Astrophotography

Nikon D810A in 2025: Astrophotography Beast or Outshined by Modern Cameras?

Introduction In early 2015, Nikon surprised the astronomy and photography world by “aiming for the stars” with the D810A, a specialized version of its D810 DSLR designed exclusively for astrophotography dpreview.com. This

9 September 2025

Astro Showdown: Sony vs Canon vs Nikon – Best Cameras for Shooting the Stars in 2025

Key Facts Astrophotography demands a unique blend of camera capabilities: superb high-ISO performance, low thermal noise in long exposures, generous dynamic range, and practical features for shooting in darkness (from backlit buttons

8 September 2025

Astrophotography · Cameras · Canon · Nikon · Sony

Shoot the Stars in 2025: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography

The Nikon Z8, released in late 2023, features a 45.7 MP full‑frame sensor and Night Vision mode, making it a top astrophotography option in 2025. The Canon EOS R6 Mark II, a

14 August 2025

Astronomy · Astrophotography · Beginner Guide · Camera Tips · Night Photography

Don’t Miss the 2025 Perseids: Ultimate Guide to Photographing August’s Meteor Shower

The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12 into the early hours of August 13, 2025. The peak occurs three days after a full moon, so bright moonlight reduces

11 August 2025

Astrophotography · Meteor Showers · Night Sky · Perseids · Photography Tips

Astrophotography Showdown: Sony A7 IV vs Canon EOS Ra vs Nikon D810A – Which Captures the Cosmos Best?

The Sony A7 IV uses a 33MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor with ~5.12µm pixels and delivers unusually clean high-ISO performance, with ISO 12,800 showing little noise and star-eater largely mitigated. The Canon EOS

10 August 2025

Astrophotography · Camera Comparison · Equipment Reviews · Photography Tips · Space Imaging

Astrophotography’s Next-Gen Gear Wars (2025–2026): Ultimate Cosmic Camera Showdown

Nikon Z8 features a 45.7 MP full-frame stacked CMOS sensor with native ISO 64–25,600 and a Night Vision mode for dark-sky shooting, priced around $4,000. Canon EOS R6 Mark II delivers 24.2

31 July 2025

Astrophotography · Camera Reviews · Gear Comparisons · Space Photography · Tech Trends