For short, for a manual focusing in manual mode (essential for night pictures), do as next : Place your Sony on a tripod. and swich on your Sony. 1° press Mode button, and select M (Manual), 2°. Press button Fn (function). A grid appear at bottom of screen with 12 boxes. Select MF (manual focus), then Manual Focusing. At that's all. Now press the central big knob/dial to ensure the focusing. Depress partly the photo trigger, a thick line appear with the focusing lift from closeup to infinity. With the dial move the lift to the right and infinity. One done, take a picture. And even several to stack later e.g. using Sequator software. NB. In case of light pollution, an Optolong L-pro filter is welcome as it slaloms between artificial lights emission lines to only transmit light from the sky.
@@macaroni.ravioli Def better than ZV1 but I actually forgot why I commented. If for astrophoto, I didn't have luck as I am in NYC I was just able to shoot some small starts and satellites that's it. For lens I only got the kit lens and Sigma 30mm F1.4
Brilliant! Thank you very much for this. It may be a way forward for me as the iphone 16 pro is so unreliable - I dont even need a smartphone & don't like Google snooping on me so much, but until this video, couldn't find an affordable alternative for astro! If you know of any alternative compact cameras I could consider please shoot !
It's a 2.7 crop factor. But according to the "Spot Star" calculator on Photopills, using the 500 rule, it's 21 seconds at 24mm equivalent. So Shane is actually spot on!
What about flash fill option ? In sony Flash can't disable in manual mode while taking pictures...see when we try to capture galatic core or night star dust sky in manual mode this flash filled up and made this pic into ordinary night photo...
The zv1 was just marketed wrong imo. It was never good as a vlog camera but is quite capable as a mini portable stills camera. It shoots photos with just a bit more character and a "camera look" than most phones but doesn't break the bank if you're not in the market for a proper mirrorless
Enjoyed the video tutorial. With as much post-production and eye for adjustments are required, those who try to preach camera perfection should really just stop :) I shoot APSC (Fuji) and type 1 (RX100 and ZV1) and would love to try a little Astro. I live in the eastern US, so light pollution is fierce. Once of these days when I travel out west again ... thx again.
Watched your tutorial section about a 'set focus' feature. I have a ZV-1 Sony Camera but not been able to identify which mode/menu or where this feature is? Can you help out please? Thanks.
@@ShayneMostyn Thanks for responding. I know where the Manual Mode is but not where to find the "Set Focus'' (e.g. using the dial to change focus levels up to infinity manually.) Did manage to find more detail however, on another tutorial so problem solved.
Rule of 500 is for full frame equivalent, with aps-c or smaller android stuff will be smaller too. Aps-c is usually 300. So it’s rule of 300 for smaller frames
I have a nikon coolpix A, says 18.5mm on lens, so do you do the rule of 500 by 18.5mm or 28 as it has an apc sensor. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Is this camera any good for film an Astro vlog, I’ve seen the Sony a7s iii which produces amazing video during a starry night sky in incredibly low light and wondered if this camera is any good for it?
@@ShayneMostyn How do you think the zv1 mark ii would compare? I was leaning towards the zv1 but noticed the mark ii has some improvements to things that bothered me about the original
The 500 rule is generally good unless there’s wind. However, you have to take the sensor size into account, with a crop sensor of the zv1 there is a 1.5x crop so if your shooting a 24mm lens the “full frame equivalent” is 36mm so divide 500/36 to get just under 14sec. The reason 500 rule works on mobile phones is that they are given the full frame equivalent focal length rather than there true focal lengths so basically added to crop factor for you. Further more, cameras like micro 4/3 such as the Olympus OM have a 2x crop on the focal length. Other ways to get sharp stars is to shoot in silent mode and set a timer on the camera rather than hit the shutter button and always have a solid tripod.
The Sony VZ1 II (mark 2) this is camera's more recent model has a 18mm focal length and from what I read the same sensor as the VZ1. Does that mean my working focal length is 27 (x1.5) and my max shooting time is 18.5 (500/27) seconds? I'm going to be shooting some low light stars and hopefully Aurora in Iceland next week.
im trying to do a timelapse of the sky with the zv1, but my battery dies after a couple of hours, is there a way to turn off the display while doing the timelapse or something to save battery?
@@ShayneMostyn cheers Shayne sorry about my spelling! It was a great video and picked up loads of info, I had to use it in conjunction with the zv1 manual and other videos, could have done with some close ups of the menu screen. Cheers for sharing though, like I say picked loads up 👍
Sounds like there is too much light there. Lower the ISO and shorten the shutter speed. You will need to play with both of those to apply to your location.
Rule of 500 is not very good with modern digital cameras. Photopills always gives you both Rule of 500 and the more technical NPF Rule for Spot Stars. NPF is about 60% exposure time of Rule of 500. Still, well done.
For short, for a manual focusing in manual mode (essential for night pictures), do as next : Place your Sony on a tripod. and swich on your Sony. 1° press Mode button, and select M (Manual), 2°. Press button Fn (function). A grid appear at bottom of screen with 12 boxes. Select MF (manual focus), then Manual Focusing. At that's all. Now press the central big knob/dial to ensure the focusing. Depress partly the photo trigger, a thick line appear with the focusing lift from closeup to infinity. With the dial move the lift to the right and infinity. One done, take a picture. And even several to stack later e.g. using Sequator software. NB. In case of light pollution, an Optolong L-pro filter is welcome as it slaloms between artificial lights emission lines to only transmit light from the sky.
Your videos are so genuine and authentic 🔥 Thanks for making this. Looking forward to new videos
I appreciate that!
Finally what I was looking for....
thnx for completing my request....
I will try it with my zv-e10 now
What lens did you try on the E10?
How was it?
Better than the ZV1? Cuz the more lens options?
@@macaroni.ravioli Def better than ZV1 but I actually forgot why I commented. If for astrophoto, I didn't have luck as I am in NYC
I was just able to shoot some small starts and satellites that's it. For lens I only got the kit lens and Sigma 30mm F1.4
Great tips 👏 the ZV1 is a top mini cam 👍🏻 normally I film with the professional FX6 but for holidays I bought the ZV1 and I really love it 😍
Thanks mate
Brilliant! Thank you very much for this. It may be a way forward for me as the iphone 16 pro is so unreliable - I dont even need a smartphone & don't like Google snooping on me so much, but until this video, couldn't find an affordable alternative for astro! If you know of any alternative compact cameras I could consider please shoot !
The lens IS 9mm at the wide end! It's a 24mm "equivalent", its a 1" sensor don't forget, so you have to take crop factor into account
True, the same story is with RX100
It's a 2.7 crop factor. But according to the "Spot Star" calculator on Photopills, using the 500 rule, it's 21 seconds at 24mm equivalent. So Shane is actually spot on!
Great explanation. You make it look dead easy. I’ll give it shot using those settings. Thanks
Cheers mate, thanks for watching :)
back to basics - love it :D
You should check out the dji osmo pocket for astrophotography
The first time I tried Astro on the ZV1 my first thought when I saw the image was “holy shet is actually works!!!”
Dehaze tool. I love that.
You've got a talent for this 😎
What about flash fill option ? In sony Flash can't disable in manual mode while taking pictures...see when we try to capture galatic core or night star dust sky in manual mode this flash filled up and made this pic into ordinary night photo...
The zv1 was just marketed wrong imo. It was never good as a vlog camera but is quite capable as a mini portable stills camera. It shoots photos with just a bit more character and a "camera look" than most phones but doesn't break the bank if you're not in the market for a proper mirrorless
Enjoyed the video tutorial. With as much post-production and eye for adjustments are required, those who try to preach camera perfection should really just stop :) I shoot APSC (Fuji) and type 1 (RX100 and ZV1) and would love to try a little Astro. I live in the eastern US, so light pollution is fierce. Once of these days when I travel out west again ... thx again.
I always have a laugh when people say you shouldn't edit and it should be all in camera.
Watched your tutorial section about a 'set focus' feature. I have a ZV-1 Sony Camera but not been able to identify which mode/menu or where this feature is? Can you help out please? Thanks.
In the FN button, then change focus to M
@@ShayneMostyn Thanks for responding. I know where the Manual Mode is but not where to find the "Set Focus'' (e.g. using the dial to change focus levels up to infinity manually.) Did manage to find more detail however, on another tutorial so problem solved.
I can apply this to my Panasonic Lumix ZS100? I've been wanting to create a time-lapse with this camera but haven't seen videos about it at night.
What would be your recommendation for northern lights with this camera? Would very much appreciate seeing a video on that
Exactly the same settings as here mate.
Rule of 500 is for full frame equivalent, with aps-c or smaller android stuff will be smaller too.
Aps-c is usually 300. So it’s rule of 300 for smaller frames
I have a nikon coolpix A, says 18.5mm on lens, so do you do the rule of 500 by 18.5mm or 28 as it has an apc sensor. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
The effective focal length you need to consider here which is 28mm
ZV1 is so under rated. All the tube douchers complain about crop bla bla. The 1 inch stacked BSI SAensor is unreal!
Thank you so much !!!😀
Is this camera any good for film an Astro vlog, I’ve seen the Sony a7s iii which produces amazing video during a starry night sky in incredibly low light and wondered if this camera is any good for it?
I film about 95% of my videos with this camera. Its good, but not as good as the A7siii
@@ShayneMostyn can it show the night sky in film footage , not just in stills?
@@amacmedia3221 no, not the way I think you mean. No stars
Thank you!!!!!
You're welcome!
what lens did you use?
Is it necessary to buy a lens for astrophotography or is the camera sufficient itself?
Not at all mate. The lens is totally fine for astro.
@@ShayneMostyn How do you think the zv1 mark ii would compare? I was leaning towards the zv1 but noticed the mark ii has some improvements to things that bothered me about the original
@@LexaLianne it would be much the same I think.
The 500 rule is generally good unless there’s wind. However, you have to take the sensor size into account, with a crop sensor of the zv1 there is a 1.5x crop so if your shooting a 24mm lens the “full frame equivalent” is 36mm so divide 500/36 to get just under 14sec. The reason 500 rule works on mobile phones is that they are given the full frame equivalent focal length rather than there true focal lengths so basically added to crop factor for you. Further more, cameras like micro 4/3 such as the Olympus OM have a 2x crop on the focal length. Other ways to get sharp stars is to shoot in silent mode and set a timer on the camera rather than hit the shutter button and always have a solid tripod.
The Sony VZ1 II (mark 2) this is camera's more recent model has a 18mm focal length and from what I read the same sensor as the VZ1. Does that mean my working focal length is 27 (x1.5) and my max shooting time is 18.5 (500/27) seconds? I'm going to be shooting some low light stars and hopefully Aurora in Iceland next week.
takling with hands :D
I followed every step but does not work! What am I doing wrong? Thank you!
Is it possible to capture milkyway with iphone 12??...not the pros..😬
You should be able too, just give it a go :D
Will you be testing the xperia 1 mk4 at any point? Or the xperia pro i really really interested to see how them phones do?
im trying to do a timelapse of the sky with the zv1, but my battery dies after a couple of hours, is there a way to turn off the display while doing the timelapse or something to save battery?
Connect a power bank to camera it will record till the memory space runout
u can fold the lcd closed with setting keep the camera on . find the setting in the camera.
It’s utterly ridiculous but I can confirm Astro is possible on the zv1 !!! 1 inch sensor! Crazy good!
Waiting for SONY XPERIA 1V for astrophotography
This was very good but a neginner, coild jave done woth some screen views
Cheers mate, Ill keep that in mind
@@ShayneMostyn cheers Shayne sorry about my spelling! It was a great video and picked up loads of info, I had to use it in conjunction with the zv1 manual and other videos, could have done with some close ups of the menu screen. Cheers for sharing though, like I say picked loads up 👍
i copied your every step and the picture comes out like it’s day time and no milky way
Sounds like there is too much light there. Lower the ISO and shorten the shutter speed. You will need to play with both of those to apply to your location.
Rule of 500 is not very good with modern digital cameras. Photopills always gives you both Rule of 500 and the more technical NPF Rule for Spot Stars. NPF is about 60% exposure time of Rule of 500. Still, well done.
Isn’t the ISO @ 3200 going to create a very noisy photo?
Not with a good sensor. If u have other ones that aren’t good with noise than it will be too much.
Help, I can't change the language
It’s on the last page