Capturing the Night, an Astro-Landscape Photography Workshop at Acadia National Park
Ander Naturalist Photography Gallery
This page will soon become an expanded "How To" page for night Photography
Capture the Night
The Moore Auditorium at night, Schoodic Institute

Required Equipment:
• A digital single lens reflex (DSLR), a mirrorless camera or rangefinder camera (please no camera phones or point&shoot cameras) with a minimum of:
            • 1600 ISO (prefer 6400)
            • Manual Mode - aperture and speed settings (especially “Bulb”)
            • Manual Focus capable


            • Remote Trigger (wired or wireless)

• Sturdy Tripod

• Flashlight and/or External Camera Strobe/Flash (for light painting)

Recommended Equipment:

            • A wide angle lens with a fast f /stop 2.8 or better
            • Headlight LED flashlight (red filter preferred)
            • Warm clothing, sturdy shoes, gloves and hat
            • Timer – Remote trigger timer, glow watch with second hand or a glow stopwatch
            • Note pad & pencil/pen
            • Spare batteries
            • Lens drying cloth (micro fiber)
            • Mosquito repellent (a must at times)
            • Bottle of water & maybe a snack
     

Optional equipment:

            • Star Tracker
            • iPhone or computer controlled trigger
            • Lens Defogger (heater or fan)

 
It is important that you know your equipment and how to use it. Setting ISO, manual shutter speed, Bulb and f-stop in the dark can be tricky, so be familiar with these functions of your camera prior to the workshop.
 
Please visit my Night Photo Tips Page and Understanding Exposure
 

SCHOODIC MARS