![]() Iso: This will vary greatly on the equipment you are using. A shutter speed of 20 to 30 seconds is recommended for capturing the Milky Way. The wider the lens, the longer you can shoot. The length of time that you will be able to keep your shutter open before you begin to catch the rotation of the earth will depend on the focal length of your lens. If you take an exposure over 30-seconds then the stars in your image will look like streaks of light. The problem is that the entire time the shutter is open, the earth is also rotating. Shutter speed: The longer your shutter stays open, the more light the camera can capture. An f-stop of f2.8 to F4 is recommended for best results. Finding the Right Settingsį-stop: The lower the f-stop you can use, the more light that your camera will be able to capture. ![]() ![]() Pro tip: use the camera’s built-in timer to avoid any camera shake from pushing the shutter button. Tripod: Don’t forget your tripod! Taking long 20-30 second exposures of the Milky Way requires a sturdy tripod (unless you have the steadiest hands in the world). A lens as wide as 14mm or up to 24mm is recommended to allow enough time to expose the Milky Way. ![]() Lens: The wider the lens, the more of the Milky Way you can get in the frame, and the longer you can shoot the stars before capturing the trails from the earth’s rotation (we’ll discuss this more when we get to shutter speeds). To capture the Milky Way your camera should allow you to adjust your Aperture, shutter speed, and iso. Using the Right Photography GearĬamera: You don’t need a big expensive camera to shoot the Milky Way, but make sure you have a camera that allows you to use full manual settings. A few clouds can sometimes make a Milky Way shot interesting, but there isn’t much you can do with an overcast sky. ![]() Weather: Be sure to watch the forecast and plan to shoot on a clear night. Try to plan your shoot before or after moonrise/moonset or preferably around a new moon when the skies are darkest. Moon: The Buffalo has an exceptionally dark sky thanks to the area’s low light pollution but a bright moon can over-power the sky no matter how dark of an area you are in. Season: The Milky Way is at its brightest over Ponca during the summer months. Location: Finding a dark sky is one of the most important parts of photographing the Milky Way, and the Buffalo River area (a designated International Dark Sky Park) is a great choice for capturing the night sky. ![]()
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