Nikon D750 for Starscape Photography

JaimeCollins · Feb 9, 2015

Hey folks,

I'm about to purchase the Nikon D750, and one of the main reasons I want to go full frame is to get some spectacular photos of the milk way, stars and hopefully the aurora. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the D750 in this respect, and would be able to share their work. I've had a quick look around for images on the web but I thought I'd get some solid advice from those on the forum.

I'll leave a link below giving an example of the kind of image I'd love to capture (note: the example is taken with the Canon 6D).

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500px.com

Many thanks for your help,

Jaime

starman1969 · Feb 9, 2015

JaimeCollins said:
Hey folks,

I'm about to purchase the Nikon D750, and one of the main reasons I want to go full frame is to get some spectacular photos of the milk way, stars and hopefully the aurora. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the D750 in this respect, and would be able to share their work. I've had a quick look around for images on the web but I thought I'd get some solid advice from those on the forum.

I'll leave a link below giving an example of the kind of image I'd love to capture (note: the example is taken with the Canon 6D).

https://500px.com/photo/73644757/milky-way-in-auvergne-by-gregoire-baley

Many thanks for your help,

Jaime

That's a great pic and I'm sure the D750 is at least as capable, if not more, from what I've heard. Certainly the dynamic range of the Nikon bodies trumps the Canons, so if you want to pull up your shadows you'll have more scope.

I can only show what my D800E is capable of, but with the D750 having a larger pixel size I'd expect it to perform a little better.

Here are a couple of recent examples

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Steve

JaimeCollins · Feb 10, 2015

Thanks for your reply Steve. Speaking of photographs, the two you linked are fantastic! If the D750 took a photo half as good as that I'd be pretty pleased

Via Lactea · Feb 10, 2015

Hi Jaime

The Nikon D750 is probably the best Starscape camera out there right now,

I tested it recently in New Zealand for Astro timelapsing as well.

Great colors, even used at iso 10.000, not only RAW but even direct jpeg's were suberb.

BTW it's lightweight and great AF-capabilities BIF-pictures.

I'll post a short timelapse of aurora in a few days. It performs better than a Canon 6D.

D800 was already very good.

Kind Regards,
Bjorn

If you like to see some timelapses of the Night skies have a go at
http://vimeo.com/bjornrvink
or

BjornR Vink

Time Lapses from landscapes, (space)weather and Astronomy, tunnel and infrastructure construction

www.youtube.com

Brucies Heroes · Feb 11, 2015

Have fun with your future D750 but don`t forget to buy fast glass for starscapes

JaimeCollins · Feb 11, 2015

I've heard the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 is great for photographing the stars. Was thinking about picking getting one for my D750

Via Lactea · Feb 11, 2015

JaimeCollins said:
I've heard the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 is great for photographing the stars. Was thinking about picking getting one for my D750

It's a good one like the 14mm f2,8. ... another nice one that I tested was the new 20mm f1,8 Nikor! (BTW the 24mm Sigma Art 849 USD , it will be more likely 750 USD) will be a better lens.

Samyang has some quality control issues, you really need to test 3 or 4 samples to pick out the best.

starman1969 · Feb 11, 2015

JaimeCollins said:
I've heard the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 is great for photographing the stars. Was thinking about picking getting one for my D750

It does have speed on its side, but I'd choose the 14mm f2.8 instead. Unless you can afford both!

JaimeCollins · Feb 12, 2015

Yeah I saw the Sigma announcement today. Now I don't know which to choose! Nikon, Rokinon / Samyang or Sigma? Too many choices

Rutgerbus · Feb 12, 2015

Rokinon 14mm f2.8 (Samyang as you wish) is the best out there. No coma at all, which gives you Sharp starts even in the corners.
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rokaroka · Feb 12, 2015

Rutgerbus said:
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 (Samyang as you wish) is the best out there. No coma at all, which gives you Sharp starts even in the corners.
--
www.rutgerbus.nl
Photographic Moments
A photon only stops "existing" when it is captured by your sensor.

I also have the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8. It's a great lens! I was a little surprised to see that the price of the lens is now $399. I bought it last October and it was only $298.

I also tried the 24mm f/1.4 but ended up returning it because the copy I got had horrible CA. From what I've read it can be real hit and miss for that lens.

BigSouth · Feb 14, 2015

I own the Samyang 14mm. Incredible astro lens and it's a bargain. I also use the Samyang 12mm on my GX7 and it is a fantastic little lens. On another note, Nikon is set to release the D810A which is specifically designed for astrophotograp
hy, so you may want to hold off a little while longer. Probably won't be cheap, though.

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