Eclipse settings
Feb 10, 2017 08:46:22 #
With all of the expert photographers on this site - what is your suggestion for the best setting for the moon eclipse tonight?
Feb 10, 2017 09:26:24 #
Not sure where you are, but I understand most of us in USA will have a dimming of the moon, but not an actual eclipse.
Feb 10, 2017 09:33:25 #
Yes, I am in IN, the penumbral lunar eclipse will begin at 5:34 pm eastern time, the greatest eclipse will be at 7:44pm and it ends at 9:53 pm. So I know at first I may not see much, because it will be so bright still, but hoping as the night continues I will be able to catch something😊
Feb 10, 2017 09:44:09 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
lwhitlow wrote:
With all of the expert photographers on this site - what is your suggestion for the best setting for the moon eclipse tonight?
Is your light meter not functioning?
Feb 10, 2017 10:13:52 #
Aren't you shooting digital? Without knowing which lens/camera combo you are using, that would be hard for us to say.
If I am using my D7200 with 150-600 Sig zoom to shoot a full moon, at 550mm, I usually shoot at ISO 500, 1/250, f7.1 or f8 with a 2x converter, depending on atmospheric conditions.
I usually shoot manual and check my results after the first shot or two and then adjust accordingly.
Your results may (and probably will) vary!
W
If I am using my D7200 with 150-600 Sig zoom to shoot a full moon, at 550mm, I usually shoot at ISO 500, 1/250, f7.1 or f8 with a 2x converter, depending on atmospheric conditions.
I usually shoot manual and check my results after the first shot or two and then adjust accordingly.
Your results may (and probably will) vary!
W
Feb 11, 2017 07:43:57 #
If you had started before the eclipse, you would have had some practice. If you do not have a long lens, you will be disappointed. Do some reading on the subject instead of getting 10 or more answers.
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