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<blockquote data-quote="WhiteLight" data-source="post: 154901" data-attributes="member: 9556">Sorry, but i don't agree Whiskeyman..Keeping a low ISO may keep the noise out, but it keeps the light out too... Since you are shooting stars, most of which are invisible to the naked eye, the camera sensor needs more 'bees' to collect the 'honey' so as to speak.So a fail proof setting to get you kicked off-Keep the ISO at the highest level you are comfortable with (800-4000)The Aperture needs to be at the biggest value like 2.8 or 3.5 or whatever is possible with your lens.Shutter speed ideally should be between 15-30 secs... anything more you would get star trailsUse the widest lens available, on your 18-70 at 18mmYou'll defy need a tripod &amp; a remote release if availableIf your lens has a focussing ring, focus it just beyond infinity or focus manually on a bright star in the sky &amp; lock itDont be afraid to experiment... so what if your pic is washed out or fully dark, it's just a digital print.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="WhiteLight, post: 154901, member: 9556"] Sorry, but i don't agree Whiskeyman.. Keeping a low ISO may keep the noise out, but it keeps the light out too... Since you are shooting stars, most of which are invisible to the naked eye, the camera sensor needs more 'bees' to collect the 'honey' so as to speak. So a fail proof setting to get you kicked off- Keep the ISO at the highest level you are comfortable with (800-4000) The Aperture needs to be at the biggest value like 2.8 or 3.5 or whatever is possible with your lens. Shutter speed ideally should be between 15-30 secs... anything more you would get star trails Use the widest lens available, on your 18-70 at 18mm You'll defy need a tripod & a remote release if available If your lens has a focussing ring, focus it just beyond infinity or focus manually on a bright star in the sky & lock it Dont be afraid to experiment... so what if your pic is washed out or fully dark, it's just a digital print. [/QUOTE]

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