Hi Keshdogga
I took this last night north of Lithgow. I used a 5D, 24 f/1.4 and a sturdy tripod with cable release.
You don't need too much to do widefield so long as you don't do exposures for too long, otherwise the stars begin to trail. Which of course, is an artform in itself
http://adamlawler.smugmug.com/Astrop...08_yoQiF-M.jpg