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Jan 21, 2022 07:03:04   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
Still learning how to do things with my DJI Air 2s. I wanted to photograph the full moon the other night, which I did. However, lack of experience with the ND filters may have caused me to miss taking some decent photos even though I could adjust the Ev levels, ISO, and shutter speed.

The Air 2s has a 1" 20mp sensor with a fixed aperture of 2.8.. with flight combo package that I chose, it comes with 4 ND filters. For this shot, I had the lightest one on. Even though there was some light cloud cover, the moon's features were clearly visible.

I shot a bunch of photos, but they were all the same; the moon was way over exposed.

I shall try again. I hope I am not disappointed.


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Jan 21, 2022 07:37:33   #
Jimmy T Loc: Virginia
 
tainkc wrote:
Still learning how to do things with my DJI Air 2s. I wanted to photograph the full moon the other night, which I did. However, lack of experience with the ND filters may have caused me to miss taking some decent photos even though I could adjust the Ev levels, ISO, and shutter speed.

The Air 2s has a 1" 20mp sensor with a fixed aperture of 2.8.. with flight combo package that I chose, it comes with 4 ND filters. For this shot, I had the lightest one on. Even though there was some light cloud cover, the moon's features were clearly visible.

I shot a bunch of photos, but they were all the same; the moon was way over exposed.

I shall try again. I hope I am not disappointed.
Still learning how to do things with my DJI Air 2s... (show quote)


Now for some tips I found useful and gleaned from UHH.
"For photographing the full moon, start by choosing an exposure based on the Looney f/11 rule. It states that when photographing the full moon, use f/11, ISO 100 and 1/100 second or one over your ISO if you want a different shutter speed.  This is similar to the sunny f/16 rule that says to photograph on a sunny day use f/16, ISO 100 and 1/100 second or 1/the same as the ISO number or closest number. For example, at ISO 200 the shutter speed would be 1/200 second. For a half-moon or crescent moon, you will need much less exposure

Be sure to have some detail on the moon. Even with a 500mm lens, in reviewing your histogram it can be very hard to see if you have a spike on the far right side. You might have just a sliver on the bright side of the moon that doesn’t have detail. To find out, turn on Highlight Alert to show “blinkies” for overexposure. Reduce exposure as needed until the Highlight Alert stops blinking to provide good exposure."

I'm just passing these tips along as they made me . . .
Smile,
JimmyT Sends


Edit: Don't forget the tripod if you are after really amazing shots.

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Jan 21, 2022 22:24:12   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
Jimmy T wrote:
Now for some tips I found useful and gleaned from UHH.
"For photographing the full moon, start by choosing an exposure based on the Looney f/11 rule. It states that when photographing the full moon, use f/11, ISO 100 and 1/100 second or one over your ISO if you want a different shutter speed.  This is similar to the sunny f/16 rule that says to photograph on a sunny day use f/16, ISO 100 and 1/100 second or 1/the same as the ISO number or closest number. For example, at ISO 200 the shutter speed would be 1/200 second. For a half-moon or crescent moon, you will need much less exposure

Be sure to have some detail on the moon. Even with a 500mm lens, in reviewing your histogram it can be very hard to see if you have a spike on the far right side. You might have just a sliver on the bright side of the moon that doesn’t have detail. To find out, turn on Highlight Alert to show “blinkies” for overexposure. Reduce exposure as needed until the Highlight Alert stops blinking to provide good exposure."

I'm just passing these tips along as they made me . . .
Smile,
JimmyT Sends


Edit: Don't forget the tripod if you are after really amazing shots.
Now for some tips I found useful and gleaned from ... (show quote)
Yeah, I tried all sorts of settings; from exposure time to ISO. the camera on the drone like I stated, is fixed at f2.8. Next time, I am going to start by using my darkest ND filter. I liked your last part about the tripod. My drone was about 50ft. up in the air when I shot this. That altitude would make for an interesting tripod. Thank you for commenting.

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Jan 23, 2022 17:23:07   #
Jimmy T Loc: Virginia
 
tainkc wrote:
Yeah, I tried all sorts of settings; from exposure time to ISO. the camera on the drone like I stated, is fixed at f2.8. Next time, I am going to start by using my darkest ND filter. I liked your last part about the tripod. My drone was about 50ft. up in the air when I shot this. That altitude would make for an interesting tripod. Thank you for commenting.


Whoops, I guess that I did not have two cups of coffee before I let my fingers dance across the keyboard . . .

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Jan 23, 2022 20:15:06   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
Jimmy T wrote:
Whoops, I guess that I did not have two cups of coffee before I let my fingers dance across the keyboard . . .
Not a problem.

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