All,
I am aware of the impending dark nights due to the new moon. (18th Dec)
Therefore i am hoping to head out on possibly Sunday 17th to see if i can get some Astro shots.
Being new to this type of shooting i have brushed up on a few good tips, however i am unsure when the darkest time to be shooting is. Im guessing around 2-3am? I am located in the South East of England.
I have a milky way grade dark sky site about an hour away, so i might look to go there. - alternatively i will stay closer to home and visit that site in the spring when the milky way is at its 'best'.
Lastly, im aware of a calculation in order to establish a rough shutter speed time?
I will be shooting Nikon DX and using an 11-16mm f/2.8 lens. (Probably staying on 12mm) - 18mm with crop factor accounted for.
Can anyone advise.
Thanks!
I am aware of the impending dark nights due to the new moon. (18th Dec)
Therefore i am hoping to head out on possibly Sunday 17th to see if i can get some Astro shots.
Being new to this type of shooting i have brushed up on a few good tips, however i am unsure when the darkest time to be shooting is. Im guessing around 2-3am? I am located in the South East of England.
I have a milky way grade dark sky site about an hour away, so i might look to go there. - alternatively i will stay closer to home and visit that site in the spring when the milky way is at its 'best'.
Lastly, im aware of a calculation in order to establish a rough shutter speed time?
I will be shooting Nikon DX and using an 11-16mm f/2.8 lens. (Probably staying on 12mm) - 18mm with crop factor accounted for.
Can anyone advise.
Thanks!