topic Re: R7 astro photography in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R7 astrophotography setup

chief — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:00:55 GMT

Need help on correct setup and settings using R7 body for astro. Have read manual and just can not get it to work. Last night had my 14 mm rokinon attached with adapter and had all correct settings 20 sconds, f/2.8, ISO 6400. Camera would not take image. What is set up on camera? electronic shutter, 2 second shutter, etc?

Re: R7 astro photography

deebatman316 — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:31:53 GMT

You need to go into the camera and set "shoot without lens". Then the camera will take pictures. This only works in the creative zone ie (M, Av, TV, P & Fv) modes.

Re: R7 astro photography

chief — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:58:21 GMT

what is the purpose of shoot with out lens? How does this make astrophotography work?

Re: R7 astro photography

deebatman316 — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:00:32 GMT

Your lens may not have electronic contacts to tell the camera body. That there is a lens attached. This is to protect the image sensor in the camera.

Re: EOS R7 astrophotography setup

shadowsports — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:49:13 GMT

Hi Gents,

Demetrius is correct. The option is on the Custom Function Menu > Tab 4. Its called "Release Shutter w/o Lens". This should allow the camera to release the shutter with a manual lens. @Chief, I own this lens also, please post your pics in the share my photos section. 📸

Re: R7 astro photography

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 15:34:40 GMT

It’s not just for astrophotography. The lens could be used as a general ultra-wide angle lens. The Rokinon lens is a full manual lens; no communication with camera. Camera doesn’t know hat a lens is attached.

Re: EOS R7 astrophotography setup

chief — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:08:34 GMT

Re: EOS R7 astrophotography setup

chief — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:11:41 GMT

2 nights ago at Pinnacles National Park with a 6d Mll and 14 mm Rokinon. will try some from my back yard tonight with the R7.

Re: EOS R7 astrophotography setup

chief — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:12:06 GMT

Thanks everybody for the solution.

Re: EOS R7 astrophotography setup

deebatman316 — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:16:01 GMT

That is a nice picture you can really see the blues and the greens in that picture. You should post that picture in the "Share Your Pictures" section of the forum.

Re: EOS R7 astrophotography setup

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 20:13:58 GMT

Great image Chief. See your Personal Messages.

Re: EOS R7 astrophotography setup

shadowsports — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 22:00:05 GMT

@Chief,

Superb photo! I've been waiting for better weather. Full moon in the Bay Area is scheduled for May 5th.

I tried last month but didn't have any luck. We had really warm weather. I live near the ocean and it sucked in a heavy marine layer the night of the best full moon. I also have the only street light on the street on one side of the house. Very nice photo!!

Re: EOS R7 astrophotography setup

ccapp — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:54:43 GMT

I have been using my old 6d MII with the Rokinon 14mm for astro as well. I'd love to see your R7 results compared to the 6d MII.