How do you take pictures of stars with a Nikon p900?

Your best hope to see stars in Liveview mode on this camera, is to use the full Manual shooting mode, set the aperture wide open (smallest f number), set the ISO to at least 1600, and set the shutter to a long exposure (say 30 seconds). If you are really lucky, you might see stars in the LCD.

How do you take a picture of Saturn with a DSLR?

To capture Jupiter and Saturn as sharp ‘points’ while using a tripod, use a shutter speed of up to a few seconds. More than this and the Earth’s rotation will smear out the planets and stars. If you are using a wide-angle lens, you can use a longer exposure.

Is Nikon P900 good for astrophotography?

If you are looking for a general purpose digital camera, especially one with an extreme optical zoom, the Nikon Coolpix P900 is definitely worth considering. Just don’t buy it expecting to do afocal imaging with a telescope or faint object astrophotography.

Is Nikon P900 good for bird photography?

Nikon Coolpix p900 Advantages It is a great light-weight camera for taking photos of birds sitting fairly still or moving predictably. So it can do very nicely for backyard birds or for reaching out to distant still or slow-moving birds.

Can I see the conjunction?

To see the Great Conjunction you’ll need an unobstructed view of the southwest horizon. After the sun sets shortly after 5 PM, look to the southwest sky. The conjunction will be viewable until around 7:30 PM, then the planets will set. Mars and the first quarter moon will also be visible at the same time.

What is the best aperture for astrophotography?

– f/2.8
Aperture: It’s generally a best practice to choose the widest aperture that is available for your lens. You want as much light as possible to hit your sensor. A range from f/1.4 – f/2.8 is ideal.

Which aperture is best for astrophotography?

A lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or lower is considered to be a fast lens and is excellent for astrophotography. A lens like the Rokinon (Samyang) 14mm f/2.8 is a great lens to get started with, and is very affordable. If you’re ready to spend a little more, the Sigma f/1.4 14mm ART lens is superb.

Is lower ISO better for astrophotography?

For deep-sky astrophotography, your ISO levels should generally be set high and support your other exposure settings. For some, 800 or 1600 works in bringing out the moon and stars during long-exposure shots of dark night skies.