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Sep 1, 2019 02:01:11 #
I have a Nikon D5500. What settings do I need to take pictures of the stars. I put it on Manuel and played with the ISO but always I got the message that said subject to dark.
Sep 1, 2019 03:36:26 #
Very roughly, f/2.8, 20 seconds, ISO1600 for starters. Expose so that the peak of your histogram is about 1/4 from the left.
Taking account that,
a) so as not to get star trails the speed should not be greater than 500 divided by Focal Length. E.G, if using a 25mm lens your speed would be 500/25 = 20 sec. This is what is referred to as the 500 Rule.
b) for a smaller aperture, raise the ISO accordingly.
Focus on the brightest star you can if possible through the viewfinder or use Live View. Do not rely upon AF or the infinity lens marking. Good luck.
Taking account that,
a) so as not to get star trails the speed should not be greater than 500 divided by Focal Length. E.G, if using a 25mm lens your speed would be 500/25 = 20 sec. This is what is referred to as the 500 Rule.
b) for a smaller aperture, raise the ISO accordingly.
Focus on the brightest star you can if possible through the viewfinder or use Live View. Do not rely upon AF or the infinity lens marking. Good luck.
Sep 1, 2019 04:25:24 #
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Sep 1, 2019 05:37:47 #
Beemerrt wrote:
I have a Nikon D5500. What settings do I need to take pictures of the stars. I put it on Manuel and played with the ISO but always I got the message that said subject to dark.
I don't shoot Nikon but I'm a bit confused, do you mean you put it on Full Manual and you get a "too dark" error message and say it will not take an exposure? I can't believe Nikon engineers don't know what "manual" means. I've handled F & F2 Nikons ages ago. Aside from the odd external lens-meter coupling, they are well designed tools.
Sep 1, 2019 07:34:53 #
Beemerrt wrote:
I have a Nikon D5500. What settings do I need to take pictures of the stars. I put it on Manuel and played with the ISO but always I got the message that said subject to dark.
You have your camera set to autofocus AND Custom Setting A1:AF-C Priority Selection to 'Focus" - if there is not enough light to Focus the camera will not fire. It has nothing to do with there being enough light to take a picture.
Sep 1, 2019 10:44:31 #
Beemerrt wrote:
I have a Nikon D5500. What settings do I need to take pictures of the stars. I put it on Manuel and played with the ISO but always I got the message that said subject to dark.
You should ask this in the Astro Photography section. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-109-1.html
Sep 2, 2019 06:32:48 #
That about covers it, except when using the 500 rule to calculate exposure length, you have to use the 35mm equivalent of the focal length. Use 500/20 for a 14mm lens, and if you're closer to the equator that's still too long for pinpoint stars.
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Sep 2, 2019 07:06:02 #
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Beemerrt wrote:
I have a Nikon D5500. What settings do I need to take pictures of the stars. I put it on Manuel and played with the ISO but always I got the message that said subject to dark.
I use the following for my Milky Way shots. You may want to use it as a starting point.
tripod mount, do not extend center column
Manual Focus, focus on infinity
ISO start at 1600
Exposure times 15-20 seconds
14 to 24 mm lens
Aperture f2.8
white balance 4000K
if you include foreground make sure it is at least 10 feet away
tune off auto focus, use live view for focus on brightest star
cover the eyepiece when doing the exposure
never go over 25 seconds
Sep 2, 2019 08:16:54 #
Beemerrt wrote:
I put it on Manuel and played with the ISO but always I got the message that said subject to dark.
Wait till morning?
Seriously, here are a lot of good links. There will be duplication of information.
https://www.wikihow.com/Photograph-the-Night-Sky
https://www.lightstalking.com/bite-size-tips-build-workflow-post-production/
http://makezine.com/projects/how-to-capture-breathtaking-time-lapses-of-the-night-sky/
http://www.popphoto.com/how-to/2013/06/how-to-shoot-epic-landscape-photos-night-sky
http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/night-sky/?sf4138099=1
http://iso.500px.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-astrophotographer-aaron-groen/?utm_campaign=nov132014digest&utm_content=CTAbutton_aaronjgroen_500pxProfilepage&utm_medium=email&utm_source=500px
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/tips-for-post-processing-your-constellation-photos/
http://petapixel.com/2014/01/29/picking-great-lens-milky-way-photography/
http://www.borrowlenses.com/blog/2013/05/the-best-lenses-for-night-photography-a-case-for-rokinon-primes/
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/star-trail-photography-tips/
http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-set-up-your-digital-slr-for-night-photography--cms-24099
Sep 2, 2019 08:30:29 #
If you are serious about this shooting I suggest you invest $10 into the PhotoPills app. It provides great tools and tutorials for shooting such subjects. A decent tripod will also be needed.
Beemerrt wrote:
I have a Nikon D5500. What settings do I need to take pictures of the stars. I put it on Manuel and played with the ISO but always I got the message that said subject to dark.
Sep 2, 2019 09:43:47 #
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Sep 2, 2019 12:22:38 #
You would need a tracking mount such as this one
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1280430-REG/ioptron_3322_skytracker_pro_camera_mount.html
There are cheaper versions out there.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1280430-REG/ioptron_3322_skytracker_pro_camera_mount.html
There are cheaper versions out there.
Sep 2, 2019 12:44:33 #
I just took a class on photographing and processing the Milkyway. https://aznaturalhistory.org/events/night-photography-class-3/ I would thing you could find one locally. I can't post my final picture but the results were amazing. I'm happy
Sep 2, 2019 12:46:48 #
Sep 2, 2019 15:38:14 #
Malco wrote:
You would need a tracking mount such as this one
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1280430-REG/ioptron_3322_skytracker_pro_camera_mount.html
There are cheaper versions out there.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1280430-REG/ioptron_3322_skytracker_pro_camera_mount.html
There are cheaper versions out there.
This suggestion is misleading for someone starting out in star photography.
You do not "need" a tracking mount, it is something that is an option for more advanced work.
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