Andrea Padilla
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Hello, I am travelling to Iceland with my new D7200. I am hoping to capture some Aurora activity. Can anyone please suggest a good lense. I also accept any tips and pointers. Thanks so much!
My $0.02 worth: a 20mm or shorter focal length for your camera. Get and use a sturdy tripod as well as a remote shutter release.
WM
Know where your infinity focus is for stars.
There are a few ways to get accurate infinity focus, but the best is live view on a star or far away stationary object lets say light pole. On prime lenses the infinity focus is normally easy to get but zooms are a bit harder and are not always right at the end of the focus dial rotation. My 14mm is not that easy and focusing on a bright star is my best way of getting accurate focus. Once this infinity focus is obtained place it in manual focus (if not already) and then if you like you can use some gaffa tape in the focusing ring to stop it from moving if bumped in the dark.I never gave this much thought until now, but I haven't shot much at night. Can you explain this please? Is it different than any other infinity focus? How do you determine it other than say Live View, Zoomed in on one star...focus?
[MENTION=9753]Scott Murray[/MENTION] does have a "magical" way but he is not going to share it with us. LOLThanks @Scott Murray. That's what I thought, but when I saw your statement it made me think there might be a "magical" way. Ha!
Not yet but the new tech in the latest Canon could be a big game changer, being able to manipulate focus in post!!!Thanks @Scott Murray. That's what I thought, but when I saw your statement it made me think there might be a "magical" way. Ha!
Haha, when I remember it I will share.@Scott Murray does have a "magical" way but he is not going to share it with us. LOL