Help with the moon....
Feb 18, 2017 11:51:42 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
If you don't want to buy a camera remote, there is an app for cell phones. It is called 'Camera remote'. I have it on my cell phone, but have never used it, but worth a try.
Feb 18, 2017 11:56:29 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
If you don't want to buy a camera remote, there is an app for cell phones. It is called 'Camera remote'. I have it on my cell phone, but have never used it, but worth a try.
Feb 18, 2017 12:00:56 #
sarahp30 wrote:
That makes perfect sense. Thank you so much! And I do have a tripod, but it is an inexpensive one and not very sturdy so I shy away from it. I will be on the lookout for one :)
You can also use the cameras self timer instead of a cable release. Save yourself some money or use until purchase one.
Bob
Feb 18, 2017 13:31:05 #
Tripod, compose, manual focus, mirror up, remote shutter control, and practice, practice, practice. You''ll get what you are trying for.
Feb 18, 2017 20:49:24 #
I pretty much agree with all of the above, and will add two that work for me.
Keep the tripod legs at their shortest length and weigh it down for stability.
Try to shoot when the moon is as close to straight overhead as possible. (Less atmoshere to shoot through) This one varies due to desired composition.
I prefer shooting the half moon for best crater detail.
Have fun and keep workin at it, you'll get your shot in no time!
Keep the tripod legs at their shortest length and weigh it down for stability.
Try to shoot when the moon is as close to straight overhead as possible. (Less atmoshere to shoot through) This one varies due to desired composition.
I prefer shooting the half moon for best crater detail.
Have fun and keep workin at it, you'll get your shot in no time!
Feb 18, 2017 21:07:44 #
I forgot to mention. You should shoot the moon at a lower angle in the sky just after it rises or just before it falls. It will appear larger in the sky.
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Feb 18, 2017 22:37:26 #
It is best when asking a question like this to click on "store original" This will show more detail, but also the camera setting. By increasi g ths ISO and other changes the capture may be inproved. Try on this post to re-post as I suggested. Did you use a tripod? Members will always be there for people that want to experiment and learn. David
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Feb 18, 2017 23:12:26 #
Ok, I think this is right...thank you
Meives wrote:
It is best when asking a question like this to click on "store original" This will show more detail, but also the camera setting. By increasi g ths ISO and other changes the capture may be inproved. Try on this post to re-post as I suggested. Did you use a tripod? Members will always be there for people that want to experiment and learn. David
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Feb 21, 2017 13:12:26 #
I have a Nikon D5100 and I purchased a software package called Control My Nikon. I also bought a USB cable extension, to allow some flexibility. With camera on a tripod, I can use my laptop to control all the manual settings, and view the results immediately on the laptop screen. I've always had trouble trying to look at shots on the small screen on the back of the camera, and end up disappointed when I start any post processing. This was using the 55-200 tele that came with the camera package (Nov 2016 super moon)
Feb 23, 2017 17:30:02 #
sarahp30 wrote:
I've got a shot taken too with my 70-200, so this is obviously cropped by quite a bit as well, but the details are still there, though for the problems, we must be check on your technique/and or settings to find our what's going on, please let us in on how you took your shot!This is my attempt at shooting the snow moon last week. The image is pp with snapseed to enhance the details. I was using a 70-200 lens. The original photo is obviously much larger then cropped...my question is, is there a way to better photograph the moon to where when enlarged and cropped there isn't such a loss of detail? Do I maybe just need a bigger lens?
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