Night Photography

87MCProstar · Nov 15, 2011

Hey All,

The moon/clouds were pretty cool over the weekend and I've been trying to improve different aspects of my photography. I use a Nikon D5000 with a 18-55mm lens, so I know I'm limitied. But I was just trying to find other techniques to use to improve shots like these

Nubbs · Nov 15, 2011

First thing you need is a tripod.

Than you need to turn down your ISO.

Than practice ob composure.

Everybody has to start some place. Night Photography is a lot of fun.

Futurelight · Nov 15, 2011

Get a light meter. Use the moon as your light source as it's so bright. The light meter on the camera takes an over-all reading, NOT a direct reading. Once you have your light reading, set your camera to capture using that. Then you will find that you will have full view of the moon instead of a car headlight in the sky ;-) AND, definitely use a tripod! Hope this helps.

P.s. The clouds look amazing in the 6th pic! Nice and trippy! :-D

scorpion_tyr · Nov 15, 2011

Get a tripod, and if you can a remote shutter release. Go to Manual mode, set ISO 100 or 200, and set aperture around 8.0 to start off and then adjust your shutter speed from there. You'll notice a difference.

KmH · Nov 15, 2011

Futurelight said:
The light meter on the camera takes an over-all reading, NOT a direct reading.

Most DSLR's offer at least 3 light metering modes. Many Canon cameras offer 4 metering modes.

Read your camera's user's manual to discover what features an functions your camera offers for your use.

Forkie · Nov 16, 2011

To quote myself:

Forkie said:
They look noisier than a noisey thing in Mr. Noisey's house, Noisey Manor on Noisey Road, in Noisey-upon-Noise, NO1 5EY

ChaosManEd · Nov 16, 2011

take picture of the moon, I think it's pretty hard to take them out, ever.
The camera must be high quality.

87MCProstar · Nov 17, 2011

Thanks for the replys everyone, I'll try and keep going. Like I said I'm VERY new to this.

McNugget801 · Nov 17, 2011

scorpion_tyr said:
Get a tripod, and if you can a remote shutter release. Go to Manual mode, set ISO 100 or 200, and set aperture around 8.0 to start off and then adjust your shutter speed from there. You'll notice a difference.

Tripod - yes
Remote - sure.... unless you can keep your exposures under 30seconds then you can just use the internal timed mode.

ISO - ... why 100-200 I shoot 640 1250 1600 all the time... maybe you just not doing it right..