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Night Sky Photography Tool!

The night sky photography tool helps the determine the perfect amount exposure for night sky photography. Perfect for capturing the Milky Way!

Night Sky Photography Tool

How can I take a perfect exposure of the night sky?

You can use this Night Sky Photography Tool (an exposure calculation tool) to get a general idea of how many seconds you need your camera exposure set to.

This tool makes it extremely easy to calculate, without the need of solving math equations on your head. Booking marking this page can make it easier to reach if you ever need to use this tool again.

Here is the Guide on how to use this tool.

What Calculations does Night Sky Photography Tool use?

This tool is using (by default: The 500 Rule). Simply 500 / Focal Length. This rule is perfect for beginners as there are not many variables involved, BUT is not 100% accurate.

This tool also has the option to use the NPF-Rule. This rule is way more complex but also way more accurate. Formula is: (35 x Aperture + 30 x Pixel Pitch) / Focal Length.

As you can tell, NPF-Rule is way harder to do in your head, especially on the go. That is where this tool becomes useful!

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