Whether you're new to the world of astrophotography or have been capturing the night sky for years, the computational technology and bright apertures in these gear pairings will help you shoot for the stars (or moon, or meteors, or...)!
OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Exclusive to the E-M1 Mark III, Starry Sky AF is new technology that allows you to accurately pinpoint stars whether you're shooting handheld or with a tripod. This camera also features Live Composite Mode – a perfect tool for capturing star trails. This feature lets you shoot a series of continuous images using the same exposure time, with each shot only recording new sources of light – and then composites them all for you in-camera. The E-M1 Mark III's light weight, 60fps sequential shooting, and 7.0 EV stops of image stabilization performance help round it out as the perfect astro camera!
M.Zuiko 12mm F2.0
A favorite astrophotography lens of pros like Peter Baumgarten, the M.Zuiko 12mm prime lens is ideal for capturing the night sky. Allowing you to shoot super-wide and super bright, it captures every detail and is an extremely compact addition to your kit.
M.Zuiko 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
An all-around user favorite, the weathersealed M.Zuiko 7-14mm is a wide-angle wonder. With a bright F2.8 aperture, it's wide field of view (14-28mm full frame equivalent) allows you to capture the full scope of the night sky. To help keep your astro settings, this lens features a L-Fn button, allowing you to assign any of 27 functions to it. Another helpful feature is the Manual Focus Clutch mechanism; switch instantly between auto and manual focus by simply pulling the focus ring toward you.
M.Zuiko 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
The world's first F1.8 fisheye lens, the weathersealed M.Zuiko 8mm's unique 180° angle of view helps bring star trails to life! The super-fast shutter speeds this lens supports let you apply interesting fisheye effects in low-light conditions, and delivers the same amazing edge-to-edge sharpness as other M.Zuiko PRO series lenses.
RM-CB2
This remote cable release is specifically designed for the OM-D series and features a bulb lock function convenient for long exposures. The RM-CB2 cable release enables you to focus and trigger your camera without the vibration associated with using the shutter release button.
Astrophotography Tips
Check out some of our astrophotography tips to help inspire you out in the field!
