Full Moon Photos
Nov 11, 2011 14:07:50 #
The moon was full with a beautiful gold ring around it and I couldn't get it right--ideas for settings? I have a telephoto but must have been doing something wrong..ideas and solutions? thanks !
Nov 12, 2011 07:19:12 #
There are so many factors to consider... ambient lighting, tripod or freehand... lens, etc. One of MY best moon shots was at:
ISO 200
350mm (with an EXII 2x doubler, 1.6 crop factor)= 1120mm
f/5.6
0.0025s (1/400)
http://mercer.smugmug.com/NaturePhotography/Moon/Moon/15685700_P6krLs/1201231767_8xJWj
But, I shot the orangish Lunar Eclipse at: ISO 100, f/5.6, 0.005s (1/200)
ISO 200
350mm (with an EXII 2x doubler, 1.6 crop factor)= 1120mm
f/5.6
0.0025s (1/400)
http://mercer.smugmug.com/NaturePhotography/Moon/Moon/15685700_P6krLs/1201231767_8xJWj
But, I shot the orangish Lunar Eclipse at: ISO 100, f/5.6, 0.005s (1/200)
Nov 12, 2011 07:32:53 #
Photofan
Loc: NC
F-11, ISO 200, 4.0A, 30 sec. shutter.
The moon is harder to shoot than you may think. Good luck!
(reduced quality photo than the original)
The moon is harder to shoot than you may think. Good luck!
(reduced quality photo than the original)
Nov 12, 2011 12:21:20 #
I can not obtain the crater detail I like. Have to haul out the heavy Meade if I want to get past the light pollution.
I love the night sky and must travel 75 minutes to get away from light pollution. It is all the fault of Edison, you know.
I love the night sky and must travel 75 minutes to get away from light pollution. It is all the fault of Edison, you know.
Nov 12, 2011 14:51:43 #
for the best crater detail avoid the full moon. shoot the halves and quarters. a full moon is like shooting outdoors at noon, the harsh light washes out the details. and always shoot from a tripod w a remote and mirror lockup or timer. turn off the is/vr mode.
Nov 12, 2011 15:46:02 #
pdwoodswood wrote:
I can not obtain the crater detail I like. Have to haul out the heavy Meade if I want to get past the light pollution.
I love the night sky and must travel 75 minutes to get away from light pollution. It is all the fault of Edison, you know.
I love the night sky and must travel 75 minutes to get away from light pollution. It is all the fault of Edison, you know.
Go over to the thread entitled, "HDR Moon"; it's got good tips, settings, pics, etc... and some good full moon shots.
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