I need a little help from my friends! Milky Way Info? I just got home from two days fishing in rhebWhite Mountsins if Arizona. Last night, while at friends second home way up in the...

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Sep 21, 2017 22:09:49 #

DavidPhares Loc: Chandler, Arizona

I just got home from two days fishing in rhebWhite Mountsins if Arizona. Last night, while at friends second home way up in the pines, I looked up and saw the Milky Way like I have never seen it before. The longer I looked the brighter it got, and mire and more stars appeared. It was amazing.

I have never attempted to capture the Milky Way, but I really want to now. I know some of you have done great work with the Milky Way, and I ask you share your expertise with this humble portrait photographer.

I am shooting with a Canon 5D Mk IV, and a Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8 II lens, a tripod, and remote shutter actuator. What do you recommend for:

ISO -
EXPOSURE TIME -
F STOP -
APERTURE -

Any other shooting recommendations?

I am going back up in two weeks and I want to shoot the Milky Way.

Thanks for any of your suggestions.

David in Arizona

Sep 22, 2017 01:01:51 #

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Find a Dark Sky. Just waiting until nighttime won't do. ...
Know When and Where to Look. ...
Use a Digital Camera with Good High ISO Capabilities. ...
Use a Fast Wide Angle Lens. ...
Use a Tripod. ...
Use Live View. ...
Start with ISO 3200. ...
Set a Long Shutter Speed.

Sep 22, 2017 01:12:45 #

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

Shot last night with Nikon D750, Rokinon 14mm f2.8. F2.8, 14mm, 20 sec, ISO 3200. (Forgot to reset exposure comp set at +.7EV) PP in Photoninja and Gimp. With full frame and 24mm you may get a little elongation of stars and need to stop down to 15 sec. Good luck on your shooting and post a few on UHH,

DavidPhares wrote:

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Sep 22, 2017 02:11:56 #

catalint Loc: oslo

another tip , is to use manual focusing.
You may have problems focusing in the dark and therefore manual is the best option if you're not using using any light ahead to light your background.

Sep 22, 2017 05:47:12 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

DavidPhares wrote:

I just got home from two days fishing in rhebWhite... (show quote)

This may help -
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-photograph-the-milky-way-in-places-with-light-pollution

And, of course, there's overkill.

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 22, 2017 05:50:49 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

"The longer I looked the brighter it got..."

That's how the Hubble Space Telescope got those fantastic Deep Field photos. They pointed the telescope at a dark area of space and took a very long exposure. Over time, millions of stars and galaxies appeared in what seemed to be empty space.

http://www.spacetelescope.org/science/deep_fields/

Sep 22, 2017 05:56:05 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

DavidPhares wrote:

I just got home from two days fishing in rhebWhite... (show quote)

Your welcome. https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite

Sep 22, 2017 05:58:48 #

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

DavidPhares wrote:

I just got home from two days fishing in rhebWhite... (show quote)

Use a solid tripod. if you don't have a really solid tripod and head, rent one.
ISO from 800-1600 should be more than fine
Fstop is F2.8 or faster if you can get a faster lens.
24mm is the longest lens I would use. I typically use 14mm
Exposure time is determined by focal length - 500/focal length - with a 24mm lens you'd need a 20 sec exposure or shorter to avoid star trails.
If 20 secs (assuming you use a 24mm lens) is not enough to capture stars, then increase the ISO.

I don't bother with a remote shutter but if your tripod is less that absolutely stable, it may help to use one.

I even don't try to focus at night - I focus on a distant object during the day where the camera will actually autofocus, then I put a piece of masking tape across the focusing ring and the lens barrel. Or I will put two pieces of tape and draw a line on the tape so I can match it up in the dark
Bring a headlamp or other flashlight were you can reduce the intensity of the light. A bright light will blind you and you'll struggle to see any stars.

Sep 22, 2017 07:17:42 #

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

DavidPhares wrote:

I just got home from two days fishing in rhebWhite... (show quote)

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ISO - Start at 1600 and adjust according to Histogram
EXPOSURE TIME - 15-20 sec
F STOP - 24 mm
APERTURE - f2.8

cable release and a steady tripod

https://photographylife.com/photographing-the-milky-way

Sep 22, 2017 08:00:33 #

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

What do you do about focusing? My camera simply won't shoot because it says it hasn't achieved focus.

Sep 22, 2017 08:06:46 #

catalint Loc: oslo

AzPicLady wrote:

What do you do about focusing? My camera simply won't shoot because it says it hasn't achieved focus.

maybe you missed my answer earlier, but you should look into manual focus and set your lens to infinity for example. That's how I mostly do it in the pitch black. I always have a little headlamp/torch so I can fiddle with the settings on the lens

maybe this tutorial may help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWshaL-tUtg
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Sep 22, 2017 08:25:28 #

wkocken Loc: McGregor, MN

In 2 weeks you will have a full moon. That will totally wash out the milky way.

Sep 22, 2017 08:36:35 #

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

catalint wrote:

Actually, no I didn't miss this. Yes, I see that you pre-focus. But my camera still won't shoot because it says it's not in focus. How do I get around that?

Sep 22, 2017 08:42:57 #

TheDman Loc: USA

AzPicLady wrote:

Actually, no I didn't miss this. Yes, I see that you pre-focus. But my camera still won't shoot because it says it's not in focus. How do I get around that?

Your camera doesn't care if it's in focus or not if you're using manual everything.

Sep 22, 2017 09:33:55 #

ggttc Loc: TN

TheDman wrote:

Your camera doesn't care if it's in focus or not if you're using manual everything.

I only know about Nikon. On a Nikon there is a setting that allows you to choose to release the shutter when its in focus...and wont shoot if it is not...and a setting that will shoot by simply pressing the shutter.

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