Super Moon Coming
May 1, 2012 12:02:07 #
Get out those telephotos. The biggest moon of the year is coming up Saturday, if you haven't seen the news already. Here's the info.
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/05/01/supermoon-alert-biggest-full-moon-2012/?intcmp=features
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/05/01/supermoon-alert-biggest-full-moon-2012/?intcmp=features
May 2, 2012 06:36:05 #
May 2, 2012 07:42:46 #
May 2, 2012 12:29:49 #
Just bought a 500mm lens and have tried it on the moon already. Still having focus issues. The imnages are just not sharp enough. Anyone have any suggestions?
May 2, 2012 13:40:22 #
did you use a steady tripod ?
shooting the moon hand held is very difficult
I did it a few times with my 300 mm, while leaning against a tree.
shooting the moon hand held is very difficult
I did it a few times with my 300 mm, while leaning against a tree.
May 2, 2012 14:50:26 #
setting ideas? I haven't tried shooting the moon yet but would like to!
May 2, 2012 15:53:58 #
Do a search in UHH on "moon." I have seen threads before that discuss what settings to use. I would certainly think that the best results would be with a tripod. I have seen some excellent moon shots posted on UHH. I hope to see some more posted of this coming new moon. Experiment with different settings and see what you come up with. Focus will be a primary thing. A sharp photo will allow for p/p magnification.
May 2, 2012 17:56:39 #
Ya, I used a tripod. If it's clear toight, I'll try again. Last night was from the deck, which could have a minor bit of movement....I don't know. But tonight I'll shoot on tripod from a concrete base. We'll see.
May 2, 2012 22:07:29 #
I would think using a remote trigger would also help eliminate any camera shake.
May 2, 2012 23:13:50 #
I'm concerned that I may just need new glasses. I use a tripod, with a wireless remote shutter release. What I really need is a viewfinder magnifier for my Nikon D40-X.
May 2, 2012 23:17:02 #
SteveR wrote:
I would think using a remote trigger would also help eliminate any camera shake.
the built in self-timer I would think would do just as well and you already have that, even on simple point and shoots
May 3, 2012 00:39:12 #
O.K., here's tonight's attempts...or I should say the best of the worst. NikonD40-X with a 500mm Sigma lens, on a tripod, with a wireless shutter release at ISO200. Still not crisp. I'm getting frustrated. My goal was to have the bugs worked out and be able to get a great Super Moon shot. Not at this rate. HELP! Any and all advice welcome and appreciated.
May 3, 2012 01:30:51 #
I'm pasting a post by Nikonian72 which I found in another thread. I think this will be useful:
For focusing purposes, the moon can be considered an infinite distance from earth. It is always noon daylight on the lighted side of the moon, so your exposure should be 1/ISO (shutter speed) at f/16 (aperture). Full moon, half moon, quarter moon will be the same exposure, or very close.
Recommended starting exposure at ISO 400, manual settings of 1/400-sec at f/16, lens at infinite focal distance.
At ISO 200, 1/200-sec at f/16 is equivalent exposure, but the longer your lens, the fast your shutter speed to reduce camera shake. With a 300-mm lens, I recommend ISO 400, 1/400-sec at f/16. Longer lenses means faster shutter speed and a little wider aperture.
When using a tripod turn OFF your IS (Image Stabilization) or VR (Vibration Reduction).
A prime lens will always be sharper than a zoom lens. The longer your lens, the less cropping required to enlarge image.
For focusing purposes, the moon can be considered an infinite distance from earth. It is always noon daylight on the lighted side of the moon, so your exposure should be 1/ISO (shutter speed) at f/16 (aperture). Full moon, half moon, quarter moon will be the same exposure, or very close.
Recommended starting exposure at ISO 400, manual settings of 1/400-sec at f/16, lens at infinite focal distance.
At ISO 200, 1/200-sec at f/16 is equivalent exposure, but the longer your lens, the fast your shutter speed to reduce camera shake. With a 300-mm lens, I recommend ISO 400, 1/400-sec at f/16. Longer lenses means faster shutter speed and a little wider aperture.
When using a tripod turn OFF your IS (Image Stabilization) or VR (Vibration Reduction).
A prime lens will always be sharper than a zoom lens. The longer your lens, the less cropping required to enlarge image.
May 3, 2012 02:56:49 #
May 3, 2012 10:19:17 #
Thanks guys. I will be shooting the moon every night thru the full moon. Hopefully, with all this insight and a little practice, I can post a spectacular Super Moon shot here.
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