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Nikon DSLR Cameras
Out of Production DSLRs
D3000/D5000
photographing stars with d5000
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<blockquote data-quote="blueiron" data-source="post: 1793" data-attributes="member: 203"><p>Go to manual mode and open the aperture. The 55-200mm lens has a max aperture of f4, I believe, and that isn't great for night photography. A 50mm f1.8, f1.4, or faster would be best. </p><p> </p><p>Depending on the amount of light available in your area, you will have to play with the ISO and the exposure time. A dark desert will have far less ambient light than in a city. You will likely need a tripod in manual mode, depending on your ISO and exposure settings.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="blueiron, post: 1793, member: 203"] Go to manual mode and open the aperture. The 55-200mm lens has a max aperture of f4, I believe, and that isn't great for night photography. A 50mm f1.8, f1.4, or faster would be best. Depending on the amount of light available in your area, you will have to play with the ISO and the exposure time. A dark desert will have far less ambient light than in a city. You will likely need a tripod in manual mode, depending on your ISO and exposure settings. [/QUOTE]
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