MRPS The Night Sky Presentation 20210510 - Stan Mansas

Step 4: Method
How and what: single shot, multi shots, focal length, fstop, ISO, exposure, framing, focus etc.
Typical Cameras Settings:
• Program Mode - Set to Manual.
• Shoot in RAW
• Autofocus - Turn off, Manual focus.
• White Balance - Manually set white balance
between 3450k – 5000k (3000 cooler 5000
warmer)
• Drive - Set to One Shot.
• ISO - generally will between 1600 to 6400
• Metering - see image
• Exposure Compensation - Set to Zero, no
exposure compensation.
• Shutter Speed - Up to 30 seconds can usually be
dialed in directly. For longer than 30 seconds, set
to Bulb.
• Shutter release: If you don't have a remote
release, you can use the camera's self-timer, 10
sec is best..
• Mirror Lock-Up - recommended
• Stabilisation: Because you'll be using a tripod
turn off all stabilisation
• Turn Image Review OFF
Background Image: Stellarium