Ten tools for night photography

Night shooting is a compulsory course for photographers. The night scene is full of surprises. What tools do you need to shoot the night scene? Here are ten tools necessary for night photography. Let's have a look.

1) correct camera

For night photography, the following cameras are more suitable:

& gt You can shoot in RAW format-to improve image quality, noise, etc.

> Manual exposure is available-it allows you to shoot a slow shutter or push ISO with a high shutter according to the situation.

& gt You can focus manually-sometimes it is more convenient to focus manually in a dark environment.

& gt Good low light performance-the highest ISO value is not equal to the available ISO value. Choose a camera that still performs well under high ISO, so that you can have more choices when shooting by hand.

2) Small flashlight

Simple coolies have very practical functions, including allowing you to see camera buttons, find other objects, set up tripods, deal with various problems, and even play with light painting.

3) spare battery

Long-term exposure will accelerate the battery exhaustion of the camera, which will be more serious if you use live view, and the temperature will generally drop at night, and the battery will be exhausted faster than you think.

4) tripod

This is a very common suggestion and an essential tool for slow shutter photography at night. But the choice should take into account both feet and physical strength, and it is best to know whether the tripod can be used in relevant places.

5) Shutter remote control

Using the remote control/cable release can avoid touching the camera during shooting and causing vibration. Some models also have the function of shooting at intervals, which is quite convenient.

6) engine hood

At night, there will still be all kinds of interference light around, and the hood can prevent the image quality from being affected. In addition, it is a tool to protect the lens, and sometimes it will encounter unexpected collisions at night.

7) ND dimming filter

Dim the lights and shoot the night scene? Yes, even at night, you may need longer exposure time, which will give you more choices.

8) Light-filling tool

At night, the light will be very poor, some places have lighting, and some places have no light at all. A flashlight (as mentioned above) or a spotlight will help.

9) Tools for changing the color of light

Sometimes you want different colors of light in the night scene. Adding a colored filter paper to the flashlight is one way. In addition, you can bring light sticks to make lines, draw and write, and the weight is light.

10) Smartphone

Everyone carries this, right? Special emphasis is placed on its various functions, including B shutter timing, maps, communication (help) and other various apps, which are essential for night shooting!