Moon shot's and discussion on how to get them
Nov 14, 2011 20:32:24 #
Rachel wrote:
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I love my Sony...it's not the top of the line..everyone that uses it loves it..they just came out with the new one but it's high dollar....
Nov 14, 2011 21:03:41 #
I am definitely going to try some of the things people have suggested here tonight. Here are some that I have taken. I love getting the detailed shots of the moon, but I also like catching shots that include something else to look at. Here are a few that I like.
All of these were taken with a Canon 2Ti with EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS.
All of these were taken with a Canon 2Ti with EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS.
ISO 100, f/6.3, 1/320 sec, 232mm
ISO 200, f/5, 1/2 sec, 123mm
ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/200 sec, 250mm
Nov 15, 2011 06:47:59 #
Nov 15, 2011 07:01:03 #
Nov 15, 2011 08:50:06 #
Would a film camera attached to a telescope get better photos? I would like to take some celestial photos but have no clue what set up to use? Would a cable release be necessary? What settings etc.
Nov 15, 2011 09:57:16 #
gardenqueen wrote:
Silly question..why do you turn off your IS?
If your using a tri-pod, you don't need it, and it will actually give you a less sharp picture if you leave it on. Something to do with the vibration and the mirror.
Hopefully, someone who does know a little more will chime in.
Nov 15, 2011 10:00:42 #
SQUIRL033 wrote:
here are some of mine. alas, in the process of processing, the EXIF was lost on all but one of them...
Love the shots, that luna eclipse is fab. Did you use a tri-pod on your pictures's? I lost a piece to mine and can't use it now, so I'm having to hand hold.
Also, going to try some of the different settings you guys have mention here.
Maybe tonight after I get off work, I'll go up to the lake front.
Nov 15, 2011 10:04:00 #
Wes wrote:
How did NO miss out on this last one in Dallas?
We ran in to Seattle, and lost our way. Besides, Green Bay needed that sixth superbowl.
This year, hopefully we get it all to back together and do it again. N.O. is not good out doors in Jan. though, so we'll see. It looks like G.B. may make it back their for another one.
Nov 15, 2011 10:29:25 #
This is a reduced resolution stitched image of the moon taken through a Meade 12 Inch telescope at prime focus with a Canon T1i using manual focus live view mode; ISO 400 @ 1/500 sec and brightness balanced with Microsoft Image viewer. Canon provides the stiching software. Using a telescope gives you much better resolution and tracks the moon very well. As stated with previous postings in this thread, make sure you have a stable platfrom and critical focus. I use the cable shutter release and 2 sec timer. The telescope is on solid ground with no vibrations around. Remember, the larger the aperature of the telescope, the better the resolution. Image 642 is full resolution and taken also at prime focus of the Meade 12 Inch SCT tracking telescope with the Canon T1i.
Moon shot LX200 Prime stitched rs
Moon shot at prime focus lg 642
Nov 15, 2011 10:41:56 #
skyray60 wrote:
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Now, those are pics of the moon!! Great detail. Any closer and you would be able to see the junk we left there.
Art
Nov 15, 2011 10:59:45 #
Dudley
Loc: Roseburg, Oregon
Was the flash used to fill in the shadows? Looks kinda flat to me (heck of a big flash that can do that.)
Nov 15, 2011 11:05:48 #
I remember back in December, 1999, I took a photo of the last full moon of the century. Mat, frame, and date. I had a neighbor asked me if I used a flash since it was so bright. Of course, I said yes, off camera flash.
Nov 15, 2011 11:32:59 #
The best thing about the first shots is that you were able to capture the varying colors of the Moon's surface: the greys, the browns, the white and blues.
The full Moon is the absolute worst time to take close up shots, unless there is an eclipse happening. Taking shots of the Moon in phase gives you the depths of shadows in craters, rilles and mountain ridges.
Finally, the beauty of the Moon is that you do NOT need dark skies to photograph it. Any location, city or country will do, in fact the Moon is also a fantastic daylight photo-op!
The full Moon is the absolute worst time to take close up shots, unless there is an eclipse happening. Taking shots of the Moon in phase gives you the depths of shadows in craters, rilles and mountain ridges.
Finally, the beauty of the Moon is that you do NOT need dark skies to photograph it. Any location, city or country will do, in fact the Moon is also a fantastic daylight photo-op!
Nov 15, 2011 11:45:24 #
You do not use flash photography when imaging at night. I take many pictures of the night sky at some of the darkest places and flash would ruin the image. Most of these images are taken with anywhere from 20 seconds to over 2 minutes to get the depth of penetration need to see stars at 15th magnitude or deeper. I use a tracking telescope or tracking tripod for wide field images. Attached is one of my Milky Way images. 25 Seconds, 18mm aperature, IS off, Manual Focus, Long exposure noise reduction on, High ISO noise reduction on, ISO 6400, non-tracking tripod, 2 second delay from cable shutter release.
Milky Way from Glacier NP
Nov 15, 2011 12:10:49 #
skyray60 wrote:
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Okay, I think I spotted the flag left by Neil Armstrong, on your shot. It's over to the left, see it?
I'm personally not familiar with the telescope /camera situation you and Rocky aka SQUIRL, use. How is that done? Sound so cool, but I almost need a picture of the set up to understand it. Would you or Rocky be able to provide one?
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