Swapping the finder scope with the laser pointer is convenient and quick. With the laser pointer, orienting the Starwatcher to Polaris becomes a no brainer. Once pointed at Polaris, swapping back to finder scope is quick. Final refined orientation is now so easy. With the laser pointer, the whole process of Polar alignment now only takes a few minutes. So convenient!
This filter and the optional adaptor kit mean that I have a good light pollution filter that fits all my lenses except for an ultra-wide fast one with a bulbous front element. Although I live in a rural village, this is a Bortle Class 5 location now (it used to be Bortle 4) and I have new urban connurbations within 10Km that severely impact the night sky. As much of this is from street lighting, I wonder at the public and private waste of energy to light the night sky, particularly as the UK has to import 15% of its electricity!
I have been seeking Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS which, for anyone living above latitude 50ºN, has been a low early evening object in our southwestern to western skies. Having found it, it certainly was not bright enough for viewing with the naked eye due to light pollution even when using any reasonable magnification. I fitted this Dydimium filter to my Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and managed several reasonable shots of it.
Obviously any filter will reduce the overall level of light reaching your camera sensor and I would suggest that you add +0.66 EV if using a full frame camera (such as my Nikon Z6ii) or +1.33 EV if using an APC-S (cropped) sensor. This avoids increasing the exposure time as that could introduce blurring of stars that were previously sharp.
The Dydimium filter is very effective at reducing the impact of light pollution. Coming with an optional range of adaptors for different lens sizes means it fits every lens I have bar one - the ultra-wide angle fast lens that has a bulbous front!
In my area we certainly need something like this with major housing developments within 15Km in all directions. Just why we need to shed so much artificial light upwards by wasting so much energy is beyond my comprehension.
Trying to image something like the Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which is never that high in the sky at latitudes above 50º, was always going to be a challenge in my location but this filter certainly helped when I fitted it to my 70-200mm, f/2.8 Sigma zoom lens. I would recommend that you compensate for the reduction in light passing through by increasing your ISO by up to +1EV if shooting with a full frame camera, maybe +1.5EV for an APC-S sensor.
It took me awhile to get set up and know how to find the South Celestial Pole, but now that I know what I'm doing the results of my (much longer) long exposure shots with so little star motion is so much better!
I have had few opportunities to use my MSM Nomad due to the British weather seldom relenting and allowing a couple of hours of cloud free night sky. However on the few occasions it has been clear I have found the kit easy to setup and use. It is incredibly light and easily fits in the bag along with camera and lenses. It does an excellent job of tracking the deep space objects I am interested in photographing by taking multiple images and stacking the results.
I originally purchased the Nomad Starter Kit but have since added a tilt and pan V mount, the wedge and critically here, due to a moist atmosphere so lots of dew formation on the lens, the lens warmer band, all of which have been invaluable.
I should also mention the excellent and cheerful help provided by the Head of Customer Service Hanna Tsai to all my queries and requests.
Saw the device on a TikTok clip, ordered it straight away.
Order received very timely, was notified of order progress.
The device itself is excellent, high quality and exactly what I needed for my scope. Worth having this device.
Purchased to attach to a microscope to use mobile phone. Now use mobile phone with this adapter exclusively for observation - works very well and easy to adjust. The metal screws allow fine and solid adjustment, so once tightened the phone does not need to be realigned until it is taken out of the adapter.
Phone Mount for Astrophotography Polar Alignment On NOMAD /MSM Trackers
It is a perfect product. So easy the polar align.
Die to bad weather I was not able to test much. However some view experiences were great.
This is well made and easy to use. Got my first solar pictures with my Ha scope. I like the storage bag too.
I wanted to pair my MSM Nomad with my Benro gear head mount on my tripod and it works perfectly. I’ve used the Nomad three times and got extremely good results. I also have a WO high latitude Vixen Style Base Mount and I can use the Nomad with that too! I’m so glad I’ve been a fan of Richard Tatti’s Nightscape Images on YouTube as his review of Nomad is what swayed me to purchase in the first place. He also mentioned the Vixen Dovetail Plate Base & Tall Atca-Swiss Plate Base as options.
Love it! With my 17mm lens, no startrails in 3min exposures. Just love it!
Item works as described and is so much lighter and easier to setup than others I have.
The design is attractively simple, the finish and quality are high.
The only thing I missed was a "Getting Started" guide. Assembly is very simple but a user guide would be great. However, there is a large community on the internet that shares their knowledge.
In short, a good device, light and small. It easily meets expectations. The after-sales service is really fast and good.
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Simple, affordable and practical! I am a travel photographer and numerous other star trackers are large and difficult to travel with. This is ideal, doesn't take up much space, weight much and best of all - it's just simple to use!
Mit dem neuen Nomad Tracker von MSM habe ich das Deep Sky Fotografieren mich neu entdeckt. Ich bin begeister wie mobil und einfach das Astrofotografieren nun ist!
I bought the MSM Nomad star tracker some months ago - I have now used it for several milky way photos. Primarily wide angle. I am very impressed with the easy setup and alignment to Polaris with the laser pointer. I have worked with 4 minutes exposures- and the starts stand out tick sharp. Highly recommended.
I've never liked ball heads and thought that maybe I could swap to one of these. I've not looked back and now can't live with out it. I use it for all photography and not just astro.
It's so flexible for my needs and when the right angle is achieved (even the most acute), the structure remains super rigid and firmly in place 😊
I do wish that the adjusting levers were a little larger, however, I think this feedback has already been listened to for the 5th generation and I can easily change them if they becomes too bothersome 🤩
Love it!
360° Flex Tilt & Pan Head - Z&V Mount Designed with Alyn Wallace, Buy Nice or buy Twice - The best gift for you and your loved ones 🎁
Fulfills 100% my expectations!
I’ve used this now for andromeda and Milky Way pictures and it has worked great! Love the compact form and how easy it is to setup
Easy to use. Used for the first time and only saw some instructions for use. The Move shoot move is simple to use. So far I have only used it with 14 and 17 mm and you can immediately see the difference. In short, recommended
This tool is amazing! Light and easy to use! Hanna support to get it from Spain warehouse was amazing! I couldn't be happier with MSM! Now it is time to get better pictures! Thank you for investing time in such amazing tools! - https://www.flickr.com/photos/semichcsc/
Fantástico, fácil y sencillo de utilizar.
Pequeño, transportable para equipos ligeros.
Una maravilla!!!