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Starburst at Night
Feb 24, 2017 07:57:24   #
crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada
 
Anyone know how to create a starburst at night? This photo is shot at F10, 2sec shutter, tripod, mirror lock, 24-70 f4Lis. Iso100. Do I need to go to F22? Will I lose all the sharpness?

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Feb 24, 2017 07:59:18   #
crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada
 
Here is the pic



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Feb 24, 2017 08:10:10   #
oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA
 
use a crosstar filter?

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Feb 24, 2017 09:45:48   #
Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii
 
Yep .., a 6 or 8 cross star filter will do it ....I used a 6 in Vegas with all the lights ... wow ...

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Feb 24, 2017 11:18:16   #
catalint Loc: oslo
 
Hi CrazyDaddio
as this was one of my questions for not so long ago, I found this page which led me to understand more about. Also I do not think you would be able to achieve much star burst here since the lights are hidden and only the spread light is visibile. I do not exactly see how the lights are in your pictures since I do not have a download available. But from the looks of it , all the light sources are not in frame, just the light they spread. From what I've seen and tested myself, you must have the bulbs visible to create the effect. And Yes, the smaller the aperture, the better result.
Have a look at this link, I think you may find it very useful and informative.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/create-compelling-star-effects-sun-stars-starbursts-photos

Cheers

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Feb 24, 2017 23:45:50   #
crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada
 
Re:bulbs being hidden. That is what I suspected. Need the point source to get starburst. Thanks to all who posted.

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