Digital Camera World - UK (2021-03)

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TRIPOD
A tripod is
essential for keeping
your camera supported
and still during long
exposures. Carbon-fibre
models such as the
Vanguard Veo 3+ 263CB
are lighter and stronger
than their aluminium
counterparts. This model
comes with an accessory
mount, and one leg
converts to a monopod.
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SHUTTER
REMOTE
Whether they’re cabled
or wireless, shutter
remotes are essential
for triggering the shot
without touching the
camera, which can cause
camera shake. You can
use the camera self-
timer, but that means
there’ll be a delay, which
can make it difficult to
time shots precisely.
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FAST LENSES
With a large
maximum aperture
of around f/1.8, ‘fast’
lenses are ideal for
handheld shooting in
low light and at night.
Opening up the aperture
by a few stops will mean
a shallow depth of field,
but it could be the
difference between
shooting at ISO 3,200
rather than 12,800.
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NATURAL
NIGHT FILTER
Natural Night filters
from NiSi UK are colour-
corrective filters that
balance against warm
ambient lighting, for
neutral results
in-camera. These filters
are available in screw-in
and 100mm types, and
can be used for both
astrophotography and
cityscape photography.
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LED LIGHT
PANEL
Small LED light panels
are great for illuminating
the foreground when you
shoot night landscapes
or astrophotography, as
well as being ideal for
light painting. LED lights
can be mounted on a
tripod, light stand or
handheld so you can
choose the option that
works best for you.
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PRO SHOT
Cobbolds Point
This long-exposure shot was
taken at the end of ‘the blue
hour’ and just before the sun
reached the horizon, which
resulted in the purple tones
in the sky. With light levels as
low as this, it was possible to
achieve a 30-second exposure
to smooth the water.
PRO ADVICE
Natural long exposures
Shooting before sunrise, after
sunset or at night results in
naturally long exposures
that can extend from several
seconds to minutes in duration.
This can produce the ethereal
look of a 10-stop filter shot,
without the need for the filter
or to calculate exposure.