Photograph the Meteor

CAMERA

Choose the right equipment

• Camera: Use a DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual settings, good low-light performance, and a high ISO range.

• Lens: A wide-angle lens (14mm-24mm) with a large aperture (f/2.8 or lower) is ideal.

• Tripod: Essential to avoid shaking during long exposures.

• Remote shutter/Timer: Avoid camera movement when pressing the button.

Set your camera

• Aperture: Set to f/2.8 or lower to capture more light.

• ISO: Start with ISO 800-3200 for DSLR (higher for mirrorless).

• Shutter speed: Set to 15-30 seconds, adjusting based on sky darkness and meteor brightness.

• Focus: Manually focus to infinity to keep stars and meteors sharp.

SMARTPHONE

What you need

• Smartphone: Better with camera setting with Pr0-mode.

• Tripod: You may not want to hold the phone for 30 seconds, better to put it on the ground or on a tripod to get a not blurry image.

• Fully charge your phone and bring a power bank. 

Step by step

In a Pro-mode in camera:

• Shutter Speed: Set to 15-30 seconds to capture light trails.

• ISO: Start with ISO 800; adjust based on light conditions.

• Focus: Set to infinity for sharp stars.

• White Balance: Use auto or adjust for natural colors.

*If your phone has a night mode, activate it for better low-light performance.

*Flash and HDR won’t help in capturing the night sky.