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.
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'… Covington has put a lot of effort into this work and it is very comprehensive and well written.' Astronomy Now
'It is a book that could get an amateur from being a complete astrophotography novice to an advanced DSLR imager ... For someone starting out on the road to DSLR astro-imaging it is well worth having.' Astronomy Now
'… so ideal for astrophotographers …' Spaceflight
'Having used Michael Covington's earlier boo, Astrophotography for the Amateur, I was interested to find out whether digital SLR was up to the same standard. I am pleased to report that it is … Whilst I have been using a Canon 300D for some time, I found this book to be very useful [to] solve some of the difficulties I was having, and can thoroughly recommend this book. it is a valuable addition to the astro-imagers bookshelf.' F.A.S. Newsletter
'You never stop learning about this vast topic, so it's great when a book comes along that's loaded with tips to take your imaging further. … Covington conveys the information in such a relaxed style that even the techie stuff is pleasant to read. Everything about DSLRs you can think of is covered here and the text is complemented by clear and informative line drawings and black and white photos. Illustrations showing you how to couple a camera and a telescope are particularly good and very helpful for beginners. The text is littered with commonsense practical advice and useful tips … every DLSR astrophotographer should have a copy of this great book.' BBC Sky at Night
'… well illustrated with monochrome photos and line diagrams, and there is a useful index. … The book is well written and contains a wealth of practical advice, from someone who's obviously writing from experience.' Mark Williamson, www.satellite-evolution.com
'It is a book that could get an amateur from being a complete astrophotography novice to an advanced DSLR imager ... For someone starting out on the road to DSLR astro-imaging it is well worth having.' Astronomy Now
'… so ideal for astrophotographers …' Spaceflight
'Having used Michael Covington's earlier boo, Astrophotography for the Amateur, I was interested to find out whether digital SLR was up to the same standard. I am pleased to report that it is … Whilst I have been using a Canon 300D for some time, I found this book to be very useful [to] solve some of the difficulties I was having, and can thoroughly recommend this book. it is a valuable addition to the astro-imagers bookshelf.' F.A.S. Newsletter
'You never stop learning about this vast topic, so it's great when a book comes along that's loaded with tips to take your imaging further. … Covington conveys the information in such a relaxed style that even the techie stuff is pleasant to read. Everything about DSLRs you can think of is covered here and the text is complemented by clear and informative line drawings and black and white photos. Illustrations showing you how to couple a camera and a telescope are particularly good and very helpful for beginners. The text is littered with commonsense practical advice and useful tips … every DLSR astrophotographer should have a copy of this great book.' BBC Sky at Night
'… well illustrated with monochrome photos and line diagrams, and there is a useful index. … The book is well written and contains a wealth of practical advice, from someone who's obviously writing from experience.' Mark Williamson, www.satellite-evolution.com
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Digital SLR cameras have taken the astrophotography world by storm. In this concise guide, experienced astrophotography expert Michael Covington outlines the essentials that will enable you to get started, to help you get the most from your equipment, and show you how easy and enjoyable DSLR astrophotography can be!
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I haven't read all of this book yet, but it certainly has impressed me so far. As a writer Covington has that ability to communicate very well and has a evident passion for his subject. He has an academic disciplined quality to his style which is necessary for a technical subject like this (which is missing from Seip's book), but without drifting off into abstruse theoreticals. He keeps things on a down-to-earth simple-to-grasp basis which I find very refreshing given the possibilities for confusion. Diagrams are clear and informative, and cover areas I've never seen in other books - like single page diagrams showing all the camera coupling methods, lens configurations or telescope types. Equations and concepts are backed up by real examples and data. There's plenty of nice astro photos showing the results of all this hard work too.
I bought this on the strength of his original astrophotography book which was geared towards film, with a brief mention of digital imaging at the end of that.
The only regret, mentioned by another review is the lack of colour plates, but this isn't a serious concern for me, so this gets five stars from me.
I bought this on the strength of his original astrophotography book which was geared towards film, with a brief mention of digital imaging at the end of that.
The only regret, mentioned by another review is the lack of colour plates, but this isn't a serious concern for me, so this gets five stars from me.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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This book will be of help if you are just starting to use a DSLR. It has some great hints a tips for both Canon and Nikon cameras. However if you already know your camera really well and have had some experience taking astrophotographs then I would probably look for another book. It could also do with an update as the section on focusing does not include the latest and best method (Bahtinov mask). Having said that this book is well worth having as part of your astrophotography reference library.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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It's only not 5 stars because it is quite expensive but the author is a true expert in this field and you're sure to learn something useful from reading this fascinating book. JP
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Needs an Update and its too expensive
its a good place to start with DSLR Astrophotography, but things have very much moved on.
A good section on lenses for wide field, and a section on tracking would make... Read more
A good section on lenses for wide field, and a section on tracking would make... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dave
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Comprehensive
I'm new to astrophotography, but have a degree in a related subject. I need it when reading this book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gordon Old
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Perfect beginners guide with no frills just commonsense.
The layout is easy to follow and keeps you fully informed in an easy to follow format.
Liked it a lot.
Liked it a lot.
Published 1 month ago by Derek King
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Astro photography
I am a keen digital photographer and have recently resumed my interest in astronomy, wishing to marry the two together. Read more
Published 3 months ago by TonyB
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Required reading...
I have just come back to astronomy after many years and things have certainly moved on. 40 years ago astrophotography was limited to those with access to the big 'scopes and decent... Read more
Published 3 months ago by L. F. Dutton
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If you plan to start astronomical imaging, this is the only book I would recommend. It has all the introductory information needed to begin a journey into amateur astronomy as well... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michael Roberts FRAS
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Slightly outdated
A very good book for the astrophotographer but cameras and software change rapidly. The book could do with being updated otherwise it is possibly the best option at present.
Published 9 months ago by Bill
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Better on paper
I bought this item on Kindle because I wanted to decide quickly what sort of camera I would need for coupling to my astronomical telescope. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Patrick Wyman
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Digital SLR Astrophotography
A very clearly written and easily digestible summary of the value of DSLRs for astrophotography, and of the considerations that users have to take into account. Read more
Published 11 months ago by pjajmk
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useful introduction to astrophotography
a quick read through of this book shows it is a useful starter for astrophotography. that said, it does get a wee bit technical in places and i will need to re read more... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. J. K. Whitehead
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