Seestar S50 - One year on from release - does it live up to the hype?

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Option 1: Seestar S50 Dew / Light Pollution Shield
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** Seestar S50 Specifications **
Sensor IMX462
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Aperture 50 mm
Focal ratio f/5
Focal length 250 mm
Optical lens Apochromatic triplet
Storage 64 GB
Transmission Mode Wi-Fi 5G & 2.4G / USB Type-C / Bluetooth 5.0
Working temperature 0~40 ℃ (Recommended)
Mount type Alt-azimuth
Slew rate 1X - 1440X
Zero position Mechanical
Battery capacity 6000 mAh
Connection port 3/8“-20“
Net weight 2.5 kg

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@johndaley9188 Месяц назад

I started this journey as a newbie 6 months ago. The S50 is my first. I'm kinda old and retired, so a 6 lb scope works for me. I did hundreds of hours of research and then stumbled on the S50. I was heading down the big rig $10K path. I thought $500, why not try. Embracing technology I say to naysayers. I've been having so much fun with this scope, which includes sharing with family and friends. Will I buy the next gen? Probably yes. I have over 100 images of galaxies and nebula so far. I find myself constantly checking the weather. Don't plan on stopping any time soon.

@StargazerMan Месяц назад

Sounds like you've been bit by the bug! This is exactly what this scope if great for. If you bought all the expensive heavy gear you'd have had a much steeper learning curve and way fewer successful shots. You may have even at this point gotten so frustrated that you decided it's not for you and sold the gear! At least now with the S50 you've learned the basics and have images you can share with people. Everything you do from here on is an improvement. Also, the weight factor is a real issue for sure. Also for Big DOB guys (like myself) you really need to stay fit and strong to lift and setup some of this stuff! Clear skies.

@Dutchastrochris Месяц назад

Using this scope for more than 6 months now. It still amazes me. The ease of use and quality of images are amazing! Used a 10” newton for 10 years, but using the Seestar is way more fun.

@StargazerMan Месяц назад

I have to agree. It's not trying to compete with expensive dedicated scopes with cooled CCD cameras / guide scopes etc. It is what it is.

@anata5127 Месяц назад

Do you get SeeStar images better than by 10” newton?

@Dutchastrochris Месяц назад

@@anata5127 yes and no. Yes because it is more fun, I spent more time with the Seestar. And the magic word in astrophotography is ‘intergrationtime’. Right now I have a project on messier 101 with an intergationtime of 7.4 hours over several nights. Wouldn’t and couldn’t do that with the newton. No because a bigger telescope gives better results. Would mean that I have to spend a thousand or two in € to get high quality images. Right now the fun outweighs the quality 😇

@jackg7225 29 дней назад

@@anata5127for the most part, I would say yes for DSO. Maybe not so much for planets.

@zoap1050 Месяц назад

Got this video recommended, found a used s50 for sale at almost half price, bought it. My vacation starts tomorrow, so hopefully this will help me kill a few hours.

@StargazerMan Месяц назад

Wow... Nice price!

@Ericrbo 16 дней назад

Outstanding view thank you. Mine arrives Tuesday.

@StargazerMan 15 дней назад

Thanks. Best of luck! Clear skies.

@krubik4215 Месяц назад

Hello there. You are the people I really need for reviews on a product. Very long and detailed video. Keep up the good work and God bless.

@StargazerMan Месяц назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@capicolaspicy 9 часов назад

Loved your comments about the more snobbish astronomy buffs who might denigrate someone using any kind of automated "toy" like product lol. I see it from a different angle - it may help bring new people into the field by giving them a simpler less complicated entry path! Ignore the snobs and enjoy the possibilities.

@GeekRedux Месяц назад

Those images are a lot better than I expected from such a small 'scope.

@StargazerMan Месяц назад

Indeed! It may be small but it can produce surprisingly great images.

@markkitaoka8783 8 дней назад

I'm interested in purchasing these items from you son. Option 2: Seestar S50 Dew / Light Pollution Shield + Star Spikers I am a full-time commercial photographer for publicity and production shooting. Dance, music, and theatre. I became interested in astrophotography. I don't listen to those who rag on people like myself who want to try something new. If others would like to do so, I don't have any time for them. Thanks for this review. I'm very excited to try this device.

@StargazerMan 8 дней назад

Hi Mark. This is great! He's delighted ☺️. Is it ok if we come back to you in 2 weeks? We're on vacation at the moment so he can't print anything.

@markkitaoka8783 8 дней назад

@@StargazerMan enjoy your vacation.

@dave882 20 дней назад

So much rambling. I got one because I had back surgery and wasn’t allowed to move my giant mount or 12” SCT onto it for a few months. It’s great!

@StargazerMan 20 дней назад

Hope your back is better. I've a 16" Dob that I had to come up with a way to make it compact/easy to move (into the car and to the dark sites). Same with the old EQ mount for my photo setup. Having the 'run and gun' option is always nice and especially when you're physically prevented.

@El_Dromedario Месяц назад

Thanks from a newcomer to astrophoto, pretty helpful and detailed video!

@StargazerMan Месяц назад

Your welcome!

@brianegendorf2023 8 дней назад

I got my Seestar back in May, and so far, I love it. I feel like, yeah maybe a more expensive rig would be better..but it also requires a lot more work and adjusting to get it to work right. I have gotten to point where I can open the trunk of my car, take this out of its box, and be filming 5 minutes later. I am not a pro at editing the stacked images yet, but I can edit the regular stills that it sends to my cell just fine. And I have gotten some great images out of that! To be honest, some of the photography I get out of this totally blows my mind. I never expected to see things like nebulas, or clusters or even satellite trails. For $500, this is seriously the best toy I've ever treated myself to in my life.

@StargazerMan 8 дней назад

I totally agree! It goes without saying the more expensive dedicated rigs will yield better results but it's all relative. I think the S50 is a gateway into that world should you want it as opposed to people buying all the other bits and getting frustrated and turned off, eventually quitting the hobby.

@dgdave2673 22 дня назад

Good intro and review. Also using Siril to post process the files from the Seestar one can get good images with a small effort.

@StargazerMan 22 дня назад

Thanks! I've downloaded Pixinsight and I'm planning on learning it but Siril is perfect for now.

@stewartbeveridge1564 Месяц назад

Loving this scope so far as my yard has lots of trees and I am surrounded by 2 story houses. So I have to move the scope up to 4 times a night. But that is simple using the Seestar as all I have to do is to re-level it. I love your video BTW.

@StargazerMan 29 дней назад

Thanks! Yes it's super fast and easy to reposition the scope.

@bcsteve1983 Месяц назад

Fantastic overview, thank you! I'm trying to decide between buying the Seestar S50 or the new Dwarf 3. Have you had a chance to review the news Dwarf yet?

@StargazerMan Месяц назад

Thanks! DwarfLab haven't sent out any for review yet. The specs are available alright but you'd need to see it in operation and the results to help you make your mind up. Although similar in that they are both "smart scopes" they are quite different in other ways.

@derekdduffy5611 20 дней назад

I recently sold my eq6 and skywatcher 150pds cuz didnt have the time basically, so thinking of biting the bullet with this

@StargazerMan 20 дней назад

I've seen some great images taken with the 150pds. What camera did you use? I've recently bought a 2nd hand Canon 6D (having stupidly sold off my original one a few years ago). The EQ6 is a great mount also, but time (and bulk) are a big factor for many, myself included. The ASI Air etc have taken the sport to new simpler/faster setups but the bulk remains. I love the speed and portability of the S50.

@jimcarter9703 26 дней назад

So in your personal opinion-which do you think is better, the ZWO Seestar 50 or the dwarf 2?

@StargazerMan 20 дней назад

I think they are 2 very different scopes! It comes down to what do you mostly want to use it for / achieve. I've seen some comparison videos that give a sense of what each are good at bit I this unfair for example to say one is 'better' than the other when it comes to things that are subject to the users taste. For example, the D2 has a wider Fov so this suits people that are after that aspect, if you are looking for narrower Fov then S50 is for you, one isn't better than the other, they are just different. As in, a zoom lens is different to a wide field lens. I think I need to make a comparison video!!!

@antomcc121 29 дней назад

Great review, what was the shipping time for you to Ireland? In Dublin myself and thinking about getting one.

@StargazerMan 28 дней назад

Hey. I was sent the unit by ZWO from one of their German sellers and it took a week or so. Stephen in K-Tec Telescopes here in Dublin has them in stock ktectelescopes.ie/collections/zwo-mounts/products/zwo-seestar-s50-all-in-one-smart-apo-refractor-telescope Presumably you'd get it in a day or two from him. @ktectelescopesireland3777

@antomcc121 28 дней назад

@@StargazerMan cheers for the reply mate, yeah was looking at ktec bought stuff off Stephen before sound lad and horizon, it's 460 quid to buy direct from zwo but nearly 800 from all European sellers, might just bite the bullet and wait the longer delivery time buying direct for half the price.

@StargazerMan 28 дней назад

I'll see if I can get a referral discount for you. Give me a few days.

@antomcc121 28 дней назад

@@StargazerMan cheers man appreciate that👍

@SamStars8811 18 дней назад

As far as pretending to be a complete beginner I would have liked to see how to download and update the app and the routine to calibrate the compass. I guess you assume we are fairly computer literate and that the instructions provided by the S50 are sufficient for compass calibration. A word of warning - If you use a sturdier tripod then turning it to calibrate the compass is tricky and if you leveled the tripod before mounting the unit then your leveling will have been in vain so a photographic leveling mounting head is a must. Other than that great stuff, thank you.

@StargazerMan 18 дней назад

You're welcome! Great feedback. It's definitely a balancing act of showing 'just enough' over very detailed steps. You're 100% correct in saying you should do a compass calibration before leveling. I've found a way to make it slightly easier is using the attachment I show and basically just turning the unit on that as opposed to the legs (it's even easier on the AZ Gti mount). Clear skies!

@antomcc121 13 дней назад

How much for option 2 in accessories and posting to Dublin? Just received my Seestar yesterday. Thanks👍

@StargazerMan 13 дней назад

Nice one. I'll tell my young lad and he can price it for you!

@antomcc121 13 дней назад

@@StargazerMan lovely stuff thanks

@Kiwi_Dave 10 дней назад

Would you recommend for a 10 year old complete beginner into astronomy wanting to capture images herself and share.

@StargazerMan 8 дней назад

I would say that's too young. The setup and operating needs an adult to teach how to do. I use supervised with my Son (15).

@alexmacphee15 Месяц назад

I'd love to support your son's school project. I'm in the UK, what would be the costs and postage? (Option 3)

@StargazerMan Месяц назад

Oh that's amazing. He's going to price it up!

@adamjames0710 22 дня назад

I can’t believe I spent around £3000 on the Unisteller EVscope when this thing seems better for around £500! Does anyone have the Dwarf 3 yet? And is it a good upgrade?

@StargazerMan 22 дня назад

Hi Adam. The D3 hasn't shipped yet (and as far as I know only a select number of people outside of Dwarf Lab have been beta testing).

@prkroon 10 дней назад

I hesitate to buy a Seestar S50 for the fact that in the Netherlands the scope costs about 700 euro while buying it directly from ZWO it will cost about 520 euro including transport + VAT + import duties. At the other hand, if there is a problem with the product after some time you have a problem in repairing the product. Also the fact that it is expected that a successor of the S50 with improved specs in Fall 2024 will be released is a reason for doubting to buy the S50 now. However the price will be higher and the problem of the EU price level still stands. 😢 Question: Did you buy the scope directly from ZWO in China?

@StargazerMan 8 дней назад

Hi. That is always the tricky choice. I usually accept the extra cost because you have an easy way to return if you have a problem with the item. This unit was sent to me by ZWO to review but it came from one of the suppliers in Germany within a few days.

@staphorst48 3 дня назад

Ja heel erg raar dat hij hier zo veel duurder is ik he ruik hem nu bijna 8 maanden en vind hem nog steeds fantastisch ben er heel blij mee en maakt astrophotografie stukken makkelijker

@prkroon 2 дня назад

@@staphorst48 Ik heb inmiddels de knoop doorgehakt en de scope rechtstreeks bij ZWO besteld en deze is inmiddels onderweg naar mijn locatie. Het is een risico, weet ik, maar ook wel eens leuk om een bestelling rechtstreeks uit China te halen. Het transport via DHL verloopt goed en je wordt goed op de hoogte gehouden via mail updates. Verwacht de S50 donderslag a.s. dus ruim een week na bestelling wat reuze meevalt. Goed te horen dat je nog steeds enthousiast bent over de S50 want dat stelt mijn geduld wel op de proef!

@bobf3598 6 дней назад

Instead of all these unnecessary levelers, just use an adjustable table what resin model users use. They are Cheap as chips. Then calibrate the Seestar on it. Install included tripod, place on a flat surface outside or use the same table you calibrated it on and you're good to go.

@staphorst48 3 дня назад

I have the seestar for around 7 months and only calibrate the level once lol its not necessary with eq mode