Like most photography, long exposures are best learned by experimentation and trial and error. Still, it never hurts to have know some fundamentals if you are considering investing your time and resources into the art. Luckily, an experienced long exposure night photographer, Kamil Tamiola, has made a rather conclusive instructional video that answers some frequently asked questions. Take a look at the 20 minute video below, it’s full of help advice and tips:
Camera Settings:
- Firstly, it’s important to know the gear you are working with. Every camera model will handle long exposures differently, so familiarizing yourself with how it works will help you achieve sharper images.
- Use a lens with an aperture of f 2.8 or wider to allow maximum amounts of light in with shorter exposure times.
- Manually adjust the focus to infinity.
- Start with an ISO of 3200, take a test shot, and adjust the ISO as needed increasing or decreasing in increments of 100.
- Begin with an exposure time of 30 seconds and fine tune in increments of 5 seconds until you are happy with your exposure.
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