How to Focus on the Stars in the Dark - Astrophotography Tip

It can be easy to rely on your camera's autofocus during the day when there is enough ambient light for the camera to dial in focus. But you'll need to manually focus the camera when the day turns to night.

Many people find this concept difficult to understand, and rightfully so. If you aren't comfortable using your camera in the dark, setting manual focus can be a nightmare.

To properly expose at night, use the focus magnifier, which digitally zooms your camera's display, allowing you to see the stars much better. Scroll around to find a star, then dial the focus in until that star is as small as possible. Take a test shot to ensure the focus is perfect, and then you don't have to touch the manual focus ring for the rest of the night!

Hopefully this helps you to dial in your manual focus on the stars in night photography.

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[Justin.P]

Somewhere near infinity, that's hilarious.

[caidendornsby]

Also setting the function button on Sony to focus zoom instead of digging through the menu is a huge time saver.

[_cmi]

With my particular wide angle lens if you set it to infinity everything from a few feet to the stars will be in focus. It’s pretty handy. I enjoy not having to worry about focus.

[youritguy]

Ok this is really cool to have these settings. Thank you

[justinwilker]

As someone new to photography this belped a bunch!

I tried to take some astrophotography pictures the other night, the sky turned out really grey in all of them. Any idea whag would cause this? There are plenty of stars in the picture

[renezjavka]

Why is there so much noise? I have the same problem, that i didnt know what was the star and what was the noise.. any options how to avoid it? Thanks for reply, have a nice day!

[BrianHurry]

Does that app only work on Sony phones or does it also work on samsung?

[theproactivemarketer]

How long did you keep your shutter open to capture that photo?

[GalaxiesL-]

Cool, but here a brownie recipe!




Ingredients

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp boiling water

2 oz unsweetened chocolate

1 stick melted butter

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 eggs + 2 yolks

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups granulated sugar

13/4 cup all-purpose flour

Salt (to taste)

Cacao nibs (optional)

Chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

To a bowl, combine cocoa powder, coffee, and boiling water and mix.

Chop the chocolate and add to the bowl, whisking again until smooth.

Add melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix again.

Now add sugar and whisk once again.

Add flour, salt, and any additional ingredients (nuts, chocolate chips, etc). Whisk one last time. Pour batter into a greased pan lined with aluminum foil.

Bake for 45 minutes at 350 Fahrenheit (176 C), but start checking for doneness after 30 min.

Cool, cut, and enjoy!

Pairs well with

[Draxooo]

cool, but not clear for me why so shallow f2.8 and not something like f13 so more stars are in focus? .. am I missing something?

[shmow]

Hey do you ever comment back? I need help with 1 little thing. I take astrophotography but im kind of new at it since i got my camera and i noticed a few things when i take them.

[ilovedagreenday]

I feel like this is common sense, but I appreciate the tip