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Shooting Night Sky - Sony Alpha 100

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  • 26-06-2015 12:41pm
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    pinkfloydian
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭


    I want to take a photo of the Milky Way using a Sony Alpha 100 and I need some help setting up the camera.

    I'm a complete amateur, so I'm looking for detailed step-by-step instructions (set this button / press this to go to menu etc.) regarding setting up the camera. I have a tripod and a shutter release.

    Thanks,
    T


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    Iancar29
    Registered Users Posts: 5,068 ✭✭✭Iancar29


    pinkfloydian wrote: »
    I want to take a photo of the Milky Way using a Sony Alpha 100 and I need some help setting up the camera.

    I'm a complete amateur, so I'm looking for detailed step-by-step instructions (set this button / press this to go to menu etc.) regarding setting up the camera. I have a tripod and a shutter release.

    Thanks,
    T

    First of all you will want to be away from light as much as possible .

    A rough setup for a milky way shot would be as follows.

    1- Manual mode
    2- Manual focus , set focus to infinity by looking at a distant light.
    3- ISO - 1600, 3200 if in a dark enough location.
    4- f3.5 or below ( if lens is capable )
    5- Shutter speed , 25-30 seconds ( depending on how wide ur focal length can go )

    All done on a tripod with the shutter cable .
    You also will need there to be little or no moon around as you will just get a blown out shot otherwise.

    Hope this helps .


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    pinkfloydian
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭pinkfloydian


    Many Thanks Iancar29

    Have you any idea how to make those settings on a Sony Alpha 100?

    T


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    Tiriel
    Registered Users Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    Did you have any luck last time? http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=92815751


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    pinkfloydian
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭pinkfloydian


    Although I was grateful for the assistance, I'm afraid I struggled with the instructions e.g. "hold the exposure compensation button and turn the dial to select aperture"
    I'm looking for a "Dummy's Guide"

    T


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