome video!

[MrSmarti]

I purely enjoy every video of yours, from how you film your videos and choice of fantastic music combined with amazing pictures stuns me every time.
You are a big inspiration for me getting started with astrophotography. I ordered my first telescope and startracker and cant wait to test it out.
I have been following you since 20k subs and i really enjoy the passion that you put in every video.
Thank you again for all your shared knowledge and for helping me starting my own astrophotography journey.
Thx Trevor
Clear skies

[uwedeutermann]

Excellent result Trevor! And always a treat to see your dedication and enthusiasm!

[ianmacdonald]

Always inspirational Trevor. Good to see you coming back to basics which I thoroughly enjoy. Like many other watchers of your channel, you are one of my favourite tutors 🤝