Twilight photography

Peakapot · Jan 15, 2016

HI there

Im looking for some advice on twilight photography (if thats what you call it). I want to take some photos of star filled skies. The equipment i have is a cannon 600d, a 18-55 cannon EFS kit lens, an 80-200mm cannon EF zoo lens, a 50mm prime lens and iv also got a macro lens with wide angle attachment. I have a good tripod and a remote. I also have a ND4 filter, UV filter and CPL filter. Now i know to use the tripod and remote so that there is no movement what so ever but with the equipment iv got whats the best combination with lens/filter/ISO/aperture.

Any advice is appreciated folks. Thanks,

Regards Dan

dxqcanada · Jan 15, 2016

KmH (Keith) should be able to provide some tips on astrophotography

jsecordphoto · Jan 15, 2016

KmH is very knowledgeable with more "true" astrophotography, more deep sky type stuff. Sounds like you're looking to try landscape astrophotography. My buddy Adam wrote this tutorial a few years ago, but it's still very relevant and taught me a lot when I first started out Adam Woodworth Photography: Introduction to Landscape Astrophotography

robdickinson · Jan 15, 2016

Hi, please look through my old guide.. Let me know if you have questions

Star Photography – A Guide

Peakapot · Jan 16, 2016

Thanks for the replies guys. Rob iv read your guid and it is excellent. Iv book marked it and i'm going to try it out. Last night the sky was clear and full of stars, tonight not so much. Next clear night i get ill try it out and post my results i here. Thanks.

Dan

KmH · Jan 16, 2016

What part of planet Earth are you on?

table1349 · Jan 17, 2016

KmH said:
What part of planet Earth are you on?

I'm on a dry part that spins in conjunction with the planet. Convenient that way, otherwise you: (a) Drown, (b) change locations constantly depending on whether you are on a part going faster or slower than the rest of the planet, or (c) fly off into space. It sucks when gravity isn't there. :biggrin-93: