What is the best Setting for taking picture of the full moon and sun raise?
Feb 11, 2017 08:37:54 #
What is the best Setting for taking picture of the full moon and sun raise? I have Nikon D7100 camera, and would like to know what is the best setting to use. Thanks!
Feb 11, 2017 08:53:06 #
The full moon is very bright and needs a sunny sixteen setting. You can spot meter your D7100 on it.
Sun rise is another matter. If you want the sky you can matrix meter on it. It will blow out the sun but you have choice on that.
Sun rise is another matter. If you want the sky you can matrix meter on it. It will blow out the sun but you have choice on that.
Feb 11, 2017 08:54:13 #
ziggy_nc wrote:
What is the best Setting for taking picture of the full moon and sun raise? I have Nikon D7100 camera, and would like to know what is the best setting to use. Thanks!
There is NO best setting, there are plenty of suggestions on what to use available with a simple Google search of the internet...
http://www.techradar.com/how-to/photography-video-capture/cameras/how-to-photograph-the-moon-an-easy-way-to-shoot-moon-pictures-full-of-detail-1320774
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-take-a-non-crappy-picture-of-the-moon-1788768029
Make use of the Looney 11 rule....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looney_11_rule
Take lots of pictures, many may be trash, but some will show you the correct settings for your conditions.
As for sun rise shots.... again, no single best setting, all depends on the conditions, but easy to get in the ball park, and lots of info/suggestions with a quick internet search.
http://ricksammon.com/blog2/2015/7/15/34-sunrise-sunset-photo-tips-all-in-one-post
And of course, the Sunny 16 rule....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunny_16_rule
Feb 11, 2017 09:00:07 #
We can assume how bright the moon is. We can assume how bright a typical sunset is. But it's best to measure the light before deciding on a setting.
Feb 11, 2017 09:01:37 #
Setting your camera on a tripod is the best setting for lunar photography, as well as many other types of photography.
Feb 11, 2017 09:57:43 #
ziggy_nc wrote:
What is the best Setting for taking picture of the full moon and sun raise? I have Nikon D7100 camera, and would like to know what is the best setting to use. Thanks!
For a sun rise/set, it is common to take a reading off the sky, right next to the sun without actually getting the sun into it. That in most cases will give you a pleasant outcome and you can always tweek a little from there to taste! For the moon, I would start with the sunny 16 rule and adjust to taste from there ( if there are clouds present or anything like that).
Feb 11, 2017 15:53:11 #
Feb 12, 2017 08:53:57 #
Anyone-
I did a moon rise picture the other day. I noticed at magnification that the edges of the moon were not rounded but bumpy- is that the result of camera movement? The moon rise snuck up on me without a tripod-
I did a moon rise picture the other day. I noticed at magnification that the edges of the moon were not rounded but bumpy- is that the result of camera movement? The moon rise snuck up on me without a tripod-
Feb 12, 2017 10:01:05 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Start with a setting that produces a histogram that peaks at or near the middle would be one suggestion. For the moon, the Sunny 16 rule could be a place to start. Not sure for a sunrise or sunset shot but I've used the camer's Sunset Mode on those with pretty good results. Trial,and error is advisable in any challenging light condition.
Feb 12, 2017 10:41:31 #
dlmorris
Loc: Loma Linda, Ca
suntouched wrote:
Anyone-
I did a moon rise picture the other day. I noticed at magnification that the edges of the moon were not rounded but bumpy- is that the result of camera movement? The moon rise snuck up on me without a tripod-
I did a moon rise picture the other day. I noticed at magnification that the edges of the moon were not rounded but bumpy- is that the result of camera movement? The moon rise snuck up on me without a tripod-
Most liked it is atmospheric distortion. You wouldn't see that so much shooting straight up, but if it was a moon rise, you are shooting through a lot of atmosphere, with heat waves and the like degrading the image. Perfectly normal.
Feb 12, 2017 10:53:58 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
ziggy_nc wrote:
What is the best Setting for taking picture of the full moon and sun raise? I have Nikon D7100 camera, and would like to know what is the best setting to use. Thanks!
Moon is 1/iso at F16. ie, if your iso is set to iso 400, your base exposure is 1/400 of a sec. at F16. For sun rises, for a base exposure move your camera right or left of the sunrise 45 degrees and up about 30 to 45 degrees, take an exposure reading, lock in that exposure and recompose your shot. Good luck.
Feb 12, 2017 10:58:40 #
dlmorris wrote:
Most liked it is atmospheric distortion. You wouldn't see that so much shooting straight up, but if it was a moon rise, you are shooting through a lot of atmosphere, with heat waves and the like degrading the image. Perfectly normal.
I'm attaching an image so you can see the edges-looks like they have been chewed on. Thanks.
Feb 12, 2017 11:09:24 #
dlmorris
Loc: Loma Linda, Ca
Maybe there is a Moon Monster chewing on it?! But seriously, the moon does have mountains, which can be detected, but what I see here is, I think, primarily atmospheric distortion. Sometimes it is worse than at other times, depending on atmospheric conditions between you and the moon.....high (or low) level winds, temperature differences, and so fourth. By the way, I like the shot! The reddish color also indicates lots of atmosphere.
Feb 12, 2017 17:18:46 #
This will provide you with a good guide for a variety of situations, including a full moon.
--Bob
--Bob
ziggy_nc wrote:
What is the best Setting for taking picture of the full moon and sun raise? I have Nikon D7100 camera, and would like to know what is the best setting to use. Thanks!
Feb 12, 2017 18:10:39 #
Wow, that is great information. Thanks! I will have try it on my next moon shoot. Thanks! Zig
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