How do you do it?

[Fleacz]

hey guys, i've notice many night shots with 30 min exposure and i reeaaalllyy wanna know how the hell do you guys do it. i've been trying to get star trails but my camera only goes up to 1min. can someone help?

 

[480sparky]

Does your camera have a "Bulb" setting?

 

[NikonME]

Here is some basic info.

 

[Virtuosos]

What camera do you use? Lot of cameras don't allow high timers, and if you are not using a DSLR then you won't be able to do long-time exposures.

 

[KmH]

You might read the camera user's manual and/or become familiar with your camera's specifications.

After spending 2 minutes online, it looks like your camera does have a 'Bulb' mode, but the time is limited to no more than about 4 minutes.

 

[NikonME]

He is using a Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10.

 

[Virtuosos]

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So you do have bulb mode available. However, shooting it without a remote is going to be...impossible. I would figure out how to set it to bulb first (your manual/online sources), then look into buying a 15$ remote so you can accomplish 30m exposures. I'd get one that you didn't have to hold the button the entire time lol (oh and a good tripod).[/TD]
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[joealcantar]

Was going to suggest a locking shutter release, and read it on the link above:
All you need to photograph star trails is a camera with lens that can do time
exposures (on 'B' or Bulb mode), a cable release or lockable shutter release,
and a tripod. I recommend using an SLR camera.

Shoot well, Joe

 

[Damadsetta]

Was going to suggest a locking shutter release, and read it on the link above:
All you need to photograph star trails is a camera with lens that can do time
exposures (on 'B' or Bulb mode), a cable release or lockable shutter release,
and a tripod. I recommend using an SLR camera.

Shoot well, Joe

This part is very important, do not try without it =)

 

[DiskoJoe]

You need to have a bulb setting and probably a remote shutter control.