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Jul 14, 2014 12:49:40 #
Dlevon wrote:
And don't forget when you're focusing on the center the moon, You are focusing on an area which spot which is 3000 + miles nearer than the edges.
But would that make a difference when any part of the moon should be at infinity?
Jul 14, 2014 12:55:46 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
He said the self timer was set to trip the shutter after 10 sec.... Not that the shutter speed was 10 seconds...
my bad. I misread it.
Jul 14, 2014 12:57:41 #
woodweasel wrote:
I am in a quandary. I have been trying to shot the... (show quote)
Remember the moon is a moving object so it will be out of focus unless you shoot with a Fast Shutter Speed and lower f/stop. I shoot at f/4 and 1/500sec minimum.
Craig
Jul 14, 2014 13:00:34 #
Jul 14, 2014 13:06:46 #
I was surprised to see how fast the moon was moving on my live screen. When I had expanded the image, it would move out of the box on my screen while I was trying to focus the image e
Jul 14, 2014 13:21:53 #
saxkiwi wrote:
If you have mirror lock up, use it as that mirror can cause blur in the shot. Also use a reasonably fast shutter speed as in this shot of 1/250th f/6.3 iso100 . It is also important to use a tripod even with fast shutter speeds.
HEY!!! Your moon is upside down!!! :mrgreen:
Jul 14, 2014 13:39:47 #
BeachLady
Loc: Surfside Beach, SC
I posted some shots to a different discussion page - please check it out & give me your suggestions! THANKS!
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-40999-2.html#3827431
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-40999-2.html#3827431
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Jul 14, 2014 13:40:36 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Last years Supermoon
I believe I was at f/8 1/100 ISO 100 700mm on a 7D for an effective focal length of 1120mm on a tripod using a timer set for 10 seconds and in LiveView mode so the mirror is up for less vibration. IS is turned off.
I believe I was at f/8 1/100 ISO 100 700mm on a 7D for an effective focal length of 1120mm on a tripod using a timer set for 10 seconds and in LiveView mode so the mirror is up for less vibration. IS is turned off.
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Jul 14, 2014 13:48:29 #
BeachLady
Loc: Surfside Beach, SC
I posted to a different page about the moon - and didn't want to add the same pictures here, so check them out & give me your feedback! Thanks!
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-40999-2.html#3827431
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-40999-2.html#3827431
Jul 14, 2014 13:50:20 #
BeachLady
Loc: Surfside Beach, SC
Delderby wrote:
But would that make a difference when any part of the moon should be at infinity?
The moon wasn't at "infinity" for me (I had the same problem with fireworks too..."assumed" it was infinity, and they weren't clear) luckily I checked a picture & caught the fuzziness (which isn't easy in the dark!)
Jul 14, 2014 13:50:43 #
I went out to shoot the moon last night but was clouded out in that direction, but I noticed that all my shots of the city across the bay were soft, as I magnified my live view it seemed that on a hot, humid night, there just was not a good dissemination of the light waves, currents of hot air created a shimmering, miirage like effect at a distance, and a shot of the sun which was dimmed by sunset did not even show a good circle, the circle's edges had blurry lumps on it which I actually photoshopped out to make it geometric again. The best way to shoot the moon would be to get it high up in the sky...of course the most interesting moon shots show the scenery on the horizon which means the moon is very low. A catch 22 situation. Actually, it is comparing the moon to the surrounding scenery which makes it appear large, when it is overhead the effect is lost.
woodweasel wrote:
I am in a quandary. I have been trying to shot the... (show quote)
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Jul 14, 2014 14:23:13 #
That is pretty much what I do too. I do like the info that was given though and certainly will try the f11 rule. I copied the link that was given also.
This was shot at f6.3 1/320 ISO 100 500mm lens. Manual, mirror lockup and magnified. I forgot my remote so put it on a timer. Still not as sharp as I would like, but had fun anyway!
This was shot at f6.3 1/320 ISO 100 500mm lens. Manual, mirror lockup and magnified. I forgot my remote so put it on a timer. Still not as sharp as I would like, but had fun anyway!
Straight Shooter wrote:
I find the best way to get sharp focus is to put focus to manual, turn on live view, enlarge live view image to maximum, and fine tune the focus there. When it's set, you can turn off live view to shoot. Patience and practice make perfect!
And don't forget to have fun while you are out there!
Jul 14, 2014 14:51:47 #
Delderby wrote:
But would that make a difference when any part of the moon should be at infinity?
Infinity still is only one pt., supposedly the furthest point. 3000+ miles could make a difference. I find that when I focus on craters other parts that are closer or further away are less sharp. Again depending on how good your lens is and how well you focused. And then again we don't really want to go into lens opening size, circles of confusion, and moon moving in orbit, and image stabilization. Best To use as fast a shutter speed that you can, or mount on a clock drive to maintain sharpness. In all it's quite complicated , but with a lot of practice, and using all your possibilities , there always comes a aha! moment, when the work involved all seems worthwhile.
Jul 14, 2014 15:38:58 #
Dlevon wrote:
Infinity still is only one pt., supposedly the furthest point. 3000+ miles could make a difference. I find that when I focus on craters other parts that are closer or further away are less sharp. Again depending on how good your lens is and how well you focused.
Hi Dlevon
The moon is never less than 200,000 miles away. It's diameter is 2000 miles. In terms of how far away from us, the edge of the moon is about 1000 miles further distant than a point at the centre - only half of one per cent more. Surely a camera's focussing systems could not show that difference at that distance?
Jul 14, 2014 15:55:40 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Here's my shot.... Handheld (but braced of course)... Nikon D7100 (crop sensor) with an older manual focus Nikkor 300mm F4.5 EDIF lens, F11, SS 1/320th, ISO 200...Cropped in post... My handheld turned out just as good as my tripod shots
I agree...You have an amazingly steady hand. It doesn't seem to matter whether it's the moon or micro. I used a tripod on this Supermoon. Maybe it's not as important with something so far away.
Here's my Sat. night image. I did use a tripod on this shot... using a Nikon D5100 camera with an 18-300 zoom at 300mm. I set the camera on shutter priority and center weight metering mode.
It's been cropped and sharpened.
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