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I finally got a decent shot of the Orion Nebula after three failed attempts
My problem was always blurry stars from camera shake, even with a tripod. I read online to use a remote shutter release, but I didn't have one. On my fourth try, I set my camera's 2-second timer delay instead of pressing the shutter button directly. That tiny pause let everything settle. I took thirty 15-second exposures at ISO 1600 and stacked them. The final image was the clearest I've ever managed from my backyard. Has anyone else found a simple workaround like the timer trick that made a big difference?
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wadeyoung3d ago
Ever try a beanbag instead of a tripod?
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fiona_murray3d ago
Nice work figuring out the timer trick! I've had the same blur issue. @wadeyoung's beanbag idea is clever for a steady base, but what about wind? Do you wait for totally still nights or do you add weight to your tripod?
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