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Re: [OM] exposure for star photos

Subject: Re: [OM] exposure for star photos
From: "George M. Anderson" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 01:32:14 -0700
Acer;

30 seconds at f/1.8 on 400 ASA sounds perfect for constellation photos.

Of the lenses you listed, the 50/1.8 is the best bet. Try stopping down
to f2 1/2 for bracketing 
3.5 too slow, 1.4 not as good at open apertures.
George

Acer Victoria wrote:
> 
> I never remember to get something from the library. So, anyone know what
> shutter/aperture settings to use to capture constellations or just the
> night sky? I'm currently loaded with my last or second to last roll
> of Superia 400 (after that, I'm going E6). The night skies are getting
> clearer and the crisp air is too tempting to stay indoors. I don't have a
> cable release yet, but it's on the way.
> So, for 400 speed print film, what speed/aperture values do you advise?
> What about lenses (I'll experiment anyway). I have 28/3.5, three 50s
> (1.4MC 1.8MC 3.5MC macro) and the 200/4. I'm thinking of starting with the
> 1.8. 30seconds sound OK for wide-open 50/1.8?
> Thanks to all.
> 
> /Acer "steppenwolf" Victoria
> --
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> revisions."                                             --/Prufrock/
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