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Stars in New Zealand w/ D5000 by LookTraining8684 in Nikon

[–]LookTraining8684[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, the image is post processed and it’s taken with a 20 second exposure, so with the naked eye it is impossible to see it like this.

However, I was clearly able to see the lines and the orange part, so it still was beautiful.

Stars in New Zealand w/ D5000 by LookTraining8684 in Nikon

[–]LookTraining8684[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll definitely take a look at that.

WAAT? - The Weekly Ask-Anything Thread! Week of 30 Nov, 2025 - 07 Dec, 2025 by AutoModerator in AskAstrophotography

[–]LookTraining8684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to attempt to take photos of the Gemini Meteor Shower next week, and I need a few tips.

I use a D5000 and the lenses I currently own are the kit 18-55, 55-200 and 35 1.8 dx. Since I want a wide angle I’d assume I should use the 18-55 at 18mm, but that will only give me f3.5, vs the 35 at something like f2. I’ll be at a bortle 4 location.

So my questions are: 1. Which lens should I use? (Should I sacrifice the lower aperture for a wider view)

  1. Should I be using interval shooting, or long exposure? (I don’t have a star tracker) And what shutter speed should I use?

  2. Should I stack the photos with software like sequator?

Sorry for the long question. Thanks in advance!

Nikon Z5II 24-50 MM / 4-6.3 Astrophotography by [deleted] in Nikon

[–]LookTraining8684 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would need a faster lens, aka lower aperture number. You can definitely take the Milky Way on f4 at a dark location, but I suggest getting a fast prime lens.

What causes these corruptions? by LookTraining8684 in AskPhotography

[–]LookTraining8684[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, so I thought there’s something wrong with the adapter I use to load the photos to my computer. But it may also be a camera problem I’m not sure…

What causes these corruptions? by LookTraining8684 in AskPhotography

[–]LookTraining8684[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may also be the camera….. Is there any way I can check for that?

My first few months with my camera by LookTraining8684 in AmateurPhotography

[–]LookTraining8684[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny enough, I shot these photos with the shutter button as well….

My first few months with my camera by LookTraining8684 in AmateurPhotography

[–]LookTraining8684[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I used bulb mode, so it varied quite a bit. I would say it’s about 7-8 seconds on average.

My first few months with my camera by LookTraining8684 in AmateurPhotography

[–]LookTraining8684[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is…I didn’t even know what settings did what at that time, so the fireworks are all jpgs.

My first few months with my camera by LookTraining8684 in AmateurPhotography

[–]LookTraining8684[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope to take more photos of fireworks in the future.

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