Capturing the Supermoon Nov 14
Nov 10, 2016 19:38:42 #
I am a novice photographer and want to get some photos of the Supermoon this month. I have a Canon SL1 with a ES 75-300 1:4-5.6 lens. What settings, i.e., shutter speed, aperture, should I use to capture the best quality shots?
Nov 10, 2016 19:48:06 #
To be honest, you are going to get a collection of suggestions that will boggle the mind. My best suggestion is take your camera, put it on a tripod, take a number of photos of the moon over the next couple of nights. Note your settings for each exposure you make. Pick the one you like the best and use that one. The moon is going to be near full for the next few days and that would be your best bet. Oh, and it's a bit brighter than you might think.
--Bob
--Bob
drjvigil wrote:
I am a novice photographer and want to get some photos of the Supermoon this month. I have a Canon SL1 with a ES 75-300 1:4-5.6 lens. What settings, i.e., shutter speed, aperture, should I use to capture the best quality shots?
Nov 10, 2016 19:54:23 #
Remember the moon is reflecting the son, its brighter than you think.
Dont take long duration shots because the moon is moving.
then as said above take lots of pix with different settings......
not having your camera and lens , my suggestions may not help.. try a few shots you'll get it.
Dont take long duration shots because the moon is moving.
then as said above take lots of pix with different settings......
not having your camera and lens , my suggestions may not help.. try a few shots you'll get it.
Nov 10, 2016 20:06:08 #
Nov 10, 2016 20:07:33 #
Nov 10, 2016 20:12:46 #
Welcome to UHH. You'll be surprised that your long lens at 300mm will capture a smaller image than you would think. If you can beg borrow or steal a longer lens or maybe a tele-extender it would be helpful. Also, expose as if it's a bright daylight shot (sunny 16 rule). And it goes without saying - use a sturdy tripod with stabilisation turned off. A shutter release would be good to use or alternatively the cameras self timer. If you have live view capability and can zoom to 10X magnification on manual focus do it.
Walt
Walt
Nov 10, 2016 20:15:29 #
drjvigil wrote:
Thanks Bob, What ISO setting would you suggest for the "brightness" of the Moon.
ISO of 100
Nov 10, 2016 20:18:19 #
It is NOON on the moon. Start at 1/ISO (shutter duration) at f/16. Select ISO 100 or 200 to start. You can bracket slightly until you find a good exposure for your camera/lens combination.
FAQ: How to Photograph the Moon at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26498-1.html
FAQ: How to Photograph the Moon at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26498-1.html
Nov 10, 2016 20:51:26 #
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Nov 10, 2016 21:21:08 #
drjvigil wrote:
What is a tele-extender?
It attaches between the camera & lens to extend the reach of the lens. Most common ones are 1.4 & 2.0. For example with a 300mm lens & a 1.4 tele extender the equivalent length would be 300X1.4= 420mm or a 2.0 tele extender with a 300mm focal length would be 600mm equivalent. You do lose a stop or 2 of light using a tele extender but it should be no problem as long as you use a long enough shutter speed. On a tripod with a shutter release, that's no problem as long as the shutter speed is fast enough to eliminate movement of the moon. If you did get a slight amount of movement you could either up the ISO or open the aperture a stop.
Walt
Nov 10, 2016 21:25:09 #
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Walt
Walt
Nov 10, 2016 22:08:59 #
Ah, got it. Thanks for the info Walt.
Whuff wrote:
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Walt
Walt
Nov 10, 2016 22:48:45 #
Personally I would start with ISO 100 and set the camera to M and select an f/8 aperture and shoot at 1/200th review the picture and adjust the shutter speed accordingly so best capture the shadows of the craters. It will be a little tough with a 300mm lens, but I am sure that you will get a few keepers.
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