![]() ![]() If you need 10 seconds of exposure in order to eliminate star trails, use 10 seconds. It’s also pretty satisfying, since you get to use the settings you always wanted to use – no need for an astro tracker or other accessories.įor example, if you need f/5.6 to get enough depth of field, just use f/5.6. The second method of capturing insanely sharp stars at night is actually quite easy. Stacking Method Two: No Accessories Needed ![]() Luckily, there is a way to simulate an astro tracker without using one – and without capturing a blurry foreground in any of your images. If you try pasting the sharp tree image on top, you’ll get a “blur halo” around it. In the tracked image, where your stars are sharp, the tree will be a large blur. ![]() But if your foreground is something like a tree, you’ll run into major difficulties with this method. It worked well for the photo above because the foreground and sky had a very distinct separation. However, astro trackers aren’t always ideal. If you need to capture everything in one image for whatever reason, take a look at our tutorials on Milky Way photography, getting enough depth of field at night, and the optimal settings for star photography.) (All this assumes that you don’t have a problem with blending photos. Stacking photos essentially eliminates that problem.īut what do I mean by stacking photos? There are two routes, one of which is simpler and more flexible than the other. Otherwise, you could shoot every Milky Way image at f/5.6 and 10 seconds (maximizing star sharpness) while simply using an insane ISO like 51,200 to get your image to be bright enough. What can you do about it? One answer is often overlooked, but surprisingly helpful and easy to put into practice: stacking images.įundamentally, the big problem with shooting the stars is that you lose a lot of image quality at ultra-high ISO values. If you’ve ever tried to do astrophotography, you’ve probably run into all sorts of issues: blurred stars, high ISO noise, and shallow depth of field. The night sky is one of the most alluring subjects for landscape photographers. ![]()
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