Astrophotography with a film camera: Is it possible?

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The best gear and techniques you need to shoot astrophotographs successfully using an analog film camera.

for some of our favorite models. Just remember to turn all lights off before you start your exposures.

As with all astrophotography, the Earth's rotation can mean that you end up with star trails rather than sharp points of light. Getting around this means using one of theSet-up and prep for film astrophotography:Set the film speed If you haven't used your film camera recently or bought a secondhand one, test any batteries and change them if you need to. Each camera has a different battery indicator — usually, there's a light or noise — but you should be able to find a manual online if you're unsure.

can guide you on where it is best to shoot, but we'd still recommend trying it near your home if you can't travel miles away.We mounted our film camera onto the Manfrotto BeFree Advanced aluminum tripod to keep it stable during long exposures, and set the focus to infinity Keep a note of your exposure times and settings

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