Taking night shots with the Sony A6000
2 min readDec 29, 2022
Taking night shots with the Sony A6000 can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it does require some careful planning and technique. Here are some tips for getting great night shots with your Sony A6000:
- Use a tripod: Night photography often requires longer exposures to capture enough light, so a tripod is essential to keep your camera steady. This will help prevent blurriness due to camera shake.
- Set your ISO: The ISO setting determines how sensitive your camera’s sensor is to light. For night shots, you’ll want to set a higher ISO to allow for longer exposures. However, be aware that increasing the ISO can also increase image noise. Experiment with different ISO settings to find the best balance for your scene.
- Use a low f-stop: The f-stop, or aperture, controls the amount of light that enters the camera through the lens. For night shots, you’ll want to use a low f-stop to allow more light in. This will allow for longer exposures, but it will also result in a shallower depth of field, so be sure to focus carefully.
- Use manual focus: In low light conditions, the autofocus system on your Sony A6000 may struggle to find a focus point. It’s often better to switch to manual focus and focus on a bright light or other prominent feature in the scene.
- Use a remote or self-timer: To…