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Infinity focus issue with NX300 in night shots

Started Mar 2, 2014 | Discussions thread
pixelpushing
pixelpushing Veteran Member • Posts: 3,279
Re: Infinity focus issue with NX300 in night shots

I mean this in a respectful, constructive way - but it's probably not the camera's fault you can't get proper infinity focus. I've taken star shots with an A57, D5000, 60D, E-PL1, RX100Mk2, G1X and several other cameras... It's never easy, nor is there an automatic guarantee you have infinity, because there's a myriad of other factors in play.

Suffice it to say, the best way is to focus on a distance object you can see, like a street light. Barring that, just keep taking shots and fiddling with focus until you get it right. MF assist and zoom should help compose with the screen.

Also, make sure you have the right setting for image (exposure) preview. You want your LCD as bright and boosted as it will go to see the stars.

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