The only additional items that are necessary for night photography are a tripod and remote shutter release. Some other helpful items are a flashlight, a lens hood, and an extra battery. For exposure, start with moderate ISO (around 400) and aperture (around f/5.6-8) and see where that puts your shutter speed.
What settings are best for night photography?
Night Photography Camera Settings
- M – Manual mode.
- Shutter Speed – 30 to 60 seconds. As it's dark, a longer shutter speed will give enough time to let a lot of light to enter the camera. ...
- Aperture – f8, f11 or f 16. ...
- ISO – 100 or 200. ...
- Set White Balance to Auto. ...
- Manual Focus. ...
- Shoot in Raw.
What is needed for night photography?
10 Items You Need for Your Night Photography Kit
- The Right Camera. It is perfectly obvious that you will need a camera for your night photography. ...
- A Small Flashlight. ...
- Spare Batteries. ...
- Tripod. ...
- Remote Shutter Release (or intervalometer) ...
- Lens Hood. ...
- Neutral Density Filters. ...
- Fill Lighting.
