How To Shoot A Star Time Lapse ─ BuzzFeed Nifty

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How To Shoot A Star Time Lapse

Supplies:

DSLR camera
Remote timer
Location away from light pollution

Instructions:
Select a location away from light pollution like a beach, state park, or large open field to set up.
Make sure you batteries are fully charged in both your camera and remote timer.
Place your camera on a sturdy tripod, and set everything to manual.
Set you ISO to around 3200.
Set your shutter speed to a 20 second exposure.
Set your F-stop to as low as your lens allows.
Set your remote timer to 20 second exposure as well, and set interval to be around 2-5 seconds.
Once it’s dark, it’s a good idea to take some test shots to make sure your settings are correct for your location.
There are many star map applications, or physical planispheres that can help you know where constellations will be rising.
Once you are satisfied with you settings, and test images, press “start” on your timer.
It’s a good idea to do this type of photography when you can camp nearby and get a longer time lapse. Otherwise Wait about 3-4 hours for significant star movement.
Have fun capturing the stars!



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