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How to take photos/movies of meteor shower/commets w/dslr? #1105

Open 130s opened 1 week ago

130s commented 1 week ago

Part of https://github.com/kinu-garage/hut_10sqft/issues/692 effort and timely with hitting the Orionids peak and kids scout camping where we may have time to look at sky.

130s commented 1 week ago

Takeaways from https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/how-to-photograph-a-meteor-shower/

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/how-to-photograph-meteor-showers?BI=572&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw99e4BhDiARIsAISE7P8CHMhMZzlLnK1MkM_jH_UYPjJikFccafJTD1-2ZRuYQJFZ7JDyNxgaAn9aEALw_wcB

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Gemini's answer to "which Canon lens has the widest"? To determine which Canon lens has the widest angle, you'll need to look at their **focal length**. Focal length is measured in millimeters (mm). A lower focal length indicates a wider angle of view. Here's a breakdown: * **Wide-angle lenses:** Generally have a focal length less than 35mm. * **Standard lenses:** Have a focal length around 50mm. * **Telephoto lenses:** Have a focal length greater than 85mm. **Example:** * A Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens has a variable focal length ranging from 16mm (widest) to 35mm (narrowest). * A Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens has a fixed focal length of 50mm. * A Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens has a variable focal length ranging from 70mm to 200mm. **Therefore, the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens in the example would have the widest angle of view.** If you have multiple lenses, compare their focal lengths. The one with the lowest minimum focal length will have the widest angle.