Da_Latios Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Okay so I finally managed to get a decent shot out my f/4 lens. However, a lot of the smaller stars are missing, and the image is blurred, due to the fact that I had to correct the star trails. How do you go about photographing the night sky, and how do you get rid of star trails effectively? IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I wouldn't bother trying to shop the star trails, I think it adds charm to night-sky photography. If you want some good Milky Way photography, try Racetrack Playa as a location :P 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I wouldn't bother trying to shop the star trails, I think it adds charm to night-sky photography. If you want some good Milky Way photography, try Racetrack Playa as a location :P Holy [cabbage] this is amazing. That would be so beautiful in person. OP: How did you did take this shot? I actually really like it and want to try it. My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 You need to go somewhere very, very dark. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 You need to go somewhere very, very dark. And then just use bulb? My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I´ve tried, but even with a 30 second exposure you get star trails. I used my camera´s highest ISO setting to get as much detail as possible, but star trails still kinda ruined it. What was the focal length of the shot? I have been thinking about using my tele lens at 200mm or something, but the minimum aperture is 5.6 at that length... and come to think of it, that would probably make the effect worse, wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I´ve tried, but even with a 30 second exposure you get star trails. I used my camera´s highest ISO setting to get as much detail as possible, but star trails still kinda ruined it. What was the focal length of the shot? I have been thinking about using my tele lens at 200mm or something, but the minimum aperture is 5.6 at that length... and come to think of it, that would probably make the effect worse, wouldn't it? Where'd you try it? I live in Auckland, so it's hardly dark. Light everywhere. My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Latios Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 OP: How did you did take this shot? I actually really like it and want to try it.Umm, I took my camera and a tripod out somewhere where there weren't any trees. There were quite a few lights around, though.After a few minutes, the milky way was visible without the aid of any equipment, so I pointed the camera and the most dense part of the sky. Settings:Aperture: f/4.0Shutter: 30 secISO: 800White balance: AutoExposure compensation: 0Angle of elevation: ~80 degrees IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 OP: How did you did take this shot? I actually really like it and want to try it.Umm, I took my camera and a tripod out somewhere where there weren't any trees. There were quite a few lights around, though.After a few minutes, the milky way was visible without the aid of any equipment, so I pointed the camera and the most dense part of the sky. Settings:Aperture: f/4.0Shutter: 30 secISO: 800White balance: AutoExposure compensation: 0Angle of elevation: ~80 degrees By the naked eye or through the camera? Hmm... I'm sure there is somewhere up North I can go... My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Latios Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Visible by the naked eye.Oh also forgot to mention focal length. 24mm. IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Visible by the naked eye.Oh also forgot to mention focal length. 24mm. Hmm that is intriguing. My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I tried last week when I was a home, my family home is North of Kaikoura, so there no light pollution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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