We have all seen that image, the one with the glowing tent under that star-filled sky. It’s really not a complicated process, but if you haven’t done it before, you may be wondering how it is accomplished.
Corey Rich explains the process to us in this wonderful tutorial video on Adorama TV. You can really see that it’s a simple process. But I wanted to add, that you don’t need the expensive gear that is displayed in this video.
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Don’t have a tripod? That is ok, use a tree stump or something else to sit your camera on. Don’t have a huge LED light panel to stick in your tent? That is ok, cheapo battery powered cupboard lights or even candles (though flames inside a tent are not recommended). Don’t have aNikon D4s? Use yourD3200or other APS-C body. You can still get amazing shots like this. Remember, it’s not about what gear you use, it’s how you use it.
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Thanks for such a nice article
Anthony, your last sentence says it all: “Remember, it’s not what gear you use, but how you use it.
That milky way shot with iso800??? ok my aps-c camera is obviously total crap… or his photoshop skills are way better than mine! ;)
By shooting at f/1.4 he is able to get a couple of stops of extra light versus say a f/2.8 or f/4 lens – most photos of the galaxy I’ve seen involved f/2.8-f/4 and the higher ISO range of around ISO3200-ISO6400.
yes, that would be my settings to shoot the milky way. you could spend so much money in good gear… ;)
If the sky’s not so good in your photo – composite in a bear outside the tent. Inside might be even more fun.
Good tips and quick video. Eventually I will be able to get to a remote location to view the night sky as it is intended.