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<blockquote data-quote="Dawg Pics" data-source="post: 720443" data-attributes="member: 26505">You can use a flashlight or laser pointer. This article talks about that-linked below. I think a laser pointer would be really good.&nbsp; Then you can mark your lens with some gaffer tape or something or just use it to focus every time you are in dim light.I went back and read your post.&nbsp; I think the conditions you were trying to practice in were just not good. Twinkling faint stars and trees, and it is possible that the D3500 Live View might not be able to focus on faint stars.&nbsp; Use the viewfinder if that is the case.I don't know if real time exposure is possible on the D3500, maybe there is something in the manual that will tell you if it does.&nbsp; Also, there is a 'tripod mode' selection in the menus that enables a moveable focus point on your Live View Screen, I think.You might see if there is a local camera club.&nbsp; They love beginners, and they go on photo excursions and have lectures and workshops.&nbsp; Some hands-on help might keep you from getting overwhelmed.&nbsp; <a href="https://photographylife.com/landscapes/how-to-focus-for-star-photography" target="_blank">https://photographylife.com/landscapes/how-to-focus-for-star-photography</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Dawg Pics, post: 720443, member: 26505"] You can use a flashlight or laser pointer. This article talks about that-linked below. I think a laser pointer would be really good. Then you can mark your lens with some gaffer tape or something or just use it to focus every time you are in dim light. I went back and read your post. I think the conditions you were trying to practice in were just not good. Twinkling faint stars and trees, and it is possible that the D3500 Live View might not be able to focus on faint stars. Use the viewfinder if that is the case. I don't know if real time exposure is possible on the D3500, maybe there is something in the manual that will tell you if it does. Also, there is a 'tripod mode' selection in the menus that enables a moveable focus point on your Live View Screen, I think. You might see if there is a local camera club. They love beginners, and they go on photo excursions and have lectures and workshops. Some hands-on help might keep you from getting overwhelmed. [url]https://photographylife.com/landscapes/how-to-focus-for-star-photography[/url] [/QUOTE]

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