I was just wondering if anyone out there has attempted star shooting with the D5000 and what lens you used. I attempted this after reading an article in Digital Camera Magazine.
I used some of the tips they suggest as far as simple camera settings (wide open AV of f4 and an ISO of 800-1600) I tried manual and auto but I feel that I found myself more and more frustrated and excited at the same time. I was having trouble with focusing. When I was in manual mode it seemed worse to focus than in auto. Are there any tips you can give for another attempt. All help is greatly appreciated.
these are what ended up being my two best shots. (lens used was 18-55 and the 55-200)(both shots were at 55mm)


I used some of the tips they suggest as far as simple camera settings (wide open AV of f4 and an ISO of 800-1600) I tried manual and auto but I feel that I found myself more and more frustrated and excited at the same time. I was having trouble with focusing. When I was in manual mode it seemed worse to focus than in auto. Are there any tips you can give for another attempt. All help is greatly appreciated.
these are what ended up being my two best shots. (lens used was 18-55 and the 55-200)(both shots were at 55mm)

