2 Tools for Night Photography
Shooting at night puts much greater demands on your equipment than does shooting during the day. Photographing in such dim light requires a camera that can make images at high ISOs with manageable noise. Photographing stars requires lenses that are sharp edge to edge and that can render stars as round rather than distorted by optical aberrations, all while shooting wide-open. Photographing when exposure times are measured in seconds or minutes requires a tripod that is sturdy enough to hold the camera steady even in high winds. This chapter will cover these three key pieces of equipment as well as some accessories that will make your nighttime excursions more efficient, safe, and enjoyable.
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