Full Moon Shot -- Question about detail or lack of
Aug 21, 2016 15:08:37 #
I would say that the softness in your case is a caused more by atmospheric conditions. You should consider doing more than one shot, because the wind and or turbulence in the upper atmosphere, for example, changes from second to second, and that can cause loss of sharpness. I also use a 400mm prime lens with a 1.4x tele-extender to get a larger image on my Olympus E-M1, and I take several shots. Usually I will find one image to be sharper than the others, even though I haven't changed any settings. If you are using a tripod, your settings should be ok, I typically use f11 at 1/125 and get good results when the atmospheric conditions are right. Also as mentioned by others, shooting the moon when it is high in the sky will give you better results because you are shooting through less air.
Aug 21, 2016 15:23:40 #
It seems to me that the light is on the left side of the moon, so no shadows there
Aug 21, 2016 15:51:56 #
Bobspez wrote:
Hi Regis,
Tons of detail. Can you share what camera, lens and settings you used on this pic?
Bob
Tons of detail. Can you share what camera, lens and settings you used on this pic?
Bob
I used my Canon 5Dsr+Canon 100-400 II+Canon 1.4x III + 1/125 - f/8 - ISO @ 200 - shutter priority - spot metering
I used Photoshop Elements contrast and sharpness tools, Bob.
Aug 21, 2016 16:24:17 #
joer wrote:
Full moons lack shadows. The edge is side lit which produces some shadows. Your settings are just fine. Moon brightness can be deceiving due to atmospheric conditions. Try shooting partial moons for better detail.
YES! = Very true.
Here is mine about the same phase.
Shot On a Tripod, of course.....
Aug 21, 2016 20:20:14 #
Aug 21, 2016 21:00:14 #
wolfman wrote:
No tripod, D810, Sigma 150-600 Sport w/ TC-1401.
Great moon photo.
Aug 21, 2016 21:17:59 #
wolfman wrote:
No tripod, D810, Sigma 150-600 Sport w/ TC-1401.
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WoW! That IS impressive there "Wolfman" ... Really good.
Aug 21, 2016 22:51:32 #
Drdale55 wrote:
Hi All,
Nice clear sky Wednesday night so trying to get some shots of the full moon. In general I'm pleased but just wondering why nice detail shows up on the right but not on the left. A DOF thing at that distance? Just wondering, thanks (Nikon D500, Nikon 200-500mm, 500mm, 1/320, tripod VR off) @ f8, ISO 400)
Dale
Nice clear sky Wednesday night so trying to get some shots of the full moon. In general I'm pleased but just wondering why nice detail shows up on the right but not on the left. A DOF thing at that distance? Just wondering, thanks (Nikon D500, Nikon 200-500mm, 500mm, 1/320, tripod VR off) @ f8, ISO 400)
Dale
Astronomically there is just one moment in time when it's a full moon. You took The image just maybe a day after full moon and that's why the craters on the right terminator are actually seen and are showing much sharper. It's a good image.
Aug 22, 2016 10:43:13 #
Great shot.
wolfman wrote:
No tripod, D810, Sigma 150-600 Sport w/ TC-1401.
Aug 22, 2016 11:47:33 #
Aug 22, 2016 11:48:26 #
Aug 22, 2016 11:50:04 #
James R wrote:
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WoW! That IS impressive there "Wolfman" ... Really good.
WoW! That IS impressive there "Wolfman" ... Really good.
Thank you, James.
Aug 22, 2016 15:21:19 #
The OP has some so wonderful gear to play with. But why have these things, if your post-processing skills are limited?
Here's an extreme view of what's hiding in that little file, posted here. Imagine what might be found in a raw file?
Here's an extreme view of what's hiding in that little file, posted here. Imagine what might be found in a raw file?
Aug 22, 2016 15:34:17 #
The Watcher wrote:
The OP has some so wonderful gear to play with. But why have these things, if your post-processing skills are limited?
Here's an extreme view of what's hiding in that little file, posted here. Imagine what might be found in a raw file?
Here's an extreme view of what's hiding in that little file, posted here. Imagine what might be found in a raw file?
Why, then, don't you reply by explaining the PP skills?
Aug 23, 2016 18:56:25 #
The Watcher wrote:
The OP has some so wonderful gear to play with. But why have these things, if your post-processing skills are limited?
Here's an extreme view of what's hiding in that little file, posted here. Imagine what might be found in a raw file?
Here's an extreme view of what's hiding in that little file, posted here. Imagine what might be found in a raw file?
Not sure what to say. I guess thanks and ..... no comment.
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