Night Photography Workshop at Sydney Observatory

About the event

This program is designed for photography enthusiasts eager to improve their skills with guidance from professionals.

Each month a two-hour workshop will be co-led by a Sony Digital Imaging Ambassador or Advocate and a Sydney Observatory host.

Please follow link to the Powerhouse website to purchase your ticket:
https://powerhouse.com.au/program/night-photography-workshops?details=open 

Techniques covered

• Manual exposure techniques (ISO, Aperture & Shutter speed)
• Using a Mirrorless camera system to capture the night
• Setting up a tripod
• Using Remote shutter & timer
• Focusing at night
• Checking the preview
• Moon Photography - The Luny 11 rule, Moon phases, telefoto lenses, Crop sensor mode
• Astro Photography - Using Apps to plan, locating the Milky Way, High ISO settings, the 500/NPF rules
• Lots of other techniques such as City Lights, Light Painting and Timelapse are discussed.

What to bring

• Sony Australia will provide photography equipment for use during each workshop, though participants are welcome to bring their own. 
•  Most important: please bring a working headlamp or torch (no mobile phone torches please). 
•  If you are borrowing equipment, please bring: An empty SD card that can be formatted in the camera. 
• If you are bringing your own equipment, please bring: Camera with manual controls and interchangeable lenses (such as a Mirrorless or DSLR camera) Telephoto lenses suitable for Moon photography (70-200, 100-400, 200-600 etc.) 
• Charged batteries Empty memory cards 
• Optional: sturdy tripod with suitable plates for your camera Optional: remote shutter for camera. 
• What to wear: Warm layered clothing, including a beanie or other warm headwear and warm socks Sturdy shoes or boots.