Astrophotography Time-lapse Quick Tips
Amazing photo by David Kingham
Auto power off
Disable it
from CanonUSA
Image review
Turn it off
Shots Remaining & Battery
Make sure you have plenty of both
Focus Mode
Set it to MF for manual
To infinity and...
Initially set focus to infinity mark
Live Mode
Use it to fine-tune focus (infinity mark can't be trusted)
Manual Mode
Don't be afraid
Manual Settings
press the "quick" button
Use the Lonely Speck's Milky Way Exposure Calculator
https://www.lonelyspeck.com/milky-way-exposure-calculator/
E.g. Canon 7D Mark II with Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art:
Camera Sensor Size: APS-C
Max ISO: 16000
Lens Focal Length (mm): 18
Lens minimum f/number: 1.8
Result:
Shutter Speed: 19 seconds
f/number: f/1.8
ISO: 1600
Time-lapse
When to Shoot
Check out this calendar of events
Where to Shoot
Use this map to find dark places
If you happen to live near Denver, CO
Chief Hosa - 20 min from Golden, CO
Buffalo Overlook - 10 min from Golden, CO
Golden Gate Canyon Panorama Point - 40 min from Golden, CO
Golden Gate Canyon Mystery - 25 min from Golden, CO
Clear Creek Canyon - 15 min from Golden, CO
If you happen to be in the market for a new lens
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6 | Lens | Category | Mfg | Min Focal Length | Max Focal Length | Sensor | Improve Photo. Category Rank | What Photo. Gear Category Rank | Amazon Stars | Amazon Reviews | Cost | Review Notes | Notes |
7 | Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 | Wide-Angle Zoom | Sigma | 18 | 35 | APS-C | 2/2 | 3/4 | 4.4 | 364 | $749 | Give this lens a close consideration if you’re looking for a versatile, fast-aperture zoom for an APS-C sized sensor. | Probably good focal range for landscape shooting |
8 | Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 | Ultra-Wide Zoom | Tokina | 11 | 16 | APS-C | 4/4 | 2/4 | 4.2 | 251 | $399 | The Tokina.. is the ultra-wide zoom I have seen used most often for APS-C size camera sensors, and for good reason... | Newer version: Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 |
9 | Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art | Prime | Sigma | 35 | 35 | APS-C | 1.5/2 | 1/4 | 4.4 | 269 | $869 | Best Standard Prime Lens |
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