I ran across these articles today.
They are a nice summary on selecting optimum ISO and exposure settings for basic astro' shots.
Shows the difference between a typical Canon sensor and some others
includes a simple test method to determine optimal ISO for astrophotography for your camera
www.lonelyspeck.com/how-to-find-the-best-iso-for-astrophotography-dynamic-range-and-noise/
a good guide for exposure settings for basic astro-photog is here:
www.lonelyspeck.com/milky-way-exposure-calculator/
some links to recommended lenses for Canon, Fuji and Nikon are on this page too.
and some very nice examples are included.
They are a nice summary on selecting optimum ISO and exposure settings for basic astro' shots.
Shows the difference between a typical Canon sensor and some others
includes a simple test method to determine optimal ISO for astrophotography for your camera
www.lonelyspeck.com/how-to-find-the-best-iso-for-astrophotography-dynamic-range-and-noise/
a good guide for exposure settings for basic astro-photog is here:
www.lonelyspeck.com/milky-way-exposure-calculator/
some links to recommended lenses for Canon, Fuji and Nikon are on this page too.
and some very nice examples are included.