Photography tips
Exposure time
Key tips
- Select an exposure time long enough to capture the stars without excessive blur caused by the Earth's rotation.
- Use a long exposure time to capture the faint light of the stars.
- Use a long exposure time to capture the faint light sources of the night sky on the sensor.
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