This guide introduces the fundamentals of astrophotography specifically for digital SLR cameras, a technology that has revolutionized amateur astronomy. It highlights the portability, adaptability, and user-friendliness of DSLRs for capturing celestial images. Written by experienced astrophotography expert Michael Covington, this resource focuses on essential techniques and equipment, making it accessible for beginners and beneficial for those looking to enhance their skills with DSLR cameras.
The manual covers a comprehensive range of topics, including equipment selection, project ideas from simple to advanced, technical considerations, and image processing. It distinguishes itself by concentrating solely on DSLR cameras, excluding other digital or film formats. This focused approach ensures that both amateur astronomers and photographers curious about night sky imaging can effectively learn and apply the outlined methods to maximize their astrophotography endeavors.
In the last few years, digital SLR cameras have taken the astrophotography world by storm. It is now easier to photograph the stars than ever before! They are compact and portable, flexible to adapt with different lenses and for telescope use, and above all DSLR cameras are easy and enjoyable to use. In this concise guide, experienced astrophotography expert Michael Covington outlines the simple, enduring basics that will enable you to get started, and help you get the most from your equipment. He covers a wide selection of equipment, simple and advanced projects, technical considerations and image processing techniques. Unlike other astrophotography books, this one focuses specifically on DSLR cameras, not astronomical CCDs, non-DSLR digital cameras, or film. This guide is ideal for astrophotographers who wish to develop their skills using DSLR cameras and as a friendly introduction to amateur astronomers or photographers curious about photographing the night sky.
Author: Covington,Michael A.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Digital SLR Astrophotography
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-11-29
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521700818
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
In the last few years, digital SLR cameras have taken the astrophotography world by storm. It is now easier to photograph the stars than ever before! They are compact and portable, flexible to adapt with different lenses and for telescope use, and above all DSLR cameras are easy and enjoyable to use. In this concise guide, experienced astrophotography expert Michael Covington outlines the simple, enduring basics that will enable you to get started, and help you get the most from your equipment. He covers a wide selection of equipment, simple and advanced projects, technical considerations and image processing techniques. Unlike other astrophotography books, this one focuses specifically on DSLR cameras, not astronomical CCDs, non-DSLR digital cameras, or film. This guide is ideal for astrophotographers who wish to develop their skills using DSLR cameras and as a friendly introduction to amateur astronomers or photographers curious about photographing the night sky.
Author: Covington,Michael A.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Digital SLR Astrophotography
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-11-29
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521700818
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
