Use a sturdy tripod and aim the camera about 45° away from the shower’s radiant rather than directly at it, since that often gives a more pleasing meteor trail. A wide-angle lens improves your chances of catching a meteor because it covers more sky, while a longer focal length makes any meteor appear larger but reduces the chance of one crossing the frame.

The community advice suggests moderately long exposures, around 5–10 minutes. Be aware that exposures that long will produce visible star trails, so if you want to minimize trails you’ll likely need to use shorter exposures instead and accept that meteors may be harder to catch.

A practical approach is:

• sturdy tripod
• widest practical lens you have
• widest aperture available
• repeated exposures through the night
• point roughly 45° from the radiant

Because meteors are unpredictable, success is often about patience and coverage. If possible, run multiple cameras or multiple focal lengths, as wider views increase odds and longer views increase impact.